Schools' Golf Programme in Full Swing

Launched during last year’s Hong Kong Open at the Hong Kong Golf Club, Golf For Schools gives children aged 6 to 12 the chance to try golf at school through a fun and unique training system called ShortGolf. Around 1,500 students have now attended ShortGolf demonstrations hosted by the HKGA and more than 150 children have begun ShortGolf classes at school.

With support from The R&A and the HKGA’s other partners, Golf For Schools is intended to be affordable and accessible for children of all backgrounds. For those children who are inspired by the ShortGolf experience, the HKGA then offers a pathway into the sport, starting with a series of coaching clinics at golf courses and driving ranges across Hong Kong.

Wong Man Chi, Student Affairs In-Charge of HKCKLA Buddhist Wisdom Primary School in Fanling commented: “Golf For Schools is introducing our pupils not just to golf but also to the values and life-skills that the sport represents. Hopefully one of our children will be inspired by the experience and go on to represent Hong Kong at the highest level.”