LIV Golf brings over 14,000 visitors to city

More than 14,000 overseas visitors flocked to the LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament this year, as the four-day event concluded on Sunday at Fanling Golf Course.

“Very relieving,” Spain’s Jon Rahm said after claiming the individual crown with a 23-under 257. “I didn’t realize how fun of a golf course and how fun of a city this was. There’s very few combinations in my mind of golf course and venue as a city, entertainment value, that can rival this week. It’s undoubtedly one of the best cities in the world.”

In the team competition, 4Aces GC won by six strokes with a combined 58-under score.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po and Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui attended the final round, with Chan noting Hong Kong will continue to host more signature events to entice high-spending visitors and boost the economy.

Hong Kong Golf Club captain Andy Kwok Wing-leung said the tournament was extended by one day this year, leading to higher attendance.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club, serving as the official community partner for the M-Mark golf tournament for the first time, extended its congratulations on the successful conclusion of the event.

The Club has also invited visiting golfers to experience the city’s cultural and culinary highlights, including Tai Kwun in Central and Happy Wednesday races at Happy Valley Racecourse. The experiences helped to promote horse racing tourism and showcase Hong Kong’s diverse attractions to a global audience.