The U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Champion

Louie Chan talks to Ben Wong, who claimed recent victory in the 2017 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship with playing partner Frankie Capan. Ben was born in Hong Kong and joined the HKGA junior programme at an early age. He has lived the last three years in The Woodlands, Texas and committed to play at Southern Methodist University in 2018

Ben and FrankieLC: You have committed to play at Southern Methodist University in 2018. What's your expectation of playing college golf?

BW: College golf has been something I've looked forward to for quite a while. The college level is much more competitive than the junior level, but I'm excited to test my ability with the best. I don't have many expectations for myself going into college. I'm just trying to take things one step at a time, be patient and enjoy it.

LC: How did the Hong Kong Golf Association junior programme help you to become a successful golfer?

BW: I joined the HKGA programme when I was little. The HKGA is a great programme that promotes golf to juniors in the right way. The programme led me to the right direction. I got opportunities to play in the U.S. against the best junior golfers in the world. The top tier coaches at the HKGA engrained my solid fundamentals at a young age. Without all the support from the HKGA, I wouldn't be where I'm at today.

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Written by Louie Chan

Photography by Courtesy of the USGA

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