Getting into the swing of things

Local rookie Si makes his mark at Macao tournament, as veteran Wu shows glimpses of a return to form

With young talent emerging and a veteran reviving his game, Chinese golfers stole the show at the International Series Macao, as the premier Asian Tour event keeps elevating the sport's profile in the region.

Even with three major winners and 17 LIV Golf League regulars featured among a strong field, the host's own hopeful Kelvin Si, a 22-year-old rookie pro, made sure he did not leave the $2 million tournament on his home course unnoticed. In fact, he's etched his name on a piece of history at the Macao Golf and Country Club, a picturesque seaside resort on the southeast coast of the special administrative region.

After two solid rounds, Si made the cut on Friday for the weekend showdown, becoming the first player from Macao to do so in an International Series event, where higher prize money, compared to a regular Asian Tour event, is offered, and ranking points for qualification to next season's LIV league are up for grabs.