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HK GOLFER・APR 2014
Hong Kong’s James Stewart booked his place in this month’s Volvo China Open, a European Tour event, after grabbing the third – and final – spot at Sanya Luhuitou Qualifying on Hainan Island in early March. Fanling member Stewart, a former Asian Tour regular who has been in a rich vein of form over the past 18 months, birdied the final hole to post a two-round total of 143 (one-under-par) to sneak into the prestigious event, which will be held at Genzon Golf Club in Shenzhen between 24-27 April. Taiwan’s Mou Chung-ho took the first qualifying berth after his total of 139, with Daniel Woltman (141) of the USA in second. Stewart (pictured here alongside Mou and Waltman) admitted he was both relieved and excited to steal the last qualifying spot, having lost out in a play-off on two previous occasions when the international qualifier was held in Hong Kong. He sat comfortably in third place until he reached the tricky par-3 16th when he made his first bogey of the day. Stewart then compounded his problems when he made another bogey on the following hole, but knowing he needed a birdie on the last, he played three magnificent shots to the par-5 18th and holed a six-foot birdie putt to avoid a play-off. “I was really happy to finish with a birdie, as saw the leader board near the 17th green so I knew I had to make one to qualify,” said Stewart. “I really didn’t want to endure another play off having lost out twice before so I was thrilled to make that birdie and qualify for the Volvo China Open.”
Harrington Discloses Skin Cancer Treatment Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington disclosed in late February that he has undergone treatment for skin cancer. The Irish golfer, whose father Patrick died from cancer, said he underwent surgery for sun spots. The 42-yearold Harrington told an Irish radio station: “I’ve had a number of skin cancers removed off my face.” Harrington, who did not say when the treatment took place, was speaking out to urge people to see a doctor if they have concerns about their health. Harrington says his “father had symptoms but didn’t do anything about it. It’s the nature of men in Ireland and certainly older men. I would be much more inclined to go and do something about it.” Patrick Harrington died in 2005 of cancer of the esophagus. HKGOLFER.COM