Hong Kong Fall Just Short in Podium Bid

Korea win their eighth Queen Sirikit Cup title in nine years, while Hong Kong record their best result since 199

Despite finishing just shy, Hong Kong national coach Brad Schadewitz was quick to heap praise on his young team.

"It's disappointing when so few strokes separated so many teams - we were so close," said Schadewitz. "The players didn't play poorly, they just didn't get anything going out there.

"In this era where players from Asia-Pacific are the up-and-coming stars of the game, for Hong Kong to be in the mix this week was exciting. To take the early lead was a special feeling - it made the team feel like they belonged."

In-form Chan, who successfully defended her NJCAA National Championship in Arizona in early May, said that Hong Kong can look forward to contending in the tournament for years to come.

"We had the home course advantage but we definitely didn't take that advantage today," said Chan, who placed seventh in the individual standings. "It's a pity after such a great start to the tournament but we have made a lot of progress as a side.

"In the years before we didn't think we could really compete with the other teams. But right now, I don't feel like there's much difference between us all. I think Hong Kong is only going to get better."

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Written by Alex Jenkins

Photography by Daniel Wong

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