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WGC-HSBC Champions: Top five sleeper picks

By Mike Randleman

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Golf fans watch the action on the eighth hole during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2015 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Golf fans watch the action on the eighth hole during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2015 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) /
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NAPA, CA – OCTOBER 05: Peter Uihlein plays his shot from the 15th tee during the first round of the Safeway Open at the North Course of the Silverado Resort and Spa on October 5, 2017 in Napa, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) /

After spending his first five years as a professional in Europe, Uihlein stormed through the Web.com Tour playoffs this fall to earn his PGA Tour card.

The former Oklahoma State Cowboy is making his WGC debut this week. He comes in off of a T10 two weeks ago at the CIMB Classic. A 73 downed his chances of winning, but he closed strong with three rounds in the 60s to post a good finish.

For the year, primarily on the European Tour, Uihlein has made 20 of 25 cuts with a win in the Web playoffs, a runner-up at the HNA Open de France and five other top-10s.

This will be Uihlein’s second start in China this year as he tied for 31st at the Volvo China Open in the spring.

The 28-year-old is one of the longer hitters in the field and should be able to take advantage of Sheshan’s four par-5s. He’s played

It’s been perhaps a bit slower rise to prominence than some envisioned for the former US Amateur Champ, but Uihlein can continue his rise with a big week in China.

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