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As night fell in Sydney, a grand event for Chinese and Australian business elites and golf enthusiasts was slowly unfolding. The 2025 Friendship Tournament Awards Gala, jointly organized by the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Australia Alumni Association and the New South Wales Chapter of the Queensland Golf Association, perfectly blended the business wisdom of "seizing opportunities, understanding principles, and mastering skills" with the competitive spirit of the golf course, becoming the most dazzling highlight of the night.
“"Dear alumni of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business in Australia and members of the New South Wales Chapter of the Kunlun Golf Association, good evening!" With these greetings from the male host, Sun Yue, the banquet officially began. When the academic philosophy of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business meets the sporting spirit of the Kunlun Golf Association, this gathering transcends the significance of a typical tournament award ceremony—it is a dialogue between business principles and sports, a collision of wisdom and passion.
The Australian Queensland Golf Association, with its mission to "serve the global Chinese golf community," has built a bridge of communication between Chinese and Australian golf enthusiasts and business elites for many years; while Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business has always adhered to its mission of "cultivating business leaders with a global perspective," and the two share the same ideals. As the female host He Hongjing said: "This is not only the end of a tournament, but also the beginning of a deep connection between two high-quality circles."“
That evening, Mr. Wang Weixian, President of the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Australia Alumni Association, Mr. Ken Peng, President of the New South Wales Chapter of the Australian Kunlun Golf Association, and many elites from the Chinese and Australian business and golf communities gathered together to witness this grand event.
As a captivating video played, the stunning scenery of the Terrey Hills Golf Club in Sydney, the focused moments of the players' swings, and the interactions on and off the course were all presented, drawing everyone's thoughts back to the intense competition of the day.
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This friendly competition featured a diverse and engaging format, showcasing the strength and talent of all participants.
Team competition:Teams of 14 players are selected, and the scores of the top 6 players are used to calculate the total score. The lower the score, the greater the advantage.
Doubles Team Competition:Using the Stableford scoring system, the two players with the highest total scores will be awarded first, second, and third place, respectively.
Individual competition:Compete for the top three spots in net score;
Featured Awards:The event features awards for longest drive for men and women, closest to the pin, and best-of-the-box (BB) prizes, making it more fun and exciting.
On the course, every precise shot embodies wisdom and skill, and every strategic adjustment demonstrates the Yangtze River University's philosophy of "seizing opportunities and understanding principles." One alumnus remarked: "The golf course is like a business; strategy and decision-making are equally important, both being practices of 'seizing opportunities, understanding principles, and mastering techniques.'"“
At the dinner, Wang Weixian, President of the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Australian Alumni Association, delivered the opening remarks. He mentioned: "Cheung Kong alumni have always embraced opportunities with a global perspective, and the integrity, self-discipline, and strategic thinking inherent in golf are highly compatible with the business ethics we pursue. We look forward to working with the Kunlun Golf Association in the future to create more platforms for cross-industry exchanges."”
Following this, Mr. Ken Peng, President of the New South Wales Chapter of the Kunlun Golf Association, took the microphone and stated: "The Kunlun Golf Association is committed to connecting the global Chinese golf community, and the alumni of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business are elite representatives who possess both business acumen and an international perspective. This collaboration is just the beginning; in the future, we will jointly explore the path of integrating Chinese and Australian culture, sports, and business."”
A successful event requires strong backing. The gala dinner expressed special thanks to numerous sponsors for their generous support: Moutai provided the dinner wine and raffle prizes, Vestyn Capital prepared the welcome gifts, Guojiao 1573 sponsored the gift wines, Riverside Oks Golf Course provided four-person golf passes, and Jame Huang, Executive Chairman of Changjiang Golf Group, personally sponsored the wine gift set… It was the support of these companies that ensured the high quality of the event from preparation to execution. The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause, expressing sincere gratitude to all the sponsors.
As the music began to play, the most anticipated awards ceremony officially began, and the unveiling of each award brought the banquet to a climax—
Two-person collaboration award: The power of tacit understanding where 1+1>2
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On the court, you demonstrated the true meaning of "collaboration" with your precise shots and ingenious strategies. Every collaboration showcased the infinite possibilities of 1+1>2, which is the most valuable quality in business cooperation.
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One person, one club, one course. You conquered the entire field with your superb skills and calm mindset. On the stage of the individual competition, every swing is a transcendence of yourself, and every score is a testament to your strength.
Maximum distance between men and women:Tim Huang, Yan Yu
Nearest cave:tension
You are the "focus generators" on the field! Your explosive power at the longest distance is amazing, and your precision at the closest point to the hole is impressive. Your performance has added a brilliant touch to the event.
BB Award：Li Ying, Li Ning
Golf is not just a competition, but also an expression of passion for life. Your energy inspires everyone, and this award is the best recognition of "enjoying the process and actively participating."
Team Glory Award: A perfect embodiment of outstanding team spirit
Winning team: Kunlun Team!
The 14 team members worked together, and the consistent performance of the top 6 secured the team's victory. This victory was not only a testament to their skills, but also a demonstration of team spirit—just as in business partnerships, only through concerted efforts can we create brilliance together.
As the banquet drew to a close, the host's words were truly inspiring: "The Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business will uphold its motto, and the Queensland Golf Association of Australia will fulfill its commitments. In the future, we will create more platforms for Sino-Australian exchange and cooperation!"”
As the Dean of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business stated in his message: "To cultivate business leaders with a global perspective." This dinner is not the end, but a new beginning—
“"The ancients said, 'The waters of the Yangtze River come from the sky,' but today we say—the wisdom of the Yangtze River originates from Kunlun!" The female host's words were full of poetry.
The male host smiled and continued, "The Kunlun Mountains are the source of the Yangtze River, nurturing the mighty mother river that flows for thousands of miles; and tonight, we, the 'trendsetters' who graduated from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, gather here with the 'swingers' of the Kunlun Golf Association—this is a perfect encounter between 'the living source' and 'the swing'!"”
“"One navigates the turbulent waters of the business world, while the other swings precisely on the green field. The wisdom of business is inseparable from the composure of golf."”
Finally, everyone raised their glasses in celebration: "Let us, with the breadth of Kunlun and the grandeur of the Yangtze, join hands in this feast of wisdom and elegance! Cheers to the meeting of the Yangtze and Kunlun!"”
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As the music began, the dinner transitioned into a free-flowing conversation period, interspersed with lucky draw segments that brought continuous surprises to the audience.
Tonight, the names of the Yangtze River and the Kunlun Mountains are inextricably linked; in the future, the stories of Sino-Australian elites will continue to be written. On the arena of business and life, may we all be as precise as a golf swing and as steadfast as the surging Yangtze River, creating our own glorious futures!
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