China’s golf sensation Xiyu Lin to star at the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – Hong Kong

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CHON BURI, THAILAND - FEBRUARY 24: Xiyu Janet Lin of of China plays her second shot on the 2nd hole during the second round of the Honda LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on February 24, 2023 in Chon Buri, Thailand. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images)
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BETHESDA, MARYLAND - JUNE 25: Xiyu Lin of China lines up a putt on the sixth green during the third round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club on June 25, 2022 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Updated 15 August 2023
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China’s golf sensation Xiyu Lin to star at the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – Hong Kong

  • $1m prize fund for teams at stake, while ranking points available in individual competition

HONG KONG: The Aramco Team Series presented by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is set to make its historic debut in Hong Kong and will be headlined by one of the biggest stars of women’s golf — world No. 13 Xiyu Lin.

Taking place from Oct. 6 to 8 at the iconic Hong Kong Golf Club, fans can now purchase tickets to the tournament, which will feature some of the world’s best players.

The series is sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour and takes place in five destinations across three continents. This event is the fourth stop and will see 28 teams of four — three professionals and one amateur — battle it out for two days for the team title and a slice of the $1 million prize fund.

There is also a three-day individual stroke play competition that will see 84 players face each other, with valuable Race to Costa del Sol and Rolex World Ranking points.

Lin has established herself as one of the most consistent players in women’s golf in recent times, securing seven top-five finishes since 2022. The 27-year-old also broke into the top 10 of the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings for the first time in her career in June following her impressive T-3 finish at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

Lin said she was excited at the prospect of competing in her first Aramco Team Series event. “I am delighted and can’t wait to be able to compete in the first Aramco Team Series in Hong Kong. It is a significant moment for women’s golf in the region, and I am glad to be part of it. I look forward to competing alongside some of the best professional and amateur golfers and putting on a show for the fans.”

The arrival of the Aramco Team Series in Hong Kong signifies the country’s commitment to promoting the women’s game and fostering a vibrant sports culture. This tournament marks the first time a women’s professional golf event has taken place in Hong Kong since 2019. Hong Kong has produced top female golfers including professional Tiffany Chan and amateurs Ginnie Ding and Sophie Han.

“We are thrilled to host the Aramco Team Series for its historic debut in Hong Kong,” said Andy Kwok, captain of the Hong Kong Golf Club. “Having one of the world’s best golfers, Xiyu Lin, competing at Aramco Team Series – Hong Kong adds immense excitement and prestige to the event. Fans from across the Greater Bay Area will be very excited to come and watch their homegrown hero and see this exceptional tournament with its unique format firsthand at the Hong Kong Golf Club.”

Tickets are now available through TicketFlap. All general admission tickets are free for Friday, Oct. 6, and HK$150 ($19) for Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free all weekend for those under 18.

For further information on the Aramco Team Series, please visit aramcoteamseries.com or follow the event on social media @aramco_series.


Jordan make history as they reach Arab Cup final for first time with narrow victory over Saudi Arabia

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Jordan make history as they reach Arab Cup final for first time with narrow victory over Saudi Arabia

  • Green Falcons left to rue squandered chances as they miss out on what would have been their first final appearance in the competition since 2002
  • Semi-final victory comes during a stellar year for Jordan in which they also qualified for the World Cup for the first time ever

DOHA: A header by Nizar Al-Rashdan gave Jordan a 1-0 victory in a tense match against Saudi Arabia on Monday and sent them to their first Arab Cup final.

Deprived of the services of Yazan Al-Naimat, who suffered a devastating knee injury in their quarter-final against Iraq, Jordan delivered a brave performance, greatly limiting the Saudi attacking threat across the 90 minutes.

The semi-final at Al-Bayt Stadium in Qatar attracted the highest attendance of the tournament so far, a vibrant crowd of 62,825. Both sides began cautiously, with Jordan lining up in a robust 5-4-1 formation that sought to restrict Salem Al-Dawsari and Saleh Abou Al-Shamat in the final third.

The game opened up a little after the break, as a tactical change from Jordan helped them gain greater control on the counterattack. Mohammed Abu Zrayq in particular proved influential down the right flank as he stretched the Saudi defense and gave the Nashama more attacking momentum.

The decisive moment, however, came from the opposite side. Mahmoud Al-Mardi delivered a dipping cross from the left, catching the Green Falcons’ defense off guard, and Al-Rashdan rose to head home the only goal of the match in the 66th minute.

Saudi Arabia responded with a series of substitutions, including the introduction of Al-Qadsiah midfielder Musab Al-Juwayr. The former Al-Hilal player helped link play between Al-Dawsari and Feras Al-Brikan down the left channel as the Saudis pressed for the equalizer.

Al-Brikan and then Saleh Al-Shehri both went close but Yazeed Abulaila stood firm in goal, producing a crucial save just minutes after Jordan took the lead.

The match ended on a particularly sour note for Saudi Arabia when last man Waleed Al-Ahmed was shown a straight red card in the closing moments after bringing down an opponent to halt a counterattack, as Jordan saw out their historic victory.

They now face Morocco, who earlier in the day defeated the UAE 3-0, in the final on Thursday.