Golf In Hong Kong

Frost provides WCGC Hong Kong Golf players with winning vintage

2010-02-02T18:22:00.000-08:00

Hong Kong, 02 Feb 2010 -

Golfing icon David Frost is giving the WCGC Hong Kong a taste of success by supplying the tournament with his exclusive range of wines.

The South African great – winner of more than 20 titles worldwide – has combined his golf career with a hugely successful wine producing business in his homeland.

Now his Hong Kong importer, WINE2U.com.hk, has been unveiled as the Official Wine Supplier of the WCGC Hong Kong (www.wcgc-hongkong.com).

“We have wines to suit all occasions but most specifically WINE2U.com.hk recognises the natural ‘partnership’ between your favourite wine and the enjoyment of your favourite sport, be it as a spectator or player,” said Ruth Sellers, of WINE2U.com.hk.

“Thus we are very proud to present exclusively to the World Corporate Golf Challenge Hong Kong the range of David Frost wines, a natural connection between the game of golf, business and fine wines.”

Frost (pictured) grew up on his family’s wine farm near Stellenbosch and it was through earning pocket money picking grapes that he bought his first set of golf clubs. He went on to enjoy a stellar career, collecting 10 US PGA Tour titles, winning the 1994 Hong Kong Open and spending a total of 86 weeks in the official world top 10.

In the summer of 1994, he and his brother Michel bought a 300-acre wine farm near Paarl and began producing the David Frost Signature Series, with each vintage named after a famous golfer.

The WCGC Hong Kong will be held on Friday, 5 March 2010 at Discovery Bay Golf Club in Hong Kong. Twenty teams – comprising four players who each have a maximum handicap of 24 – will take part.

The winning team will earn an all-expenses-paid trip to the WCGC World Final in South Africa from 3-8 May during which they will also be given a guided tour of Frost’s wine estate.

A proportion of proceeds from the WCGC Hong Kong will be donated to Camp Quality, the organisation which provides year-round support for children undergoing treatment for cancer, and their families.

Cobra Optica SL 06 Putters Hong Kong

2010-01-31T18:39:00.000-08:00

SUPERIOR ALIGNMENT. SUPERIOR FEEL. AND, OF COURSE, FIBER OPTICS.

INTRODUCING THE OPTICA SL PUTTERS from Golf Shop Hong Kong. The new Optica SL putters feature superior alignment, feel and a consistent, true roll. the key to superior alignment lies in the exclusive truGlo fiber-optic sight line that helps you line up your putts with a new level of precision. combining premium tri-material construction, Winn custom grips and true temper shafts, these putters offer forgiveness, confidence and, ultimately, fewer putts.

Available in six models:
The heel-shafted SL-01, SL-03 and SL-05
The center-shafted SL-02, SL-04 and SL-06
Plus two Ladies' models: SL-01 and SL-03.

Buy this and more Cobra Golf Putters from www.golfshophongkong.com

Scotty Cameron Hong Kong

2010-01-30T20:11:00.000-08:00

The new 2010 Range of putters from Titleist, designed by Scotty Cameron Hong Kong. These California putters in Hong Kong are available in four models in a beautiful honey dip finish.

ANother fantastic looking range of putters!. These new bronze putters are simply beautiful with classic soft lines and pure blade characteristics. A must buy for the Scotty Cameron Hong Kong Enthusiast. As Europe’s leading Titleist custom Fit Centre we now offer full custom options online mostly at no extra charge. So whether you want a standard stock model or have the luxury of having them custom built trust Golfbuyitonline.com to deliver these to your door with the best customer service available today. Thousands of happy customers cant be wrong.

One more new design from Scotty Cameron Hong Kong in the Studio Select range. The Scotty Cameron Studio Select family of precision milled 303 Stainless Steel Newport-style putters features bold red tour graphics, an improved high toe profile, and heel & toe circular sole weights that allow for multiple length options in each model. The circular heel-toe weights provide increased stability by reducing head rotation on off-center impacts for a larger sweet spot. The factory adjustable weights are set to provide the proper headweight-to-shaft length combination.

The improved high toe profile of Studio Select helps eliminate the tendency to raise the toe at address thereby causing the player to aim left of target. Studio Select also features a stepless shaft for a clean look at address and soft but solid feel, as well as a new red Cameron Hong Kong cord grip. Studio Select H putters feature a heavier head (+10g) to provide a heavier feel preferred by some players. With the addition of Studio Select H, available in 34″ and 35″, the Scotty Cameron Studio Select line can now be fully customized for length, weight, lie angle and grip type. Studio Select H models are custom built at Titleist and are differentiated by a special Circle H shaft band.

Full Swing Golf Simulators at the Hong Kong Golf Show

2010-01-30T20:05:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, 14th June 2006

The 2006 Hong Kong Golf Show, in its 4th year, once again proved to be a huge success for Full Swing Golf and Precision Golf & Leisure, the exclusive distributor for these incredible systems in the region. Over the 3 days of the Hong Kong show, thousands of golfers either witnessed or experienced the incredible accuracy and realism of our Full Swing Golf simulator: "The undisputed leader in golf simulation!"

PGL had one Full Swing Golf simulator on their stand at the state of the art Hong Kong convention and exhibition centre opposite the Grand Hyatt Hotel. A latest specification system running over 50 courses was used for a nearest the pin challenge with a chance to qualify each day for the grand final. A porsche, supplied by Jebson and co, was the ultimate prize.

From the moment the Hong Kong exhibition hall doors opened each morning, to well after the "official" closing time, the Full Swing Golf simulator was packed with golfers of all standards keen to take part and to experience the fun for themselves.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Full Swing system was once again (as at every show in Asia we support) the most popular feature on display, with constant queues, as players paid their money to our sponsored charity Orbis.

At the Precision Golf and Leisure stand we were inundated with enquiries regarding the supply and installation of Full Swing Golf simulators from around the Asia region, proving once again that interest in, and demand for Full Swing Golf simulators continues to grow rapidly. With more installations in the region in the coming months there has never been a better time to become part of the growing Asian indoor golf industry.

We would like to thank everyone who visited our stand, had a go on the Full Swing Golf simulators, took part in the nearest the pin competition, or simply stopped by to discuss their plans for these amazing systems. We would also like to thank Jebson and Co. and Orbis once again for their help and support of the nearest the pin competition.

We look forward to seeing you all again next year at the 5th Hong Kong Golf Show, where we will showcase exciting new additions to our Full Swing Golf systems.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Install Full Swing Golf Simulators

2010-01-30T20:04:00.000-08:00

Monday, 5th February 2007

Full Swing Golf (Asia) Ltd is pleased to confirm that the Hong Kong Jockey Club, in the very heart of Hong Kong, has placed an order for two Full Swing Golf simulators. This exclusive private members club of around 17,000 people is situated just a few hundred yards from the world famous Happy Valley Racecourse and boasts a wide range of facilities from fine dining to sports and relaxation in fantastic surroundings, all within easy reach of central Hong Kong.

After months of research, the Hong Kong Jockey Club selected Full Swing Golf as their preferred simulator technology, supplied, installed and maintained by Full Swing Golf (Asia) Ltd , the manufacturers main branch in the region.

The Jockey Club will provide their members, corporate clients and guests with an unparalleled range of golf facilities. The two Full Swing Golf simulators will provide PGA tuition, practice and play. On site video replay, swing capture and analysis systems will provide the very latest state of the art technology to video, compare, review and improve their members' games.

