大滿貫冠軍得主亨利克斯滕森 (Henrik Stenson)落實將會出戰 本屆的「香港高爾夫球公開賽」。這名瑞典籍的球星將與衛冕冠軍的亞倫賴 (Aaron Rai)矚目登場。 「香港高爾夫球公開賽」已被列為 2020 年歐巡賽「Race to Dubai」的首站賽事，賽事將於 2019 年 11 月 28 日至 12 月 1 日於香港哥爾夫球會隆重舉行。

香港哥爾夫球會會長杜家駒先生表示:「我們很榮幸能夠歡迎首度來香港哥爾夫球會作賽的亨利克 斯滕森。今屆賽事已經踏入第 61 個年頭，賽事早已成為高爾夫球界的盛事，吸引一眾球星，當中包 括亨利這名巨星。此外，去年於球會內表現出眾並取得個人首項歐巡賽冠軍的亞倫賴亦將會出戰， 深信將會為今屆賽事帶來連場激戰，我們期待為大家舉辦另一個世界級頂尖的高爾夫球賽事週。」

香港高爾夫球總會主席林詩鍵先生表示:「我們很榮幸於今天宣佈衛冕冠軍的亞倫賴將聯同亨利克 斯滕森來港參與這項高爾夫球盛事。我們期待一眾熱情的觀眾參與今屆的『香港高爾夫球公開賽』。 我們將繼續推行『週四及週五免費門票』體驗，希望能激勵香港的新世代年青球員。能免費近距離 欣賞冠軍級球星作賽，如:斯滕森及亞倫賴，絕對是一個難能可貴的機會，希望大眾能把握這個良機。」

「香港高爾夫球公開賽」將於 11 月 28 日(星期四) 及 11 月 29 日 (星期五)免費入場;21 歲以下的觀 眾更可於 4 日的賽事免費入場，有關詳情請瀏覽:www.thehongkongopen.com 。

「香港高爾夫球公開賽」 獲認可成為一項「M」品牌活動，協助提升香港的形象。大型體育事務委

Major Champion Henrik Stenson has confirmed he will make his debut at the Hong Kong Open, with the Swede set to join defending champion Aaron Rai in a star-studded field in the opening event of the European Tour’s 2020 Race to Dubai, from November 28 - December 1, 2019.

Hosted by Hong Kong Golf Club, the Hong Kong Open will also continue to play a decisive role in shaping the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit as it is one of the last few remaining events on the Tour’s schedule.

Stenson became the first male Scandinavian Major winner when he triumphed in The 145^th Open at Royal Troon three years ago, and will be aiming to add to his 11 European Tour wins when he tees it up at Hong Kong Golf Club for the 61^st edition of Hong Kong’s longest standing professional sporting event.

“I’m excited to play the Hong Kong Open for the first time in my career,” said Stenson, the current World Number 37. “It is hard to believe that I have not played this tournament before because I’ve always heard great things about the golf course, the city and the fans, so it’s nice to kick off my 2020 Race to Dubai season with something a little bit different.”

Rai, meanwhile, claimed his maiden European Tour title after holding off Matthew Fitzpatrick to secure a one-shot victory during a thrilling final-round battle at Hong Kong Golf Club last year and now the Englishman will be hoping for another special week when he defends a title on the European circuit for the first time.

“I’m looking forward to defending my title at the Hong Kong Open,” said Rai. “Winning last year was incredible for me - the course is amazing, the city is great, and the crowds showed me some great support throughout the week. I will always have wonderful memories from this event and cannot wait to be back in a few weeks’ time.”

William Doo, Jr., Captain of Hong Kong Golf Club, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Henrik Stenson to our club for the very first time. The championship, which is now in its 61st year, has a strong track record of attracting the greatest names in golf, and Henrik is certainly amongst the very best. His involvement, as well as that of our defending champion Aaron Rai, who played so brilliantly to capture his first European Tour title last year, makes for a really exciting event, and we look forward to hosting another spectacular week of world-class golf.” 

Kenneth Lam, President of the Hong Kong Golf Association, said: “We are thrilled with today’s announcement that Aaron Rai will return to Hong Kong to defend his Open title and that he will be joined by Henrik Stenson for his debut at this historic event. We very much look forward to welcoming enthusiastic crowds to the Hong Kong Open this year and hope that our ‘Free Thursday and Friday’ ticket initiative can continue to inspire a new generation of golfers in Hong Kong. Having the chance to watch great champions like Stenson and Rai in action, free of charge is a rare opportunity and we hope the public continue take advantage of this great initiative”.

Tickets available to purchase via Ticketflap – https://www.ticketflap.com

The tournament is free to attend on Thursday 28^th and Friday 29^th November for all. Under 21s go free for all four tournament days. For more information see www.thehongkongopen.com

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