Player Funnel

Jonathan Wallett joined the HKGA mid 2016 as its Golf Development Director to oversee and deliver its Player Development Program. In this 3-part series, Jon will write about what makes a good program and more importantly, what the HKGA’s strategy is for the future of HK golf

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Written by Jonathan Wallett

Photography by HKGA

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Mizuno Makes History
There's a lot to like about Shinichi Mizuno. The 17-year- old West Island School student is friendly, unfalteringly polite and eager to please – attributes that even extend to when he's on the...
HK's Asian Games Debut
Playing in their first Asian Games, the Hong Kong men's and women's teams put in admirable performances against their more experienced opposition. Played at the immaculate Dragon Lake Golf Club on...
World Amateur Team Championships
A disappointing final round took the edge off an otherwise encouraging display by Hong Kong at the World Amateur Team Championship (The Eisenhower Trophy) in Argentina last month. Hong Kong,...
A Decade On: The HK Seniors GS
.....after a decade that has seen tremendous growth and countless events held. Inaugurated in December 2000, the Society, which is open to Hong Kong residents over the age of 55, now has a membership...
Dec 2010 - From the President
Played in truly glorious weather, the Open featured a multitude of star names – including the likes of Rory McIlroy, US Open Champion Graeme McDowell and John Daly – but it was England's...
Max Claims US Kids Win
Max, a member at Clearwater Bay, improved on each day, firing rounds of 75, 73 and 72 to claim the Boys' Age 10 Division by a notable 11 strokes. As a result of his win, Max earns a berth at the US...
City Links Corporate Golf League
Starting from March 8, eight two-player teams will compete over seven weeks, playing on City Links' state-of-the-art golf simulators, for the War on Wyndham Trophy. The winning team will also earn a...
Mizuno Dream Cup Qualifier
The aptly-surnamed Shinichi won the final Hong Kong leg of the Mizuno Dream Cup at the end of January, a result that earns him a berth into final qualifying for the Mizuno Open Championship -Yomiuri...
Feb 2011 - From the President
It was then that the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course commenced operations, thereby giving those local golf enthusiasts without club membership a place to play. Kau Sai Chau recently...
Winter Wonders
Tiffany Chan underlined her status as the best female golfer in Hong Kong with her fourth straight Mizuno Winter Junior Championship girls' title, while Shinichi Mizuno proved his credentials as one...

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