New-Look HKGA Website Unveiled The HKGA is pleased to announce the launch of its revamped website, which went live on 13 May. The site, which has been updated to include the HKGA’s new logo and brand identity, features a wealth of new material, specifically: a list of exclusive benefits for HKGA handicap cardholders, information on where to play, where to practice and what tournaments to enter; profiles on the national teams, details of junior and grass-roots initiatives in Hong Kong as well as the latest local golfing news and links to the HKGA’s social media sites. Visit hkga. com for further information.
Tiffany Crowned National Champion in America Hong Kong golfer Tiffany Chan has helped her Daytona State junior college team claim its seventh NJCAA Women’s Championship in the US by capturing the individual title late last month. Daytona State finished 20 shots ahead of Florida’s Seminole State at LPGA International Golf Club to win the team event for the second consecutive year. In her freshman year, 20-year-old Chan led wire-to-wire to finish as the leading individual on level par. Chan’s opening four-under 68 tied for the secondlowest individual round in NJCAA history and she is Daytona State’s first national champion since 2011.
HKGA Allows Use of Distance Measuring Devices The Executive Committee of the HKGA has announced that Distance Measuring Devices (DMDs) can now be used at all HKGA sanctioned tournaments, with the exception of the 6-12 age divisions at junior events. DMDs have been covered by an optional Local Rule, which has been available under the Rules of Golf since 2006. So what kind of DMD are allowed by Local Rule? A GPS or laser, any really; however, it is important that the device only measures distance. The use of a DMD that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player’s play, such as gradient or wind speed, is not permitted.
October Date Set for Hong Kong Open The HKGA is pleased to announce that the Hong Kong Open, which will be sanctioned by both the European and Asian Tours, will take place between 6-19 October. The Hong Kong Golf Club will for the 56th consecutive year host the event in Fanling, where 12 months ago Miguel Angel Jiménez defeated Stuart Manley and Prom Meesawat in a play-off to capture his record-equalling fourth Hong Kong Open title. Keith Williams, Hong Kong Golf Club General Manager, said: “As one of only two international sporting events to have been held in the region for more than 50 years, alongside the Grand Prix Macau, we are looking forward to another thrilling instalment of the Hong Kong Open. “Hong Kong Golf Club has hosted the event for the past 55 years, and the course has been constantly upgraded and improved to ensure it tests the best players in the game year after year. The Hong Kong Open has made history the past two seasons, thanks to the wins of Miguel Angel Jiménez, and the 56th edition will once again help to enhance the sporting heritage and prestige of the region.” 54
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