It’s a family affair as Jason Hak storms back into contention with a 64 at the Clearwater Bay Open
Advice from his dad helps the 23-year-old draw within five shots of the leading pack of three
With his dad watching on, Hong Kong number one Jason Hak Shun-yat stormed back into contention at the Clearwater Bay Open with a third-round six-under-par 64.
Just as he was when his son shot a 63 in the final round here last year, Hak’s father Ching-lun was there every step of the way as the 23-year-old worked backed to one over for the tournament and five shots off the lead.
“I like to have my dad here, he’s been watching me since I’ve played so he knows me,” Hak said. “He came last year on the final round when I shot seven under. My mum and my uncle are also here.”
After scores of 75 and 72 across the opening two days, Hak was relieved to hit his straps on home soil and credits his dad for helping him get his swing back on track.
“My swing has actually got better every day and I talked to my dad a little bit about what he saw from a spectator’s standpoint,” Hak said. “We worked on it a little bit and it finally came together.”
