As the title sponsor and co-organiser of the SJM Macao Open 2025, SJM Resorts SA proudly supports the Macao SAR Government’s vision of developing the city into a City of Sports.
On 16th and 17th October, SJM hosted the School Golf Discovery Day and Golf Clinic at the Macau Golf and Country Club for young golf enthusiasts and youngsters seeking to explore the sport’s possibilities.
With inspiration and guidance from professional golfers, these activities allowed students to experience golf and deepen their appreciation for the sport, enhancing their engagement in Macau’s vibrant sports scene.
Over the two days, around 100 primary and secondary students from various local schools participated in the events.
Each student participating at the events received SJM Macao Open 2025 souvenirs, including a tote bag, fan and hat, to encourage continued participation in sports and healthy living.
Students eagerly collected autographs and took photos with the golfers, capturing joyful memories of the day.
They also explored interactive games in Fan Village, celebrating the sport’s rich culture and Macau’s dynamic spirit as a City of Sports.
Bringing in the experts to inspire the next generation
The School Golf Discovery Day on 16th October featured distinguished players, including Chan Shih-Chang from Chinese Taipei, a five-time Asian Tour champion and seasoned professional with 20 wins across Asia, and Ding Wenyi, the first Chinese winner of the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship in 2022, who turned professional just last year.
The Golf Clinic on 17th October included Hong Kong, China representative Matthew Cheung, a bronze medallist in the men’s team event at the 2023 Asian Games, alongside Thailand’s Pavit Tangkamolprasert, the Macao Open 2016 champion, and US player Berry Henson, who placed second in the International Series Oman in 2023 and has been a professional golfer since 2003.
With elite golfers from different regions sharing their insights and demonstrating their skills, the two sessions not only promoted athletic exchange but also fostered cultural understanding through the shared enjoyment of sport.
At both events, the pro golfers demonstrated accurate shots and fluid swings, earning enthusiastic applause, while students actively engaged with them by asking questions that were met with humour and thoughtful replies, creating a lively and interactive atmosphere.
Guided by the professionals, students enjoyed hands-on practice, from putting to chipping, gradually mastering the techniques and rhythm of the game.
Participants remarked that the experience sparked their interest in golf and helped them realise that success demands the right mindset, self-discipline, and perseverance.
