UNEXPECTED STAR OF THE OPEN

hAotonG LI could become one of the most significant figures in the future of golf if yesterday’s performance can be reproduced on a regular basis. A big Chinese star on the men’s tour could have a huge impact on the sport and make him very rich indeed.

Another one to watch is texasraised Canadian qualifier Austin Connelly, who went into the last round tied third. he plays a lot of his golf in europe, having got on to the tour via qualifying school, and he is only 20.