In addition to the Full Swing Golf Hong Kong Simulators, members will be able to use the state of the art short game practice area, specifically designed for the improvement of this overlooked area of the game. The patented bent green design, on two different levels and surrounded by rough, can be used for lessons by the PGA Professional or independent practice sessions. The covered green can be used all year round and well into the night by way of the on-site flood lighting.

This form of green can be custom built to fit any area. The bent turf gives an incredibly accurate feel, exactly like real bent grass, ensuring the ball rolls just as it would on a true bent grass putting green. The surface can be used all year round, with zero maintenance. The cups have very sharp edges with no need to install in-ground cups. The fringe grass is also very realistic, and the artificial bunker will be strategically placed to ensure the safety of the users at all times. You can have a combination of full size flags for bunker and chipping, and practice size flags for putting.

All of this combined means that the Hong Kong Golf Jockey Club members will have the use of one of the most advanced artificial short game areas available. This will hugely enhance the ability to offer lessons at the Jockey Club. Not only will long game lessons be available on the Full Swing Golf Simulators, but we can expand the range of coaching services available by including detailed, structured short game lessons and clinics. The all round service and lessons available to the members will be greatly enhanced with the inclusion of the chipping area and putting green.

Hong Kong Cricket Club's Full Swing Golf Sims are upgraded

2010-01-30T20:03:00.000-08:00

Monday, 5th February 2007

The Hong Kong Cricket Club, one of Asia's oldest clubs, has had its two existing Full Swing Golf Simulators brought up to current specification by Full Swing Golf Asia the Manufacturers distributor for this product in the region.

HKCC were one of the first clubs in Hong Kong golf to install Full Swing Golf Simulators. Having been used since their installation in 1997 the systems had fallen become a little untidy, with no maintenance or upgrades since their initial installation. The tracking systems still worked well, which is testament to the quality and long-term reliability of The Full Swing Golf product.

After a customer's initial outlay, it can be difficult for them to commit to further upgrades, as the additional cost can be a sensitive subject. FSG puts huge emphasis on good value and quality after sales service, with regular ongoing customer contact and support. This is something that FSG is fully committed to for existing and future Full Swing Golf Hong Kong owners and operators.

FSG worked closely with the management team at the HKCC and looked at various options for the refit program that would not only bring the systems up to current specification but also ensure the long term quality of the simulators through constant monitoring and maintenance schedules.

The simulators have now been through a total refit, with FSG upgrading everything except the infra-red tracking systems. Cosmetically we also removed the front valance from the simulators improving their appearance dramatically, and giving users the feeling of a much more open hitting area.

Since FSG's refit program usage levels have soared to approximately 10 hours per simulator per day. The systems are also well used for coaching including junior classes. As a result of our refit it is safe to say that the HKCC Golf Centre has become one of the most used and well maintained facilities at the Hong Kong Cricket Club.

UBS Hong Kong Open Course Mapped by Full Swing Asia

2010-01-30T20:00:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, 7th May 2008

Golf courses have long been recognised as some of the most beautiful places on earth and the Hong Kong Golf Club composite course in Fanling, close to the border with China is no exception.

This is home to one of the Asian/European tours oldest flagship events in the region. Full Swing Golf is proud to have been selected as the UBS Open's preferred simulator partner.

Full Swing Golf Hong Kong Asia carefully craft each course to accurately replicate them down to the finest detail. Our courses are accurate to within an inch. Not only do they have the same look and feel as the real course, but they play like the real course as well. The Par 3 12th Hole was chosen for its beauty and elevation changes.

Full Swing Golf has retained many of the original developers of the widely acclaimed and hugely popular PC golf game series "Links™".

The staff of experts have perfected the art of digital terrain modeling for golf courses and have continued their mastery on Links and within the latest Links LSGolf3 platform.

The hon kong golf course design team can reproduce any course for use on the range of Full Swing Golf simulators. It can be constructed from an existing course or one that is at the planning stages. Every detail is captured, from the textures on the fairways and greens to the exact types of vegetation on your course. You will be able to play your simulated golf course just as you play the real thing. Of course linking the most advanced graphics package with Full Swing Golf Hong Kong, the world's best golf simulator, gives you an unparalleled indoor golf experience.

Yet another great reason to choose Full Swing Hong Kong Golf simulators.

Hong Kong Country Club installs Full Swing Golf

2010-01-30T19:58:00.000-08:00

Thursday, 8th May 2008

Full Swing Golf Hong kong Asia is pleased to confirm that the Hong Kong Country Club has installed the latest specification Full Swing Golf simulator at their country club near to Ocean Park on the edge of the beautiful Deep Water Bay area.

This exclusive private club of around 10,000 members is situated next door to the world famous Ocean Park and opposite Hong Kong Disneyland. Boasting a wide range of facilities, with a good golf society base of some of Hong Kong's rich and famous, Full Swing Golf was the natural choice for quality, reliability and accuracy.

After months of research and testing the Country Club selected Full Swing Golf as their preferred simulator technology, supplied, installed and maintained by Full Swing Golf Asia, the exclusive distributors for these world leading indoor golf systems in the region.

The Hong Kong Golf Country Club will provide their members, corporate clients and guests with an unparalleled range of golf facilities. The Full Swing Golf simulator provides PGA tuition, practice and play. On site video replay, swing capture and analysis systems provide the very latest state of the art technology to video, compare, review and improve their members' games.

In addition to the Full Swing Golf Hong Kong Simulators, members can use the 6 hole putting green specifically designed for the improvement of this overlooked area of the game. The patented bent green design, on two different levels and surrounded by rough, can be used for lessons by the PGA Professional or independent practice sessions. The covered green can be used all year round and well into the night by way of the on-site flood lighting.

All of this combined means that the Hong Kong Country Club members will have the use of the most advanced indoor golf simulator, Full Swing Golf, as well as a complete range of the most state of the art indoor coaching available today.

The Kowloon Cricket Club install Full Swing Golf in Hong Kong

2010-01-30T19:48:00.000-08:00

Kowloon cricket club use Full Swing Golf
The Kowloon Cricket Club have added a Full Swing Golf simulator to their club facilities, as part of a multi-million dollar refit.

Set in the heart of the Kowloon peninsula and surrounded by high rise buildings, KCC (as it is known locally), is readily accepted as one the premier golf clubs in Hong Kong.

KCC is set around a beautiful cricket field of lush green grass, which is used for a multitude of sports including soccer and field hockey. It is truly an oasis amidst the concrete skyline and the addition of the Full Swing Golf simulator to its already impressive range of facilities will only enhance this great venue. The club's emphasis on children is reflected in the dedicated areas for leisure, including a high-tech room for the young adults of the club.

The new Hong Kong Golf Centre is located in the 3rd floor of the new sports hall in a purpose built air-conditioned area. The Full Swing Golf simulator is equipped with the latest specification technology running LS Golf 3 with 50 Championship golf courses, online tournaments and benefiting from internet based remote diagnostics.

An on site golf professional has been retained to manage the golf program and to build the Junior Development classes for young members. The KCC have around 5,000 children and it is their aim to build a successful foundation for golfers of all ages.

KCC'S full time on-site PGA qualified professional has designed a range of lessons to suit all ages and abilities. The "Golf Audit" in particular has been well received, as while using the Full Swing simulator the pro systematically goes through the player's game, to identify their strengths and weaknesses. All of the innovative professionally-run courses are designed around the Full Swing Golf simulator which provide unbelievable accuracy and feel.

