Overview
- The 22-year-old shot a bogey-free 60 on Thursday, then a 65 on Friday to reach 15-under and lead by two strokes at Fanling.
- His 60 is the official course record; Patrick Reed’s 2024 59 is not recognized because preferred lies were in effect under R&A/USGA Model Local Rule E-3.
- Peter Uihlein, Jazz Janewattananond, and Kiradech Aphibarnrat sit two shots back after rounds of 63, 66, and 65 respectively.
- McKibbin’s performance keeps a route open to the Masters and The Open, with this International Series event awarding spots to the highest finisher not already qualified.
- The LIV Golf Legion XIII member has been bogey-free through 36 holes and entered the week around 109th in the Official World Golf Ranking.