Summary
Charles Howell III is part of a 29-player LIV Golf contingent competing in the Hong Kong Open, where the winner will earn invitations to both the Masters and the British Open. Howell, who grew up in Augusta, Georgia, has been linked to the Masters conversation throughout his career, but this time the atmosphere is different. Since joining the Saudi Arabian-backed league in July 2022, Howell has competed only on LIV Golf, his last PGA Tour event being the John Deere Classic.
This event in Hong Kong features a remarkable participation of LIV players, with 33 competitors who have been in the league this year, of which 29 have competed throughout the season.
Among the participants are names like Talor Gooch, Paul Casey, Graeme McDowell, and Harold Varner III. Gooch, for his part, hasn't competed outside of LIV Golf in three years. Furthermore, there are other opportunities for LIV players, such as the Australian Open and the South African Open, which will take place in December and February, respectively.
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Howell recently shared his experience on a family trip to Asia, where he explored countries like South Korea, Japan, and Thailand. This trip, which he describes as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, included memorable moments, such as seeing elephants in Thailand.
In other news, golfer Michael Brennan, who had previously requested a sponsor exemption, finally received one for the Utah Championship, where he secured a victory in his first PGA Tour start. This win guarantees Brennan a spot on the PGA Tour through 2027.
On the other hand, Billy Horschel, after recovering from hip surgery, showed signs of improvement in his game after a difficult start at the Utah Championship, closing with a good performance in the final rounds.
