McKibbin Leads Hong Kong Open by One

Tom McKibbin leads the Link Hong Kong Open after a third-round 65, sitting at 20-under and carrying a one-shot advantage into the final after opening with a course-record 60 and consecutive 65s. MJ Maguire surged into contention with a nine-under 61 to reach 19-under, while Peter Uihlein is at 18-under and Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Scott Hend are on 17-under. Louis Oosthuizen and Charles Howell III are further back at 16-under, with Anirban Lahiri tied for 18th at 12-under. The winner will receive invitations to the 2026 Masters and a place at the 154th Open (with an Open spot available to the highest-placed non-exempt player who makes the cut), raising the stakes for the final round. McKibbin, 22, who joined LIV Golf, is chasing his first Asian Tour title and first appearances at those majors and said he is focused on giving his best rather than worrying about finishing second or third.