Jockey Club serves as Official Community Partner of “M” Mark golf tournament for the first time

The Hong Kong Jockey Club extends its warmest congratulations on the successful conclusion of this year’s LIV Golf Hong Kong today (8 Mar) at the Hong Kong Golf Club (HKGC) Fanling Golf Course. HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan, HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam and other guests attended the tournament, witnessing the trophy‑lift moment.

Former President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, Andrew Leung (photo 2, front row, 2nd left), Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, Raymond Tam (photo 2, front row, centre) and other guests witness the tournament’s shotgun start.

Former President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, Andrew Leung (photo 2, front row, 2nd left), Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, Raymond Tam (photo 2, front row, centre) and other guests witness the tournament’s shotgun start.

The four-day tournament attracted tens of thousands of spectators from Hong Kong and around the world. The Club is proud to have served as the Official Community Partner of this M-Mark event for the first time, working closely with the HKGC to empower local communities through golf.

HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan (4th left), HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (4th right), HKSAR Government Executive Council Non-Official Member Jeffrey Lam (1st left), Hong Kong Tourism Board Chairman Dr Peter Lam (3rd right), the Club’s Executive Director of the Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (2nd right), Hong Kong Golf Club Captain Andy Kwok (2nd left), Hong Kong Golf Club Vice Captain Bryant Lu (1st right) and other guests witness the tournament’s trophy‑lift moment.

The Club additionally supported the launch of the Jockey Club Community Golf Programme, which aims to enhance community participation in and awareness of golf and to promote the sport’s long-term development in Hong Kong.

Anita Fung, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (1st left) visits the Jockey Club booth.

The Programme will offer activities including school-based events, experiential courses and inter-school competitions, with complimentary tickets made available to people in underprivileged communities. In the lead-up to the golf tournament, elite international golfers visited a primary school to engage with students and inspire interest in the sport. Arrangements were also made for golf professionals from HKGC to mentor young players of differing abilities to promote inclusion. These initiatives aim to give young and underprivileged people opportunities to experience the excitement of golf both on and off the course.

Former President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, Andrew Leung (1st left), Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, Raymond Tam (2nd right) and Hong Kong Golf Club Captain Andy Kwok (1st right) visit the Jockey Club booth.

The Club’s booth in the fan village added further colour to the event by offering attendees the chance to explore sports beyond golf. Members of the Club’s CARE@HKJC Volunteer Team also took part, creating balloon figures and bringing joy to spectators.

International golfers visit a school participating in JC Project MuSE.

Visiting golfers were invited to experience the city’s cultural and culinary highlights including Tai Kwun in Central and Happy Wednesday races at Happy Valley Racecourse. These experiences helped to promote horse racing tourism and showcase Hong Kong’s diverse attractions to a global audience.

HKGC golfers mentor young players at Fanling Golf Course under the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Go Fun Junior Golf Programme and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Special Olympics Golf Development Project.

Through these activities and engagement opportunities, local residents had more opportunities to connect with golf, while top golfers and visitors from around the world experienced Hong Kong's unique character and its capability to host high-calibre major events. This, in turn, helped strengthen the Hong Kong brand and share positive stories about the city.

HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan (4th left), HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (4th right), and the Club’s Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, Raymond Tam (1st right), with members of the Club’s CARE@HKJC Volunteer Team.

In 2024/25, the Club’s Charities Trust supported eight “M” Mark events as Official Community Partner. These included the Hong Kong Sevens, the Volleyball Nations League and the Hong Kong Open Badminton Championships, reaching over 81,000 beneficiaries. These partnerships not only inspire the community’s enthusiasm for sport but support the HKSAR Government in strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a premier destination for outstanding sports competitions and major cultural events.

Members of the Club’s CARE@HKJC Volunteer Team create balloon figures to bring joy to spectators at the fan village and pose for a photo with Raymond Tam, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (photo 9, 6th right).

The Club’s support for these sports events, 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.

Members of the Club’s CARE@HKJC Volunteer Team create balloon figures to bring joy to spectators at the fan village and pose for a photo with Raymond Tam, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (photo 9, 6th right).

Participants in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Junior Sports Reporters Programme were invited to report on the LIV Golf Hong Kong.

Beneficiaries of the Jockey Club Community Golf Programme and visitors at the Jockey Club booth.