It is hoped that the Hong kong Golf Centre will soon be doubled in size with the addition of a second Full Swing Golf simulator to support the swelling ranks of new golfers that have already used the new system. We hope to add more simulators in the coming months to this amazing facility.

INTRODUCING THE COBRA S2 DRIVERS AND FAIRWAYS

2010-01-29T16:18:00.000-08:00

Hong Kong Golf Shop will have the following in February March

Featuring exclusive 9 Point Face Technology for increased ball speed across the clubface

CARLSBAD, CA (January 25, 2010) - Cobra Golf Hong Kong announces the introduction of the new Cobra S2 Drivers and Fairways that offer superior accuracy, distance and forgiveness. Their collective clubface technology, clubhead design and overall engineering result in a family of products that maximize performance for all player types.

"Avid Hong Kong golfers will benefit from the exceptional performance in the new Cobra S2 Drivers and Fairway Metals," says Brian Zender, General Manager of Cobra Golf. "They feature technologies that promote improved distance, with proprietary face design and adjustability to increase accuracy and forgiveness. Cobra S2 Drivers are designed for players of all abilities to maximize their distance off the tee and find the fairway more often. From there the Cobra S2 Fairways deliver outstanding launch and trajectory and produce high and long shots from the fairway and rough. The Cobra S2 Driver and the ZL Driver, representing our 2010 Driver line, were both selected for the Gold Award in the 2010 Golf Digest Hot List."

COBRA S2 DRIVER
The new Cobra S2 Driver offers superior performance in a great-looking package. Its traditional profile and rich, black Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) finish inspire confidence at address. Golfers of all abilities will appreciate its superior playability, performance, feel and aesthetics. Hong Kong golfers will love it

"We went to great lengths with the Cobra S2 Drivers to ensure that they appeal to avid Hong Kong golfers of all abilities who seek superior distance, forgiveness and accuracy with ball flight optimization," says Tom Preece, Vice President of Research & Development for Cobra Golf. "The 9 Point Face Technology is designed to allow more shots hit across the clubface to perform as if they were struck in the center of the clubface. Adjustable Flight Technology enables golfers to quickly and easily optimize the ball flight they want via one of three face angle settings, which in turn helps them improve their accuracy and distance. In addition, the Cobra S2 driver features a highly engineered 460cc 6-4 titanium clubhead, which not only effectively transfers energy efficiently to the ball, but is designed to produce the best sound and feel in any titanium driver we've ever produced."

9 Point Face Technology:
- With a thin Milled Rhombus Face insert surrounded by an even thinner titanium perimeter, Cobra engineered 9 Point Face Technology to generate increased ball speed across the clubface.

Adjustable Flight Technology (AFT):

- Three simple face-angle settings (Open, Neutral and Closed) allow golfers to optimize trajectory for increased distance and produce straighter ball flight for improved accuracy.

Highly Engineered Head Structure:
- The new, more-traditional head shape maximizes energy transfer while making drives sound as good as they look.

- The Cobra S2 Driver ($375 SRP) is available in lofts of 8.5, 9.5, 10.5 and 11.5 degrees, with the new high performance Fujikura Fit-on Max graphite shaft and a Golf Pride grip. It will ship to golf retailers the first week in February.

COBRA S2 OFFSET DRIVER
The new Cobra S2 Offset Driver offers Hong Kong golfers the outstanding performance of the Cobra S2 Driver in a maximum draw-biased design. This 460cc 6-4 titanium driver is geared toward mid- and high-handicap golfers who are looking for maximum forgiveness and a high-launch, draw-biased (anti-slice) ball flight that yields superior distance.

9 Point Face Technology:
-With a thin Milled Rhombus Face insert surrounded by an even thinner titanium perimeter, Cobra engineered 9 Point Face Technology to generate increased ball speed across the clubface.

Offset Design:
- The offset head design offers maximum draw bias (anti-slice), promoting a square face at impact for longer, more consistent drives.

The Cobra S2 Offset Driver ($325 SRP) is available in lofts of 9.5, 10.5 and 11.5 degrees, with the new high performance Fujikura Fit-on Max graphite shaft and a Golf Pride grip. It will ship to golf retailers the first week in February.

COBRA S2 FAIRWAYS
The new Cobra S2 Fairways appeal to all avid golfers looking for maximum forgiveness and distance from the fairway. Made of 17-4 stainless steel, their thin clubface yields consistent distance even on off-center hits, while the sole is contoured to promote improved contact with the ball, and thus improves forgiveness.

Thin, Hot Face Design:
-A thin, hot face maximizes ball speed across the clubface for more consistent distance.

Progressive Sole Design:
-A progressive sole design throughout the set provides superior turf interaction, making it easier to hit solid shots from the fairway and the rough.

The Cobra S2 Fairways ($185 SRP) are available in 3-, 5- and 7-woods, with Fujikura Fit-on Max graphite shafts and Golf Pride grips. They are also offered in offset versions, and will ship to golf retailers the first week in February.

Visit www.golfshophongkong.com for all Cobra Golf products available at the best Hong Kong golf shop

Hong Kong Ladies Golf Amateur

2010-01-29T02:55:00.001-08:00

THE HONG KONG LADIES CLOSE AMATEUR AND THE HONG KONG LADIES
MID AMATEUR CLOSE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010
The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club
17, 18 and 19 March 2010

Conditions
1) The Hong Kong Ladies Close Amateur Championship 2010 (“Championship Division”) and The Hong Kong Ladies Mid Amateur Close Championship 2010 (“Mid Amateur Divisions”) will be decided by stroke play over three rounds which will be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by the Royal & Ancient Rules Limited and with the Local Rules approved by the Tournament Committee.

2) Competitors will play one round on 17 March 2010 and one on 18 March 2010. The 40 lowest scores over these 36 holes and any tying for 40th place will qualify for the final 18 holes on 19 March 2010 (at least 6 players from each Division).

Should any player in the Championship Division and Mid Amateur Division I fail to score less than 92 in the first round and is more than 11 strokes behind leader, then the player may be withdrawn from the championship.

Should any player in the Mid Amateur Division II fail to score less than 100 in the first round and is more than 11 strokes behind leading player in the Mid Amateur Division II, then the player may be withdrawn from the championship.

3) In the event of a tie for first place in the Championship Division and Mid Amateur Division I, the winner will be decided by a hole by hole play off to take place as soon as practicable. The play off holes will be decided by the Tournament Director.

4) All other ties will be decided by a count-back. The winner will be the player having the lowest gross score over the last 18 holes (then the last 9, last 6, last 3, and last hole; then follow by holes 1-9, 4-9, 7-9 and hole 9). If a tie still arises, the scores of the immediate previous round will be applied in the same way. If a winner is still not determined after the score of the first round is applied, the result will be decided by the toss of a coin

5) The specimen conditions in the Rules of Golf (2008 – 2011) are in effect regarding Conforming Driver Heads (see pages 141 & 142), Conforming Golf Balls (see page 142) and Time of Starting (see page 143).

6) Any driver the player carries must have a clubhead, identified by model and loft, that is named on the current List of Conforming Driver Heads issued by the R&A.

It is the responsibility of all players to ensure that their driver is listed on the R&A list of Conforming Driver heads.

The Tournament Committee reserves the right to inspect any driver at any time during the tournament.
Penalty for making a stroke with club in breach of condition: Disqualification
For details, please visit R&A website at www.randa.org

7) Players in the Championship Division may not ride on a motorized cart and MUST WALK at all times except when transportation has been authorized by the Tournament Committee or a designated Rules Official.

