Can Choi Overcome a 5-Stroke Deficit?

Choi Kyoung-ju (Nike Golf), otherwise known as “Tank,” is now tied for third place at the UBS Hong Kong Open, which is an Asian and European tour event.

On 17 November, Choi ended the day at five under par 65, placing himself tied for third place with 11 under par (199 strokes) at the Hong Kong Golf Club (Par 70) in Fanling, northern Hong Kong. Choi rose from twelfth to third place with the performance.

Robert Karlsson (Sweden) is still leading the tournament at 16-under overall score (194 strokes). Miguel Angel Jimenez (Spain) trails Karlsson with a 12-under overall score (198 strokes).

Charlie Wi (Taylormade) jumped up to 14th place with and 8-under (202 strokes), while Kang Wook-soon (Samsung Electronics) is in 39th with a 4-under (206 strokes) score yesterday.

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