At the 30th Volvo China Open in Shanghai, home favorite Li Haotong ignited the tournament with an awe-inspiring round of 63 (eight-under-par)! Starting his early morning round seven shots behind, Li unleashed four consecutive birdies on the back nine and even drained an eagle at the third hole, tying the leaderboard at 10-under-par. ⛳️
Joining him at the top are Finland's Tapio Pulkkanen and Spain's Eugenio Chacarra. Pulkkanen, the overnight leader, navigated through a mix of four birdies and three bogeys to finish with a one-under-par 70 after a strong opening round of 62. Meanwhile, Chacarra, last month's Indian Open winner, built momentum with four straight birdies starting at the fourth hole.
Not to be overlooked, Wu Ashun— the first Chinese player to win this event a decade ago—rolled in a key birdie at the 11th hole on his way to the 36-hole mark at minus four, keeping his hopes alive as the competition heats up.
Li's electrifying comeback sets the stage for an action-packed weekend in Shanghai. Expect more drama, clutch moments, and unforgettable shots on the green as the Volvo China Open continues to captivate fans! 🔥
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China's Li storms back into contention on day two of Volvo China Open
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