Jockey Club and Hong Kong Golf Club join forces to promote local golf development and support international sporting events in Hong Kong

Two sporting organisations with deep historic roots in the city, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) and the Hong Kong Golf Club (HKGC), today announced a collaboration to launch the "Jockey Club Community Golf Programme" (the Programme), an initiative designed to support the development of golf in Hong Kong and enrich international sporting events hosted by the city. Additionally, the HKJC announced that as the HKGC's community partner, it will fully support the international tournaments to be staged at the Fanling golf course over the next two years, including a series of community engagement activities during the "HSBC LIV Golf Hong Kong" (LIV Golf) in 2026.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) and the Hong Kong Golf Club (HKGC), today announced a collaboration to launch the "Jockey Club Community Golf Programme" (the Programme), an initiative designed to support the development of golf in Hong Kong and enrich international sporting events hosted by the city. Photo by Bastille Post

For the M-Mark recognised world-class LIV Golf tournament, taking place in Fanling from 5-8 March, the partnership will aim to strengthen Hong Kong's mega-event economy, elevate its international profile, and advance its sporting development. It will also seek to strengthen school and community participation, nurture young local talent, and elevate local golf standards.

The partnership will aim to strengthen Hong Kong's mega-event economy, elevate its international profile, and advance its sporting development. It will also seek to strengthen school and community participation, nurture young local talent, and elevate local golf standards. Photo by Bastille Post

A launch ceremony for the collaboration was held today (February 11), attended by Raymond Tam, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Andy Kwok, Hong Kong Golf Club Captain; and other guests.

Mr. Raymond Tam, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Photo by Bastille Post

With the Chinese New Year approaching, Raymond Tam highlighted that the HKJC would launch a series of Year of the Horse activities, bringing a variety of exciting events to local citizens and visitors. They will start with HKJC's participation in the International Chinese New Year Night Parade, exclusive sponsoring the "Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong" Year of the Horse Fireworks Display, and staging of the Year of the Horse Raceday. Following the Lantern Festival is the LIV Golf. He said that HKJC hopes this partnership with HKGC will demonstrate Hong Kong's ability to host major high-caliber events and strengthen its position in the international sports arena.

Mr. Andy Kwok, Hong Kong Golf Club Captain, Photo by Bastille Post

Andy Kwok remarked: "We are excited to collaborate with The Hong Kong Jockey Club and draw on our vast experience of premier international golf events, world-class sports facilities and public engagement in order to spread the joy of golf to a wider audience. The HKJC's extensive community network will also be invaluable in growing the sport's popularity. The HKGC and the HKJC already share a long history, and we believe this joint initiative to promote golf will further strengthen our relationship and inject new momentum into the sport's development in Hong Kong."

To enhance community participation, support youth training and facilitate collaboration for major events, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has granted HK$32 million to The Hong Kong Golf Club Charitable Foundation Limited to set up the "Jockey Club Community Golf Programme". Over the next two years, the Programme will support HKGC in breadth and depth to roll out a series of community engagement activities, including in-depth participation in community projects and fan village activities during major tournaments.

The Programme is expected to benefit over 25,000 schoolchildren, teenagers and members of underprivileged communities each year. Photo by Bastille Post

The Programme will feature initiatives such as school-based activities, professional coaching for children and youth from underprivileged backgrounds, and disabled individuals, and invite members of underprivileged communities to attend world-class golf tournaments free of charge. The Programme is expected to benefit over 25,000 schoolchildren, teenagers and members of underprivileged communities each year.

In addition to the Programme, the HKJC will also host a booth in the fan village at Fanling Golf Course during the tournament featuring interactive games. This will highlight cross-sport collaboration and give attendees the opportunity to learn about sports beyond golf. Members of the CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team will also create balloon figures in the fan village to bring joy to spectators.

The collaboration will promote local golf development and support international sporting events in Hong Kong. Photo by Bastille Post

While international golfers are in Hong Kong, arrangements will be made for them to experience local cultural and culinary highlights, including Happy Wednesday races at Happy Valley Racecourse, which will both promote horse racing tourism and showcase the diverse attractions of Hong Kong to a global audience.

Through these activities and engagement opportunities, local citizens will gain more chances to connect with golf, while top golfers and visitors from around the world will experience Hong Kong's unique character as well as its ability to host high-calibre major events. This will help strengthen the Hong Kong brand and share the city's good stories.

Photo by Bastille Post

About the "Jockey Club Community Golf Programme"
To enhance community participation, support youth training and facilitate collaboration for major events, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has granted HK$32 million to The Hong Kong Golf Club Charitable Foundation Limited to set up the "Jockey Club Community Golf Programme". Over the next two years, the Programme will support HKGC in breadth and depth to roll out a series of community engagement activities, including in-depth participation in community projects and fan village activities during the major tournaments.

The two-year programme (2026 & 2027) aims to enhance community participation and awareness of golf, and promote the high-quality, long-term development of golf in Hong Kong.

The Programme will offer a series of activities, including school-based events, experiential courses and inter-school competitions, and provide complimentary tickets to underprivileged communities. These activities will allow students and underprivileged individuals to engage with golf, thereby strengthening public awareness of the sport.

