Kaymer and Reed to star in LINK Hong Kong Open

Major winners Martin Kaymer of Germany and American Patrick Reed have confirmed their participation in this year's LINK Hong Kong Open, which will be held at The Hong Kong Golf Club from November 21 to 24.

The US$2 million event, part of The International Series on the Asian Tour, has already revealed that another Major champion, Justin Rose of England, and Korea's Tom Kim would participate in the historic tournament's 63rd edition.

Kaymer's return to the LINK Hong Kong Open marks his second visit to The Hong Kong Golf Club this year, having previously competed in LIV Golf Hong Kong in March.

"Every time we visit Hong Kong, not only is the golf course great, but the people are pleasant and encouraging. They are avid golf lovers. The hospitality of Hong Kong, the people, and the administration is great," said Kaymer, who won the PGA Championship in 2010 and the US Open in 2014.
 

Patrick Reed. Photo by Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.

The German also has a strong connection to the city, since the 2006 Hong Kong Open was his maiden tournament as an international touring professional.

"I was standing on the putting green, and Miguel-Angel Jiménez was right beside me. Ian Poulter was also there. "I was quite intimidated by it because just a few months ago I was playing on the German professional tour and now I'm standing on the putting green next to these Ryder Cup players and these big boys," Kaymer said. "I was just trying to remain away from them and not disrupt their practice. So that was entertaining and a whole different experience for me back then."

Reed is another great who cannot stay away from Hong Kong's golf scene, having visited the city on a frequent basis over the last decade, with his best finish of T3 in 2015. The American, who, in addition to his historic Masters victory in 2018, has been in the top ten in all four majors, returns to town having finished in the top ten four times this season in LIV Golf.

It's little surprise that nine-time Major champion and LINK Hong Kong Open Ambassador Gary Player of South Africa has dubbed the event "Asia's Major" as The Hong Kong Golf Club celebrates its 135th anniversary this year.

Admission to the initial rounds on Thursday and Friday, November 21-22, is free. Daily fees for Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24, are HK$200 per day or $300 for a weekend pass. Tickets are on sale now at KLOOK.