Springtime is beautiful, the sky is clear and the air is crisp. The gradually warming weather is painting the earth green again, bringing life to every corner. In this season that represents hope, Kunlun Golf welcomes another moment that will go down in history—October 8, 2023.Queensland Golf Victoria Opening TournamentThe event concluded successfully at the beautiful Heritage Golf Club, marking...The Victorian Chapter of the Australian Coron Golf Association was officially established.This marks an important and solid step for Kunlun Golf Association to gradually become a golf association covering all of Australia.In mid-March 2023, in response to the growing needs of the Chinese golf community, the South Australian Kunlun Golf Association applied to change its name to the Australian Kunlun Golf Association, and on May 9th, it officially received approval from the relevant government departments, successfully changing its name. With the name change, Kunlun will gradually provide golf tournament operations and services throughout Australia, offering members and golf enthusiasts extensive support and exchange opportunities. By organizing and promoting various golf competitions, it aims to foster the development of golf within the Chinese community and enhance connections and exchanges among golfers across state borders.Against this backdrop, in July, Kunlun invited eight golfers from the Melbourne Taishan Golf Team to Adelaide for a four-day golf exchange tournament with the Adelaide Kunlun Golf Team. This marked Kunlun's first attempt at an interstate golf exchange.This same endeavor led to the establishment of the Kunlun Virginia branch.。After the competition, the Melbourne golfers unanimously praised the Kunlun Council's organization and were deeply inspired by the Kunlun team members' passion for golf. Therefore, during their discussions, both sides spontaneously expressed the idea of bringing Kunlun to Melbourne, allowing the spirit of Kunlun golf to flourish in a new city.After a month of preparation, the Kunlun Golf Victoria Chapter's strategy has been largely finalized—under the organization and leadership of Ms. Coco Chen, and based on the Melbourne Taishan golf players and management team, the Kunlun Golf Victoria Chapter Council and core team have been established! Mr. Zhan Yu, the founding director, first president, and current honorary president of the Kunlun Golf Federation, came to Melbourne to sign an agreement with the Victoria Chapter team.Authorization Agreement for the Establishment of a Victorian Branch by the Queensland Golf Association of Australia。Following the agreement's completion, the establishment of the branch and preparations for the competition were put on the agenda and quickly commenced. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Kunlun Victorian Branch Council, on October 8, 2023…Kunlun Golf Victoria Chapter Opening TournamentThe competition has finally begun. A total of 92 golfers have registered to participate and showcase their skills on this beautiful American-style park course. As Jack Nicklaus's only masterpiece in Melbourne, St John Course is built along the beautiful Yarra River, nestled against the hillside. It boasts wide fairways, exquisite greens, and stunning scenery that offers a challenging experience.The competition received strong support and assistance from all sectors of society. Many thanks to MountainFresh for their generous sponsorship, and to the renowned calligrapher Mr. Wu Xianfeng for his calligraphy gift to Kunlun!At 1:30 PM, the competition officially began! The moment all the players on all 18 holes simultaneously swung their first shots, the countless white balls flying through the air resembled dazzling fireworks, delivering the most exciting congratulatory gift for the birth of the Kunlun Virginia Chapter!
The competition was absolutely thrilling, and the results were even more exciting! High scores were the main theme of this tournament, with five golfers achieving scores below 80 on such a challenging mountain course. The skill level and participation of Melbourne golfers are truly remarkable!Group C of the overall competitionMr. Fu JiliangThey achieved a high score of 36 points, securing third place.Mr. Lian XiongLeading by one point, they finished second with 37 points; the champion was the one who scored 40 points.Ms. Shen RanThey are far ahead in Group C, and the championship is well-deserved!Group B matches,Mr. He JinHe scored 38 points and secured third place; the competition for the top two spots was fierce, with Mr. Mao Zhicai and Mr. Liu Yajiang both scoring 42 points. According to the rules, their scores on the back nine holes were compared.Mr. Liu YajiangThey won the championship with a score of 23 to 19.Mr. Mao ZhicaiUnfortunately, they finished as runners-up.The competition in Group A was even more intense, with the top three finishers tied for the same score! Ms. Jennifer Wu, Mr. Jeff Zhu, and Mr. Qiu Jie all achieved a high score of 35 points. After comparing the scores on the back nine holes,JeMs. nnifer WuShe won the championship with 17 points, adding another strong woman to the podium; Jeff Zhu and Qiu Jie were tied again with 16 points each; after comparing the scores of the last six holes, the final result was...Mr. Jeff ZhuThey scored 11 points and won the runner-up title.Mr. Qiu JieThey scored 8 points and finished third in their group!The thrilling gross score tournament saw fierce competition among top players, with the outcome decided by the smallest margins. The top three scores were all separated by only one stroke, with the third-place finisher being...Mr. Chi WeiweiHe finished with a score of 77; the second place was...Mr. Zhu ZhiliThe score was 76; while the champion was the one who achieved an excellent score of 75.Mr. Ben Zhou！In addition, congratulations!Mr. Chi Weiwei、Mr. Qiu Jun、Mr. Gao Aideas well asMr. Ning XueyouWinner of the Closest to the Hole Award! It's worth mentioning that Mr. Ning Xueyou's ball landed only approximately [distance missing] from the hole.3 mmUnfortunately, he missed a hole-in-one.After the match, the players moved to the Jia Yan Hotel and held a banquet in the banquet hall.Kunlun Victoria Branch Inauguration Ceremony and Award CeremonyKunlun's founding director and current rotating president.Mike MenggentlemenPresident of Kunlun Virginia ChapterMs. Coco ChenEach participant delivered a speech, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the golfers who participated in the competition and reiterating Kunlun's vision of building a platform for golf among the Chinese community in Australia, bringing more exciting events and activities to Australian golfers! This competition also...Mr. Hu Yonghui's "Hole-in-One" themed eventFriends and family raised their glasses to celebrate this memorable moment!The road ahead is long and arduous, but we are ready to start anew. The establishment of the Quinlun Victorian Chapter is a significant breakthrough and a fresh beginning. Quinlun will remain true to its original aspiration and continue to dedicate itself to promoting the development and popularization of golf through various activities and competitions, giving more Australian Chinese the opportunity to experience and participate in this healthy and enjoyable sport!
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