Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy

The Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (HKGTA) is an exclusive sports club in Hong Kong. It is currently newsworthy due to a proposed takeover of its Town Club venue in Central's New World Tower by the private members' club Carlyle & Co. This takeover has faced significant opposition from some HKGTA members, who raised concerns about unfair access and incompatibility of client profiles. Consequently, the date for the merger of operations has been postponed by two months following a meeting with members. Despite these objections, Carlyle & Co announced it would proceed with taking over the clubhouse operations. The situation highlights internal member dissent regarding the change in operator for a key venue, impacting the club's operational future and member experience.