Who is Li Haotong? Here’s what to know about the Chinese golfer contending at the British Open

The 111 ranked Li Haotong is sitting alone in second place and will play alongside Scottie Scheffler in the final round. 
Who is Li Haotong? Here’s what to know about the Chinese golfer contending at the British Open

WHO IS LI HAOTONG: Li Haotong is in contention to become the first man from China, a country of 1.4 billion people, to win a major golf championship. Pic: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Li Haotong is in contention to become the first man from China, a country of 1.4 billion people, to win a major golf championship.

The No. 111-ranked Li will play in the final pairing at the British Open on Sunday with Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1. Scheffler leads by four strokes from Li, who is alone in second place at Royal Portrush. 

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