Epiq Divots Epic Effort Ends “War on Wyndham II”

After seven weeks of intense competition, the second City Links Corporate Golf League has been won by Epiq Systems.

The software firm held off a strong challenge from Mallesons and Barclays Capital to be crowned champions of Hong Kong’s second inter-companies indoor golf competition.

Epiq Systems shared second place on the seventh and final night of play at City Links Golf Lounge in The Centrium, Wyndham Street, Central.

The winners – comprising Derek Crampton and Matthew Dredge – finished top of the overall standings with 51.5 points. Mallesons settled for second on 49 points while Barclays Capital were third on 48 points.

As well as lifting the “War on Wyndham” trophy, Epiq Systems won a golf weekend for two to Bangkok from Golfasian.com, including two rounds of golf, two nights accommodation and round-trip airfares, as well as a TaylorMade R11 Driver From TaylorMade Golf.

“The second Corporate Golf League has been a huge success, with some thrilling but friendly competition and plenty of fun along the way,” said Celia Leung, Marketing and Events Manager, City Links Golf Lounge.

“We offer our sincere congratulations to Epiq Systems, who have proved themselves worthy champions, and our thanks go to all the competing teams who contributed so much to the tournament.”

The City Links Corporate Golf League, which began in mid-October, was played on Full Swing Golf’s E6 golf simulation software using the Fourball Better Ball format.

A total of eight teams – limited to two players but with substitutes allowed each week – played seven of the world’s most famous courses: Bay Hills, Loch Lomond, Spyglass, New South Wales, Frankfurter Golf Club and Valderrama.

“Hong Kong’s second downtown corporate golf competition has proved very popular with the city’s golf-loving executive set and we’ve had an entertaining two months,” said Rajah Chaudhry, Director, City Links Golf Lounge.

“We are very grateful to sponsors and partners for their support, Golfasian.com, San Miguel, Mission Hills and HK Golfer magazine.”

Companies interested in taking part in the third corporate golf league should contact Kim Inglis, Director of Golf, City Links Golf Lounge, on 2522 6366 or send an email to kim.inglis@citylinksgolf.com.