Joe Pethes was the standout performer for Hong Kong as he claimed the 65-69 age division. Pethes recorded rounds of 76, 76 and 80 for a three-round total of 232 which enabled him to win the age title and also finish in a share of eleventh place in the overall tournament. Other notable performances included Tony Taylor's 235 total (tied for overall 18th) and Terry Collins and Pang Yai-wai's matching 243s, which earned them a share of fifth in Pethes' category and 31st overall. William Chung (tied 21st overall ) and Don Moore (tied 40th) rounded out the Hong Kong displays. Hong Kong finished on a total of 619, 22 shots behind the winners Australia.
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