Singapore: Iron-willed Matt Kuchar fought back from a triple-bogey and held off a strong charge from former world number one Justin Rose down the stretch to win the SMBC Singapore Open. Kuchar, the world number 24, regrouped after his travails at the par-five seventh and staged a grandstand finish with birdies at the 16th and 18th […]
Wanning, China: Teenage Shanghai amateur Yin Ruoning upstaged her professional rivals with a one-stroke success in the China LPGA Tour Qualifying Tournament. The 18-year-old closed with an even-par 72 over The Dunes at Shenzhou Golf Club West Course. That gave her a 72-hole total of 11-under 277 to top the graduating class for the 2020 […]
Sydney, Australia: Taking a leaf out of the book of tennis great Rafael Nadal, Brielle Mapanao delivered an early birthday present for herself with victory in the fifth edition of the Faldo Series Australia Championship. Five shots off the pace in joint ninth place after an opening 75 at Castle Hill Country Club, the talented […]
Greater Noida, India: Groomed for golfing glory from a young age, Hunar Mittal upstaged newly-crowned national champion Sneha Singh en route to victory in the weather-hit IIFL Faldo Series India Championship. With heavy rain and strong winds forcing the opening round to be reduced to nine holes at Jaypee Greens, the 12th event of the […]