Hong Kong makes history with first Nomura Cup victory

Hong Kong produced a landmark performance at Bayhood No. 9 in Beijing, holding off regional powerhouse Japan to capture its first Nomura Cup title.

The trio of Markus Lam, Ethan Tian and Jeffrey Shen finished the 72-hole Asia-Pacific Men’s Amateur Team Championship at 19-under 557, four shots clear of Japan. The victory came in the 31st edition of the championship, which featured 63 players representing 21 countries.