WGC-HSBC: Battle of Champions

The best in Asia will represent stellar field at next week

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October 26, 2013. The best in Asia will represent the stellar field at next week’s $ 8.5 million WGC-HSBC Champions to be held at the Sheshan International Golf Club.

 

The current Asian Tour Order of Merit leader, Kiradech Aphibarnrat will be among the leading six players from the region’s premier tour to put up strong challenge. The likes of Phil Mickelson, Keegan Bradley, Jason Dufner, Bubba Watson, Ernie Els as well as titleholder Ian Poulter of England will be part of star-studded field.

 

Kiradech would certainly like to revive his winning ways as he did for his second Asian Tour win in Malaysia in March where he defeated a field, which included the likes of Luke Donald, Charl Schwartzel and Matteo Manassero.

 

[highlight]  I’ve been playing well this year and hopefully I can do it again in Shanghai, says Kiradech.[/highlight]

“I’ve gained lots of confidence with my game since my win in Malaysia and I know I can compete against the best if I believe in myself. I’ve been playing well this year and hopefully I can do it again in Shanghai,” said Kiradech.

 

Playing in a fine form Scott Hend of Australia, who has enjoyed a spectacular season with three victories on the Asian Tour this year, will be relishing the opportunity to match up against the world’s best players.

 

“To be honest with you, I’m just achieving some goals and hitting some targets. I’m working hard. Sooner or later, you have to reap the rewards of working hard, and I’ve worked hard for the last 18 months, and hopefully it’s coming together,” said Hend, who has won in Thailand, Taipei and Macau this season

 

For the first time, the HSBC Champions will become part of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup schedule, with money earned counting as official money on the PGA TOUR, and the winner earning a three-year exemption on the PGA TOUR.

 

The HSBC Champions will also award full FedEx Cup points, and the 10 percent premium awarded by all World Golf Championships compared to a regular PGA TOUR event. With these changes the HSBC Champions is now in line with the other three World Golf Championships played in the United States and is also a key part of the 2013 European Tour’s Final Series.

 

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