McIlroy playing his best as rowdy Phoenix golf tilt looms

“If you just look at my statistical categories, there’s no real glaring weaknesses there. I’ve worked really hard on that, to try to become a more wellrounded player. I think the results speak for themselves.”

McIlroy won his past two PGA starts, at last year’s Tour Championship and CJ Cup, and talks about winning 30 more career titles.

“I don’t think I should be up here if I thought my best days weren’t ahead of me. I can’t be... trying to win golf tournaments if I think the glory days are gone,” McIlroy said. “I’ve won 30-whatever times around the world as a professional. There’s no reason I can’t double that number going forward. I truly believe that.”

McIlroy will have his first true taste of the rowdy Arizona desert crowd at TPC Scottsdale.

Only 5,000 spectators were allowed due to Covid safety issues in 2021, McIlroy’s only prior appearance at Phoenix. More than that will scream from the par-3 16th “coliseum” holes surrounding grandstands this week. AFP

Bay Area team, China Embassy hold charity event in Manila

HONG KONG—In partnership with the Chinese Embassy of the Philippines, the Bay Area Dragons proudly hosted a charity event that took place on February 8, at the home of the Dragons, Shangri-La the Fort in BGC Taguig City.

“It’s a great pleasure to participate in an afternoon of sharing love, promoting culture and celebrating sportsmanship,” said t he Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines. “This event will be an opportunity for the children to improve basketball skills while learning about friendship and teamwork, just like how China and the Philippines built their strong relations.”

Prominent individuals were also present at the charity event, including the Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, Huang Xilian, Taguig City Mayor, Hon. Lani Cayetano, Chapter President of LFJOY Foundation, Wei “Joy” Zhao, and PBA com-