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More star-studded events will lure tourists to Hong Kong, say golf fans at debut LIV tournament in city
- LIV Golf Hong Kong is one of three major international sporting events awarded ‘M’ Mark status this month
- Hong Kong Golf Club captain says spectators from around 30 countries and territories have made their way to the city for big-name event
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Thousands of fans flocked to Hong Kong’s Fanling golf course on Saturday for a star-studded tournament, with some tourists flying in to the city just for the world-class event.
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LIV Golf Hong Kong, making its debut locally, was one of three major international sporting events awarded “M” Mark status by the city’s Major Sports Event Committee this month, along with cycling’s UCI Track Nations Cup and the World Triathlon Cup. “M” Mark status allows major events to seek government backing and funding.
Hosting big-name draws such as the LIV Golf tournament would help to boost Hong Kong’s image as a tourism and sporting events hub, spectators said.
Among the fans was Glen Limketai, 55, a business owner from the Philippines, and his 14-year-old son Chaz, who were visiting the city for two days to enjoy the tournament, running from Friday to Sunday.
“I’m passionate about the sport and my son has been playing junior golf since he was seven,” Limketai said, holding two bags of memorabilia and waiting to collect players’ autographs.
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