Social Media Reacts To Thrilling Haotong Li Victory

Li produced a 50-foot putt at the first playoff hole to claim an emotional victory. Check out how social media reacted here

Li celebrates with his caddie
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Matt Cradock
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At the BMW International Open, Haotong Li claimed an emotional victory with a 50-foot putt at the first playoff hole securing his first title in four and a half years. There's no denying it was an incredible moment as, just 10 months ago, the 26-year-old revealed he considered walking away from the game as he fell out of the World's top 450.

Following Thomas Pieters' missed putt to keep the match alive, the emotion overwhelmed Li, with the Chinese star crying with his caddie and friends on the 18th green.

Some felt the emotion was slightly over the top, whilst some felt it was completely justified. However, some noted that Li didn't really acknowledge Pieters or his caddie following the playoff. Either way, it was yet more drama added to the pot.

Below, we've trawled through Twitter to find some of the reactions, with a number of big names voicing their views on the thrilling finale.

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Matt Cradock
Matt Cradock
Staff Writer

Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover weekend news and social media, as well as help look after Golf Monthly’s many buyers’ guides and equipment reviews.

Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. He currently plays at Witney Lakes in Oxfordshire and his favourite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.

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Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°

Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero

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