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An exciting new attraction is to be developed at
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The SkyCity Nine
Eagles Golf Course, Hong Kong's first nine-hole golf course
featuring an "Island Green", will be located to the east of the
airport’s passenger terminal. The HK$100 million project is
scheduled to open towards the end of 2006.
 Airport
Management Services (AMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the King
Power Group (Hong Kong), is responsible for the investment and
operation of the SkyCity Nine Eagles Golf Course.
Dr David J Pang, Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Authority
Hong Kong (AA), said, "The completion of the golf course will add
another magnificent amenity to serve the enlarging population of
passengers, visitors and airport community at HKIA. This is further
illustration that HKIA is more than mere an infrastructure. It is a
place where people encounter a unique and memorable total airport
experience."
The design of SkyCity Nine Eagles Golf Course conforms to the
highest standards of the United States Golf Association. It features
Hong Kong's only "Island Green" and an "Extensive Bunker" which
offer distinctive challenges to golfers.
The all-new golf course will also incorporate coaching services
and teaching resources for the benefit and enjoyment of golf lovers
of all skill levels. In addition, the golf course will provide a
comprehensive range of facilities including equipment rental,
luggage storage, restaurant, club house, pro-shop as well as
lighting for night-time play.
AA's Commercial Director Mr Hans Bakker said, "As part of our
ongoing commitment to maintain service excellence, we continue to
introduce new innovations in airport services to amuse visitors
within the airport island. The new golf course is destined to be
another signature facility which will further enhance HKIA's
positioning as a destination in its own right."
The King Power Group's Director Mr Ayub M Khan said, "Leveraging
our operating experience in both the international and local
environment, alongside synergies with our retailing, catering and
leisure businesses, the SkyCity Nine Eagles Golf Course will offer
good value and facilities to our customers and make it a successful
business component in our Group.”
As an integral part of the of HKIA's SkyCity development, the
SkyCity Nine Eagles Golf Course will tie in well with other parts of
the development which includes the SkyPlaza, AsiaWorld-Expo, the
SkyPier, a second hotel and two office towers. It also interlinks
with other tourist attractions on Lantau Island such as Hong Kong
Disneyland, the Big Buddha and the Cable Car to provide a variety of
exciting experiences for visitors and the local community.
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