HONG KONG, 14 Dec 2016, (HK Golfer News Wire) - Following the success of the inaugural UBS Hong Kong Open Charity Cup last year, the event returned today with 188 participants, who raised a total of HK$3,000,000 for the benefit of four local charities - InspiringHK Sports Foundation, Playright Children’s Play Association, Autism Partnership Foundation and The Hub Hong Kong.
The event was held today on the championship course at the Hong Kong Golf Club, the venue for the recently completed 2016 UBS Hong Kong open won by Sam Brazel of Australia on Sunday.
This year’s Charity Cup attracted a number of influential participants including event patron local singer and artist Alan Tam; Ms Amy Lo, Head of UBS Wealth Management Greater China and Country Head of UBS Hong Kong – title sponsors of the UBS Hong Kong Open; Dr Caleb Chan, Founder of Friends of Asia Hong Kong; and Mr Kenneth Lam, Captain of the Hong Kong Golf Club.
