Q&A with Motin Yeung

22-year-old Team Hong Kong member Motin Yeung, now based in Orlando, Florida and studying at Duke University, talks to us at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.

Motin Yeung

Q: You moved to the United States about a decade ago. When was the last time you played in Hong Kong?

A: Yes, I moved to the States in 2006. The last time I played in Hong Kong...it was the Hong Kong Junior Open in 2003 and 2004.

Q: You must enjoy golfing in Florida.

A: It’s awesome. Florida is a golfing heaven. There are so many nice courses. My swing coach is also in Orlando, and I’ve been with him since 2007.

Q: Your favourite course in Florida?

A: Oh…that’s a tough one…I’d say Isleworth.

Q: How does it feel coming back to Hong Kong and playing for the team?

A: I love it. The Clearwater Bay course is phenomenal. I get along with my teammates and my coach Brad very well.

Q: How would you sum up your game at the AAC?

A: This week, my game doesn’t feel quite right. I had a bad start on Day 1, but I managed to fight back and finished with a birdie and an eagle. On Day 2 I caught 3 birdies out of the last 5 holes. On Day 3 I was hitting it better, but hole 6 really got me.

Q: The eagle on 18th must be something to remember, yes?

A: I wasn’t really trying to be aggressive. I was going for the middle of the green in my 2nd shot, but I pushed the shot a little bit and it ended up perfectly for a 6-feet downhill putt.