Playtimes HK Magazine Spring 2019 Issue | Page 103

golf South China Athletic Association The Golf School of Hong Kong Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Academy 852 2577 6932 852 9507 7277 852 3187 8900 [email protected] N/A [email protected] www.scaa.org.hk www.thegolfschool.hk www.hkgta.com As a non-profit making sports organisation, Does you child want to give golf a go or to to Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Academy’s South China Athletic Association is improve their skills? The Golf School of Hong teaching system is grounded by the same committed to promoting sports within the Kong offers kids classes on Saturdays at fundamentals used by the 18-time Major young community and introducing sports, like 11am and Sundays at 10am, classes are one Champion, Jack Nicklaus. All Nicklaus Golf from a young age. hour long and only $300 per session. More Academy Certified Coaches teach the game Available at: 88 Caroline Hill Road, advanced courses are also available. through the principles of technological Causeway Bay Available at: South China Athletic Association; integration, physical and mental conditioning Tai Po Golf Park Driving Range; Whitehead and consistent training. Driving Range Available at: 81 Tai Chung Hau, Sai Kung Australian Golf Academy Kau Sai Chau Kids Golf 852 2271 4953 852 2791 3388 852 2663 3524 [email protected]  [email protected] [email protected] http://juniorgolf.com.hk www.kscgolf.org.hk http://kidsgolf.hk Australian Golf Academy is affiliated with the The main objective of Kau Sai Chau The Kids Golf programme uses one of the Australian Golf Teachers Federation (AGTF) instructors is to develop quality teaching world’s best systems to introduce golf to kids and is one of the only academies in Hong principles such as Grip, Aim, Set-Up and called SNAG (Starting New At Golf). SNAG Kong that issues recognised certificates for Posture (GASP). From there, instructors work allows players to learn putting, chipping, Junior Golfers. It specialises in providing towards creating a complete golfer that will pitching and full swing concepts, just as you training for future golf teachers and amateur have the opportunity to enjoy this great game would with the traditional game. The clubs golfers. for years to come. and the balls are specially designed and Available at: Olympian City Available at: The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau weighted to give the same feel as traditional Public Gold Course, Sai Kung golf clubs, they’re just easier to learn with. Available at: Classes all over Hong Kong Hong Kong Cricket Club 852 3511 8665 [email protected] www.hkcc.org The golf centre gives members the opportunity to practice their skills, whatever their level. Junior Golf Clinics are available throughout the year, please contact Kingsley or the Sports Desk for more information. Available at: Hong Kong Cricket Club "Birdie", meaning a score of one stroke under Par, comes from the early 20th century American slang term "bird", meaning anything excellent. Par is derived from the stock exchange term that a stock may be above or below its normal or 'par' figure Spring 2019 101