On November 3rd, 2025, Tom McKibbin validated his move to LIV with a record-shattering win in Hong Kong, Hye-Jin Choi suffered a stunning collapse on the LPGA, and James Morrison won his retirement event.
HONG KONG OPEN
- Tom McKibbin, against the advice of mentor Rory McIlroy, joined LIV Golf. He silenced the doubters with a wire-to-wire, record-breaking victory in Hong Kong, proving his controversial career decision was the right one for him.
- Runner-up Peter Uihlein called his play "Unreal," as McKibbin shattered the tournament record with a 27-under-par total, winning by seven strokes and earning spots in the 2026 Masters and Open Championship.
- McKibbin on backing himself: "If you can play good golf that takes care of it and you can definitely still get in these big tournaments."
LPGA MAYBANK CHAMPIONSHIP
- From dominance to despair. Hye-Jin Choi suffered a gut-wrenching collapse, losing a four-stroke lead on the final day for her 29th top-ten or runner-up finish without a victory on tour.
- In a stunning reversal, Miyu Yamashita erased an eight-shot deficit with a final-round 65, ultimately winning in a playoff to capture the title.
- The tournament showcased the brutal highs and lows of professional golf, with one player's heartbreak directly leading to another's incredible comeback triumph.
CHALLENGE TOUR GRAND FINAL
- James Morrison planned to retire after this event. Instead, with his son on the bag, he won the Rolex Grand Final in a storybook ending that he joked "completely messed that up."
- The victory wasn't just a trophy; it earned him a full DP World Tour card for the 2026 season, forcing him to postpone his retirement plans.
- A perfect, feel-good ending to a career that now isn't ending, as a father-son duo shared an unforgettable and life-altering victory.
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