Haotong Li faced illness-related struggles during the 2026 Masters, with reports noting he spent a night, and portions of a day, dealing with a tummy bug but still contending in Augusta. Multiple outlets highlighted his effort to rebound after a rough start, including statements about feeling unwell but managing a solid round to stay in contention.[1][2][3]
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Chinese golfer Li Haotong battled through illness and into Masters contention with four consecutive birdies Friday, despite being so sick in the morning he could barely leave the bathroom.
ground.newsAFP Update: 11.04.2026 08:20 Li Haotong Li of China battled through illness and scored straight birdies on holes 13 through 16 © GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP Chinese golfer Li Haotong battled through illness and into Masters contention with four consecutive birdies Friday, despite being so sick in the morning he could barely leave the bathroom.
today.rtl.luWorld No 84 missed cut in the four PGA Tour events before the major, but could provide biggest shock since Danny Willett won 10 years ago.
www.scmp.comPORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Haotong Li is in contention to become the first man from China, a country of 1.4 billion people, to win a major golf champions
www.pgatour.comChinese golfer Haotong Li battled stomach illness but shot 3-under 69 to reach T7 at The Masters
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