On November 2nd, the DP World Tour granted Sepp Straka a membership exception for family reasons, while Tom McKibbin and Hye-Jin Choi took commanding leads into Sunday with major implications on the line.
DP WORLD TOUR
- The DP World Tour granted Sepp Straka a "one off exception" to maintain his membership after he missed the minimum start requirement to be with his wife and prematurely born son, Thomas, who is in the NICU.
- "I have decided to withdraw from the upcoming events to focus on my family," Straka said.
- A powerful and compassionate decision from the tour, prioritizing a player's family during a serious personal crisis.
HONG KONG OPEN
- Tom McKibbin holds a one-shot lead at 20-under par heading into the final round. A victory would secure him coveted spots in the 2026 Masters and The Open Championship, a potentially career-altering win.
- "I went into the week with the mindset of giving it a good go, and that's what I will try to do."
- After rounds of 60, 65, and 65, the young talent is on the brink of breaking through onto golf's biggest stages.
LPGA TOUR
- Hye-Jin Choi is in a dominant position at the Maybank Championship, holding a four-stroke lead as she looks to finally capture her elusive first LPGA Tour victory after an incredible 28 career top-ten finishes without a win.
- "I've been waiting for this a really long and I'm going to try my best tomorrow."
- Can the perennial contender finally close the door and get the win she's been working towards for so long?
Quick Hits
Cam Smith's putter chip-in • Luke Donald's Ferris Bueller tribute • Bryson DeChambeau as Paul Blart: Mall Cop
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