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Editorial | Find solution to save Hong Kong golf tournaments

  • Redeveloping part of the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling to accommodate housing could jeopardise future events, just as Taichi Koh became the first local player to win an Asian Tour title – at his home course, no less

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Taichi Koh (right) made history as the first local player to win an Asian Tour title – and he did it at his home course, Hong Kong Golf Club. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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Top international sporting events have made a welcome return to Hong Kong after a prolonged period of postponements and cancellations during the pandemic. January’s marathon will be followed by the eagerly anticipated Hong Kong Rugby Sevens this week.

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But it was golf that took centre stage last weekend with the city hosting its first Asian Tour event in three years. The thousands of fans who flocked to Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling for the World City Championship were in for a treat.

They witnessed a historic victory for local hero Taichi Koh.

The 22-year-old, who only turned professional last month, overcame nerves and bad weather to secure his dramatic two-shot win. He became the first Hong Kong player to win on the Asian Tour.

The course at Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling is the only one in the city considered to be of a high enough standard to host international tournaments. Part of it is due to be taken back by the government in September, for the development of 12,000 public flats. Photo: Handout
The course at Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling is the only one in the city considered to be of a high enough standard to host international tournaments. Part of it is due to be taken back by the government in September, for the development of 12,000 public flats. Photo: Handout

Sports minister Kevin Yeung Yun-hung paid tribute to Kho and to golf authorities for nurturing young talent.

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