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The 2015 UBS Hong Kong Open is the 57th edition of the event, held at Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling, from October 22-25. Prize money for the 2015 event will be US$2 million. Patrick Reed, Graeme McDowell, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Victor Dubuisson, Justin Rose and Dustin Johnson are among the star names who will compete for the title this year. The tournament is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour, European Tour and Hong Kong Golf Association. Australian Scott Hend won the 2014 tournament, beating Filipino Angelo Que in a play-off.
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The 2015 UBS Hong Kong Open is the 57th edition of the event, held at Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling, from October 22-25. Prize money for the 2015 event will be US$2 million. Patrick Reed, Graeme McDowell, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Victor Dubuisson, Justin Rose and Dustin Johnson are among the star names who will compete for the title this year. The tournament is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour, European Tour and Hong Kong Golf Association. Australian Scott Hend won the 2014 tournament, beating Filipino Angelo Que in a play-off.
The 25-year-old likes the Hong Kong galleries as he secures a top-10 finish
Justin Rose had been saying all week leading into the US$2 million UBS Hong Kong Open that he had done his homework in terms of the course at Fanling and the conditions
Justin Rose had been saying all week leading into the US$2 million UBS Hong Kong Open that he had done his homework in terms of the course at Fanling and the conditions
English world number seven wins by a shot on the final day at Fanling. Photo: K.Y.Cheng/SCMP
English world number seven wins by a shot on the final day at Fanling. Photo: K.Y.Cheng/SCMP
The sun shone, the crowds milled around fairways and greens and not even the mid-tournament loss of star attraction Dustin Johnson could dilute the enthusiasm of returning sponsors as they look forward to more years of prosperity for the UBS Hong Kong Open.
The sun shone, the crowds milled around fairways and greens and not even the mid-tournament loss of star attraction Dustin Johnson could dilute the enthusiasm of returning sponsors as they look forward to more years of prosperity for the UBS Hong Kong Open.
The two leaders are four shots clear after the third round at Fanling. Photo:Edward Wong/SCMP
The two leaders are four shots clear after the third round at Fanling. Photo:Edward Wong/SCMP
Reed shoots five-under-par 65 on Day 3 at the Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling. Photo: K.Y.Cheng/SCMP
Reed shoots five-under-par 65 on Day 3 at the Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling. Photo: K.Y.Cheng/SCMP
American Patrick Reed returned to form to stake his claim for honours as India’s old and new guard moved into contention alongside Asia’s only major winner Yang Yong-eun.
American Patrick Reed returned to form to stake his claim for honours as India’s old and new guard moved into contention alongside Asia’s only major winner Yang Yong-eun.
Sixteen years as a pro, 18 titles, and three Asian Tour Orders of Merit. Thai veteran Thongchai Jaidee carries with him the air of a man who has seen and done it all.
Sixteen years as a pro, 18 titles, and three Asian Tour Orders of Merit. Thai veteran Thongchai Jaidee carries with him the air of a man who has seen and done it all.
Justin Rose and Lucas Bjerregaard are tied for the lead on 15 under par heading into the final day of the UBS Hong Kong Open after a sensational display of golf from both men on Saturday.
Justin Rose and Lucas Bjerregaard are tied for the lead on 15 under par heading into the final day of the UBS Hong Kong Open after a sensational display of golf from both men on Saturday.
It was a case of one poster boy holding his own while one was heading home after a day of mixed fortunes for Justin Rose and Dustin Johnson, the highest-ranked players at the US$2 million UBS Hong Kong Open
It was a case of one poster boy holding his own while one was heading home after a day of mixed fortunes for Justin Rose and Dustin Johnson, the highest-ranked players at the US$2 million UBS Hong Kong Open
The race for this year’s Asian Tour Order of Merit had pretty much been run and won well before attention turned to Hong Kong. India’s Anirban Lahiri came to town with more than double his closest rival – US$1,011,984.65 collected compared to second-placed Australian Scott Hend’s US$438,781.66.
The race for this year’s Asian Tour Order of Merit had pretty much been run and won well before attention turned to Hong Kong. India’s Anirban Lahiri came to town with more than double his closest rival – US$1,011,984.65 collected compared to second-placed Australian Scott Hend’s US$438,781.66.
Ian Poulter said he was relying on his intimate knowledge of the Fanling course to help him overcome the jetlag and lack of practice as he stakes his claim for more UBS Hong Kong Open glory
Ian Poulter said he was relying on his intimate knowledge of the Fanling course to help him overcome the jetlag and lack of practice as he stakes his claim for more UBS Hong Kong Open glory
Justin Rose, the world No.7 from England, leads the UBS Hong Kong Open by one shot heading into the weekend after a 66 on Friday morning for a nine-under-par total.
Justin Rose, the world No.7 from England, leads the UBS Hong Kong Open by one shot heading into the weekend after a 66 on Friday morning for a nine-under-par total.
High noon is as good a place as any to find a gunslinger and right on cue at a few minutes past 12 American Dustin Johnson ambles into view. He looks, for all intents and purposes, like he just stepped out of the Wild West.
High noon is as good a place as any to find a gunslinger and right on cue at a few minutes past 12 American Dustin Johnson ambles into view. He looks, for all intents and purposes, like he just stepped out of the Wild West.
The Hong Kong Golf Association is bringing the sport to more primary school students in the city through its Golf for School programme. Photo: K.Y.Cheng/SCMP
The Hong Kong Golf Association is bringing the sport to more primary school students in the city through its Golf for School programme. Photo: K.Y.Cheng/SCMP
Hats off to Thai veteran Thaworn Wiratchant who is making his 400th Asian Tour appearance this week.
Hats off to Thai veteran Thaworn Wiratchant who is making his 400th Asian Tour appearance this week.
There was a welcome return to form for Lu Wei-chih and Andrea Pavan as they shared the lead after the first round of the US$2 million UBS Hong Kong Open but much of the fans’ focus was turned to the stars who ended the day lurking with intent.
There was a welcome return to form for Lu Wei-chih and Andrea Pavan as they shared the lead after the first round of the US$2 million UBS Hong Kong Open but much of the fans’ focus was turned to the stars who ended the day lurking with intent.
There were times after his brain surgery when Lu Wei-chih doubted that he would ever be able to finish a round of golf again - let alone see his name up there at the top of a leaderboard.
There were times after his brain surgery when Lu Wei-chih doubted that he would ever be able to finish a round of golf again - let alone see his name up there at the top of a leaderboard.
Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington stayed out in the heat to spend some time with Hong Kong Special Olympics athletes at the driving range of the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling.
Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington stayed out in the heat to spend some time with Hong Kong Special Olympics athletes at the driving range of the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling.
Italian Andrea Pavan and Taiwan's Lu Wei-chih led after the first round of the UBS Hong Kong Open on Thursday, with big names Justin Rose and Graeme McDowell in hot pursuit.
Italian Andrea Pavan and Taiwan's Lu Wei-chih led after the first round of the UBS Hong Kong Open on Thursday, with big names Justin Rose and Graeme McDowell in hot pursuit.
Ian Poulter blamed bad play, poor management of his schedule and throwing world ranking points away “frivolously” after being handed a lifeline by American Rich Beem to compete in the US$2 million UBS Hong Kong Open, starting today.
Ian Poulter blamed bad play, poor management of his schedule and throwing world ranking points away “frivolously” after being handed a lifeline by American Rich Beem to compete in the US$2 million UBS Hong Kong Open, starting today.
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