From the President Dear Golfer, Welcome to the July/August issue of HK Golfer. I am pleased to be writing to you as the new president of the Hong Kong Golf Association. It is both an honour and a privilege to hold the position, and I am very much looking forward to the next twelve months. Firstly, I would like to thank my predecessor Hugh de Lacy Staunton for his commitment and effort over the past year. He has done a fine job, especially with Hong Kong’s junior golfers. The future of Hong Kong golf lies with youth and I’m very pleased to report that there are now many talented young golfers in the territory. I very much look forward to tracking their progress over the ensuing months and years ahead. On that note, I was delighted with the very promising performance of our Hong Kong Ladies Team at the 30th Queen Sirikit Cup in Japan last month. The team, which comprised Tiffany Chan and Demi and Ginger Mak (all juniors), played admirably, ending the prestigious event inside the top ten (see page 8). Playing alongside some of the region’s best players, the trio handled the situation impressively, which bodes very well for future international tournaments. This year is a particularly special one for Hong Kong golf. In November, the fiftieth staging of the Hong Kong Open will take place. An announcement regarding the spectacle will be made nearer the time, but I’m certain it will be a landmark occasion. From its humble beginnings, the championship has grown into one of the most exciting and prestigious events on the European and Asian tours. In 1959, at the inaugural event, the prize purse totaled a mere HK$16,000, which was provided by the South China Morning Post. This time around, players will compete for a total fund in excess of US$2 million. Its longevity and growth can be attributed to the sponsors, organizers, the fans, the players and, of course, The Hong Kong Golf Club, which has hosted every single edition. Happy golfing!
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