Recreate Rory McIlroy's famous 2011 bunker shot at Chater Garden
Public can try out various golfing activities at the urban golf challenge during the week of the UBS Hong Kong Open
Chater Garden in Central was yesterday turned into a fun park for golf lovers and newbies in order to promote the UBS Hong Kong Open and the game to the public.
Organisers set up various activities for the public to take part in, especially for those unable to make the trek to Fanling for the Asian Tour and European Tour-sanctioned tournament, which tees off on Thursday at Hong Kong Golf Club.
Tom Phillips, chief executive of the Hong Kong Golf Association, said of the Urban Golf Challenge: “This is very much part of our efforts to engage the public during the tournament.
This is very much part of our efforts to engage the public during the tournament
“There are plenty of activities to take part in and we hope the public will gain a greater appreciation of golf by coming down to Chater Gardens.
“This venue will be here all week and we hope people come down to enjoy themselves.
Office workers will be able to watch the action live from a giant screen installed at Chater Garden. Members of the public can also test their skills in driving, putting and a special bunker shot.
