Address: 19 Island Rd, Deep Water Bay; Lot No. 1 Fan Kam Road, Sheung Shui, New Territories
Phone: 2812 7070 (Deep Water Bay); 2670 1211 (Fan Ling)
Website: hkgolfclub.org

Hong Kong Golf Club

  • Source: Mark Lehmkuhler

    Hong Kong Golf Club
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Established in Happy Valley in 1889 by “thirteen golfing enthusiasts”, the Hong Kong Golf Club (HKGC) dropped the “Royal” from its name in 1996, ahead of the handover. The HKGC has been home of the Hong Kong Open since 1959.

It is said that the waiting list for this exclusive golf club is about 20 years. Li Ka-shing, who lives a few minutes away, is reported to be first on the Deep Water Bay course in the morning.

Visitors are welcome at Deep Water Bay on weekdays (excluding public holidays), 9am-2pm. Where relevant, a handicap certificate is required. Tipping caddies is prohibited. Finally, remember that there’s a strict dress code.

Facilities: Nine-hole golf course (Deep Water Bay), three 18-hole golf courses (Fanling). Coaching, pro shop, practice range, gym, pool, sauna and mahjong room. Furthermore, Fanling has overnight accommodation and men-only and ladies-only bars