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Only 1,347 bottles of this award-winning whisky were ever made – and only 88 made it to Hong Kong – making it one of the most exclusive bottles that money can buy. A blend of 82 whiskies, the Last Drop is really something else. HK$18,888 per bottle (including delivery). In addition to the whisky, the Last Drop producers have launched a cognac, of which only 478 bottles have been released. HK$28,888 per bottle. For orders, contact lastdrop@hkgolfer.com.
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Scorpion Serket 88/98 Scorpion are class-leading manufacturers of luxury rigid boats (RIBs) and their Serket 88 and 98 models, the choice of multiple British Olympic gold medal-winning sailor Ben Ainslie, are now available in Hong Kong. Perfect for exploring the territory’s remote beaches, the models come in a choice of engine options, with the Serket 98 capable of reaching speeds of 60 knots. Price on application. To arrange a test, contact scorpion@hkgolfer.com.
Still stuck for thoughts on a gift or two? These 10 ideas offer plenty of food for thought. A Trip to the Masters
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The “Hottest Tickets in Sports”, alongside accommodation and hospitality, are available through our partners at Winspire Sports & Entertainment. These first-rate packages, which are tailor-made to meet the requirements of the most discerning of individuals, offer the ultimate in Major Championship viewing. Price on application – quote “HK Golfer”. For more information contact WSE at rflorian@ WSEnow.com.
Lee Wybranski is the artist charged with creating some of Major Championship golf’s most alluring artworks and his individually signed posters have become collector items for fans across the globe. HK$600 (includes postage). For orders, contact posters@hkgolfer.com.
JS Watch Wine and Golf What could be better than playing a round on one of France’s most stunning courses in the morning and then visiting a number of the country’s most respected wineries in the afternoon? Golf and wine go hand in hand, which is why we’ve teamed up with The Experience Company, Asia’s leading lifestyle and concierge. For more information contact Julien@ TheExco.com and quote “HK Golfer”.
Reputedly the world’s smallest manufacturer of luxury timepieces, the Iceland-based watchmaker’s range is available in Hong Kong exclusively through the pages of this magazine. With a diverse fan club – the Dalai Lama, Quentin Tarantino and Viggo Mortensen have all sported one or more of the brand’s models – a JS Watch is something truly unique. From HK$13,000. For orders, contact jswatch@timesic.com.
SkyCaddie Watch Do Scotland Right If you’d like to combine rounds over an array of world-famous courses whilst staying at an assortment of Scotland’s finest hotels and experiencing the very best that the country has to offer, look no further than Stirling&Stirling, the experts in premium vacations to the “Home of Golf”. Readers are entitled to a 10 per cent discount. For more information, contact scotland@hkgolfer.com.
Golf 1 Million When is a golf shirt not just a golf shirt? When it lands its owner the chance of competing for a trophy worth US$1 million! Fifty purchasers of these quality shirts, which are available in four colours, will get drawn at random to win a coveted spot at Golf 1 Million’s televised event in October 2015. An added advantage: winners will be entitled to bring a guest and enjoy VIP treatment for seven days. HK$325 (including postage). For orders visit golf1million.com.
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Preloaded with up to 30,000 course maps, this is considered the most accurate GPS unit on the market, and gives you easy-to-read distances to the front, centre and back of each and every green. What’s more, the manly, waterproof watch even boasts and odometer so you can tally the number of steps you take on or off the course. HK$2,288. For orders, contact skycaddie@hkgolfer.com.
Magazine Subscription And of course there’s always a subscription to HK Golfer, Hong Kong’s best-selling and award-winning golf magazine. Prices for both print and digital editions (including for iPad, Android and other formats) are available online at hkgolfer.com/ subscriptions.
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