More than 50 golf teams comprising prominent business and community leaders, alumni and friends of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have rendered support to "PolyU 75th Anniversary UBS Invitational Golf Tournament" held on 6 January 2012 at Mission Hills Golf Club in Dongguan. The fun-filled event has raised over $2 million for the long-term development of the University.
PolyU President Professor Timothy W. Tong thanked all parties involved for making the event a success. He said, "The tournament, now in its ninth year, has not only kicked off the year-long celebratory activities for our 75th Anniversary, but also brought the University's friends and alumni together to go beyond just having a friendly match by supporting PolyU's vision in nurturing professionals for the community and the country. We are most privileged to enjoy the tremendous support from various sectors of the society in realizing our vision."
After a round of golf, the "Alumni Cup", "Industrial & Business Cup" and "Elite Cup" awards went to PolyU Doctor of Management Class (Team 2), Golf 18 Club Limited and East Asia Holdings Limited respectively. Individual awards: the Best Gross Championship of Men's Individual went to Mr T. W. Wong (Duval course) and Mr M. C. Tsang (Leadbetter course) respectively.