The Hong Kong Golf Club
The Royal Hong Kong Golf Club was formed on Friday 10th May 1889 by "thirteen golfing enthusiasts". This group had difficulty finding any open land suitable for golf, but eventually obtained permission to play at Happy Valley. This area was used for football, polo, hockey and military parades, so the golfers had to take their turn at using the ground. Due to the other uses they were not permitted to construct bunkers, greens and tees. However, this was overcome by putting down nets for bunkers, whilst granite setts were used for the hole.
The quality of The Hong Kong Golf Club is such that it has been the home of The Hong Kong Open since the tournaments' inception, boasting Champions with internationally famous names, such as Peter Thomson (1960, 1965 and 1967), Mr Lu Liang-Huan (1959 and 1974), Tom Watson (1992) and Jose-Maria Olazabal (2001). The Club hosted the Eisenhower and Espirito Santo Trophies in 1984, and in recent years was chosen as the site for the Asian Zone qualifying rounds for the Dunhill Cup.
The first Johnnie Walker Classic in Asia was played here in 1990, won by Nick Faldo after shooting a course record 62. Not to be outdone, Bernhard Langer shot a 63 in winning the Hong Kong Open the following year. The Club celebrated its Centenary in 1989 and has entered its second hundred years recognised as one of the leading golf clubs worldwide. In 1996, at the annual General Meeting of the Club, the Royal nomenclature was dropped. The Club is now known as The Hong Kong Golf Club. Its three full 18 hole courses at Fanling and a 9 hole Par 3 course at Deep Water Bay, along with its swimming pools, tennis courts, excellent restaurants and top class accommodation, have made The Hong Kong Golf Club one of the premier golfing complexes to be found anywhere.
The Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling
The Club is served by the KCR train. The nearest station, Sheung Shui, is only a five minute taxi ride from the Club. Commuting by road is also convenient. Travelling time is approximately 40 minutes from Tsim Sha Tsui. Follow the Tolo Highway and only leave the motorway at the exit sign "Shek Kong, Kwu Tung". The Club is about 500 yards from the highway with the carpark on your left past the light crossing. Take care when crossing the Fan Kam Road to the Clubhouse.
Visitors are welcome Monday to Friday, with the exception of public holidays, and are advised to call after 3.00 p.m. the day before to pre book a starting time. All the transactions within the Club including catering, halfway houses and caddies should be settled by debit card which can be purchased at Reception. The Club accepts cash and credit cards at the Reception and the Pro shop.
Other facilities offered to playing visitors are as follows:
34 Bay Driving Range
Extensive Dining facilities offering both Chinese & Western menus, Verandah overlooking the courses
A Pro shop to supply everything you might need for a most enjoyable day
6 Teaching Professionals
Trained caddies always available for hire
For our Reciprocal guests only, we offer 40 twin-bedded Rooms.
Visitors can ring 2670 1211 to book tee-off times after 3.00 p.m. on the day before play by guaranteeing payment of two green fees with credit card.
| Greenfee (18 holes) |
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HK$1,800* |
| Twilight Greenfee |
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HK$1,000* |
| *Including the use of Driving Range and HK$200 Food & Beverage Debit Card which is non-refundable and valid for the day of play only. |
| Rental of clubs |
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HK$250 per set |
| Rental of shoes |
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HK$50 per pair |
| (Available from the Pro Shop) |
Hiring of caddies from the Caddie Master
HK$315 per round (Senior)
HK$250 per round (Regular)
HK$190 per round (Bag Carrier)
Compulsory to hire a minimum of 1 caddie for 2 players
An additional HK$30 will be added to the caddie fee as food & beverage halfway house levy for the caddies
| Golf Cart (Old and Eden) |
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HK$240 per cart |
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(for 2 players & 2 sets of clubs) |
The Hong Kong Golf Club at Deep Water Bay
Deep Water Bay is situated on the south side of Hong Kong Island 5 minutes from the Aberdeen Tunnel. No. 260, 6A and 6X buses run from the terminal in Exchange Square and stop at Admiralty and pass Deep Water Bay, but the easiest way to reach the Club is by taxi.
Visitors are welcome Monday to Friday, with the exception of public holidays, from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. One or two balls permitted only. Visitors are advised to call the Club before visiting to confirm availability of starting times and to pre book a golf lesson if this is required.
The Club has extensive dining facilities offering both Chinese & Western menus. The Verandah overlooks the golf course and is a perfect spot for lunch or snacks after a game.
9 Hole Par 3 Golf Course
Chinese & European Restaurants
A Handicap certificate is required for visitors
Green fees - HK$500 (18 holes)
Caddies fees - HK$80 (9 holes)
- HK$150 (18 holes)
Club hire - HK$200 per 18 holes
The Hong Kong Golf Club Website
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