Please refer to the Rules of Golf (2008 – 2011) page 146.

8) Players entering only the Mid Amateur Divisions are permitted to ride on golf carts.

a) The use of trolleys or motorized golf carts will be permitted but is not mandatory. Competitors in the Mid Amateur Divisions who use a golf cart will be charged HK$120 per person. No more than two carts per playing group are allowed except when a shuttle is provided by the Committee or otherwise authorized by a Rules Official (see page 146 of the 2008 - 2011 Rules of Golf).

b) Caddies must walk at all times.

c) A player may bring her own caddie provided he or she is not a professional golfer.
Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification.

9) Players should report to the Starter at least 10 minutes before their allotted starting time. If a player arrives late at her starting point, ready to play, within five minutes after her starting time, the penalty for failure to start on time is two strokes, to be added to the score of the first hole.
Penalty for lateness beyond five minutes: Disqualification.

10) During a stipulated round, the use of a mobile phone is regarded as a serious breach of etiquette for which the penalty may be disqualification.

11) A copy of the Pace of Play conditions will be posted at the Tournament Office and will be available on request.

12) The Tournament Committee may require a player to withdraw from the competition if it is felt that the player does not have a basic understanding of the Rules of Golf which includes etiquette, or the requisite golfing standard.

The Tournament Committee shall be appointed by the Hong Kong Golf Association and shall consist of:
(a) Hong Kong Golf Association Chairman, Rules (or an authorized deputy)
(b) Hong Kong Golf Association Chairman, Tournaments (or an authorized deputy)
(c) The Tournament Director (or an authorized deputy)

For the purposes of Rule 33-7 a quorum shall consist of any two of the above persons. Decisions of the Tournament Committee shall be final and binding on all concerned.

13) Entries will be accepted from female players with the following handicap index under the USGA handicapping system as at the closing date:

HONG KONG LADIES CLOSE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
USGA handicap Index of 10.5 or lower

HONG KONG LADIES MID AMATEUR CLOSE CHAMPIONSHIP
Division I : USGA Handicap Index of 10.5 or lower and be 25 years of age or over on or before 17th March 2010
Division II : USGA Handicap Index between 10.6 and 18.8 and be 25 years of age or over on or before 17th March 2010

14) The Tournament Committee reserves the right to amend these Championships conditions.

Hong Kong welcomed into WCGC family

2010-01-24T19:15:00.002-08:00

Hong Kong, 31 Dec 2009

Hong Kong has been warmly welcomed to the World Corporate Golf Challenge by the global tournament’s Spanish owners.

The territory is hosting a leg of the hugely popular inter-companies event in March with the winning team earning an all-expenses-paid trip to the World Final in May.

Jose Guerra“The World Corporate Golf Challenge is delighted to welcome Hong Kong to the competition in 2010 and beyond,” said José Guerra (pictured), chairman of Madrid-based WCGC SL, the event’s parent company.

“Asia is undergoing a tremendous golf boom and naturally we are very happy to see teams from the region taking part in what has become the biggest and most popular inter-companies golf tournament in the world.

“We are very much looking forward to hosting the Hong Kong winners, along with all the other victorious national teams, at the World Final in South Africa in May.”

Twenty teams – comprising four players who each have a maximum handicap of 24 – will contest the WCGC Hong Kong on Friday, 5 March 2010 at the Discovery Bay Golf Club on Lantau Island.

The 2010 World Final – featuring teams from more than 20 countries and territories – will take place at the beautiful Fancourt and Oubaai Golf Clubs in South Africa's spectacular Garden Route region from 3-8 May.

Each year the World Corporate Golf Challenge sees thousands of businessmen around the globe transfer their boardroom battles to the fairways.

Hong Kong-based sports PR and publishing specialists Two Up Front have secured a long-term licence to host the Hong Kong leg from WCGC SL.

They are co-organising the tournament with event management company Laxton Marketing Consultants, who have offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai.

HK Golfer throws weight behind event

2010-01-24T19:15:00.001-08:00

Hong Kong, 23 Dec 2009 -

Organisers of the World Corporate Golf Challenge Hong Kong have announced their first major sponsorship deal.

Event licence holders Two Up Front have reached an agreement with HK Golfer to be the Official Golf Magazine of the inter-companies tournament.

HK Golfer MagazineTwenty teams – comprising four players who each have a maximum handicap of 24 – will contest the WCGC Hong Kong on Friday, 5 March 2010 at the Discovery Bay Golf Club on Lantau Island.

The prize on offer to the winners will be an all-expenses paid trip to play in the World Final in South Africa in May.

HK Golfer, published by Times International Creation, is Hong Kong’s most popular golf magazine, reaching 150,000 readers every issue.

“We wanted to be involved with the World Corporate Golf Challenge from the moment we heard it was coming to town,” said Alex Jenkins, editor of HK Golfer.

“To have a golf event that pits business people from companies across the city against each other is a unique and innovative concept – and very apt for Hong Kong.

“It promises to be an exciting and hugely enjoyable event and for the tournament winners to represent the territory at the final in South Africa is going to be very special indeed."

First published in 2002, HK Golfer features a wealth of local and international golf news and events, as well as in-depth articles on the sport’s biggest names, lifestyle features and insightful travel guides written and photographed by award-winning journalists.

As the official publication of the Hong Kong Golf Association and the official English golf publication of the Hong Kong Open, HK Golfer is delivered directly to all 16,000 HKGA subscribers.

It is sold across the region and is available in the First and Business Class cabins of over half the flights in and out of Hong Kong International Airport.

Each year the World Corporate Golf Challenge sees thousands of businessmen around the globe transfer their boardroom battles to the fairways.

Hong Kong-based sports PR and publishing specialists Two Up Front have secured a long-term licence to host the Hong Kong leg from the WCGC's parent company in Spain.

They are co-organising the tournament with event management company Laxton Marketing Consultants, who have offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai.

The 2010 World Final – featuring teams from more than 20 countries and territories – will take place at the beautiful Fancourt and Oubaai Golf Clubs in South Africa's spectacular Garden Route region from 3-8 May.

Hong Kong Golf Executives to do Battle on Fairways

2010-01-24T19:14:00.001-08:00

Hong Kong, 15 Dec 2009 -

Golf-loving business executives are being given the chance to represent their company – and Hong Kong – on the world stage.

The territory is to host a leg of the World Corporate Golf Challenge – the prestigious inter-companies tournament that each year sees thousands of businessmen around the globe transfer their boardroom battles to the fairways.

The prize on offer to the winners of the Hong Kong event is an all-expenses paid trip to play in the World Final in South Africa next May.

Twenty teams – comprising four players who each have a maximum handicap of 24 – will contest the WCGC Hong Kong on Friday, 5 March 2010 at the Discovery Bay Golf Club on Lantau Island.

“Corporate golfers in Hong Kong have been crying out for a meaningful and high-profile tournament that carries a real incentive to play well,” said Simon Wait, project director of event organisers Two Up Front.

“This goes way beyond your typical corporate golf event. As well as enjoying an ultra-competitive tournament at one of the most picturesque courses in Asia, the teams will be playing for a fantastic prize – the chance to represent Hong Kong in a world tournament at an exotic location.

“Initial interest from the corporate sector is very strong and we are expecting a rush of entries from companies keen to claim bragging rights on the golf course.

