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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.
Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin walks up to the 18th green on the final day of the Link Hong Kong Open. Photo: Eugene Lee
Asian Tour

Tom McKibbin rips up record books as he romps to Link Hong Kong Open victory

Northern Irishman sets new mark for lowest total and matches biggest winning margin in wire-to-wire triumph.

Asian Tour

Link Hong Kong Open sees Maguire hot on McKibbin’s heels ahead of final day

Asian Tour

Wu stays in hunt at Link Hong Kong Open, and owes it all to local philanthropist

LIV Golf

McKibbin leads low-scoring charge with record round at Link Hong Kong Open

Tom McKibbin shoots course record 60 on opening day at Hong Kong Golf Club, with local amateur Jeffrey Shen not far behind.

Tom McKibbin produced a record-setting performance in the first round of the Link Hong Kong Open. Photo: Asian Tour
Asian Tour

Hong Kong Open: Reed hopes for rub of the greens on return to happy hunting ground

American defending champion says his game is ‘just a hair off’ and is glad to be at a venue he knows well and where he enjoys playing.

Taichi Kho

Hong Kong Open golf: Isaac Lam, Leon D’Souza clinch local qualifier spots

They do so helped by two others who have already qualified for the November event, which carries entry to Masters, British Open for winner.

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The Masters

Winner of Hong Kong Open to get place at 2 majors - Masters and Open Championship

Augusta National Golf Club and The R&A announce plans to ‘align aspects of the qualification criteria’ for 2026 tournaments.

Rory McIlroy celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2025 Masters and completing a career grand slam. Photo: Reuters
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

But with preferred lies in place, American’s score will not go into the record books as lowest ever at Hong Kong Golf Club.

Asian Tour

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

Kiwi could become third player in the event’s 65-year history to retain his title, as Taichi Kho and Jason Hak put themselves in contention.

Defending champion Ben Campbell of New Zealand takes a one-shot lead into the weekend of the Hong Kong Open at Fanling. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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.

The putting course at Tong Chong Street Market in Hong Kong. Photo: Tong Chong Street Market
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.

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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.

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.

China’s Muni He tees off on day one of the Aramco Team Series tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club. Photo: AFP
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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