Young gun Matthew Fitzpatrick joins growing list of star players for Hong Kong Open
Also confirmed are Rafa Cabrera Bello and Andrew Johnston as they look set to rub shoulders with Masters champions Patrick Reed and Sergio Garcia at Fanling in November
Matthew Fitzpatrick, Rafa Cabrera Bello and Andrew “Beef” Johnston are the latest stars to confirm their participation at the Honma Hong Kong Open from November 22-25.
The trio of European Tour winners will join Masters champions Patrick Reed and Sergio Garcia, as well as Race to Dubai winner Tommy Fleetwood and defending champion Wade Ormsby for the prestigious tournament.
Following his successful defence of the Omega European Masters in September, Fitzpatrick again created history to beat Nick Faldo’s record as the youngest Englishman to reach five European Tour victories, at 24 years and eight days old, and will now start his 2019 season campaign at Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling.
“I’m really excited to be coming back to Hong Kong,” Fitzpatrick said. “It’s an incredible city and I think it is the perfect way to start the season. I’ve come close here a couple of times, the course suits my game, and it’s just a great week in general for us as players, so happy to be back at the Hong Kong Open.”
