All that time in Asia – and at the Hong Kong Golf Club – has brought plenty of fond memories for Ball but it is a family connection that first springs to mind when asked about the times that bring him the most pride.
“There are probably too many memorable moments to list but my proudest moments have been in partnering my children in various competitions. Winning the Mixed Foursomes Championship with my daughter, Olivia, was very special, as was partnering my son, Andrew, when he had an albatross, the rarest of birds,’’ he says.
Ball’s travels around the region have meant he has been able to enjoy some of Asia’s finest courses too.
“As for courses in Asia, both the courses at Spring City in Kunming are my favorites,’’ he reveals. “The layouts, the conditioning, the slick bent grass greens and the climate stand out as better than anywhere else I've experienced in Asia. I'm due to play at Royal Melbourne early next year so maybe my course ranking for the region will change after that experience.”
