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Author(s):Witt, Randy
Author Affiliation:CGCS and Courses Manager, Hong Kong Golf Club
Title:Dragon dance
Section:An adventure in life
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Source:Hole Notes. Vol. 40, No. 5, June 2008, p. 24-25.
Publishing Information:Edina, MN, Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents' Association
# of Pages:2
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Business management; Course profile; Golf course management; Golf demand; Regional variation
Facility Names:Hong Kong Golf Club, in Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
Abstract/Contents:Details the Hong Kong Golf Club tradition of dragon dances in the coronation new presidents. Explains that the ceremony is a "custom to honor the new, incoming captain [president] with a wish of good luck to ward off potential evil spirits." Briefly discusses the organizational structure of golf clubs in Hong Kong, comparing them to those in Europe and the United States (US). Notes that, unlike in the US, golf courses in Hong Kong experience slowed demand in the summer months due to high humidity.
Language:English
References:0
Note:Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Witt, R. 2008. Dragon dance. Hole Notes. 40(5):p. 24-25.
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