The eighth of the Asian Tour’s elevated International Series events comes from Hong Kong Golf Club with the LINK Hong Kong Open.
Like the previous seven events this year, the prize money payout is $2m. Last year, LIV Golf reserve Ben Campbell claimed his maiden Asian Tour title with a one-shot victory over Ripper GC captain Cameron Smith. That earned him a top prize of $360,000 top prize, and this week's winner will collect the same figure. Meanwhile, the runner-up is set for a $220,000 payout.
Perhaps even more significant than the prize money on offer is the possibility of earning a LIV Golf card at the end of the season.
The player who finishes top of the International Series standings will follow 2023 winner Andy Ogletree onto the big-money circuit. John Catlin, who was a reserve in the 2024 LIV Golf season and earned over $1.6m from his six appearances, is currently at the top of the rankings.
Meanwhile, those who finish between second and eighth will earn an exemption into the second round of the LIV Golf Promotions event, which will hand a LIV Golf card to the winner.
Below is the prize money payout for the LINK Hong Kong Open.
LINK Hong Kong Open Prize Money Payout
Who Are The Star Names In The LINK Hong Kong Open?
Last year, Ben Campbell won the event, and he defends his title this week. John Catlin, who is top of the International Series standings, also plays, while several full-time players from LIV Golf also tee it up,
Patrick Reed is one of the standout names from the circuit, along with two-time Major winner Martin Kaymer. Range Goats GC’s Peter Uihlein and Crushers GC’s Anirban Lahiri also play, as do Fireballs GC star Eugenio Chacarra and Ripper GC’s Matt Jones.
Kieran and Scott Vincent, who finished in the LIV Golf Drop Zone at the end of the season, also play.
Two prominent PGA Tour players, Tom Kim and Justin Rose, who won the event in 2015, are also competing.
There’s also a start for the world's top disabled golfer, Kipp Popert. After being given an exemption, he said: “I am very excited to be playing the LINK Hong Kong Open in 2024. I relish the opportunity to continue to prove to myself and others that golfers with disability have the skills and talent to compete professionally.”
Where Is The LINK Hong Kong Open Held?
The tournament has been held at Hong Kong Golf Club since 1959. The venue is located in Fanling and has three 18-hole championship courses - the Old Course, Eden Course, and New Course.
Who Is Playing In The LINK Hong Kong Open?
A star-studded field will compete in the tournament, including LIV golfers Anirban Lahiri, Patrick Reed, Eugenio Chacarra and Martin Kaymer. The winner in 2023, Ben Campbell, also plays, while there’s also a place for the world's top disabled golfer, Kipp Popert.
