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The Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) is Hong Kong's national golf association. The HKGA was established in 1968 and is primarily concerned with managing and overseeing the development of the sport of golf in Hong Kong. The HKGA provides guidance on the running of national championships, supports in the training of players, and also helps to finance a national team that represents Hong Kong in international competitions. Currently, the HKGA runs 40 different amateur men's, women's, and junior golf tournaments annually. The best-known of these being the Hong Kong Open Championship, a professional tournament co-sanctioned by the European and Asian Tours.
Hong Kong pair Cheung and Kho earn Asian Tour cards for 2023 season
- Matthew Cheung fires 7-under-par round of 64 to finish inside top 35 at Lake View Resort and Golf Club
- Taichi Kho one of only 2 amateurs to finish in top half of leader board after last round of final qualifying
Ye continues to set pace in race for Asian Tour card, Hong Kong’s Kho in hunt
China’s Ye Wocheng maintains 3-shot lead after third round at Lake View Resort and Golf Club, where 35 spots on next season’s Asian Tour are up for grabs
China’s Ye Wocheng maintains 3-shot lead after third round at Lake View Resort and Golf Club, where 35 spots on next season’s Asian Tour are up for grabs
Mixed start for Hong Kong trio at Australian amateur event, as Gough fires 64
England’s John Gough shoots a course record 8-under par in the first round of the Australian Master of the Amateurs Championship. Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho, Chloe Chan and Charlene Chung all competing.
England’s John Gough shoots a course record 8-under par in the first round of the Australian Master of the Amateurs Championship. Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho, Chloe Chan and Charlene Chung all competing.
Hong Kong’s Kho wins spot in DP World Tour’s Singapore Classic as paths open
Agreements with PGA Tour and DP World Tour have opened up routes to the top not previously available to golfers in Asia.
Agreements with PGA Tour and DP World Tour have opened up routes to the top not previously available to golfers in Asia.
2023 Hong Kong Open could be the last if housing plan goes ahead, officials say
Leading figures from Asian Tour and European Tour Group warn government that redevelopment of Hong Kong Golf Club could put professional events in city at risk.
Leading figures from Asian Tour and European Tour Group warn government that redevelopment of Hong Kong Golf Club could put professional events in city at risk.
Japan’s golfers put seal on outstanding year with victory at Nomura Cup
Yuta Sugiura and Minato Oshima lead way in Philippines at Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Team Championship, while Hong Kong trio finish ninth.
Yuta Sugiura and Minato Oshima lead way in Philippines at Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Team Championship, while Hong Kong trio finish ninth.
D’Souza to lead Hong Kong in last event as amateur as Nomura Cup returns
Leon D’Souza eyeing professional ranks but will be playing captain this week at Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Team Championship in Philippines.
Leon D’Souza eyeing professional ranks but will be playing captain this week at Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Team Championship in Philippines.
Han leads way for Hong Kong at women’s amateur event in Thailand
Sophie Han shoots 2-under 70 in opening round of Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship, trailing early leader Liyana Durisic by 4 shots
Sophie Han shoots 2-under 70 in opening round of Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship, trailing early leader Liyana Durisic by 4 shots
Hun makes history as Hong Kong brace themselves against region’s best
Emily Hun Teng-teng ‘excited’ to be first golfer from Macau to compete in the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship.
Emily Hun Teng-teng ‘excited’ to be first golfer from Macau to compete in the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship.
Kho and D’Souza, teeing off together for Hong Kong from age 9, relish going pro
Leon D’Souza and Taichi Kho played the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship for the final time this weekend as they look ahead to professional careers.
Leon D’Souza and Taichi Kho played the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship for the final time this weekend as they look ahead to professional careers.
Australia’s Crowe holds nerve to win Asia-Pacific Amateur title
The 21-year-old Harrison Crowe drains dramatic putt on 18th green to win Championship in Thailand, denying China’s Bo Jin by one shot.
The 21-year-old Harrison Crowe drains dramatic putt on 18th green to win Championship in Thailand, denying China’s Bo Jin by one shot.
Big money and golf’s upheaval offers amateur stars a new path to success
The growth of LIV Golf and Asia Tour is offering big opportunities and big money to amateur golf stars looking to make the jump to professional leagues.
The growth of LIV Golf and Asia Tour is offering big opportunities and big money to amateur golf stars looking to make the jump to professional leagues.
Hong Kong pair battle back to make cut at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
Taichi Kho and Leon D’Souza make cut after up and down rounds at Amata Spring Country Club, but teammate Alexander Yang misses out.
Taichi Kho and Leon D’Souza make cut after up and down rounds at Amata Spring Country Club, but teammate Alexander Yang misses out.
China’s Bo Jin leads Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
Oklahoma State student shoots opening seven-under 65 to grab a two-shot lead in Thailand, while Thai teen star Ratchanon settles for a ‘disappointing’ 67.
Oklahoma State student shoots opening seven-under 65 to grab a two-shot lead in Thailand, while Thai teen star Ratchanon settles for a ‘disappointing’ 67.
Leading players all shake off favourite tag at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
The 15-year-old is ranked highest among those involved in Bangkok, but Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho will be looking to go one better this year.
The 15-year-old is ranked highest among those involved in Bangkok, but Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho will be looking to go one better this year.
Yuan still in hunt for Korn Ferry top spot, but charging Suh in driver’s seat
Carl Yuan shoots third round 66 to move into a tie for 6th, but Justin Suh’s 64 puts him in the lead.
