巅峰对决铸就传奇，昆仑开启全新篇章 | 澳大利亚昆仑高尔夫联合会2024年度全国总决赛纪实

23/02/2025 admin

We're serious about having fun.

On the evening of February 19, 2025, as the last rays of the setting sun sank into the green at Heritage Golf Club, the 2024 National Finals of the Australian Queensland Golf Association came to a close in Melbourne.

This tournament is not only a microcosm of Kunlun's national strategy after its renaming, but also a milestone – since upgrading from a local association to a national organization in May 2023, Kunlun has expanded its territory with lightning speed: the Victorian chapter was established in October 2023, followed by the New South Wales chapter in June 2024, building a triangular territory spanning South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales in just two years. This year's finals are the first time the three states have clashed – each state sends eight elite players to form an "interstate dream team" based on their season-end performance, and 24 players will compete in Melbourne for the ultimate test of skill and will.

Day 1 of the competitionThe tournament was held at the Moonah Link Golf Club on Cape Schanck, a famous cape in Melbourne. Early on February 18th, the sea breeze from Cape Schanck carried the coolness of early autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, welcoming the first competition of this year's finals. Twenty-four elite players were ready and waiting, carrying the dual expectations of state honor and personal breakthroughs.

At 11:30 AM, the tee-off ceremony under a clear sky broke the silence. However, it seemed that the heavens were deliberately testing the players—less than an hour into the tee, Melbourne's signature downpour struck the course, causing the temperature to plummet by as much as 10 degrees Celsius. At this moment, South Australian player Michael Zhang staged a stunning moment on the second hole: facing the raging wind, Michael hit a baby draw on his tee, perfectly avoiding the gale, and just before the downpour hit, he lobbed a ball from 69 meters, tracing a beautiful red arc before the ball bounced and rolled straight into the hole. An eagle! His teammates erupted in cheers, celebrating this "miracle in the storm."

The players' professionalism was even more moving amidst the severe weather. When the scoreboard closed after the first round, Lu Wang led both the overall score (85 strokes) and Stableford points (38 points) with a solid performance. In the team competition, Victoria and New South Wales were tied with 193 points, while South Australia trailed by 4 points.

The decisive battle the next dayThe group then moved to the St. John course at Heritage Golf Club.The strong winds, nearing Force 6, and the undulating terrain added even more unpredictability to the competition. At 12:10 PM, the players faced off in the final showdown. The appearance of Zhiping Tang from the South Australian team moved the entire audience – despite unexpectedly twisting his ankle before the competition, he persevered and completed all 18 holes, earning the collective respect of his opponents for his tenacious spirit.

The 17th hole hole-in-one prize of 50,000 Australian dollars, sponsored by "Second Brother Produced", has the players eager to compete and their adrenaline soaring!Although no one made a kill,Many wonderful moments were captured.

The New South Wales contingent displayed terrifying dominance on the second day: the team racked up a staggering 187 points, securing a dominant 380 points to claim the top spot. Victoria, however, faltered on the second day, finishing as runner-up with 367 points, while South Australia took third place with 337 points. In individual awards, Lu Wang achieved a double crown with a two-day total of 168 strokes and 70 points, winning the overall championship according to the "no duplicate awards" rule. New South Wales players swept five of the six individual trophies, with Victoria's Yajiang Liu only managing to avoid a complete New South Wales sweep by winning the Stableford trophy with 68 points.In addition, the female players who had a mediocre performance on the first day collectively broke out on the second day, especially Ms. Yan Yu from New South Wales. Despite ranking 20th on the first day, she made a comeback with an outstanding performance of 35 points on the second day, winning the overall third place and laying a key foundation for the team's victory.

Awards Gala DinnerThe event commenced in the banquet hall of the Jia Yan Hotel. Mr. Ge Jian, representative of Kunlun's title sponsor, Dimension Capital, delivered a speech.“Congratulations on Kunlun National Finals making history! Seeing the fighting spirit displayed by the players from the three prefectures proves that our initial intention to support golf was absolutely correct.” After that, KunlunNew South Wales President Ken Peng accepted the national finals team trophy, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

2024 Kunlun National Finals Team Champion

New South Wales team

Subsequently, the individual award winners took to the stage one after another to receive their awards, enjoying their unique moment of glory.

2024 Kunlun National Finals Individual Gross Score Award

champion	Lu Wang – NSW	168 strokes
runner up	Kangwei Peng – NSW	173 strokes
Third place	Li Zhang – NSW	177 strokes

2024 Kunlun National Finals Individual Total Score Award

champion	Yajiang Liu – VIC	68 points
runner up	Yi Chen – NSW	66 points
Third place	Yan Yu – NSW	64 points

The dinner also featured a spectacular "fish-cutting feast"—an 18-kilogram bluefin tuna sponsored by the Australian Sterling Group was cut up under spotlights.Wishing everyone“"The snake brings good fortune, its fins spread in victory."”This also symbolizes Kunlun's spirit of perseverance and courage. James, a representative of Moutai Group, said in his speech, "Moutai liquor carries a thousand years of craftsmanship, just like the tradition of pursuing excellence in golf. Tonight, with the 'Fish Leaping Over the Dragon Gate' banquet, we wish Kunlun success on its journey of exploration, overcoming all obstacles and forging ahead."

The highlight of the banquet was...Queensland Golf Federation National CommitteeThe inaugural ceremony was held in October 2024 at Avondale Golf Club in Sydney, where the resolution to establish the National Committee was formally passed. The National Committee will coordinate national work, strengthen connections and cooperation among its branches, and provide better services to Kunlun golfers across the country.

Mr. Zhan Yu, Chairman of the National Committee of the Queensland Golf Association of Australia and the first President/Honorary President of the Queensland Golf Association of Australia, accepted the crystal trophy symbolizing his honor as Chairman. In his speech, he said, "We want Queensland to be not only a competitive arena, but also a link connecting business, culture and community. In the future, Queensland will gradually host more national tournaments through the National Committee and form its own training system, especially youth training."

Subsequently, the presidents of the Victorian and New South Wales chapters received their respective president crystal trophies, and the other national committee members received their honorary certificates from Chairman Zhan Yu. The establishment of the National Committee marks a significant milestone for Kunlun.This ship is sailing towards a wider ocean, hoping to provide...A new chapter has begun for golf among the Chinese community in Australia.