Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson and hometown hero Taichi Kho will headline the US$2 million Link Hong Kong Open at Hong Kong Golf Club later this year – with the tournament set to take place from October 30th to November 2nd.

LIV Golf star Reed will defend the title he won in spectacular fashion in 2024, when he shot a third-round 11-under-par 59 on his way to a three-shot victory.

Two-time Masters champion and fellow LIV Golf star Watson will be competing in the tournament for the first time, although he is familiar with the venue having competed in two LIV Golf Hong Kong events.

In a hugely significant development, the winner of this year’s event will earn invites into next year’s Masters Tournament and The Open – following an announcement by August National Golf Club and The R&A.

Kho, a Hong Kong Golf Club ambassador, reigning Asian Games gold medalist and the first Hongkonger to win on the Asian Tour, is thrilled to return to his home Open.

Patrick Reed pictured winning last year. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.

He said: “It is always a special occasion to play at Hong Kong Golf Club in front of family, friends and golf fans.

“This is a historic tournament I grew up watching as a youngster and now to compete in it as a professional, on my home course against some of the biggest names in world golf, is a real privilege.”

First played in 1959, the tournament is the longest-running international sporting event in Hong Kong and one of Asia’s most prestigious golf championships.  It is also the only event in the world outside the Masters Tournament that has always been played at the same venue.

Hong Kong Golf Club captain Andy Kwok said: “We are all set for four magnificent days of action, as the historic Link Hong Kong Open continues to grow in prestige on the international stage. To be selected as one of only a handful of pathway events to the Majors reflects the rich heritage of our Club and the 65-year-old championship, but also Fanling’s global reputation as one of golf’s foremost tournament venues. We very much look forward to seeing the fans come out in force to support our Hong Kong players and watch some of the most exciting players in the game.”

Starting in 2024, Link Asset Management Limited (Link) became title sponsor of the Hong Kong Open golf championship for three years. Through this iconic partnership, the Hong Kong Golf Club and Link aim to promote the game of golf within the wider local community across the city and make it more accessible to the public.

Link Group CEO George Hongchoy said: “As Link celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025, we are proud to mark our second year of partnership with the prestigious Link Hong Kong Open. This collaboration exemplifies our role as a Hong Kong-headquartered real estate investment manager embracing international opportunity, while reflecting our belief in sport’s power to inspire communities and bring people together. With Hong Kong also hosting the golf competition of the 15th National Games this November, we are excited to celebrate the vibrancy and shared joy of golf across the city.”

Bubba Watson. Picture by Justin Casterline/Getty Images.

It is not just the Link Hong Kong Open title at stake – important Rankings points are also up for grabs.

The tournament is the eighth stop on The International Series, the set of 10 elevated events on the Asian Tour calendar that provides a pathway onto the LIV Golf League for the end-of-season Rankings champion.

“The International Series is all about providing players with opportunity, and a pathway to elite-level golf.” Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series said, “This year’s edition of the Link Hong Kong Open is the perfect example of our ethos. With the promise of vital rankings points in the race for a LIV Golf spot as well as a pathway to two majors for the champion, we look forward to another thrilling edition.”

“The Asian Tour is braced for a thrilling second half of the season, with the Link Hong Kong Open once again set to play a pivotal role. This year’s event will reach a new level of recognition as the winner will receive an invite to the Masters Tournament and The Open – an incredible endorsement for one of Asia’s most illustrious national opens.” said by David Rollo, Chief Operating Officer, Asian Tour.

In keeping with the event theme of the Link Hong Kong Open – Open For All — admission is free for the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday. Season passes, including the final two days on Saturday and Sunday, cost HK$300 for a weekend pass or HK$200 per day. Fans 18 and under will enjoy free entry across all four days when accompanied by a ticketed adult or with a photo ID containing date of birth.

With off-course entertainment to complement the world-class action, the Link Hong Kong Open 2025 is a great day out for the entire family, featuring an array of activities in the tournament fan village.

Taichi Cho. Picture by Steve Bardens/Asian Tour.

More big names will be announced soon, so mark your diaries this October and come join fans from near and far to watch some of the world’s best golfers compete for this year’s title. For more information about the Link Hong Kong Open, please visit www.thehongkongopen.com.

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