From humble beginnings to multi-million dollar stakes—that’s the Hong Kong Open story in a nutshell. Back in 1959, the inaugural champion pocketed just £ 1,000 (roughly $1,000 USD). Fast forward to 2025, and the winner walks away with $360,000 from a whopping $2 million total purse. Talk about growth!

The real magic happened between 1999 and 2006. The prize fund exploded by 560%. UBS stepped in as title sponsor in 2005, investing substantial funds into Asia’s oldest professional sporting event. They bumped the purse from $1.2 million to $2 million in just one year. That momentum carried the tournament to its peak of $2.75 million in 2012. But life isn’t always smooth sailing.

Economic downturns hit hard between 2012 and 2015. The tournament struggled without significant backing, and pr

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