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Hong Kong Open

Hong Kong Open
The Hong Kong Open is the city’s oldest and longest running professional sporting event. It first took place in 1959, and is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and Hong Kong Golf Association.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Patrick Reed celebrates making a birdie during the final round of the Link Hong Kong Open at Hong Kong Golf Club. Photo: Elson Li
Asian Tour

Dominant Reed strolls to Hong Kong Open title, equals record for lowest score

Patrick Reed shoots final round 66 to finish on 22 under for the tournament, three strokes clear of defending champion Ben Campbell.

Asian Tour

Patrick Reed takes charge of Hong Kong Open with remarkable 59

Asian Tour

Campbell has chance to make Hong Kong Open history, with city duo in the running

Asian Tour

Nitithorn seals Hong Kong Open lead with sand save fit for event’s storied 18th

Thai golfer Nitithorn Thippong chips in from greenside bunker at famous closing hole to finish first round one shot ahead of the field.

Nittihorn Thippong chips in to save par on the 18th hole during the first round of the Hong Kong Open. Photo: Asian Tour.
LIV Golf

LIV Golf: Kaymer won’t wait until promotions event to complete Cleeks team line-up

The German team captain says he has no shortage of options but whomever he picks must have ‘the same philosophy’ as the rest of the team.

LIV Golf

Ex-Hong Kong Open winner Rose welcomes ‘great’ Garcia’s return to DP World Tour

Spaniard’s decision to be fined and suspended for Ryder Cup eligibility probably means he misses ‘the events that matter’, says Englishman.

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Asian Tour

Hong Kong Open: still anyone’s race to win LIV league ticket, ‘but Saudi leg key’

Eighth stop in International Series marks the start of a three-week sprint to the finish line, with the Qatar and Saudi Arabia legs to follow.

Defending champion Ben Campbell heads into a Hong Kong Open press conference with a Chinese opera singer. The Kiwi reckons the race will not be decided until the Saudi leg of the International Series. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong from November 10 to 16

Eat, try, do and see something new, from a 21-metre cheeseboard at Grand Hyatt to Ben Campbell in action at the HK Open golf tournament.

Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA)

Ng wins Hong Kong Open qualifying event – with a famous face as caddie

Terrence Ng and Michael Regan Wong qualify for November’s LINK Hong Kong Open.

Justin Rose, Tom Kim and who else? Hong Kong Open qualifying set to tee off

Young guns Michael Yuen, Andrew Chan and Anthony Fang join likes of Dominique Boulet, whose 1996 placing is still Hong Kong’s best.

Justin Rose, a winner in Hong Kong in 2015, will be back in the city next month. Photo: AFP
Asian Tour

Justin Rose returns to Hong Kong Open, aims to end career with more major titles

The Englishman, a former Olympic champion and US Open winner, will be in the field with South Korea’s Tom Kim for the Asian Tour event.

Justin Rose is back at the Hong Kong Open and looking to end his career with more big titles to his name. Photo: AFP
Asian Tour

Hong Kong Open to feature city’s Taichi Kho and a golf legend as ambassador

Last year’s winner Ben Campbell will return to defend his title at November’s tournament, which has a new sponsor.

Asian Tour

Campbell wins Hong Kong Open then reveals he nearly quit golf 4 months ago

Birdie at the final hole helps Ben Campbell to snatch glory by a shot from Australia’s Cameron Smith.

Asian Tour

Hong Kong Open: Smith journeys into parts unknown, shares lead with Phachara

Australian Cameron Smith struggles off the tee but still manages a five-under-par round of 65, while Phachara Khongwatmai cards a 66 to join him on 16 under.

Cameron Smith hits out of the rough on 14 during the third round of the Hong Kong Open. Photo: Asian Tour
Asian Tour

Hong Kong Open: ‘Diamond’ Phachara sparkles, local trio squeeze into weekend

Thailand’s Phachara Khongwatmai cards seven-under-par 63 to take one shot lead in International Series event, while Taichi Kho, Matthew Cheung and Brian Donovan all just make the cut at two under overall.

Phachara Khongwatmai hits his approach into the 18th green during the second round of the Hong Kong Open. Photo: Asian Tour.
Asian Tour

Kho can be ‘superstar’, Smith says as he draws a crowd at golf’s Hong Kong Open

Open champion Cameron Smith holds a share of the lead after day one, having birdied four of his last five holes, but acknowledges the main draw in Fanling is Taichi Kho.

Asian Tour

Hong Kong Open: Reed looking for strong finish to year that ‘looked nice on paper’

Patrick Reed returns to the Hong Kong Open for the fourth time, and hopes an International Series victory can make up for not winning on the LIV Golf League this year.

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Asian Tour

Cameron Smith hopes to ‘get the mojo back’ at Hong Kong Open

Smith dreams of adding his name to a long list of past Australian winners at Fanling – ‘it would be nice to join them,’ he says.

Talor Gooch (left) of the US and Cameron Smith of Australia during a press conference at the M+ Museum ahead of the Hong Kong Open. Photos: Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.
Hong Kong economy

Saudi-backed group ‘hopes to host golf event on Hong Kong’s oldest course’

Future Investment Initiative Institute will write to government about hosting golfing activities for attendees of PRIORITY Asia Summit, according to club captain Andy Kwok.

Asian Tour

Australian Smith returning to Hong Kong Open golf showpiece with status enhanced

Cameron Smith’s profile has been elevated by a major championship triumph, as has that of the Hong Kong tournament after it was made an International Series event.

Hong Kong housing

250 Hongkongers attend park open day at golf course plot taken back by government

Visitors divided over whether to support plans to build public housing on 9.5 of 32 hectares taken back from golf club’s oldest course.

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Dogwalkers were among the first visitors to a public park located on a section of a golf course taken back by authorities. Photo: Jelly Tse
Asian Tour

LIV Golf’s Cam Smith to head field of ‘global stars’ at Hong Kong Open

Smith misses the announcement on Thursday, as Hurricane Idalia knocks out power in his Florida home, preventing him making a Zoom appearance.

Cameron Smith of Australia will return to Fanling for the first time since 2014. Photo: Asian Tour.
Hong Kong

Editorial | Find solution to save Hong Kong golf tournaments

Redeveloping part of the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling to accommodate housing could jeopardise future events, just as Taichi Koh became the first local player to win an Asian Tour title – at his home course, no less.

Asian Tour

Professional golf to return to Hong Kong twice in 2023 as part of Asian Tour

New event scheduled for March as part of Tour’s expanded season next year, with officials also planning for return of Hong Kong Open in traditional November slot.

Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA)

Trailblazing Taiwanese golfer ‘Mr Lu’ dies at 85

Hong Kong Golf Club says it will pay tribute to ’wonderful friend’ Lu Liang-huan, who put Taiwan on the golfing map with his second-place finish in the 1971 British Open.

Taiwanese golfer Lu Liang-huan in action during Hong Kong Open Golf Championship in Fanling in February 1974. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA)

Hong Kong Golf Open postponed as organisers blame travel restrictions

City’s top golf event cancelled for a second year, with Covid-19 travel restrictions to blame.

Peter Uihlein of the USA tees off on the first hole during the 58th UBS Hong Kong Golf Open. Photo: Power Sport Images/Getty Images
Hong Kong Sevens

Opinion | Time for Hong Kong sport to ‘join the dots’ and build on Tokyo 2020 success

Covid-19 has been huge challenge for city with sports sector suffering more than most, now a clearly defined strategy is needed to unite government’s three broad goals – and keep sport alive and well.

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Clearwater Bay Open

Clearwater Bay Open likely to be axed as PGA Tour Series-China cancels season

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.

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