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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

Patrick Reed chats to the press ahead of the Hong Kong Open. Photo: 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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 Open postponed as organisers blame travel restrictions

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

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 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.

New Zealand’s Nick Voke was the champion of the last Clearwater Bay Open in 2018. Photos: Clearwater Bay Open

Opinion | Hong Kong sport endured its very own annus horribilis in 2020

It was a desperately difficult year for a swathe of the city’s sporting bodies. The main hope is that the damage 2020 inflicted on the local scene isn’t fatal.

It was something of an empty year of sport for Hongkongers. Photo: Felix Wong

Kau Sai Chau golfers claim 1010 callers get unfair booking treatment

Hong Kong’s only public course has requested 1010, part of Hong Kong Telecom, to ‘suspend the service’, while golfers are also paying an ‘agent’ up to HK$600 extra to secure a round for a fourball.

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Amateur Isaac Lam eyes Asian Tour Q-School after upstaging pros

The 21-year-old Lam hopes to test his game at a higher level by trying out for the Asian Tour qualifying school ‘when borders are open and things return to normal’.

Hong Kong golfers back in the swing thanks to special event

The Hong Kong Golf Club will stage the event on the New Course, with one overall winner determined over 36 holes, and the pros fighting for HK$100,000.

Isabella Leung will be playing against the men in the Fanling Trophy at Hong Kong Golf Club. Photo: HKGC

Dustin Johnson wins first Masters with record-setting 20 under par

The American smashed the all-time scoring record at 20 under par and claimed his first green jacket.

Dustin Johnson of the United States waves during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, US on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images / AFP

Asian Tour golfers try to stay fit as Cho targets September restart

Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul can’t wait to play again after failing to master the surfboard in his seaside hometown during lockdown.

STYLE Edit: Would you golf in J.Lindeberg's purple animal print gear?

The Swedish brand’s boldly-coloured, sustainable and hi-tech new collection keeps golfers cool and dry while you putt on the green

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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
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