“Moreover, this will be an annual event for the Hong Kong business community to look forward to and, as word spreads, we expect it to become even more popular, especially as the World Final is regularly moved to a new location.”

Previous World Finals have been held in Jamaica, Mauritius, Malaysia and Spain. The 2010 World Final – featuring teams from more than 20 countries and territories – will take place at the beautiful Fancourt and Oubaai Golf Clubs in South Africa's spectacular Garden Route region from 3-8 May.

Hong Kong-based sports PR and publishing specialists Two Up Front have secured a long-term licence to host the Hong Kong leg from the WCGC's parent company in Spain.

They are co-organising the tournament with event management company Laxton Marketing Consultants, who have offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai. The two firms have previously worked together on other high profile sporting events, including the HKFC IP Global International Soccer Sevens and the Hong Kong Tens rugby tournament.

Fourteen Golf Hong Kong

2010-01-05T00:27:00.000-08:00

IRVINE, CA – JANUARY 6, 2010 – FOURTEEN GOLF, recognized worldwide amongst top touring golf professionals as the foremost leading wedge designer and manufacturer, announced today that the company will reveal it’s new professionally inspired TC-910 Forged Irons at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida.

These striking irons were initially developed for the touring professionals playing golf in Hong Kong. The goal was to design a clean cavity back iron that combines a lower CG and MOI with the classic forged feel.

According to FOURTEEN GOLF COO Marcy Kamoda, “The engineering team met their objective and more. These irons exceed the performance demands of our professionals but they are also forgiving enough to help the lower handicapped golfers.”

The traditionally shaped iron head is manufactured with soft Forged S20C steel and is slightly offset. Its compact head with precisely positioned CG and MOI provides exceptional workability for shaping any shot. In addition, the lowered CG height creates ideal spin rates for golfers with faster club head speeds. For maximum playability the design team employed a round wide sole.

The new TC-910 Forged Irons feature the company’s new trapezoid grooves. This distinctive sharply-edged trapezoidal groove undergoes a mirror-face milling process which precisely and carefully mills each groove for optimal spin.

The company spent years engineering a new trapezoidal shaped groove so the TC-910 Forged Irons as well as FOURTEEN GOLF’s total product line would be in compliance with the new groove regulations effective in 2010 for the professional tours and 2014 for amateurs and tournaments including golf in Hong Kong

The TC-910 Forged Iron set is offered in a #3 iron through pitching wedge. They are finished with an appealing Nickel chrome satin finish. For a low penetrating ball flight the TC-910 Forged Irons are built with a high-flex tour weighted Dynamic Gold Steel Shaft. These irons developed for the better player will be available in January of 2010. Suggested retail is $1,199.00. For retailers in your area visit the company website www.fourteengolf.com and click on retail locator.

If you are attending the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show, please visit the Equipment Testing Center, Hitting Bay #9, to personally demo the new TC-910 Forged Irons.

“We encourage all attendees to visit the FOURTEEN GOLF hitting bay. Not only will our new irons be showcased, our entire 2010 new product line will be available to test. Come out to feel what it is like to play equipment developed on Tour but available for all golfers,” added Kamoda.

FOURTEEN GOLF in Japan established itself in 1981 as a premier golf equipment design company. The highly successful venture developed exclusive designs for Titleist, Yamaha, Srixon (formerly Dunlop Japan), Wilson, PRGR, and many more. The original team was credited with developing the first hybrid iron and the highly popular “Citation” cavity iron by Power Bilt which was one of the most popular irons of the 1980s. In the year 2000, the business transitioned into branded design and manufacturing company.

The name “Fourteen” is based on the fundamental rule of golf which states that the player can carry up to 14 golf clubs in their bag. FOURTEEN GOLF strives to produce the best 14 clubs ever. FOURTEEN GOLF aims to achieve the ultimate in club characteristics which allow golfers to hit shots they didn’t think possible.

These clubs bring out the strength in a player. Like their “feather” moniker which represent the best scores in golf; a birdie, eagle, and albatross, these clubs will bring out the best scores for any golfer, professional or amateur.

For more information on FOURTEEN GOLF in Hong Kong, visit www.golfshophongkong.com

Beginners Guide to Hong Kong Golf Shops

2009-12-28T18:53:00.001-08:00

You enter a Hong Kong golf shop and are overwhelmed with all the irons, woods, putters and wedges that you see along with the golf balls, clothing and other golf accessories. If you are just starting to play golf in Hong Kong, the task of selecting the golf clubs that would work for you could be a bit challenging.

Firstly, you would need to know what a set of clubs is made up of. There are four main types of golf clubs: the Woods, the Irons, the Wedges and the Putter. Today, you may also come across hybrid clubs. A hybrid club is a cross of a wood and an iron. People who are having a hard time hitting their long irons, like a 2 or 3 iron, prefer to use these clubs. You are allowed to have up to 14 clubs and could be in any combination. An example of a good combination for your golf clubs would be one driver, one 4 wood, 3 through 9 iron, a lob wedge, a gap wedge, a sand wedge, a pitching wedge and one putter. However, the combination would entirely be up to you or the golfer as different combinations work for different people. Out staff at Hong Kong golf shop can help you

And then need to know your available options as you buy your golf clubs. You can either buy used or new. Although you would definitely save more if you choose to buy used golf clubs, you may encounter some issues like cracked shafts, worn grips and other problems that a new set would surely not have. If you are buying your first set, it usually makes more sense to buy new ones.

After deciding on buying a new or old set at your Hong Kong golf shop, you now have to decide if you will be getting a complete set or will just buy individual clubs by your own to make one set. Putting together your own set would be a bit more expensive compared to just buying a set of clubs that is already complete. Purchasing a complete set also saves you the hassle and the time in making decisions.

Presuming you are a beginner golfer to Hong Kong, it is recommended to buy the complete starter set, which includes one driver, a 3 wood, a 5 wood, the 3 through 9 irons, one pitching wedge and your putter. This could also include one sand wedge and a bag for your golf clubs. Although this set only has 11 or 12 clubs, as your game progresses, you could decide for yourself on which club to add to your set. You could eventually add a 2 iron, another wedge or a hybrid club.

Also Please keep in mind that getting expensive golf clubs will not improve your game or help you play better. You should not spend $300 on just one driver if you could spend a lot less to get everything you need in one package. Getting a complete set would be the best option to save you money that would later on need for replacing lost golf balls. Visit www.golfshophongkong.com for the best in equipment and buying golf clubs in Hong Kong

Records Tumble in Hong Kong

2009-12-28T18:47:00.001-08:00

From ESPNstar.com

Eight more golds were decided in the pool and seven competition records fell as China enjoyed a profitable sixth day at the East Asian Games in Hong Kong.

Li Zhesi won the 50m women's freestyle in a Games record of 24.68 seconds, Cai Li took the men's version with a best mark of 22.56 seconds and Sun Yang triumphed in the men's 400m freestyle in a record time of three minutes, 46.16 seconds.

China set a new mark in the 4x100m women's medley relay as they came home in 3:58.51 while Wang Xinyu claimed the 800m women's freestyle.

Taiwan's Cheng Wang-jun finished first in the women's 400m individual medley and set a new Games record of four minutes 40.21secs while Japan picked up two golds in the shape of Ryusuke Sakata in the men's 200m butterfly (GR 1:55.23secs) and in the 4x100m men's medley relay (GR 3:31.71secs).