International golfers experienced Hong Kong’s cultural and culinary attractions, including Tai Kwun in Central and Happy Wednesday races at Happy Valley Racecourse, and posed for a photo with Raymond Tam, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (photo 13, right) at the racecourse.

International golfers experienced Hong Kong’s cultural and culinary attractions, including Tai Kwun in Central and Happy Wednesday races at Happy Valley Racecourse, and posed for a photo with Raymond Tam, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (photo 13, right) at the racecourse.

Chinese culture boasts a long history and profound richness. The Hong Kong Jockey Club believes that the inheritance of Chinese civilisation depends on the understanding and participation of successive generations, particularly young people. In support of this vision, a commendation ceremony for the second cohort of the Jockey Club Exploring Chinese Culture Ambassador Programme was held today (16 August) to honour ambassadors who have completed the programme, celebrating their dedication to learning about and preserving cultural heritage.

Guest tour at the Jockey Club Exploring Chinese Culture Ambassador Programme Funfair.

Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and organised by Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF), the programme aims to deepen students’ understanding and practice of traditional Chinese culture through a series of educational experiences. Showcasing the achievements of Chinese Culture Ambassadors over the past year, a Chinese Culture Funfair is underway at Tai Kwun until 17 August. Through interactive booths, live performances and workshops, members of the public can enjoy a rich and immersive cultural experience.

Guests in attendance at the ceremony included Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government; Lin Nan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR; Anita Fung, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Bernard Chan, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Chairman of Our Hong Kong Foundation; Lee Yeh-kwong, Honourary Chairman of the Council of the Academy of Chinese Studies; Prof Lee Chack-fan, Chairman of the Council of the Academy of Chinese Studies; Dr Jane Lee, President of Our Hong Kong Foundation; and Dr Yau Yat, Executive Director of The Academy of Chinese Studies.

Club Steward Anita Fung honours the Chinese Culture Ambassadors at the Jockey Club Exploring Chinese Culture Ambassador Programme Commendation Ceremony.

The Club has long been committed to promoting Chinese culture and fostering its appreciation among the public, particularly the younger generation, and to strengthening Hong Kong’s role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange as outlined in the National 15th Five-Year Plan. Speaking at the ceremony, Club Steward Anita Fung said that since its launch in 2024, the Jockey Club Exploring Chinese Culture Ambassador Programme has deepened students’ understanding and practice of Chinese culture, while nurturing cultural confidence and humanistic values through diverse learning experiences. This year, the programme attracted more than 50,000 student attendances. The three-year programme is expected to benefit more than 75,000 students, teachers and community members.

Group photo.

The Jockey Club Exploring Chinese Culture Ambassador Programme is guided by three themes: Art of Handicraft, Art of Architecture and Art of Costumes. Through cultural heritage craftsmanship, traditional attire and architecture, the programme enables students to appreciate the richness of traditional Chinese culture and cultivate positive values and character traits. The three-year programme is implemented by OHKF’s Academy of Chinese Studies.

Club Steward Anita Fung delivers a speech at the Jockey Club Exploring Chinese Culture Ambassador Programme Commendation Ceremony.

The programme comprises four progressively structured levels of learning activities, providing students with a comprehensive journey of discovery into the beauty of Chinese culture. The first level features school visits by cultural groups, which engage students through interactive taster sessions on Chinese culture. The second level offers hands-on experiences in practices such as a tea ceremony, lion dance, Cantonese opera and traditional architectural modelling, combining practical engagement with intellectual exploration. Students who demonstrate potential and enthusiasm are selected to join the third-level Chinese Culture Ambassador Training Programme, which includes intensive training and study visits in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. At the fourth level, students who have completed the training will promote Chinese culture through activities in care institutions through collaborations with community organisations.

Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (4th right) ; Lin Nan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR (4th left); Anita Fung, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (3rd right); Bernard Chan, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Chairman of Our Hong Kong Foundation (3rd left); Lee Yeh-kwong, Honourary Chairman of the Council of the Academy of Chinese Studies (2nd right); Prof Lee Chack-fan, Chairman of the Council of the Academy of Chinese Studies (2nd left); Dr Jane Lee, President of Our Hong Kong Foundation (1st right); and Dr Yau Yat, Executive Director of The Academy of Chinese Studies (1st left), at the Jockey Club Exploring Chinese Culture Ambassador Programme Commendation Ceremony.

The Club’s support for the Jockey Club Exploring Chinese Culture Ambassador Programme, like all its charity and community donations, is made possible by its unique business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.