UBS Hong Kong Open 2010: Course Review
While the Asian golf boom has given rise to many new events and spectacular championship courses, The Hong Kong Golf Club remains the most popular tournament venue in the continent among the pros for a number of reasons – not least its agreeable terrace, where countless tour stars can be found shooting the breeze and gorging on mounds of Singapore Noodles after their rounds. Come the end of play on Sunday, you'll also find a fair number enjoying a glass or more of the associate sponsor's brew.
But as a test of golf, the club's Composite Course, which comprises 10 holes from the Eden Course and eight from the New Course, has withstood the test of time magnificently. Measuring a shade over 6,700 yards, the par-70 Composite might be the shortest layout on the European and Asian circuits, but it's packed with character and low scoring is never easy to come by. It's a testament to the course that the cut-line normally falls at around the level-par mark.
Australian enters the record books by winning the 30th edition of the Ageas HKPGA Championship
Former Hong Kong international Rick Valentine claims World Hickory title with clubs his great grandfather made
Jiménez joins the legendary Peter Thomson as a three-time winner of the UBS Hong Kong Open after a performance for the ages
A pictorial review of the “Miracle of Medinah”, where José María Olazábal’s European Team staged arguably the greatest comeback in the competition’s long and rich history
Rory's back, along with a sprinkling of his Ryder Cup cohorts. But the world number one, a definite fan favourite at Fanling, won't have things all his way with Matt Kuchar, Padraig Harrington and a host of European and Asian Tour stars also gunning for victory
We don't like to brag but let's face it: the Hong Kong Open has provided more thrilling moments and amazing conclusions than any other event in European and Asian Tour history. Here is a recap of the last seven special years.
Captain Olazábal says Seve's 'presence' helped Europe overcome the odds and complete the "Miracle at Medinah."
Nicolas Colsaerts, the only rookie on the European team, delivered a performance of the ages on day one
