Overview
- McKibbin opened with a 10-under 60 at Hong Kong Golf Club to lead the Link Hong Kong Open.
- His bogey-free card included eight birdies and an eagle, highlighted by a 27 on the front nine.
- The 60 stands as the official course record, with Patrick Reed’s 2024 59 not recognized due to preferred lies under R&A/USGA rules.
- Jazz Janewattananond is one shot back after a 61, with Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Louis Oosthuizen and Thomas Pieters at eight under, and Hong Kong amateur Jeffrey Shen at seven under.
- The International Series event awards OWGR points, and the winner is reported to receive invitations to Augusta National and Royal Birkdale, offering a potential boost to McKibbin’s 2026 major hopes.