HK Golfer Local News January 2012
HK Impresses at APGC Senior Champs
Represented by William Chung, Joe Pethes and Anthony Taylor, Hong Kong finished in fourth spot behind two Australian teams and New Zealand thanks to the trio's solid performance.
Pethes, who finished runner-up at the Hong Kong Seniors Open Amateur Championship in November, continued his recent run of fine form by clinching second place in the 65-69 age division with a three-round total of 239, while Chung (242) and Taylor (259) finished the 55-59 age bracket in a tie for sixth and 19th respectively.
Australia's Peter King claimed the overall individual title with his total of 232.–AJ
APGC Senior Championship
1 Australia 2 459
2 Australia 1 462
3 New Zealand 469
4 HONG KONG 481
5 Philippines 488
6 India 1 496
7 Pakistan 510
8 Singapore 1 511
9 India 2 516
10 Vietnam 1 543
11= Singapore 2 556
Vietnam 2 556
13 Vietnam 3 580
14 Taiwan 584
This month's Ageas HKPGA Championship will boast a record prize purse and one of the strongest fields in the tournament's 38-year-history
Mimi Ho secures second her title in a play-off, while Fritz Lo shows he's one to watch following a brilliant final round
Before heading Stateside this August, Tiffany Chan secured her third Ladies Close title thanks to a gutsy come-from-behind win, writes Alex Jenkins
US financial services giant Charles Schwab will sponsor the HKGA Rules Seminar, which takes place at the Hong Kong Golf Club on 31 March.
