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Phil Mickelson

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16 Jun 1970

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Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli tries a shot in the first half of his side’s Hong Kong Football Festival clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong sports

From ice hockey to sevens, here’s what lies ahead for Hong Kong sport in 2026

It might only be the start of the year, but the city already has a packed sporting calendar.

3 Jan 2026 - 5:37PM

LIV Golf

Winds may be Fanling’s only defence as LIV Golf pair take on course record

8 Mar 2024 - 7:36PM

LIV Golf

Ogletree believes HyFlyers on verge of ‘great things’ ahead of LIV Golf Hong Kong

8 Mar 2024 - 8:00AM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf ends bid to get world ranking points on eve of Hong Kong tournament

CEO Greg Norman tells players ‘resolution which protects the accuracy, credibility and integrity of the OWGR rankings no longer exists’.

6 Mar 2024 - 9:33AM

LIV Golf

Norman says record 59 ‘gettable’ at LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman says Joaquin Niemann could have carded a 57 at season opener in Mayakoba.

7 Feb 2024 - 9:00PM

LIV Golf

PGA Tour strikes US$3 billion deal with investment group, players get equity

Move comes eight months after the Tour signed a framework agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf.

1 Feb 2024 - 2:40AM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf Hong Kong tickets go on general sale for first Asian stop of 2024 season

Hong Kong Golf Club will host world-class tournament between March 8 and 10, with Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson among host of major stars expected to play.

12 Jan 2024 - 6:02PM

Ian Poulter hits an approach during the second round of the World City Championship at Hong Kong Golf Club. Photo: Asian Tour

Saudi Pro League

A year on, Saudis show no signs of slowing when it comes to investing in sport

As 2024 approaches, the conversation has moved from concerns over sportswashing to how much influence desert kingdom’s money will eventually buy.

27 Dec 2023 - 1:30PM

LIV Golf

Phil Mickelson completes LIV Golf team with Andy Ogletree signing

Ogletree earned spot with HyFlyers GC by finishing top of the International Series order of merit, and will play alongside Mickelson, Cameron Tringale and Brendan Steele in 2024.

19 Dec 2023 - 12:14PM

Millionaires and billionaires

7 of the richest pro golfers in the world: net worths, ranked

From their golf winnings to their off-field ventures and endorsements, these 7 male golfers have raked in fortunes ranging from US$120 million to US$1 billion

12 Dec 2023 - 4:00AM

Greg Norman, Tiger Woods and Fred Couples are among golf’s richest players. Photos: Reuters, @tigerwoods/Instagram, AFP

LIV Golf

Masters champion Jon Rahm ditches PGA Tour for LIV Golf

Spaniard becomes biggest name to make switch since Open champion Cameron Smith joined in 2022.

8 Dec 2023 - 9:04AM

LIV Golf

World’s best golfers heading to Hong Kong, city expected to host 2024 LIV event

According to sources, the tournament is expected to be held in the city in March next year at Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling, and will feature the likes of Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka and Cameron Smith.

16 Sep 2023 - 7:40PM

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.

31 Aug 2023 - 9:38PM

The Open Championship

Taichi Kho ready for ‘special moment’ as Open Championship challenge awaits

Taichi Kho is the first Hong Kong-born golfer to compete at the The Open Championship, and qualified after winning his home World City Championship in March.

18 Jul 2023 - 11:01PM

Taichi Kho and his caddie walk towards a fairway during a practice round at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Photo: EPA-EFE

LIV Golf

LIV Golf officials quietly confident circuit is here to stay despite PGA deal

Refusal to become embroiled in a public ‘he said, she said’ exchange with those on the PGA Tour’s side highlights belief in their process, they say.

11 Jul 2023 - 5:26PM

LIV Golf

Scott Vincent happy to make most of ‘incredible journey’ as LIV Golf returns to UK

With the battle for places in the top 24 and a guaranteed spot for next year on the line, Vincent focused on staying in the present as LIV enters second half of 2023 season.

8 Jul 2023 - 3:39PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf players’ return to PGA Tour and DP World Tour part of Saudi deal

Framework agreement signed in shock move made public after being requested by Senator Richard Blumenthal for a July 11 hearing in Washington.

27 Jun 2023 - 12:52PM

Asian Tour

Where does Asian Tour stand after PGA and LIV called off golf’s civil war?

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant says he must ‘make sure we remain relevant’, but adds ‘the market is really going to open up’ once sponsors no longer have to pick sides.

19 Jun 2023 - 3:00PM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour must have ‘seat at the table’ when golf’s future is decided, says CEO

Commissioner Cho Minn Thant says he is ‘pretty confident’ that his organisation’s opinion will be relevant.

9 Jun 2023 - 7:43PM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour no longer playing second fiddle to European rival, says its CEO

Tour boss Cho Minn Thant says golfers’ priorities have changed and the Asian circuit is not the second or third choice it once was.

25 Apr 2023 - 7:05AM

Asian Tour

DP World Tour boss Pelley threatens players over Asian Tour appearances

European tour’s CEO hails arbitration panel’s decision to back him in row with LIV Golf as win for all sports bodies and targets players who competed in International Series events as next for sanctions.

20 Apr 2023 - 8:00AM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour’s growing popularity a sign golf’s status quo is changing

International Series will have 10 events this year, including 1 at the sport’s spiritual home, and with the DP World Tour ‘weaker than at any stage in its history’ the Asian Tour can challenge the game’s hierarchy.

17 Apr 2023 - 8:00AM

International Series Vietnam winner Kieran Vincent from Zimbabwe tees off at the start of his final round at KN Golf Links. Photo: Asian Tour

PGA Tour

Rahm pulls away from Koepka to win Masters, gives nod to Ballesteros

Spaniard shoots three-under-par 69 in the final round to triumph at Augusta National on the 40th anniversary of Seve Ballesteros’ second Masters title.

10 Apr 2023 - 1:15PM

PGA Tour

Masters: Koepka threatens a LIV Golf triumph but rain sets up marathon climax

Koepka could claim his first major since leaving PGA Tour for LIV, raising prospect of a player from the Saudi-backed breakaway putting on the green jacket.

9 Apr 2023 - 11:52AM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour boss shocked by world ranking points given to PGA pro-am event

Winner of this week’s PGA Tour event, which includes host of celebrities and athletes, will get 10 more Official Golf World Ranking points than player who comes out on top at PIF Saudi International.

4 Feb 2023 - 5:00PM

Kurt Kitayama acknowledges the crowds after making his putt on the ninth hole during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Photo: USA TODAY Sports

Asian Tour

Hong Kong’s Cheung holds nerve to make cut at Saudi International

One-under-par 69 sees Matthew Cheung make it into the weekend on the cut line at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.

4 Feb 2023 - 2:26AM

Asian Tour

Shorts are in this season for fashion forward Asian Tour

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant reveals decision on Friday and says if it’s good enough for Wimbledon, it’s good enough for us.

3 Feb 2023 - 5:55PM

Asian Tour

Late Asian Tour invite has Hong Kong pair changing first wedding anniversary plans

Golfer Matthew Cheung is playing in this week’s PIF Saudi International and has wife Kaitlin caddying for him at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.

2 Feb 2023 - 8:30PM

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