Sergio Garcia Competes as Calum Hill Leads Bahrain Championship with Record Score
In an exciting display at the DP World Tour’s Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship, Calum Hill equals the course record with a remarkable performance. The Scottish golfer impressed everyone with a bogey-free round of 61 at Royal Golf Club, located in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Calum Hill’s Record-Equalling Round
Calum Hill achieved a stunning 11 birdies throughout his round, including five in the final six holes. This included a strong start with five birdies in the front nine. Hill’s final tally of 16 under par has positioned him four strokes ahead of his nearest competitor.
- Course Record: Equalled with a score of 61
- Birdies: 11 (5 in the last 6 holes)
- Lead: 4 strokes ahead of Freddy Schott
Remarking on his performance, Hill stated, “Today was really good. I started off well and made some long-range putts.” He acknowledged his achievement as his best round in tournament golf, noting that he was close to breaking the 11-under course record.
Sergio Garcia’s Comeback
Meanwhile, former Masters champion Sergio Garcia made a notable recovery despite a rocky start. After a bogey on the eighth hole, he managed to birdie seven of his next nine holes, finishing the round at eight under par. This impressive finish places him in a tie for fourth alongside several other players.
- Position: Tied for fourth
- Score: 66 for the round
- Notable Competitors: Nacho Elvira, Alex Fitzpatrick, Nathan Kimsey
Garcia mentioned his struggles but was pleased to have hit some good shots. “I still didn’t feel amazing with my swing, so I still need to keep improving for sure,” he said.
Other Competitors and Tournament Overview
Patrick Reed, who won last week’s Hero Dubai Desert Classic, currently stands tied for 22nd after a second-round score of 67. The tournament saw disruptions due to darkness, with five players scheduled to return for the finishing holes on Saturday morning.
Fans can catch the remaining action of the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship live on Sky Sports throughout the weekend, starting at 9am local time.
Key Statistics from the Tournament
| Player | Score | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Calum Hill | 61 | 1st |
| Freddy Schott | 65 | 2nd |
| Ugo Coussaud | 68 | 3rd |
| Sergio Garcia | 66 | T4th |
| Patrick Reed | 67 | T22nd |
The Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship continues to showcase thrilling golf action and fierce competition among the world’s best players.
