Xinhua News Agency, Shenzhen, November 1st (Reporter Wu Bowen) The reporter learned from the press conference on the 1st that the 28th Volvo Golf China Open will be held in Shenzhen Yinxiu Golf Club from November 2nd to 5th.
Pang Zheng, vice chairman and secretary general of China Golf Association, said that this tournament, as a professional event jointly certified by China Tour and Asia Tour, brought together excellent golfers from all over the world. This tournament will also provide a competitive platform for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.
According to reports, there will be 144 outstanding players from more than 20 countries and regions participating in this tournament. Domestic players include three former champions represented by Zhang Lianwei, Zhang Huilin and Zhang Jin. As for foreign players, mcdowell, former champion of the US Open, and Ogletree, the prize leader of the Asian Tour International Series, will also participate.
Zhao Qin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of China Open, introduced that in order to protect the environment and practice the concept of sustainable development, this tournament has implemented "de-plasticization", and set up direct drinking points inside and outside the stadium to reduce the use of disposable plastic water bottles, so as to build a sustainable China Open.
Zhang Jin, the player’s representative, said that now that pressure and excitement coexist, he will keep a normal heart, try his best to play the best level and play some pleasing balls.
The 28th Golf China Open is a four-day 72-hole stroke play sponsored by China Golf Association. (End)
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