In the lead-up to both golf tournaments, professional golfers will visit primary and secondary schools to engage with students. The aim is to cultivate interest in golf among young people and provide them with the opportunity to interact closely with top golf players. Additionally, arrangements will be made for elite international golfers to mentor young players with different abilities, fostering a spirit of inclusivity.

The Programme is expected to benefit over 25,000 schoolchildren, teenagers and members of underprivileged communities each year.

About the Hong Kong Golf Club
Hong Kong Golf Club is one of Asia's most historic and prestigious golf clubs and has been at the forefront of golf development in the region ever since its foundation in 1889. Home to three championship courses at its Fanling venue, championship golf is at its heart. In addition to hosting HSBC LIV Golf Hong Kong since 2024, it established the Hong Kong Open, an International Series tournament and the city's first professional sporting event, in 1959 and has staged every edition since. The Club is ranked #48 on the Platinum Clubs of the World's list of the Top 150 Golf and Country Clubs for 2026-2027.

Young people are a vital force for societal progress. To enhance upward social mobility among youth, and in line with the goals set out in the Government’s Youth Development Blueprint, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust launched JC YUP in 2025 with a donation of over HK$440 million. The project’s innovative strategy provides targeted interventions at the three critical development junctures in young people’s transition from school to work. It supports young people in building a sense of pride, broadening their career horizons and laying a solid foundation for a positive career trajectory as they begin their working lives.

To highlight the proud moments of young people participating in the project, the “Say YUP! Proud Moment Showcase” was held today (17 July), bringing together students, school representatives and NGO partners to share their experiences, learning journeys from self-initiated challenges and achievements from the past year. Officiating at the opening ceremony were Edward Yau, JC YUP Advisory Committee Convenor; and Winnie Ying, Head of Charities (Education & Youth Cluster) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Edward Yau, JC YUP Advisory Committee Convenor (4th right), Winnie Ying, Head of Charities (Education & Youth Cluster) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (3rd left) and other guests officiate at the “Say YUP! Proud Moment Showcase” opening ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Winnie Ying noted that nurturing children and youth in families is one of the priority areas of the Club’s charities strategy, and the Club supports a wide array of youth activities and services in the community. Through JC YUP, the Club hopes to provide targeted interventions at three critical stages of youth development and identify effective evidence-based approaches that enable community resources to be deployed in a more targeted manner and achieve sustainable impact.

Winnie Ying, Head of Charities (Education & Youth Cluster) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, shared at the “Say YUP! Proud Moment Showcase” opening ceremony.

This ultimately helps young people establish positive development trajectories and creates greater opportunities for upward mobility over the long term. She added that she hopes the unique proud moments created by young people through the project become a driving force in their growth journey. Also at the event, Edward Yau shared his personal experiences to encourage young people to build the confidence to challenge themselves and explore life’s limitless possibilities.

JC YUP is one of the five youth development initiatives supported by the Club's Charities Trust under a HK$1.4 billion commitment announced in celebration of the Club's 140th anniversary last year. Collaborating with 25 partners, including schools, NGOs, universities and the business sector, the five-year JC YUP project adopts an adaptive intervention design to provide individualised and timely support according to each young person’s development needs and trajectory, as well as the rapidly changing environment.

Students from JC YUP participating schools perform at the “Say YUP! Proud Moment Showcase” opening ceremony.

The first stage of the project enables Form 1 students to create “Proud Moments” through self-initiated challenges, which build confidence and a sense of pride. The second stage of the project provides different types of workplace experience for young people to understand multiple pathways and various future job roles. The third stage of the project is a two-year “Professional Traineeship” programme for young people entering the workforce, creating a new progression pathway connecting school and theworkplace. JC YUP is expected to pilot in 50 secondary schools and benefit 30,000 students. For more details, please visit: https://www.jcyup.hk/en

Students from JC YUP participating schools and NGO partners share their experiences and learning outcomes from the past year.

In addition to donations, the Club’s Human Resources Department supported the project by organising a one-week career exploration and internship programme last month for five Form 4 students from JC YUP participating schools. Hosted by various divisions across the Club, the students gained first-hand exposure to a wide range of functions, workplace environments and career pathways.

Group photo.

Over the years, the Club has initiated and supported a wide range of programmes that empower young people to realise their potential and contribute as active citizens. In addition to CLAP@JC, which has uplifted the professional standards and service quality of career and life development education and services, 21C@JC, which has transformed youth service in the digital era, and JC LevelMind, which provides “Always On” mental wellbeing support services, the Club has supported the HKSAR Government’s annual youthfest@HK since its launch three years ago, which features a wide range of activities designed to bring young people together and to inspire them to realise a hopeful future. The Club has also supported the HKSAR Government’s Strive and Rise Programme for over three consecutive years. The programme helps young people from underprivileged backgrounds broaden their horizons, strengthen their self-confidence and set goals for the future.

Five Form 4 students from JC YUP participating schools took part in a one-week career exploration and internship programme organised by the Club last month.

The Club’s support for JC YUP, like all its charity and community donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.

Five Form 4 students from JC YUP participating schools took part in a one-week career exploration and internship programme organised by the Club last month.