Zhang trails by one stroke in Hong Kong as McIlroy out
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November 17, 2012, Saturday
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CHINA'S Zhang Lianwei, a five-time Asian Tour winner, remained on course for a unique Chinese treble after he carded a 4-under-par 66 to stay one back of New Zealand's Michael Campbell at the US$2million Hong Kong Open yesterday while world No. 1 Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland missed the cut.
Campbell showed his major credentials by signing for a 64 to take the second-round lead on 9-under 131 while Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez and Sweden's Fredrik Andersson Hed are tied for second with Zhang on 132.
Dane Anders Hansen, who had taken the morning-round lead earlier, was in fifth place after rounds of 69 and 64 at the Hong Kong Golf Club.
Having gone without a win since lifting the US Open title in 2005, Campbell continued his golf revival by moving atop the leaderboard. Campbell has climbed from 910th place on the official world golf ranking four months ago to 339th, thanks largely to his third-place finish in Portugal last month.
"Today was a day where I played great from tee to green and holed a few nice putts for pars and birdies. But I'm just happy to be in a position to have a chance for the weekend. That's why we play the game," he said.
Zhang continued to delight the local galleries with another impressive performance as he bids for a unique treble having won the National Opens of China and Macau on the Asian Tour.
"As a Chinese, winning the HK Open will be a significant milestone for my career as that would mean capturing the three National Opens of the country. I want that," said Zhang.
Remarkably, the 47-year-old could have even snatched a share of the lead with Campbell at the last had his birdie putt not stopped inches away from the hole.
"It was a heart-stopping moment for me, too," laughed Zhang. "But overall, I'm happy with the way I played. I've been very consistent and the results are showing. I've known Campbell for a long time and I look forward to playing together with him."
Defending champion McIlroy missed the cut after suffering a nightmare with the putter and double bogeyed his final hole.
The US PGA champion four-putted the 10th green, his last of the tournament, to cap a frustrating 2-over 72 round which gave him a total of 5-over 145, 14 shots behind Campbell.
"I had a great start getting it to four under and in a position from which I might have even won the tournament but then it all went on the slide," he said.
"Now I am going to work on few things with my putter before playing in Dubai next week," added the 23-year-old who missed the cut for the first time since the US Open in June.
The cut was set at 2-over-par.
Campbell showed his major credentials by signing for a 64 to take the second-round lead on 9-under 131 while Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez and Sweden's Fredrik Andersson Hed are tied for second with Zhang on 132.
Dane Anders Hansen, who had taken the morning-round lead earlier, was in fifth place after rounds of 69 and 64 at the Hong Kong Golf Club.
Having gone without a win since lifting the US Open title in 2005, Campbell continued his golf revival by moving atop the leaderboard. Campbell has climbed from 910th place on the official world golf ranking four months ago to 339th, thanks largely to his third-place finish in Portugal last month.
"Today was a day where I played great from tee to green and holed a few nice putts for pars and birdies. But I'm just happy to be in a position to have a chance for the weekend. That's why we play the game," he said.
Zhang continued to delight the local galleries with another impressive performance as he bids for a unique treble having won the National Opens of China and Macau on the Asian Tour.
"As a Chinese, winning the HK Open will be a significant milestone for my career as that would mean capturing the three National Opens of the country. I want that," said Zhang.
Remarkably, the 47-year-old could have even snatched a share of the lead with Campbell at the last had his birdie putt not stopped inches away from the hole.
"It was a heart-stopping moment for me, too," laughed Zhang. "But overall, I'm happy with the way I played. I've been very consistent and the results are showing. I've known Campbell for a long time and I look forward to playing together with him."
Defending champion McIlroy missed the cut after suffering a nightmare with the putter and double bogeyed his final hole.
The US PGA champion four-putted the 10th green, his last of the tournament, to cap a frustrating 2-over 72 round which gave him a total of 5-over 145, 14 shots behind Campbell.
"I had a great start getting it to four under and in a position from which I might have even won the tournament but then it all went on the slide," he said.
"Now I am going to work on few things with my putter before playing in Dubai next week," added the 23-year-old who missed the cut for the first time since the US Open in June.
The cut was set at 2-over-par.
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