November 18, 2008 - Miguel ángel Jiménez is looking forward to this week’s UBS Hong Kong Open as he bids to maintain his outstanding record at the tournament.
The Spanish ace has played in the event four times and has two wins and a joint sixth finish to his name.
Jiménez – champion in 2004 and again…
November 18, 2008 - Bernhard Langer is looking for some youthful inspiration from his son Stefan as he attempts to make history at this week’s UBS Hong Kong Open.
The German legend is seeking to win the tournament for a second time – 17 years after his first success.
That would break the record for the longest…
November 12, 2008 - Two-time Major champion John Daly has announced he will play in next week’s UBS Hong Kong Open.
The big-hitting American – famed for his "grip it and rip it" approach to golf – is targeting the US$2.5 million showpiece in an effort to get his career back on track.
"I’m looking to play…
November 13, 2008 - Any spectator born in 1959 will be admitted free to next week’s UBS Hong Kong Open as the tournament celebrates its 50th edition.
The offer is one of a string of initiatives to mark the US$2.5 million showpiece’s historic milestone.
Other attractions include a photo exhibition of the tournament down the years, "Golden…
November 17, 2008 - José María Olazábal will be spurred by memories of one of his greatest shots when he competes in this week’s UBS Hong Kong Open.
The Spanish legend conjured a stunning finish when he won the tournament seven years ago.
Trailing leaders Henrik Bjornstad and Adam Scott by two shots with three holes to…
November 14, 2008 - Asia’s top players will be aiming to set the record straight at next week’s UBS Hong Kong Open with an overdue "home" victory.
Kang Wook Soon of Korea was the last player from the continent to claim the title, 10 years ago, since when European players have monopolised the trophy.
"Has it been…
November 11, 2008 - Talented teenagers Jason Hak and Steven Lam will be teeing off with some of the superstars of world golf after qualifying for next week’s UBS Hong Kong Open.
Hak, 14, and Lam, 15, will line up alongside the likes of defending champion Miguel Angel Jiménez and PGA Tour ace Rory Sabbatini in…
November 6, 2008 - PGA Tour ace Rory Sabbatini and former US Open champion Michael Campbell will be aiming to add the UBS Hong Kong Open titles to their impressive CVs this month.
The illustrious duo will be joined in the US$2.5 million showpiece by European Tour hotshot Graeme McDowell and Indian star Jeev Milkha Singh.
The…
November 5, 2008 - Rising English star Yasin Ali is looking forward to teeing it up at the 50th UBS Hong Kong Open after winning the international qualifying tournament on Tuesday (November 4).
Yasin returned a solid six-under-par 66 at the Palm Resort Golf and Country Club in Johor, Malaysia to book his spot in the…
October 30, 2008 - An illustrious quartet of past champions – headed by two-time winner Miguel Angel Jiménez – will contest the historic 50th edition of the UBS Hong Kong Open.
Jiménez, champion in 2004 and again last year, will line up with 2005 winner Colin Montgomerie, 2001 victor José María Olazábal and the legendary Bernhard…
October 20, 2008 - The UBS Hong Kong Open – already considered Asia’s heritage tournament – has become even more high profile with the unveiling of the European Tour’s new International Schedule.
The Fanling showpiece will feature twice in the extended 2009 programme, which begins early next month and concludes almost 13 months later.
And that means…
October 13, 2008 - The UBS Hong Kong Open, gearing up for its 50th edition celebrations this November, has been boosted by the news that UBS has extended its title sponsorship through 2009.
The agreement continues UBS’s hugely successful partnership with the prestigious tournament that began in 2005.
"For our business, success comes through building long-term commitments…