LINK Hong Kong Open 2024: $2M International Series Event Draws Elite Field

LINK Hong Kong Open 2024: $2M International Series Event Draws Elite Field

By Michael Thompson

November 23, 2024 at 09:33 AM

The LINK Hong Kong Open 2024 features a $2 million prize purse as part of the Asian Tour's International Series. The tournament, held at Hong Kong Golf Club, offers significant opportunities beyond the prize money, including potential LIV Golf qualification.

The winner will receive $360,000, while the runner-up earns $220,000. The tournament winner from 2023, Ben Campbell, returns to defend his title after his maiden Asian Tour victory over Cameron Smith.

Golfer swings club in follow-through

Golfer swings club in follow-through

Notable participants include:

  • LIV Golf players: Patrick Reed, Martin Kaymer, Peter Uihlein, Anirban Lahiri, and Eugenio Chacarra
  • PGA Tour stars: Tom Kim and Justin Rose (2015 champion)
  • World's top disabled golfer: Kipp Popert

The tournament holds additional significance as the top finisher in the International Series standings earns a LIV Golf card for the next season. Currently, John Catlin leads these standings. Players finishing 2nd through 8th qualify for the second round of LIV Golf Promotions.

The Hong Kong Golf Club has hosted this prestigious event since 1959, featuring three 18-hole championship courses - the Old Course, Eden Course, and New Course.

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