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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 has 100,000 golfers but nowhere to play since the government closed all venues in March
- Operators have to adopt stringent health precautionary and social-distancing measures when reopening facilities
Organisers made the decision weeks before the coronavirus threat emerged, says Hong Kong Golf Association’s Danny Lai.
Organisers made the decision weeks before the coronavirus threat emerged, says Hong Kong Golf Association’s Danny Lai.
The sixth edition of the women’s showpiece was supposed to tee off on February 28 but will instead be held from May 8-10 at the Old Course
The sixth edition of the women’s showpiece was supposed to tee off on February 28 but will instead be held from May 8-10 at the Old Course
Money raised at a variety of events at Hong Kong Golf Club, including during this month’s Hong Kong Open were 12 amateurs bid to take on the pros.
Money raised at a variety of events at Hong Kong Golf Club, including during this month’s Hong Kong Open were 12 amateurs bid to take on the pros.
Terrence Ng, who was part of Hong Kong’s record-breaking feat at this year’s Hong Kong Open, breaks the mould of venturing abroad for success.
Terrence Ng, who was part of Hong Kong’s record-breaking feat at this year’s Hong Kong Open, breaks the mould of venturing abroad for success.
The tournament’s youngest competitor is also the best-placed amateur as he is mobbed by young fans after another thrilling round at Fanling.
The tournament’s youngest competitor is also the best-placed amateur as he is mobbed by young fans after another thrilling round at Fanling.
Australian Ormsby completes superb victory at Hong Kong Golf Club as Shane Lowry falls short on final day.
Australian Ormsby completes superb victory at Hong Kong Golf Club as Shane Lowry falls short on final day.
The Hong Kong Golf Association’s Tim Tang and Gary Gilchrist see immediate results after an unprecedented four local players make the Hong Kong Open cut.
The Hong Kong Golf Association’s Tim Tang and Gary Gilchrist see immediate results after an unprecedented four local players make the Hong Kong Open cut.
Teenager Alexander Yang goes within touching distance of world top 20 players Tony Finau and Shane Lowry ahead of the Open’s final round.
Teenager Alexander Yang goes within touching distance of world top 20 players Tony Finau and Shane Lowry ahead of the Open’s final round.
The LPGA Tour pro spent the Christmas and New Year holidays away from Hong Kong for the first time to focus on training
The LPGA Tour pro spent the Christmas and New Year holidays away from Hong Kong for the first time to focus on training
High-schooler Yang sinks three birdies in the last three holes to fire a 67 and go tied-19th for the round
High-schooler Yang sinks three birdies in the last three holes to fire a 67 and go tied-19th for the round
American Finau comes to life on ‘moving day’ and puts himself in the mix with a 65, as India’s Rashid Khan equals the best round of the week with his seven-under-par 63 to move into third place.
American Finau comes to life on ‘moving day’ and puts himself in the mix with a 65, as India’s Rashid Khan equals the best round of the week with his seven-under-par 63 to move into third place.
Amateur golfer Alexander Yang leads Hong Kong’s pack into the weekend and insists the pressure is on his more experienced opponents.
Amateur golfer Alexander Yang leads Hong Kong’s pack into the weekend and insists the pressure is on his more experienced opponents.
Alexander Yang, Leon D’Souza, Terrence Ng and Motin Yeung ensure Hong Kong will be represented at its home tournament in Fanling this weekend.
Alexander Yang, Leon D’Souza, Terrence Ng and Motin Yeung ensure Hong Kong will be represented at its home tournament in Fanling this weekend.
Australian Ormsby holds a two-shot lead at the halfway point of the Hong Kong Open, as Lowry makes a big move up the leader board with a fine 66.
Australian Ormsby holds a two-shot lead at the halfway point of the Hong Kong Open, as Lowry makes a big move up the leader board with a fine 66.
The 41-year-old says Hong Kong is one of his favourite places to play because of the great course and the clubhouse food.
The 41-year-old says Hong Kong is one of his favourite places to play because of the great course and the clubhouse food.
Alexander Yang, 17, is the tournament’s youngest player but projects hero Tiger Woods’ winning mentality in Fanling.
Alexander Yang, 17, is the tournament’s youngest player but projects hero Tiger Woods’ winning mentality in Fanling.
The 2014 Hong Kong Open winner will donate US$100 for each birdie and US$300 for each eagle he shoots at Fanling this week.
The 2014 Hong Kong Open winner will donate US$100 for each birdie and US$300 for each eagle he shoots at Fanling this week.
Leon D’Souza and Taichi Kho reflect on mistakes from their Hong Kong Open debut two years ago and expect a much better showing this weekend.
Leon D’Souza and Taichi Kho reflect on mistakes from their Hong Kong Open debut two years ago and expect a much better showing this weekend.
The Irishman remembers his last appearance in Hong Kong in 2010, when then US champion Graeme McDowell had the limo and he was on the bus.
The Irishman remembers his last appearance in Hong Kong in 2010, when then US champion Graeme McDowell had the limo and he was on the bus.
The world number 16 is making his Hong Kong Open debut, feeling blessed for how his life turned out after humble beginnings.
The world number 16 is making his Hong Kong Open debut, feeling blessed for how his life turned out after humble beginnings.
Lou Tan Chi-hin used to pose for photos with golf stars in Fanling as a kid – now he will share the course with the likes of Shane Lowry and Tony Finau.
Lou Tan Chi-hin used to pose for photos with golf stars in Fanling as a kid – now he will share the course with the likes of Shane Lowry and Tony Finau.
Jason Hak is one of the city’s top local hopes at this week’s Hong Kong Open that will see British Open champion Shane Lowry, of Ireland, in action
Jason Hak is one of the city’s top local hopes at this week’s Hong Kong Open that will see British Open champion Shane Lowry, of Ireland, in action
2019 Open winner Shane Lowry and Presidents Cup star Tony Finau join the rescheduled Hong Kong Open to kick-start the year.
2019 Open winner Shane Lowry and Presidents Cup star Tony Finau join the rescheduled Hong Kong Open to kick-start the year.