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Tom McKibbin's Impressive Form Continues in DP World Tour In Singapore

Holywood’s Tom McKibbin had to settle for tied 12th in the Singapore Classic in his latest tournament on The DP World Tour. After an impressive opening 2 rounds Tom was joint leader but impressive scoring from the competition resulted in South Africa’s Ockie Strydom carded a sensational course record-setting nine under par 63 to win his second DP World Tour title by a shot from Finland’s Sami Valimaki on 19-under par.

Two shots off the lead heading into the final round at Laguna National, the Antrim lad (20) made three birdies and two bogeys in a 71 but was trampled in a stampede on a low-scoring final day.

McKibbin tied for 12th to pick up €28,872 and move up to 60th in the Race to Dubai. Tom now heads off to he Amata Spring Country Club, a private golf and country club near to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It hosts two high-profile golf tournaments which were introduced in 2006. The Royal Trophy is a team competition between Europe and Asia, and the Honda LPGA Thailand is the first LPGA Tour event in Thailand Classic commencing on 16 February.

Everyone at the Country Garage Ballymena BMW who support Tom as part of their commitment to assist individuals and businesses within the community wish Tom all the best for the Thailand Classic.