Leon the professional: Hong Kong young gun D’Souza makes the cut at Hong Kong Open
The 19-year-old becomes only the third Hong Kong player ever to make the cut after shooting an even par in round two at Fanling
It was fan selfies galore for Hong Kong favourite Leon D'Souza, who narrowly made the cut at this year's UBS Hong Kong Open in Fanling.
The amateur and Open debutant becomes Hong Kong’s third-ever golfer to make the cut, previously accomplished by Jason Hak Shun-yat and Tim Tang, after shooting an even par in round two on Friday morning.
This took his overall score to two over, with the cut-off point at three over par.
“I'm pleased with the great finish,” said the 19-year-old. “I didn't make many putts yesterday so it was good to make a couple in the final few holes.”
D'Souza got off to a rocky start and continued to hover below the cut line as he approached the halfway stage. The reigning Hong Kong Open Amateur title holder turned on the power over the back nine, with birdies on the 16th and 17th holes.