Carl Yuan shoots third round 66 to move into a tie for 6th, but Justin Suh’s 64 puts him in the lead.
Letters | Don’t turn Fanling golf course into battleground between rich and poor
Readers call for the protection of rare Chinese cypress trees found on the golf course, make suggestions for recycling unwanted clothes, ask that Taipei and Beijing consider a UN-brokered peace, and express concern that Japan is looking to go back to nuclear power after its 2011 disaster.
Readers call for the protection of rare Chinese cypress trees found on the golf course, make suggestions for recycling unwanted clothes, ask that Taipei and Beijing consider a UN-brokered peace, and express concern that Japan is looking to go back to nuclear power after its 2011 disaster.
Hong Kong trio make strong start to World Amateur Team Championships
Alexander Yang fires 3-under 69 in first round in Paris, with Taichi Kho posting a round of 70 and Leon D’Souza a level-par 72.
Alexander Yang fires 3-under 69 in first round in Paris, with Taichi Kho posting a round of 70 and Leon D’Souza a level-par 72.
South Korea’s Ryu leads way at inaugural Simone Asia Pacific Cup
Two-time major winner So Yeon Ryu reels off seven birdies in a flawless round at the Pondok Indah Golf Course in Jakarta.
Two-time major winner So Yeon Ryu reels off seven birdies in a flawless round at the Pondok Indah Golf Course in Jakarta.
Golf prodigy Chan ticks historic US Girls Junior Championship off ‘bucket list’
Hong Kong’s Tiffany Y K Chan, 18, will tee off against the world’s best in Kentucky this month, knowing ‘this will be like nothing I have ever played’.
Hong Kong’s Tiffany Y K Chan, 18, will tee off against the world’s best in Kentucky this month, knowing ‘this will be like nothing I have ever played’.
Hong Kong’s D’Souza hails ‘unbelievable week’ at Amateur Championship
Golfer says fatigue probably played a part after slipping to 5-and-3 defeat to Frenchman Nathan Legendre in first round of match play at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
Golfer says fatigue probably played a part after slipping to 5-and-3 defeat to Frenchman Nathan Legendre in first round of match play at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
D’Souza secures spot in first round of match play at The Amateur Championship
Hongkonger sees off challenge of Irishman John Cleary 3 and 2 in preliminaries to set up encounter with France’s Nathan Legendre.
Hongkonger sees off challenge of Irishman John Cleary 3 and 2 in preliminaries to set up encounter with France’s Nathan Legendre.
Tough start for Hong Kong trio at Amateur Championship
Taichi Kho admitted his first competitive round on a links course would be tough, but the 21-year-old said he had not expected much other than to ‘learn as I went along’.
Taichi Kho admitted his first competitive round on a links course would be tough, but the 21-year-old said he had not expected much other than to ‘learn as I went along’.
Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho heads into Amateur Championship with confidence
The 127th Amateur Championship begins in England on Monday, and for Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho it is another new experience in a month that has already been full of them.
The 127th Amateur Championship begins in England on Monday, and for Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho it is another new experience in a month that has already been full of them.
Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho ready to impress at Slaley Hall golf tournament
Taichi Kho will be part of history this week when the Asian Tour makes its first stop in the UK for the second stage in its International Series.
Taichi Kho will be part of history this week when the Asian Tour makes its first stop in the UK for the second stage in its International Series.
Queen Sirikit Cup: Japan end 20-year drought at Laguna National
Mizuki Hashimoto, Miku Ueta and Ayaka Tezuka secure country’s first Asia Pacific Amateur Ladies Team Championship since 2002 with triumph in Singapore.
Mizuki Hashimoto, Miku Ueta and Ayaka Tezuka secure country’s first Asia Pacific Amateur Ladies Team Championship since 2002 with triumph in Singapore.
Singapore’s Tan sets up exciting final round at 42nd Queen Sirikit Cup
Shannon Tan and New Zealand’s Vivian Lu shoot four-under-par 68s to put themselves two strokes behind Hashimoto Mizuki. Lu’s round takes the Kiwis to 14-under one shot back from Japan in the team competition.
Shannon Tan and New Zealand’s Vivian Lu shoot four-under-par 68s to put themselves two strokes behind Hashimoto Mizuki. Lu’s round takes the Kiwis to 14-under one shot back from Japan in the team competition.
Japan seize Asia-Pacific Amateur Ladies lead as Mizuki stars in Singapore
Hashimoto Mizuki tops individual standings and Japan overhaul South Korea in team event, while Hong Kong’s Tiffany Chan tees off at LPGA Match-Play in Las Vegas.
Hashimoto Mizuki tops individual standings and Japan overhaul South Korea in team event, while Hong Kong’s Tiffany Chan tees off at LPGA Match-Play in Las Vegas.
South Korea lead way in Asia-Pacific Amateur Ladies Golf Team Championship
Six-under-par 66 from South Korea’s Lee Jihyun, with Chloe Chan Cheuk-yee the pick of the Hong Kong trio.
Six-under-par 66 from South Korea’s Lee Jihyun, with Chloe Chan Cheuk-yee the pick of the Hong Kong trio.
Hong Kong golfer Alex Zhuo just happy to be playing again
The 21-year-old is raring to go at prestigious Diamond Cup in Japan alongside leading players from the Asian Tour, after finishing his academic semester at University of Michigan.
The 21-year-old is raring to go at prestigious Diamond Cup in Japan alongside leading players from the Asian Tour, after finishing his academic semester at University of Michigan.