Hong Kong misses out on European Tour place
- Published: 18 Nov 2012 at 18.47
- Online news: Asia
The Hong Kong Open will not be on the schedule for the European Tour next season for the first time since 2001, Tour chiefs confirmed, dealing a blow to one of Rory McIlroy's favourite events.
Miguel Angel Jiminez of Spain jokes with his cigar while posing with the trophy after winning the UBS Hong Kong Open at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 18. The Hong Kong Open will not be on the schedule for the European Tour next season for the first time since 2001, Tour chiefs confirmed, dealing a blow to one of Rory McIlroy's favourite events.
The current $2 million UBS Hong Kong Open, which struggled to attract sponsors, comes at a crucial time in the campaign when places are decided in the end-of-season Race to Dubai.
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