Despite a bogey-free 65 to lead the tournament, Haotong Li would not stop practising after his round
Social Media Goes Wild As Haotong Li Has Monster Practice Session
Haotong Li shot a bogey-free 65 to lead the PGA Championship, although he clearly is not happy with his game as he spent hours after his round practising.
The Chinese star finished his round just after midday yet six hours later he was still working on his game.
He initially went to the putting green, then went on the driving range, seemingly for hours, before heading to the short game area to do some pitching, then bunker play and then chipping.
In his defence, he hit just 28.57% of fairways during his second round and will have a very late tee time on Saturday.
Li comes into this week with no real form whatsoever and has a huge weekend ahead of him, where he could become the first ever Chinese man to win a golf Major.
Still, Paul McGinley was not impressed on the Sky Sports commentary and Ewen Murray said it may be down to inexperience.
McGinley wanted Li to leave the course and relax before what is going to be a very mentally taxing weekend.
Here’s how social media reacted…
Social Media Goes Wild As Haotong Li Has Monster Practice Session –
Haotong Li knows he can leave the golf course, right?
— Shane Bacon (@shanebacon) August 8, 2020
Haotong Li is either shooting 62 or 83 tomorrow. There’s no in between pic.twitter.com/mPu7cLvEhE
— Brad Dalke (@DalkeKong3) August 8, 2020
I know he’s 25 and in phenomenal shape, but majors wear you out more mentally than physically. Go chill. I’m not sure I like this much work when you’re obviously playing well.
— Arron Oberholser (@ArronOberholser) August 8, 2020
80 watch is on for Haotong Li. This is absurd.
— No Laying Up (@NoLayingUp) August 8, 2020
Haotong on the first tee tomorrow pic.twitter.com/wfumPLf99U
— Brian Phillips (@BPhillips_SB) August 8, 2020
Haotong Li’s caddy right now. pic.twitter.com/mUiDHG7qc8
— Adam Shadoff (@FOX35Adam) August 8, 2020
Haotong Li is still on the practice range.
We should all grind this much after shooting a 65.
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelTAN) August 8, 2020
When you go to sleep tonight, there's a good chance Haotong Li will still be on the range. pic.twitter.com/dEhi3waAMq
— GOLFonCBS (@GOLFonCBS) August 8, 2020
There is a Haotong Li at every club in America and you know who you are. If you don’t the outside staff that picks the range at every club in America will ID you.
— Gary Williams (@garywilliamsGC) August 8, 2020
Haotong Li’s caddy #PGAChampionship pic.twitter.com/FXSlpEuZHM
— Christine Baksi (@ChristineBaksi) August 8, 2020
Haotong Li at 9pm on the 9th green at TPC Harding Park: pic.twitter.com/lAnxKePheX
— Nicole Rae (@NicoleRaeGolf) August 8, 2020
Haotong Li can get home already
— Tiger Woods Legion (@TWlegion) August 8, 2020
Part of me sees Haotong Li on the range all these hours after finishing and sitting on the lead and thinks, “wow what an inspiration.”
Part of me also sees a 75 in his future on the weekend. 🤷🏼♂️
— Ryan Sergeant (@RyanJSergeant) August 8, 2020
Haotong Li gained 4 shots with his putter over the past two rounds, hit just 28% of fairways today and finished +10 last week.
Forget the score, he's still searching. pic.twitter.com/GAHXQoSUHc
— LKD (@LukeKerrDineen) August 8, 2020
Breaking news Haotong Li withdraws from PGA championship due to hand and feet blisters.
— Neo (@NeoRio3) August 8, 2020
I can’t believe Haotong Li is still out there practicing lol. Finished his round 6 hours ago.
— Phil Mickelson Tracker (@TrackingPhil) August 8, 2020
Haotong Li is still on the range. He’s also shooting 80 tomorrow. #PGAChamp
— Jason Phillips (@jasonphillips71) August 8, 2020
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