US golfer Reed ready for another HK Open

Nine-time PGA tournament winner Patrick Reed on Friday said he will be banking on his decade-long familiarity with the Hong Kong Open, as he gears up to compete in the tournament for the fifth time in his career.The competition will be staged for the 63rd time at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling from November 21 to 24, and is set to feature a star-studded lineup that already includes Englishman Justin Rose, who won in 2015, and South Korean phenom Tom Kim. Speaking to reporters, Reed said he aims to use past experience to his advantage, as he looks to add the Hong Kong Open trophy to a collection that already includes a 2018 Masters Tournament title and two World Golf Championships."The first time I came to Hong Kong, it was absolutely outstanding," said the 33-year-old Texas native, who has been ranked in the world top 50 since 2014. "I've always planned on coming back."I've played here four other times and over time, have gotten to know the golf course which helps provide that comfort factor. The task now is to put my head down, get going and execute." But Reed also said the Hong Kong Open doesn't come easy, and says he hopes to get over the hump this time around. His best result at the competition came in 2015, where he shot a final round 67 to earn a tie for third. "There's a couple areas on that golf course that seem to get me every year," he explained. "Hopefully this year, I'm able to clean them up this time around – rather than sitting there and marking it down again and again."

Nine-time PGA tournament winner Patrick Reed on Friday said he will be banking on his decade-long familiarity with the Hong Kong Open, as he gears up to compete in the tournament for the fifth time in his career. The competition will be staged for the 63rd time at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling from November 21 to 24, and is set to feature a star-studded lineup that already includes Englishman Justin Rose, who won in 2015, and South Korean phenom Tom Kim. Speaking to reporters, Reed said he aims to use past experience to his advantage, as he looks to add the Hong Kong Open trophy to a collection that already includes a 2018 Masters Tournament title and two World Golf Championships.

"The first time I came to Hong Kong, it was absolutely outstanding," said the 33-year-old Texas native, who has been ranked in the world top 50 since 2014. "I've always planned on coming back. "I've played here four other times and over time, have gotten to know the golf course which helps provide that comfort factor.

The task now is to put my head down, get going and execute." But Reed also said the Hong Kong Open doesn't come easy, and says he hopes to get over the hump this time around. His best result at the competition came in 2015, where he shot a final round 67 to earn a tie for third.

"There's a couple areas on that golf course that seem to get me every year," he explained. "Hopefully this year, I'm able to clean them up this time around – rather than sitting there and marking it down again and again.".