Sands China hosts golf day with 4 pro champions and local young golfers 

Sands China hosted four renowned professional golfers on Monday at the Front Lawn and at The Venetian Macao for Sands Golf Day, including Minjee Lee, Lydia Ko, Minwoo Lee and Collin Morikawa.

At the event, the four pros led a skills challenge with 16 young local golfers from the Macau Junior Golf Association.

“At Sands China, we are committed to supporting the development of local sports talent and nurturing the growth of young athletes,” said Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd.

“Our aim is to provide a unique platform for interaction and mentorship, motivating young athletes to pursue their goals with unwavering determination, and we hope to help them realise their full potential and contribute to the rich sporting legacy of our city,” he added.

During the first part of the event Monday, the Front Lawn Challenge, the professional golfers demonstrated their accuracy at a lively skills challenge, where they attempted to hit long-distance shots at designated targets.

It was followed by the Long Putt Skills Challenge, where the 16 young golfers were divided into four groups, with each group led by a pro golfer.

Each group played on behalf of either the Macau Deaf Association or Orbis Macau. At the end of the challenge, Sands China donated a total of MOP100,000 to the two organisations based on the results of the friendly competition.

Minjee Lee, a ten-time LPGA Tour winner, said: “I am thrilled to be part of this event to inspire young people and ignite their passion for sports, while supporting two local charities. The opportunity to demonstrate and share my love for golf with junior players in Macao is a privilege on its own; seeing their enthusiasm and potential is doubly rewarding.” Staff Reporter