KJ Choi will tee off in this week’s UBS Hong Kong Open hoping the famous city’s unique buzz can inspire him to victory.
"Every year I come back here, I enjoy the harbour and the magnificent night view," said the Korean ace.
"As you are walking around the harbour terminal area, you can’t miss the downtown view.…
November 14, 2007 - PGA Tour star Stuart Appleby is ready to follow the example of Retief Goosen and Ernie Els by competing in tournaments around the world.
The US-based Australian has broken away from his normal schedule to take part in this week’s UBS Hong Kong Open and says he is relishing the change of…
November 14, 2007 - Golf enthusiast Frank Tong (right) receives some tips about his swing from teaching pro Jason Robertson at the UBS Hong Kong Open Roadshow in downtown Hong Kong on Wednesday, November 14. The roadshow, which includes hitting bays, an information centre and TV screens showing promotional highlights, has been set up in…
November 14, 2007 - Mike Weir is hoping he can maintain his resurgence in form as he makes his debut in the UBS Hong Kong Open this week.
The 2003 Masters champion – back to near his best after remodelling his swing – has beaten world No.1 Tiger Woods in the Presidents Cup and ended a…
November 13, 2007 - A relaxed Nick Faldo is refusing to let the Ryder Cup cloud his thoughts as he prepares for a rare competitive outing at this week’s UBS Hong Kong Open.
The English great will captain Europe when the biennial contest is staged in Valhalla, Kentucky in September next year and already he is…
November 13, 2007 - Golfing legend Peter Thomson remembers the first Hong Kong Open in 1959 only too well – because he was lying on a beach in his native Australia at the time.
"I was there on the beach and a radio report came on about it," he recalled. "And I thought, ‘Hey, they’re playing…
November 12, 2007 - A stellar line-up of players from North America, Europe and Asia has been assembled for the 2007 edition of the UBS Hong Kong Open.
The US$2.25 million showpiece is headlined by two-time US Open champion Retief Goosen and 2003 Masters winner Mike Weir, who are joined by fellow PGA Tour stars KJ…
November 12, 2007 - Expect Daniel Chopra to tread carefully if he hits his ball into the rough during this week’s UBS Hong Kong Open.
For the PGA Tour star fully remembers a startling encounter with a huge snake during the 2006 tournament.
"It was scary at the time and really funny afterwards," recalls the Indian-raised Swede.
"I…
November 12, 2007 - Hong Kong is one of José Manuel Lara’s favourite cities – the fact that it was the scene of his maiden European Tour victory simply adds to the appeal.
"I love this place," said the Spaniard. "We were flying in yesterday [Sunday] and I was saying to my caddy, ‘Look at the…
November 9, 2007 - The race to be crowned Asia’s No.1 golfer will enter a decisive stage at next week’s UBS Hong Kong Open.
Nine of the top 10 players on the Asian Tour’s UBS Order of Merit will be teeing it up at the US$2.25 million showpiece as the season nears its end.
China’s top player,…
November 8, 2007 - Golf will come to downtown Hong Kong next week as the UBS Hong Kong Open Roadshow offers the public a taste of the big tournament atmosphere.
Enthusiasts of all levels, from regular players to beginners, will have the chance to test their swing and get tips from the pros at portable hitting…
November 6, 2007 - In-form Daniel Chopra has become the latest PGA Tour winner to sign up for next week’s UBS Hong Kong Open as the tournament finalises the strongest line-up in its long and illustrious history.
Former champions Miguel Angel Jiménez and Simon Dyson have also been confirmed in the starting field together with Ryder…