Liverpool, England: Korean An Byeong-hun upstaged his better known rivals from Japan and Thailand to claim the distinction of finishing as the leading Asian at the 143rd Open Championship. The son of table tennis medallists at the 1988 Olympic Games, the 22-year-old signed for a final-round of even-par 72 at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. That […]
Hua Hin, Thailand: Rising star Gunn Charoenkul shot a closing 68 to win the Singha Panasonic Hua Hin Open, his third title of the season and fourth overall on the ASEAN PGA Tour. The Thai triumphed by one stroke after a ding-dong battle with his more experienced countryman Chapchai Nirat, who led by one shot […]
Liverpool, England: This week’s Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club has seen Titleist continue its remarkable success story, being the overwhelming golf ball of choice at golf’s eldest Major championship since records have been kept. Alongside this, Titleist golf balls have been proven as the number one ball of choice across all levels of […]
Arizona, United States: To say that Troon Golf management veteran Ken Kosak has been a world traveller would be an understatement. In less than 14 years, Kosak’s career has spanned three continents, with stops along the way in Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Puerto Rico. Now, he returns to the United States as […]
Liverpool, England: FootJoy has extended its record as the overwhelming brand of choice in the Majors, with 54 per cent of the field at this week’s Open Championship selecting models from its extensive footwear family. A total of 84 players teed it up at Royal Liverpool in golf’s eldest Major wearing FJ shoes, further enhancing […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Lexi Thompson has confirmed her return to the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) for October’s US$2 million Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia. The 19-year-old American will be seeking to defend the crown she won in fine style last year, providing the catalyst for her to claim her maiden Major at this […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Niall Turner of Ireland survived a bumpy final round to win his first Asian Development Tour (ADT) title after posting a one-over-par 73 at the US$60,000 Linc Group Jakarta Classic. The 30-year-old Turner held a five-shot lead heading into the last day but had to fend off a strong challenge from Englishman Peter […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan, Kota Permai Golf and Country Club organised a breaking of fast dinner for under-privileged children. Hari Raya goodies were presented to the children from Rumah Amal YPIN in Klang and also ‘duit raya’. The children and the caretakers were treated to a spread of […]
Liverpool, England: As the Open Championship is in full swing at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Toro equipment is working seamlessly behind the scenes to help the grounds crew create the best course conditions – with support from Toro distributor, Lely UK. The 18-hole Hoylake course has been an exclusive Toro customer for the past […]
Liverpool, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) President Tim Trinka has hailed a record Asian presence at the 143rd edition of The Open Championship. No fewer than 21 players representing seven countries from the region teed-off in the opening round at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. “The fact that we have such a strong Asian presence […]
Siem Reap, Cambodia (July 15): Rising Thailand star Putt Sridama lived up to his name and his reputation as he swept to victory in the Faldo Series Cambodia Championship. Wielding a hot putter, Putt, who turned 16 last week, made light of the humid conditions with a brilliant course record six-under-par 66 over the immaculately-presented […]
London, England: Stephen Bernhard has been installed as Master of The Worshipful Company of Gardeners, one of the 110 Livery Companies of the City of London dating back to 1345. The honour was bestowed upon the Executive Chairman of Bernhard & Co Ltd by His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, during the […]
Beaverton, Oregon, United States: Nike Golf athletes will stay protected from chilly temperatures and blustery conditions at this week’s Open Championship with new styles for fall featuring wool and engineered knit fabrics. Tiger Woods will compete in his first Major championship of the season in apparel from the Nike Golf Tiger Woods Collection. The three-time […]
Liverpool, England: KJ Choi has reunited with former caddie Andy Prodger for the Open Championship as he plots for a long-awaited Major triumph at Royal Liverpool this week. The 44-year-old Korean, an eight-time PGA Tour winner and Asian Tour honorary member, coaxed the experienced Englishman out of retirement and hopes the decision will pay off […]
Singapore: Organisers of the Singapore Open are planning towards the world-class event returning in the first half of 2015, it has been announced. The Singapore Open, which has been won by current world number one Adam Scott of Australia on three occasions in the last decade, was last played in 2012 with a prize purse […]