China also cleaned up on the track and field as athletics made its first appearance. Of the 10 gold medals on offer, China took seven with Japan claiming two and South Korea one.

Yu Wei and Li Yanfei triumphed in the men's and women's 20km walk respectively, while Li Ling won the women's shot putt and Li Jinzhe the men's long jump.

Jiang Lan took gold in the women's 200m and Liu Qing in the 800m, while Qin Qiang won the men's javelin.

Japan's Kenji Fujimitsu captured the men's 200m crown while compatriot Ryosuke Awazu claimed the 800m and Korean Lim Eun-ji won the women's pole vault.

Taiwan picked up three more golds on the tennis court with victories in the women's singles and doubles and also the mixed doubles.

Chang Kai-chen came from a set down to beat China's Zhang Shuai in the women's singles 4-6 7-6 6-2, while Chuang Chia-jung and Hsieh Su-wei collected the doubles title with a 6-0 6-3 success over South Korean duo of Kim So-jung and Lee Jin-a.

Chuang then teamed up with Yi Chu-huan to overcome compatriots Hsieh and Lee Hsin-han 6-3 6-7 7-5 in the mixed doubles but Yi and Lee lost out to Chinese pair of Zhang Ze and Zeng Shao Xuan in the men's doubles 4-6 6-7.

Japan took gold in the men's singles as Yuichi Sugita defeated fellow Japanese competitor Tatsuma Ito 6-3 6-1. No golf in Hong Kong though.

Macau's Zhang Saholing won gold in the women's 69kg weightlifting category while Cao Lei set a new Games record in the 75kg class with a combined total of 252kg.

Chinese lifter Jiang Hairong also set a new Games record with a combined effort of 374kg in the men's 94kg competition.

Liu Xiaohui won a sprint finish to take gold in the women's individual road race while Japan won the men's team time trial in 1:38:38.34secs, nearly two and a half minutes ahead of China.

China beat Taiwan 3-1 in the women's badminton team final while Japan and Hong Kong will contest the football gold, Japan beating South Korea 2-1 and the hosts holding their nerve to beat North Korea in a penalty shootout at Hong Kong Stadium after the game had finished 1-1.

In women's hockey, China and South Korea will fight it out for the gold medal after a 6-0 victory over Taiwan and a 4-2 win over Japan respectively secured their passage.

In the men's event, Japan went top of the qualifying table on goal difference following a 20-0 rout of Macau with Kazuhiro Tsubouchi netting six goals.

We'll keep you up to date on golf in Hong Kong when the 2010 season gets underway

Hong Kong's New Indoor Express Golf Chooses aboutGolf's PGA TOUR Simulators

2009-12-22T04:56:00.001-08:00

Express Golf, a state-of-the-art indoor golf facility that recently opened in Hong Kong, has chosen the PGA TOUR Simulator by aboutGolf, a Maumee, Ohio-based company, as its exclusive game-improvement golf simulator technology.
PGA Tour Golf Simulator

Indoor golf is a popular trend in Asia, where South Korea has more than 5,000 indoor golf centers and centers have opened in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and India over the last two year. The United States and Europe are also experiencing growth in the indoor golf center segment, with more than 20 centers opening in the past five years in the United Kingdom.

Express Golf continues the trend in Asia, opening as a premier, air-conditioned golf facility, featuring five aboutGolf PGA TOUR Simulators in its location on the seventh floor of MegaBox, Hong Kong’s revolutionary, massive shopping, dining and entertainment concept building.

“Our PGA TOUR Simulators were a natural fit for the type of overall golf experience Express Golf is offering indoors,” says Chuck Faust, President of aboutGolf. “With its position in Hong Kong, so close to mainland China, which holds more golf-growth potential than any other nation in terms of both golfers and courses, Express Golf is well-positioned to engage a burgeoning golf market, and thus exposing a substantial number of golfers to aboutGolf’s world-leading simulator technology.”

The PGA TOUR Simulator by aboutGolf fully consumes golfers, drawing them into an unprecedented indoor playing experience through unmatched accuracy, living 3D graphics and proprietary Immersive Play Technology™.

“Golf should not be something that is so distant from our daily lives,” says Cathy Hon, Express Golf’s Shop Manager. “Express Golf’s aim is to enable Hong Kong’s people, be it teenagers or retired persons, to enjoy golf as much as those on other continents.”

By utilizing aboutGolf’s PGA TOUR Simulators indoors at Express Golf, Hong Kong residents and visitors can now enjoy golf in the heart of the densely populated city of seven million people, saving more time to play instead of having to travel abroad to do so—and without worrying that bad weather will cancel a round.

Besides being able to enjoy a round on some of the world’s greatest golf courses, meticulously rendered in all three dimensions, Express Golf visitors also can utilize aboutGolf’s PGA TOUR Simulators for club fitting, teaching, league play and social rounds.

The PGA TOUR Simulator utilizes 3Trak, state-of-the-art, three-dimensional, high-speed photography technology to capture ball and club data and produce accurate ball flight and a realistic play experience.

“We realize that any effort to accurately replicate the game of golf indoors must feature intricate technology and focused technologists with a thirst for continual improvement,” says Hon. “Enter aboutGolf’s PGA TOUR Simulators.”

aboutGolf is a 20-year-old Maumee, Ohio-based company that has been dedicated to golf for its entire history. aboutGolf is the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology, producing PGA TOUR Simulators, 3Trak launch monitors and Henry-Griffitts Custom Fitting. Historically, aboutGolf also produced Microsoft Golf, Greg Norman Ultimate Challenge Golf and World Tours, which is the world's most-widely-distributed golf simulation. aboutGolf® is a registered trademark of aboutGolf Limited, Maumee, Ohio.

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Hong Kong Golf Shop - Buying Golf Clubs in Hong Kong

2009-12-13T16:13:00.001-08:00

To play the game of golf in Hong Kong, it is essential that one has the proper golf equipment. Hong Kong Golf equipment can be a costly investment, as there are so many gimmicks and gadgets being sold to improve one's game. However, for the weekend duffer, nothing more is needed than the essentials: golf clubs, a bag to carry the clubs in and golf balls.

According to United States Golf Association rules, a golfer should carry no more than fourteen clubs in the bag. The essential clubs needed are a driver, fairway woods, irons, wedges and a putter. The golfer can mix and match the number of particular clubs to suit his game as long as he does not exceed fourteen clubs. Golf is not an inexpensive game, as the average golfer will normally spend between $500 and $1,000 to purchase a complete set of clubs.

Hong Kong Golf bags are an essential part of golf equipment because it would be impractical, if not impossible, to haul fourteen clubs and golf balls around a golf course. Bags can be made of fine leather but most golfers usually use some sort of lightweight nylon bag. It is advised that a golfer choose his bag based on how he will primarily be getting around the course. If he will primarily be riding on a golf cart, he may want to choose a larger bag that will accommodate more accessories, balls, towels, etc. If he plans on walking, then a light bag with a comfortable shoulder strap is recommended. Many of the light, nylon bags are being made with retractable legs that will allow the walking golfer to prop up his bag while on the course.

Hong Kong Golf balls are usually sold in boxes of three, called sleeves. Many times it is most economical to purchase packages that include five or six sleeves. The two main balls sold are balata and two-piece balls. Balata balls are made with a hard rubber core, wound with rubber bands, and covered with balata (a soft, plastic cover). The two-piece ball is normally a large, hard rubber core, surrounded by a surlyn cover. Surlyn is a hard plastic that is more resistant to nicks and cuts. The balata is softer, but most advanced golfers feel they can shape the flight of the ball easier than with a two-piece ball.

