|
Golf is hugely popular but expensive. Non-members can usually use private clubs during weekdays, sometimes daytime only. Hong Kong is the venue for prestigious international tournaments like the Omega Hong Kong Open (late Nov/early Dec). Hong Kong Golf Association, T 2522 8804, http://www.hkga.com, has information on tournaments as well as driving ranges. Because of the high prices of playing, many locals hop over the border into China, which offers great golfing at a fraction of the price, especially at Missions Hill in Shenzen, where Tiger Woods has played. Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club, 139 Tai Au Mun Rd, Clearwater Bay, T 2719 1595, http://www.cwbgolf.org 0900-2400 Mon-Fri. $1400/18 holes, club hire $300. Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course, Kau Sai Chau Island, off Sai Kung, T 2791 3388, http://www.kscgolf.com 0700-2200, 0700-2000 Mon and Thu. Prices vary according to course, time and day. $330-500/9 holes. $550-900/18 holes, club hire $150. Hong Kong’s only public golf club has four courses, one of which is championship, so the standard and facilities here are excellent. Obstacle Golf Course, Shek O Beach. 0800-1700 Dec-Feb, 0900- 1800 Mar-Nov. $13/game/person. Hardly championship calibre but a bit of fun, right next to the beach. Macau Golf and Country Club, Estrada de Hac Sa, Coloane, Macau, T 871 188, http://www.macaugolfandcountryclub.com 0630-1900 Mon-Fri. 9 holes $500, 18 holes $700. Club hire extra. The only golf course in Macau, this rather exclusive club is open to non-members provided they are staying in certain hotels.
|
