A Bumper Month for Junior Golfers

Golf’s future stars have been in the spotlight over the past four weeks with more than 200 local golfers taking part in junior tournaments staged by Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA)

HKGA’s Schools Holiday Competition featured pupils aged 12 and under from more than 20 different schools across Hong Kong

The HSBC Junior Tour 2016 Grand Final at Hong Kong Golf Club’s Deep Water Bay saw Derek Yang take honours on the day with a 61 over two rounds of the 9-hole, par-56 course. The 13-year-old also crowned the Boys 13-14 champion for 2016. Timothy Chan, 2015 winner of Boys 11-12 was the 2nd Runner Up to Yang. A total of 10 age-group winners was crowned HSBC Junior Tour Champion on a perfect sunny day, following their success over six 9-hole events last year.

Deep Water Bay also hosted the HKGA’s Schools Holiday Competition which featured pupils aged 12 and under from more than 20 different schools across Hong Kong. Maurice Leung from Hong Kong International School and Pan Chun Shing from Magdalen College School both carded the lowest score of the day with a two-round 63.

The HSBC Junior Tour 2016 Grand Final at Hong Kong Golf Club’s Deep Water Bay

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