Tom McKibbin’s success comes after giving home to an abandoned dog

A lucky dog? In more ways than one, it would seem. For the story of the newest addition to the McKibbin household is a heartwarming tale of the new Hong Kong Open champion reaching out for good in giving a home to an abandoned dog. It all started around the of the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush in July when Tom McKibbin saw a news feature on Ulster Television about how Dogs Trust had rescued five abandoned dogs and named them after five golfers competing the championship: Tom McKibbin, Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington and Justin Rose. What did McKibbin do? He inquired about acquiring his namesake and, last month, the dog – which he renamed Junior – became part of the family. Not...