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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.
- Li, once a top-50 player, is aiming to bounce back after falling to 460th and is 12 under after two rounds, three behind Russell Henley
- Nakajima fires seven birdies in his last 11 holes for a two-round total of nine-under, sharing fifth with Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama
The 27-year-old has capped an impressive 2021 in China, climbing more than 500 places in the world rankings, as Hong Kong Golf Association chief Danny Lai hopes he ‘brings home a medal’ at the 2022 Asian Games.
The 27-year-old has capped an impressive 2021 in China, climbing more than 500 places in the world rankings, as Hong Kong Golf Association chief Danny Lai hopes he ‘brings home a medal’ at the 2022 Asian Games.
The 14-year-old star wants to go to the United States for tournaments this summer to catch the eye of coaches.
The 14-year-old star wants to go to the United States for tournaments this summer to catch the eye of coaches.
The 20-year-old breakout star Yuka Saso recalls ‘unforgettable’ Hong Kong debut in 2015, while Hong Kong Golf Association chief Danny Lai says an LPGA Tour event in city would ‘definitely inspire local players’.
The 20-year-old breakout star Yuka Saso recalls ‘unforgettable’ Hong Kong debut in 2015, while Hong Kong Golf Association chief Danny Lai says an LPGA Tour event in city would ‘definitely inspire local players’.
Li Haotong was on course for victory but threw away a two-stroke lead in the final round at Genzon Golf Club
Li Haotong was on course for victory but threw away a two-stroke lead in the final round at Genzon Golf Club
This year’s China Open is not sanctioned by the European Tour but the Order of Merit winner will earn a full card to the newly launched DP World Tour.
This year’s China Open is not sanctioned by the European Tour but the Order of Merit winner will earn a full card to the newly launched DP World Tour.
27-year-old pro shoots final round of 70 to earn a one-stroke victory over Kitty Tam and take home the Peter Tang Memorial Trophy.
27-year-old pro shoots final round of 70 to earn a one-stroke victory over Kitty Tam and take home the Peter Tang Memorial Trophy.
Professionals Terrence Ng and Nathan Goulding fire 2-under-par 68s at Hong Kong Golf Club on Wednesday to take slender one-shot lead.
Professionals Terrence Ng and Nathan Goulding fire 2-under-par 68s at Hong Kong Golf Club on Wednesday to take slender one-shot lead.
Golf association CEO Danny Lai hailed the performance of Kho and his teammates in Dubai, saying it would boost development of the sport.
Golf association CEO Danny Lai hailed the performance of Kho and his teammates in Dubai, saying it would boost development of the sport.
Second place comes after second play-off hole won by 2018 Asian Games gold medallist and world No 1 Keita Nakajima of Japan
Second place comes after second play-off hole won by 2018 Asian Games gold medallist and world No 1 Keita Nakajima of Japan
Asian Tour ends its alliance with the European Tour and hopes Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and the Middle East can host events on the new series, which launches in 2022.
Asian Tour ends its alliance with the European Tour and hopes Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and the Middle East can host events on the new series, which launches in 2022.
New series will add 10 tournaments to the Asian Tour, though it is not clear if Hong Kong will gain an extra event to go with the Hong Kong Open.
New series will add 10 tournaments to the Asian Tour, though it is not clear if Hong Kong will gain an extra event to go with the Hong Kong Open.
City’s top golf event cancelled for a second year, with Covid-19 travel restrictions to blame.
City’s top golf event cancelled for a second year, with Covid-19 travel restrictions to blame.
Fourth place finish for Hongkonger at 15-under as Li Haotong surges past Wu Ashun for silver as Yuan Yechun takes gold while 4-year-old Sophie Han finishes 10th above China’s former women’s world No 1 Feng Shanshan.
Fourth place finish for Hongkonger at 15-under as Li Haotong surges past Wu Ashun for silver as Yuan Yechun takes gold while 4-year-old Sophie Han finishes 10th above China’s former women’s world No 1 Feng Shanshan.
Hong Kong Golf Club hopes to be named world’s best eco-friendly golf facility – but that’s surely a relative term when golf courses need so much water, pesticide and fertiliser to maintain them.
Hong Kong Golf Club hopes to be named world’s best eco-friendly golf facility – but that’s surely a relative term when golf courses need so much water, pesticide and fertiliser to maintain them.
The city’s premier clubs, many occupying fabulously valuable real estate, compete to attract new members with all kinds of culinary venues, sports facilities and social events – so which suits you best?
The city’s premier clubs, many occupying fabulously valuable real estate, compete to attract new members with all kinds of culinary venues, sports facilities and social events – so which suits you best?
‘All I need is a fair chance,’ says one golfer as others again resort to paying extra for a so-called booking ‘agent’ to secure tee times at Hong Kong’s only public golf course.
‘All I need is a fair chance,’ says one golfer as others again resort to paying extra for a so-called booking ‘agent’ to secure tee times at Hong Kong’s only public golf course.
Tang, who died last month at 71, launched the sport in China in the early 1980s as the mainland’s first national coach based at the Zhongshan Golf Club.
Tang, who died last month at 71, launched the sport in China in the early 1980s as the mainland’s first national coach based at the Zhongshan Golf Club.
The Hong Kong event is likely to be axed for the third year running while the Asian Tour is still to publish its 2021 schedule meaning there are no plans for the showpiece Hong Kong Open.
The Hong Kong event is likely to be axed for the third year running while the Asian Tour is still to publish its 2021 schedule meaning there are no plans for the showpiece Hong Kong Open.
Honma Golf, backed by Chinese entrepreneur Liu Jianguo and Thailand’s biggest conglomerate CP Group, said the coronavirus pandemic will derail its business plan by a year as travel curbs and lockdowns hit the industry.
Honma Golf, backed by Chinese entrepreneur Liu Jianguo and Thailand’s biggest conglomerate CP Group, said the coronavirus pandemic will derail its business plan by a year as travel curbs and lockdowns hit the industry.
The 26-year-old Hak leaves Covid-19 chaos of US, making trek from family home in Florida to find playing opportunities in China, including the national Open.
The 26-year-old Hak leaves Covid-19 chaos of US, making trek from family home in Florida to find playing opportunities in China, including the national Open.
Teenager fires four birdies in five holes for an opening 68 to take a one-shot lead in inaugural local tournament.
Teenager fires four birdies in five holes for an opening 68 to take a one-shot lead in inaugural local tournament.
Officials from sanctioning bodies and Hong Kong Golf Association say they are looking for a suitable date for the tournament after the new year.
Officials from sanctioning bodies and Hong Kong Golf Association say they are looking for a suitable date for the tournament after the new year.
Covid-19 restrictions rule out holding the event in November but organisers say they are ‘reviewing suitable options’ to stage the tournament.
Covid-19 restrictions rule out holding the event in November but organisers say they are ‘reviewing suitable options’ to stage the tournament.
Former tennis chief says the government had not consulted stakeholders before implementing its policies and that some sports are considered low risk activities according to a US study.
Former tennis chief says the government had not consulted stakeholders before implementing its policies and that some sports are considered low risk ac