Team Hong Kong at the 2018 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Louie Chan talks to Jonathan Wallett, former Golf Development Director of HKGA, about the performances of the Hong Kong national team at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship held at the Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore

The Hong Kong national team had the chance to meet Tom Watson

Hong Kong had three players participated in the recent Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship played on the Tanjong course at the Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore. The tournament is one of the most premier events for amateur players in the Asia-Pacific region, as the winner would get an invitation to play in the 2019 Open Championship and the 2019 Masters. 

Leon D’Souza scored 72-70-69-69 on ever par to finish tied 24th, the highest among our three national team players. Terrence Ng finished at 37th with a good second round 67, 3 under par, and Matthew Cheung was at the 54th place with 74-71-73-73.

“I was really pleased with my week, and this was my best performance in this tournament. This has been a great week for me from tee to green, but I felt like my wedge game held me back from shooting a really low score. It was especially satisfying as my Mum and Dad came over to watch, as I hadn’t seen them all year due to my studies in the U.S.,” said D’Souza.

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Written by Louie Chan

Photography by HKGA

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