Patrick Reed finally won an individual tournament after almost four years by clinching the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.
He hadn’t secured a solo victory since the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open, but he ended that drought with a win at the Asian Tour event, finishing at 22-under par.
Reed’s impressive performance included a historic 11-under 59 on Saturday, followed by a solid round of 66 to maintain his lead over New Zealand’s Ben Campbell.
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The Hong Kong Open, with its $2 million prize pool, is one of the last events in this year’s International Series. Only two tournaments remain before crowning a season-long champion. John Catlin from America currently leads the standings but missed the cut this week, allowing Campbell to close in significantly. Fans might be wondering if Catlin can hold onto his top spot with such fierce competition.
After his long-awaited win, Reed expressed pride in his weekend performance. He started Sunday’s round strong with four consecutive birdies, creating a seven-stroke lead at one point. Despite dropping shots on holes 15 and 18, he comfortably finished first and shared his thoughts: “Nothing like coming to a place I know well and love.”
Reed said that despite having a three-shot lead going into Sunday, he focused on expanding it early by making quick birdies. This strategy allowed him to play more conservatively later in the round.
Patrick Reed is the 2024 Link Hong Kong Open champion 🏆 🇭🇰 #LinkHKO2024 #InternationalSeries #ThisISEverything #TimeToRise @PReedGolf
— Asian Tour (@asiantourgolf)
Campbell admitted that while he played well overall, his putting let him down during the weekend: “Another frustrating day with the putter,” he remarked.
Japan’s Kazuki Higa came third at 18-under, just ahead of Australia’s Wade Ormsby and Thailand’s Sadom Kaewkanjana. Meanwhile, England’s Justin Rose finished tied for 18th after shooting a final-round 67.
With only two tournaments left this year—the International Series Qatar next week and then the PIF Saudi International—who do you think will come out on top?
