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Augusta National Green Jacket: Suits You!
New KSC Catamarans: A Greener Journey Compared to other courses, travelling to the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course has always been an experience – the 54-hole facility is one of the few world-class venues that you can't drive to. But now that experience has been given a technological and environmental upgrade with the launch of a fleet of four solar-hybrid catamarans to replace the previous diesel-powered ferries. The catamarans, which were developed by Australian technology company Solar Sailor and are infinitely quieter and more comfortable than their predecessors, are part of the Jockey Club's pioneering environmental commitment. Last summer, the Club installed solar panels to all of its 205 golf carts, making it the first golf course in the world to do so. "Apart from energy saving, this makes the ocean cleaner, as well as creating fresher air in Hong Kong," said Brian Stevenson, Deputy Chairman of the Jockey Club. "We hope we can raise awareness for environmental protection and encourage more people to participate in it." The catamarans, each of which has a passenger capacity of 100 and a crew of three, are expected to achieve a 50% reduction in fuel usage, which will translate to an approximate annual cost saving of HK$2.5 million. –Joey Mok
The ninth Foreign Correspondents' Club Annual Charity Ball, to be held on October 9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, features one auction item that will be of great interest to lovers of golf memorabilia: a replica Augusta Green Jacket signed by Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Phil Mickelson and 24 other Masters champions. If you're interested but cannot attend the Ball you can still participate i n t he auct ion by emailing Ms. Hoi-Lo Chan at ad m i nof f ice@ fcch k.org. The jacket will be on display in the FCC Main Bar from September 6.
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The cost, in Pounds Sterling, of a green fee at the Old Course at St Andrews during high season. The price drops during the shoulder seasons of late October and April to £91, while winter play (using mats) is £64 a round. The cost, in US Dollars, of a green fee (including cart) at Pebble Beach Golf Links for resort guests. Non-resort guests are charged the same but have to pay extra for cart usage.
“ I'm stunned. I'm known as a guy who finished second. Now I'll be known as the guy who shot 59.” - Paul Goydos, who became only the fourth player in PGA Tour history to record a sub-60 score by firing 12 birdies in the first round of last month's John Deere Classic. Goydos, who shot to prominence when he lost a playoff to Sergio Garcia at the 2008 Players Championship, ended the event one stroke back of eventual champion Steve Stricker.
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The cost, in Hong Kong Dollars, of a weekday green fee at the North Course, Kau Sai Chau for a Hong Kong Identity Card holder. The cost for non-HKID card holders is HK$690. Junior and senior golfers (at certain times) are entitled to discounts.
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