There are other pieces of Hong Kong golf equipment that the beginning golfer may wish to obtain. The first is a pair of golf shoes. Golf shoes range in variety from wingtip, to tennis shoes, to sandals. Most shoes made today come with soft rubber spikes, to assist the golfer in setting his feet into the ground. Another recommended piece of equipment would be a golf glove. After a day of swinging a club around 80 times, blisters can form on the grip hand if not protected by a glove. Other pieces of golf equipment that should be considered are golf tees, ball markers, a club brush and an umbrella, for rainy days.

Taylormade Golf Hong Kong

2009-12-13T16:09:00.000-08:00

Gary Adams, the founder of the company, TaylorMade Hong Kong, launched the TaylorMade golf equipment in 1979. The Hong Kong golf clubs manufactured by the company made a huge step towards the driver and fairway wood technology and was soon accepted through out the world as one of the best golf equipment.

The company later diversified into other Hong Kong golf products and soon became the second largest manufacturer of golf equipment in the United States. TaylorMade irons and TaylorMade putters, sold under the Rossa putter brand, soon joined TaylorMade Hong Kong drivers and TaylorMade fairway woods on both the professional tours and the bestselling lists. TaylorMade golf balls and TaylorMade golf bags were also becoming increasingly common on the fairways of the world. In the beginning of the new millennium TaylorMade was taken over by the sports equipment giant Adidas.

Today the TaylorMade Company has extended their expertise in many fields of the game of golf. The golf equipment produced by this company is always on the high wish list of many golfers through out the world.

The TaylorMade drivers are the most favorite drivers for professional golfers of the European Tour Circuit. Similarly the TaylorMade Fairway woods which are divided into three series or namely, The Burner; r7 CGB MAX; and the R9 Fairway series, offers professional golfers as well as novices an excellent opportunity for enhancing their performance. These series have become the design specifications of all TaylorMade golf equipment.

The TaylorMade putters are not only famous for the original designs and their strange names (i.e. the Rossa Itsy Bitsy Monza Spider), but also their ability to increase accuracy and control of the game. Similarly the TaylorMade Irons increases the golfers additional control, accuracy and playability. TaylorMade has created a series of iron club sets that not only improves the new golfers game and also enhances the lower handicap and the professional golfers hong kong golfing abilities.

All Hong Kong golfers, irrespective of whether the golfer is a man, a woman, or a professional high or low handicap golfer, has greatly benefited from TaylorMade golf equipment because of its ability to assist them to drive further, and get them out of trouble on the fairway, or drive the elusive shot.

Today the TaylorMade Hong Kong Company is also manufacturing other golf accessories such as the TaylorMade Bag Accessories, TaylorMade Carts and Accessories, TaylorMade Club Accessories, TaylorMade Golf Bags, TaylorMade Gloves and TaylorMade Hats

Today the TaylorMade Company has extended their expertise in many fields of the game of golf. The golf equipment produced by this company is always on the high wish list of many golfers through out the world.

Hong Kong Golf Shop News

2009-12-13T16:06:00.000-08:00

Hong Kong's leading manufacturers and suppliers of factory direct golf equipment have today announced the arrival of new golf club sets from Dunlop and Wilson Golf to its already extensive range of golf equipment for beginners.

Hong Kong's Golf sets offer incredible value for money, whilst combining the latest materials and technologies for unbeatable quality and performance, backed up with a full 12-month manufacturer's warranty. The Wilson Ultra Complete Premium Golf Set with bag is designed for distance and includes an oversized titanium composite driver, two fairway woods with perimeter weighted irons, pitching wedge and an alignment putter with comfortable grip fitted as standard.

All Hong Kong's golf clubs are securely housed in a padded, premium quality, deluxe stand bag with a padded shoulder strap and array of pockets to store all manner of golf accessories. Both 460cc driver and fairways woods include head-covers to protect your investment from knocks and scratches.

The Wilson golf set includes everything to enjoy and improve your game - available now exclusively from online stores at affordable cost.

The new John Daly CS91 golf club set from Dunlop is supplied with a 460cc forged titanium matrix driver, a titanium matrix 3 and 5-wood, titanium matrix 3-hybrid with oversized perimeter weighted stainless steel irons. The set is completed with the addition of a heel-toe weighted putter and deluxe signature stand bag with dual strap and automatic pop-out stand legs for total convenience.

All golf club components from John Daly are assembled using the latest manufacturing technology to deliver the kind of performance you can rely on to improve your game. The John Daly CS91 set of golf clubs can be purchased directly from online stores like Ebay and Amazon stores from pound 99.99.

Online stores has also offer a new range of golf clothing, including golf trousers, shorts and wind-shirts from Greg Norman. This premium range of clothing is available at an affordable cost, in addition to large selection of golf accessories to ensure that you're fully equipped from tee-off to putt.

Many companies supplies a wide range of sports, leisure and fitness ranges including golf equipment, such as golf clubs and clothing and shoes from major brands such as Confidence, Palm Springs, Prosimmon, Forgan, Young Gun, Texan Classics, Ram, Wilson and Hippo. They offer you huge discount because of they sell directly to you, you can expect to save high amount on normal retail prices when buying online at www.golfshophongkong.com

On the net, you can get best discount offers on normal market rate and also can save your costly time that you can use for better preparation for your golf tournament.

The Hong Kong's leading manufacturers and suppliers of factory direct golf equipment have today announced the arrival of new golf club sets from Dunlop and Wilson Golf to its already extensive range of golf equipment for beginners.

Hong Kong Golf Vacation Packages

2009-12-11T00:18:00.000-08:00

A Hong Kong golf acation is a great way to unwind, doing the things that you are passionate about and get little time to devote to during the grind of daily life. Hong Kong Golf is an obsession so great that you may find yourself braving the early morning winter chill to succumb to yet another round of a challenging round at the course.

For such an ardent golf fan, the idea of a vacation is, no doubt, days and days of unhurried golf where he or she can practice their game and improve their play. Golf Vacations are a growing trend and to cater to this trend, there are thousands of golf resorts all over the world. Golf Resort Vacation Packages promise the best value on golf vacations whether in Hong Kong or other international golf destinations.

Hong Kong Golf Vacation Packages are tailored for those traveling independently. They comprise an amalgamation of two or more travel services such as hotel accommodations, car rentals or air transportation, that are to be had at a package price. Many vacation packages offer a variety of components and preferences thus allowing you to adapt or customize the package to your taste, interests and or/budget.

Most Golf Resort Vacation Packages are out to earn their business with their promise of fantastic golfing destinations, knowledgeable and courteous staff and top-notch customer service. Once you decide on the number of days and plan each days itinerary you will be offered a quote and you can work out the various features that will be included into your package such as green fees and cart fees. driving range, transportation and accommodation and a variety of other components that go into the making of a vacation.

Hong Kong Vacation Packages are convenient as you can decide right in the beginning what your requirements are and make arrangements for them at a package or discounted price. This is especially suitable for a Hong Kong golf vacation where you can have green fees to the preferred courses taken care of ensuring a certain amount of play time for the duration of your stay, while at the same time giving you the flexibility of being on your own.

Golf Resort Vacation Packages in Hong Kong can provide you and your family with all the options that make their dream golf holiday a reality.

