Kevin Phelan grabs lifeline

Kevin Phelan seized a final Race to Dubai lifeline with both hands, banking a four- under-par 66 in sauna-like conditions on the opening day of the UBS Hong Kong Open.

Kevin Phelan grabs lifeline

Phelan is tied with fellow Irishman Graeme McDowell and just two shots off the lead in the co-sanctioned event in suburban Fanling.

The duo of Italy’s Andrea Pavan and Taipei Lu Wei-chih head the event on six under par with 64s. The 35-year Lu came close to retirement three years ago after undergoing brain surgery.

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