14 November 2016: Fanling member Doug Williams continued his remarkable winning ways with a hard-fought victory at the Hong Kong Seniors Amateur Open Championship. 

The American-born Williams defended his title by winning by one shot over fellow Fanling member Joe Pethes, winner of Over 70 age group. Pethes carded a final round 70 on the Par-71 Old Course, becoming the only player be able to finish under par in the final round. 

"I’m delighted to win after such a tough day out there,” said Williams, “it’s always a struggle and somehow - I don’t know how I did it - but I managed to do it. And I was fortunate to play with two gentlemen, two fantastic players today.” Williams closed with a lackluster 77 on a three-round total of 223, ten-over-par. 

Playing partner Tomas Manotoc from the Philippines ended with 75 to finish third overall and win the 65-69 age group. Trailing overnight leader Williams by two shots, British Andrew Atkinson carded a final round 78 to finish fourth overall on a total of 226. Fanling member Isamu Takemoto and former HKGC captain John Ball tied as winners of the 60-64 age group on a total of 231. In total, 93 players started the tournament including 44 overseas players from 13 countries.

Leading final scores: 

223 – Doug Williams (HKG) 74 72 77;

224 – Joseph Pethes (HKG) 76 78 70; 

225 – Tomas Manotoc (PHI) 76 74 75;

226 – Andrew Atkinson (UK) 73 75 78; 

231 – Isamu Takemoto (HKG) 79 75 77;

231 – John Ball (HKG) 76 76 79;

232 – Oh Jung Sun (HKG) 79 78 75; 

232 – Douglas Ooi (SG) 78 76 78; 

232 – Akiyoshi Kubota (HKG) 78 76 78;

232 – Chu Koon Ching (HKG) 72 80 80.