The Fernandez family bonds through golf.
Living near a driving range, Mr and Mrs Fernandez plays at the driving range frequently and came across Coach Andrew Marrow who is a very dedicated golf coach. They noticed how patient Coach Andrew is and saw the opportunity for the Fernandez children to learn the sport and start to play as a family.
The Fernandez girls were playing at the HSBC Women’s Champions National Qualifying Tournament and we took the opportunity to talk to them and Mrs Fernandez.
BM: What advice would you give to parents when they engage their children in competitive sports?
Mrs Fenandez: It is good to have balance and so we don’t set a high expectation for them at a young age but to let them have fun with the sports.
BM: What is the commitment as a parent?
Mrs Fenandez: My husband is very dedicated to the game as he is a social golfer himself, he makes an effort to train the girls and to be updated on the latest equipment available for the girls. Our elder son who is 16 years old this year also plays golf and help to coach the girls with the skills he learnt from the golf classes (although they are all in the same class together).
10 years old Anne Fernandez is the youngest qualifiers for the HSBC Women’s Champions National Qualifying Tournament. Anne started playing golf at 4 and dreams of becoming a world class golf player. Winning the National Primary School Championship 2016 last year, it is her first time taking part in the HSBC Women’s Champions National Qualifying Tournament and she is excited she is able to follow her favourite idol at the HSBC Women’s Champions.
THE SIBLING RIVALRY IS HEALTHY
Unlike other family’s sibling rivalry, the Fernandez family’s is healthy because they are competitive with each other when it comes to golf. They sought to improve their swings and enjoy their golf game with the different landscapes they see each time.
Anne’s elder sister, 14 years old Margaret Fernandez won the Singapore National Amateur Championship 2016 last year and is also playing in HSBC Women’s Champions National Qualifying Tournament this year for the first time. She hopes to turn professional and is taking this opportunity to meet the worldwide players in person at HSBC Women’s Champion.
Catch the best female players at this year’s HSBC Women’s Champions happening this March 2017.
TOURNAMENT DETAIL
Tickets for HSBC Women’s Champions 2017 are available now at http://www.apactix.com/events/detail/hsbc-womens-champions-2017
Ticket prices* are as follows:
| Category (Concert) | Price (SGD) |
| VIP – on raised platform and drinks included | $348 |
| Super Fanzone – in front of stage | $188 |
| General Admission | $148 |
*GST, booking fee and (booking agent) administrative fees will be applied
Promotion for HSBC Customers (From 15 December 2016 – 5 March 2017)
HSBC Women’s Champions (Golf)
| Tournament Date | Ticket Type | Ticket Price/All HSBC Card Holders (25%)*^ |
| 2 March (Thu) | Single Day | $20/$15 |
| 3 March (Fri) | Single Day | $20/$15 |
| 4 March (Sat) | Single Day | $30/$22.50 |
| 5 March (Sun) | Single Day | $30/$22.50 |
| 2-5 March | Season Pass | $60/$45 |
*GST, booking fee and (booking agent) administrative fees will be applied
^ Inclusive of all overseas HSBC credit and debit card (as long as the HSBC logo is present) purchase made at APACTIX outlets
Other Promotions (Golf)
- 10% discount when purchasing a 4 Day golf Season pass at the same time
- Purchase of a concert ticket will provide complimentary access to the golf tournament on Saturday 4th of March only
Other Discounts & Concessions (From 15 December 2016 – 5 March 2017)
- Free entry for children aged 16 years and below.
- Senior citizens aged 60 years old and above will enjoy 50% discount off single day and seasonal tickets.
KrisFlyer Members
- All KrisFlyer Members will enjoy 15% discount (promo code required).
For more information on ticketing, please visit http://www.apactix.com/events/detail/hsbc-womens-champions-2017
For more information on the 2017 HSBC Women’s Champions, please visit https://www.hsbcgolf.com/womens/
