HONG KONG -- Yuan Hao of the Genting Golf Team has teed his way to the top at the second leg of the China Professional Golfers' Association Championship Tour. For the second consecutive year, the China PGA is sponsored by Genting Hong Kong (GHK), which is proud to continue contributing to the steady growth of the sport in mainland China. Same as last year, GHK also sponsored 10 of the top Chinese professional golfers and formed the Genting Golf Team.

Hao demonstrated his finely-crafted skills and resilience; and swung through the rank, outperforming 65 qualified international and local players, at the game held at St Andrews Golf Court, on May 19 in Zhengzhou, Henan. He was especially proud to have won at St Andrews where he serves as the resident golf coach.

Eight of the Genting Golf Team members qualified for the final round, competing against notable players from South Korea, Thailand and Australia for a purse of US$200,000 in the 4-day tournament. The seasoned Genting golfer Wu Wei Huang placed sixth.

"The Genting Team is confident that we are in a good position to outdo ourselves in subsequent legs, as we can fully focus on our game thanks to Genting Hong Kong's support," said Hao.

Hao was the only Chinese player qualified for the final round at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open in Seoul this May. He placed 1st at the Beijing leg at China PGA last year and 2nd at the Shenzhen leg this year. His final ranking at China PGA last year was second.

The tournament's ProAm games also saw the participation of a celebrity team, featuring renowned thespian Zhu Shi Mao (captain), singing sensation Sun Nan (player) and actress Wang Ji (player).

GHK is committed to promoting the game of golf and the development of the golfing industry in China. It has made contribution to drive the game through the sponsorship of the China PGA for two years in a row. Last year saw an increase in the awareness of the China PGA in international golf circles, judging by the increase of international players in this year's tournament.

As a leading leisure, entertainment and hospitality corporation, GHK will leverage its sponsorship of the China PGA Championship Tour to promote the game of golf; and golf holiday. Throughout the years, GHK has established strong partnerships with a number of popular golf courses in cities such as Sanya, Haikou, Kunming, Xiamen and Wuyishan. Through GHK-owned Star Cruises Travel Agency with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xiamen and Chengdu, GHK has developed premium golf packages which attract domestic as well as overseas visitors.

In addition, GHK is also bringing its international customers to China through golf tours, friendly tournaments and ProAm events, where they may play with Chinese golf professionals and receive personalized coaching.

About Genting Hong Kong Limited ("Genting Hong Kong")
Genting Hong Kong Limited, formerly known as Star Cruises Limited, is the leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality corporation. A primary business activity of the company is cruise and cruise related operations under the brand of Star Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. Star Cruises together with Norwegian Cruise Line, is the third largest cruise operator in the world that owns a combined fleet of 18 ships visiting over 200 destinations in the world, offering approximately 35,000 lower berths.

Genting Hong Kong's first foray in a land-based attraction, Resorts World Manila opened its doors to the public in August 2009. Resorts World Manila is one of the premier leisure brands under the Genting Group, a flagship integrated leisure and entertainment complex featuring 3hotels including a six star all-suite Maxims Hotel, an iconic shopping mall, 4 high-end cinemas and a multi-purpose performing arts theatre.

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