McEvoy ready to lead from front

RICHARD MCEVOY’S mettle will be tested to the full today after his lead in the Omega Hong Kong Open was cut by defending champion Fredrik Jacobson, a man in no mood to relinquish his title without a fight.

Just as it appeared tour rookie McEvoy's 10-under-par total of 130 would secure him a five-shot lead heading into the weekend, Jacobson put together a late charge.

The stylish Swede sunk six birdies in his 65 to finish three strokes back and with his compatriot and last year's runner-up Henrik Nystrom lurking on five under, the race is on.