Tired McIlroy blows Hong Kong Open defence
- Published: 16 Nov 2012 at 14.47
- Online news: Asia
Rory McIlroy's bid to become the first man in half a century to retain the $2 million UBS Hong Kong Open came to an embarrassing end on Friday, the world number one crashing out with a double-bogey.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (R) walks with his caddy during the second day of the UBS Hong Kong Open at the HK Golf Club, on November 16. McIlroy's bid to become the first man in half a century to retain the $2 million HK Open came to an embarrassing end, the world number one crashing out with a double-bogey.
With the 23-year-old almost certain to miss the halfway cut after a disastrous second round, Denmark's Anders Hansen surged to the top of the leaderboard, the tournament now wide open after McIlroy's meltdown.
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