Super seven set for Shanghai

Canadian Richard T. Lee received an early birthday present by earning the final spot from the Asian Tour's Order of Merit to compete in next week's World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions in China.

Lee, rookie of the year in 2013, Australians Scott Hend and Andrew Dodt, and India's S.S.P. Chawrasia qualified for the $8.5 million showpiece at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai as the top four (not otherwise exempt) players from the Merit list.

Anirban Lahiri of India, the current No 1, and Thai stars Thongchai Jaidee and Kiradech Aphibarnrat also qualified for the HSBC Champions by virtue of being in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking, ensuring that seven members will fly the Asian Tour flag at the event.