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Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA)
The Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) is Hong Kong's national golf association. The HKGA was established in 1968 and is primarily concerned with managing and overseeing the development of the sport of golf in Hong Kong. The HKGA provides guidance on the running of national championships, supports in the training of players, and also helps to finance a national team that represents Hong Kong in international competitions. Currently, the HKGA runs 40 different amateur men's, women's, and junior golf tournaments annually. The best-known of these being the Hong Kong Open Championship, a professional tournament co-sanctioned by the European and Asian Tours.
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21 August, 2024
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