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Noel Prentice

Hong Kong Golf Club said the “survival of golf” was at stake after the government-appointed task force’s suggestion that part – or all – of its Fanling facility be redeveloped for housing.
The Task Force on Land Supply agreed on Tuesday night that taking at least one of the club’s three courses was the best alternative to help solve the housing crisis.
Partial development of Fanling golf course could provide housing quickly, task force says
“We wish to emphasise that the three courses at Fanling are critically important to the future development of golf in Hong Kong,” club captain Arnold Wong said on Wednesday.
“They are also essential facilities for hosting major international tournaments, especially the Hong Kong Open, which has been held at Fanling for the past 59 years, and Hong Kong Ladies Open.

“In addition, the club is committed to increasing public access. The utilisation of our courses by non-members last year was 40 per cent.
“We hope the task force will listen to the golf community and not further jeopardise the survival of golf in Hong Kong,” Wong said.
‘Give us a fair hearing’: Hong Kong golf chief says it’s time for their voice to be heard
The Hong Kong Golf Association said it “deeply regrets” the task force’s suggestion of partial and full development, which will now be put out for public consultation.
The task force also turned its sights on the Tuen Mun Golf Centre, which has a two-storey driving range, and an accompanying archery field and swimming pool.
HKGA chief executive Danny Lai said: “We deeply regret the suggestions made by the task force, regarding the Fanling course and the Tuen Mun driving range.”
Lai said this “totally disregarded” the development of golf, arguing that “we need more facilities to cultivate players”.
Lai said in a letter to the SCMP on Monday they were “gravely concerned” about the threat to the city’s golf facilities.
‘Why can’t they find land elsewhere to build their houses?’: tour stars question government plans to bulldoze Hong Kong Golf Club
He cited the emergence of Tiffany Chan Tsz-ching, who learned to play the game at the Tuen Mun driving range and just made an impressive debut as a fully fledged member on the top-level LPGA Tour.
  Hong Kong Golf Club has three courses at Fanling, with the European Tour and Asian Tour-sanctioned Hong Kong Open played on a composite course, made up from the New and Eden courses.
It is believed the task force’s primary target is the Old Course, which was built in 1911.


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Survival of golf at stake, says Hong Kong Golf Club after task force takes aim at its courses

The Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling is in the task force’s cross hairs. Photo: Roy Issa

Arnold Wong (second left) at Hong Kong Open press convference at UBS offices. Photo: handout

Hong Kong Golf Association chief executive Danny Lai Yee-june. Photo: Hong Kong Golf Association

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A part of the Fanling course at the Hong Kong Golf Club has been suggested for other developments. Photo: Roy Issa

Interview with Paul Chan Mo-po, Secretary for Development in CGO. 23AUG16 SCMP / David Wong

Dr Ng Cho-nam, associate professor of geography  at University of Hong Kong talks about river basin management at Kam Tin River near Kam Sheung Road Station. 27MAR16 SCMP/David Wong

Golfers at the free practice day ahead of the 57th UBS Hong Kong Open at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. 20OCT15    SCMP / K. Y. Cheng

General view of the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. 05JAN18 SCMP / K. Y. Cheng

Gimme, gimme, gimme: how can the Hong Kong Golf Club keep its courses and all its privileges?

A new housing development towers over the driving range at Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. Photo: SCMP

Clubhouse at Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling. Photo: SCMP

Fourth hole of Old Course at Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling. Photo: SCMP

Some of the graveyards on the Old Course at Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling. Photo: SCMP

The 18th hole of the Old Course at Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling. Photo: SCMP

First hole of Old Course at Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling. Photo: SCMP

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South African legend Gary Player tees off on the first hole of the Eden Course at Hong Kong Golf Club. The hole is also the first on the Composite Course used for the Hong Kong Open. Photo: Richard Castka/Sportpixgolf.com.

Gary Player plays his tee shot on the par-three 14th. October 29, 2011. Corporate Golf Day, Kau Sai Chau GC, Sai Kung, N.T., Hong Kong 2011. Mandatory credit: Richard Castka/Sportpixgolf.com

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South African golfer Gary Player teeing off at the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course. The $400-million, 140-hectare course, which is the first public golf course in Hong Kong, is designed by Player's company.

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Club argues its three courses are critically important to the development of golf in Hong Kong and holding major international tournaments


Survival of golf at stake, says Hong Kong Golf Club after task force takes aim at its courses

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Club argues its three courses are critically important to the development of golf in Hong Kong and holding major international tournaments