Knox talks up potential

Scotland’s Russell Knox feels he did have the quality to claim a maiden PGA and European Tour title but was surprised it came in 2015.

The 30-year-old enjoyed a superb weekend in Shanghai to claim the WGC-HSBC Champions on Sunday, having been given a late call-up to the competition only a few days earlier.

Knox, who is the first Scot to win a World Golf Championship title, thought he had some winning potential but admitted he was surprised for it to come around in Shanghai.

Knox said: “It’s incredible. I always hoped it was going to happen, but you’re just never sure. There are so many incredible players throughout the world, especially at tournaments like this with such an elite field.

“To come and be on top this week is a dream come true, and I still can’t quite believe I’m here.

“Deep down in my bones, I felt I was capable of winning. I thought it was going to be maybe another year. But I’m glad it happened now.”

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