All to play for Golfing in Hong Kong

2009-12-05T14:59:00.000-08:00

All to play for in Hong Kong

(UKPA) – Nov 11, 2009

Race to Dubai contenders Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy headline the field at the Hong Kong Golf Open but smaller battles will also unfold in Fanling this week.

McIlroy sits 52,321 euros adrift of money-list leader Westwood heading into the penultimate event of the season, with both in good form following a string of top-10 finishes. New world number four Westwood, 36, is keen to hang onto pole position ahead of next week's crucial season-ending Dubai World Championship with a win on his first visit to Hong Kong Golf Club.

The 2000 Order of Merit winner said: "I have watched it on TV over the years. It is very tight and tree-lined. Same as most other courses we play in that if you hit it straight, get it in position and hole a few putts, you generally do well."

He added: "There is big prize money next week but it will certainly help to win here this week. I am not thinking about the money list this week but thinking more about the Hong Kong Open as it is a very old and prestigious tournament and one I have never won."

McIlroy, 20, was the runner-up last year after just losing out in a thrilling play-off and is keen to go one better to remain in the hunt for a maiden money-list title in only his second full season.

"These two weeks are going to be very good. Hong Kong I love coming to. It's my fifth year coming here - twice as an amateur and then this is my third Hong Kong Open," said the world number 17.

"I love the city and golf course. It is one of my favourite weeks of the year. Winning this event will take care of catching Lee so that's what I am focusing on."

Oliver Wilson, Simon Dyson, Singapore Open champion Ian Poulter, Soren Kjeldsen and Francesco Molinari are all currently ranked inside the top 15 in the Race to Dubai and looking to improve their positions this week.

The likes of Bradley Dredge, Jamie Donaldson and Stephen Dodd are hoping to hang onto qualifying spots, while Darren Clarke and Castello Masters champion Michael Jonzon are looking to break into the top 60 to ensure a place at the lucrative season-ending showpiece.

Race to Dubai competition to heat up in Hong Kong

2009-12-05T14:57:00.000-08:00

By Min Lee, Associated Press Writer
HONG KONG GOLF — The European Tour's top earners are gathering in Hong Kong this week to make a final push for the lucrative season-ending tournament in Dubai.

Race to Dubai leaders Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy and No. 10 Ian Poulter are among the star attractions at $2.5 million UBS Hong Kong Open, starting Thursday at the par-70, 6,702-yard course at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling.

Paul Casey, who was sitting fifth in the Race to Dubai, was scheduled to play in Hong Kong but pulled out with a recurring rib injury.

The Hong Kong golf tournament, co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour, has attracted one of its strongest fields since it was first staged in 1959 -- in part thanks to its timing as the final pre-Dubai tournament and proximity to the HSBC Champions in Shanghai last week.

The top 60 earners on the European Tour after Hong Kong will play in Dubai on Nov. 19 to Nov. 22 for a $7.5 million bonus pool.

Westwood told reporters Tuesday he hopes to cushion his lead in the European Tour prize money list when he makes his debut at the Hong Kong tournament.

"The people in Dubai will be delighted it is fairly open and obviously I am in the best position of anybody and pleased to be in that position ... There is big prize money next week, but it will certainly help to win here this week," the Englishman said.

Northern Ireland's McIlroy said he's looking forward to closing the gap between him and Westwood at one of his favorite stops on the calendar.

"There is not much between us now, so any ground I can gain this week will be good to take into Dubai," McIlroy said. "But winning will take care of that, so that is my main focus."

The field in Hong Kong golf also includes former British Open champions Mark O'Meara and Ben Curtis, Scotland's Colin Montgomerie, PGA Championship winner Yang Yong-eun of South Korea -- the first Asian major winner -- as well as two-time Hong Kong champion Miguel Angel Jimenez and defending champion Lin Wen-tang of Taiwan.

Sweden's Robert Karlsson, who won the last Order of Merit title on the European Tour, is still on the comeback after being forced out of the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black because of an eye infection which left him with no depth perception in his left eye.

McIlroy and Westwood are coming off strong showings at the HSBC Champions.

McIlroy finished fourth -- ahead of Tiger Woods -- and Westwood tied for eighth. McIlroy is also aiming to go one step further than he did here last year, when he narrowly lost a playoff against Lin.

Other stars in the Hong Kong field are five-time PGA winner Rory Sabbatini, India's Jeev Milkha Singh and Asian Tour Order of Merit leader Thongchai Jaidee from Thailand.

Hong Kong Golf Open Bomber

2009-12-05T14:56:00.000-08:00

Pucay bombs out of Hong Kong Open golf

Article posted November 15, 2009 - 09:25 AM
FANLING, Hong Kong — A day after contending for the title, Filipino Mars Pucay was nowhere near the leader as he suffered the worse score in three days heading into the final round of the $2.5-million UBS Hong Kong Open at the Hong Kong Golf Club.

Pucay’s 68 and 67 catapulted him to within four atop the board but a three-over-par 73 washed out all hopes of breaking through the win column. His 208 aggregate was way off the 16-under-par 194 of France’s Gregory Bourdy.

Leading third round scores
194 – Gregory Bourdy (FRA) 64-67-63
196 – Robert-Jan Derksen (NED) 63-68-65
199 – Rory Mcilroy (NIR) 66-68-65
200 – Miguel Angel Jimenez (ESP) 68-69-63
Francesco Molinari (ITA) 66-68-66
Peter Lawrie (IRL) 66-68-66
Lin Wen-tang (TPE) 64-69-67
208 – Juvic Pagunsan (67-70-71)
Mars Pucay (68-67-73)

Consider the facts: Pucay got a little adventurous at the par-three eighth hole where he missed the green completely en-route to a double bogey. Add to that, four bogeys on Nos. 6, 9, 14 and 17 as against three birdies on Nos. 7, 12 and 16.

His round was a far cry from the second day when he shot flawless three birdies and no bogey.

“It was probably the breaks of the game. Maybe I was too eager to score heavily today. Sayang," Pucay said to GMANews.TV.

Like his countryman, Juvic Pagunsan also got off-tracked with a one-over-par 71 in the event which is Hong Kong’s oldest professional sporting event, having started in 1959. He was under-par for two days but now ties Pucay at 50th with 208.

Pagunsan, whose year is also devoid of any crown so far, began worst with three straight bogeys. Only his string of birdies on Nos. 12 and 13 saved him from sliding further in the standing.

“I was not in my element. There was nothing spectacular for me today except for those two birdies towards the end of the round," said Pagunsan, a former Asian Tour rookie of the year.

On Friday, Filipinos Angelo Que, Artemio Murakami and Antonio Lascuna were all cut.

Frenchman ahead
Gourdy, the two-time European Tour winner, was just superb on Saturday when he submitted the day’s lowest score of seven-under-par 63 to post a two-stroke lead.

His three-day total 194 was two better than Netherlands’ Robert-Jan Derksen, who carded a five-under-par 65 to lie at second place with 196.

Bourdy ended the day in the same position from where he started. A place at the top was never in doubt after the Frenchman returned with an unblemished card that was highlighted by seven birdies.

“It was a fantastic round with seven birdies and no bogeys. I feel good on this course. I feel good in Hong Kong and I am enjoying the week. I’ll try and keep the putter warm for tomorrow as it was unbelievable today," said Bourdy.

Northern Island’s Rory McIlroy was in third with 199 after a five-under 65 and lurked behind Bourdy and Derksen while defending champion Ling Wen-tang of China shared fourth with a 200 total. – Adrian Flores, GMANews.TV