On Saturday 4th December Hong Kong Scottish Golf Society stepped out from the SCAA simulators and into its first ever match against the Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Academy. With a cool breeze and clear blue sky the weather was perfect for a days golfing on the Kau Sai Chau East Course. Various warm up routines ensued with drivers swung in anger, any number of useless items being hastily brought from the pro shop, and Sam Gourlay making his inevitable late entrance 4 minutes before the tee time!

As the matches got underway it was clear to see that this was to be a closely fought contest with the real winner being any person who could complete their round without losing the dozen HKS embossed Srizon Z Star Golf Ball’s kindly supplied by Stephen Mercer to each group.

After 5 hours of at times delightful, and at other times disastrous, golfing action the matches finished and 24 thirsty soles headed to the bar eagerly anticipating the results. At this time it became evident that perhaps something had gone awry with the handicapping. Whilst the gross scores were fairly even the overall result was a resounding 6-0 win to the HKGTA. Fortunately for Scottish the 19th was still all to play for and upon finishing up in Sai Kung circa midnight it had been agreed that this whole at least was firmly won by Scottish and pride had been restored.

A big shout out to Sophie Maguire from the HKGTA and Bryan Rennie from HK Scottish for arranging an outstanding day.

The focus now turns to our first HK Scottish Golf Society event on January 12th…thankfully being played on the South Course! The club have reserved 6 flights and priority will be given to paid up HKS Golf Society members. For membership please follow the link provided here and upon payment you will be added to the Whatsapp Group where further details will be posted.

Result
HKGTA 6:0 HKS

Lowest Gross
1st Place – 75 Derek & Dajie (HKGTA)
2nd Place – 79 Bryan & Stephen (HKS)
3rd Place – 81 Glen & John (HKS)

Closest to Pin
Hole #3 – Glen (HKS)
Hole #5 – Mike (HKS)
Hole #13 – Sebastian (HKGTA)
Hole #15 – Stephen (HKS)

Longest Drive
Hole #14 – Nina (HKGTA)