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Winslow Wins PGA TOUR Series-China Q-School No. 2
The Hong Kong Station of PGA Junior League China Launched
Big-hitting American Joseph Winslow shot a closing 3-under 69 to secure a four-stroke victory over compatriot Ryann Ree (70) at the PGA TOUR Series-China International Qualifying Tournament No. 2, the second of two successive 72-hole qualifiers at Mission Hills Haikou. Winslow f inished 12-under over the 7,147-yard Sandbelt Trails Course, while Ree was followed by fellow Americans Kevin Techakanokboon (69), at 7-under, and Brett Munson (70) at 6-under. Jesse Speirs (fifth), Matthew Negri (ninth) and Cody Paladino (14th) rounded out the seven Americans in the top-15. Chinese Taipei’s Haosheng Hsu and Chiehpo “Ma x” Lee f inished sixth and 10th, respectively. Other qualifiers included Engla nd’s Wi l l ia m Ha rrold (sevent h), Singapore’s Quincy Quek (eighth), Philippine amateur Lloyd Jefferson Go (11th) and Ireland’s Brian O’Donovan (12th), a Mission Hills Shenzhen teaching pro. Korean Taeho Kim (13th) was later joined by countryman Myunghwa Hong after the latter won a four-way playoff with a birdie at the first extra hole to secure the 15th full card. Players from Canada, Australia, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, Argentina, Japan and New Zealand were among those who finished in the top 40 to earn conditional status.
PGA Junior League (PGA JLG) announced the launch of the league in Greater China Region. The event was held in The ONE Golf Club, which is also the only authroised golf club for PGA JLG in Hong Kong and Macau region. With the launch of PGA JLG China, The ONE Golf Club will extend the ‘Zero to Hero’ program to primary schools, providing more opportunities to young people and making the next golf star. PGA Jr. League, the PGA of America’s signature youth golf program is expanded to Asia. Cooperating with China’s leading golf simulator RG, PGA JLG debut in Asia for the first time ever, the league will be in China this March and the popular team approach to golf for boys and girls ages 13 and under. PG A Jr. L ea g ue i s a f u n , socia l a nd inclusive opportunity for boys and girls to learn and enjoy the game of golf. Much like other recreational league sports, participants wear numbered jerseys and play on teams with their friends. “ We have installed our golf simulator systems in several locations for the past
Li Haotong Wins the Omega Dubai Classic Following four days of enthralling golf at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, the “Major of the Middle East” has concluded in victory for Li Haotong of China. Li played finished on 23 under par, with just a stroke lead over Omega ambassador Rory McIlroy on the renowned Majlis course at the Emirates Golf Club. The close victor y earns Li a t rophy, winner's cheque and a brand-new Omega S e a m a s t e r A q u a Te r r a 15 0 M M a s t e r Chronometer. Driven by the Omega Master Chronometer calibre 8901 - the elegant 41 mm timepiece features an 18K Sedna™ gold case, brown leather strap, and 18K Sedna™ gold hands and indexes that are coated with white Super-LumiNova for superb visibility in all lighting conditions. The brown sunbrushed dial is distinguished by a horizontal teak pattern inspired by the wooden decks of luxury sailboats. Omega President a nd CEO Ray na ld Aeschlimann said: “I’m proud to sincerely 10
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congratulate Li Haotong on his win and for treating us all to such world class golf. It's been a thrill from the first day to the final few putts. Omega feels very honoured to be part of this fantastic event, which is a real highlight of the golfing year. This has been the perfect start to 2018 and I wish all the players a fantastic season ahead." HKGOLFER.COM
two years, and we will continue to promote the value of indoor practice and install more system in Hong Kong and Macau,’ said Collins Yuen, Operation Manager of The ONE Golf Club. ‘This year we will start providing golf training for secondary schools’ Physical Education lessons and golf team or even help them build one if they have yet form a team, in order to participate in the coming HKGA’s joint school competition this May.’