In the fifties, very few Chinese were interested in the game of golf and only a handful of the Hong Kong Chinese were members of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club. Shortly after the Civil War in China, quite a number of Chinese from Shanghai migrated to Hong Kong and started to enroll in the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club.

As many of them were beginners and ignorant of the golf rules and etiquette, it had caused some embarrassment in the Club.

Mr. Fisher Yu, a veteran from Shanghai, with a view to avoid the Chinese members from being ridiculed, was determined to set up a golfing fraternity with the sole objective of teaching these new members the basic rules of golf and golfing etiquette. Thus the "Duffers" was founded in 1954.

The events were held monthly with competition-cum-lecture and dinner at Deep Water Golf Club. Mr. K.U. Zyung and Mr. Willie Woo being the most experienced and better golfers at the time were asked to run such events.

All participants were required to pay a small registration fee for each function, which was used to purchase token prizes like putter or golf bag or balls for the various winners.

On 12th September 1972, Duffers (Hong Kong) limited is officially incorporated in Hong Kong as a limited liability company under the Hong Kong Company Ordinance. Due to the popularity in golf, Duffers membership grew rapidly over the years. Currently, there are over 360 life members in the fraternity.

The Duffers has built strong relationship throughout the years with various clubs and associations in different parts of Asia. The Duffers also arranged and participated in golf tournaments and competitions for amateurs in the Asian Pacific Region.

The "North & South" Golf Fraternity, the "Tai Pan" Group and the "Senior & Junior" Golfing Societies all were the "Off Shoots" of the "Duffers".

The Duffers celebrated its half century of existence in 2004. In order to celebrate the Golden Jubilee, the Duffers held a "Quadrangular" inter-society golfing competition. The Japanese Golfing Society, The American Club and the Hong Kong Medical Golfers Association were invited to the 3 round-robin matches on the New Course at the Hong Kong Golf Club on September 8, 2004. The Japanese Golfing Society was the winner by countback (10 points), the American Club was the 1st Runner-up (10 points), the Duffers graciously conceded to be the 2nd Runners-up (9.5 points) and the HKMGA was the 3rd Runners-up (7.5 points).

All Duffers members and their spouses were invited to the "Duffers Golden Jubilee Gala Dinner" on September 11, 2004 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. With 13 tables and over 150 attendants, it was more than a success. Every participant rejoiced at the celebration. Spirits were high and cheers were endless.

The event lasted over 4 hours with golf quiz, golf rule quiz, putting game and a delicious food was served and live band music throughout the evening. Dr. Leo Chan prepared a slide show featuring the happy moments in the old days. Lastly, thanks to all Duffers Committee Members and guests generous sponsorship of over HK$100,000 worth of attractive prizes; including golf equipments, iPods Mini, Champagne, gift vouchers and many more were given away during the lucky draw. You can download our powerpoint