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Taiwan's Lu in three-way tie after second golf round in Indonesia

Fri October 26, 2007, 12:18 PM

Taiwan's Lu Wei-chih fired a sizzling 10-under-par 62 at the Pertamina Indonesia President Invitational on the way to a three-way tie for the clubhouse lead on Friday. Lu, who is hoping to improve on his 70th ranking on the…

Randhawa takes lead at Indian Open

Sat October 13, 2007, 04:25 PM

Local title-holder Jyoti Randhawa took the joint third-round lead in the Indian Open on Saturday to earn a shot at emulating Australian great Peter Thomson's three victories in the event. Randhawa, a six-time winner on the Asian…

Indian golfer Ghei storms to share of first round lead

Thu October 11, 2007, 02:29 PM

India's Gaurav Ghei lived up to the adage "beware the injured golfer" when he battled to a share of the first round lead in the Hero Honda Indian Open on Thursday. Ghei, a three-time winner on the Asian Tour, overcame a neck…

Golf is clean of drugs, Mickelson says

Thu October 11, 2007, 06:46 AM

World number two Phil Mickelson Thursday said he believed golf was an ethical sport free of drugs and he would be "shocked" if proved wrong. Nevertheless, the three-time Major winner welcomed plans to introduce doping tests next…

Fiji's golfer Singh on song in Korea

Sat October 06, 2007, 09:59 AM

Fiji's top golfer Vijay Singh remained on track for his second win in Korea when he blasted a one-under-par 70 in the third round at the Kolon-Hana Bank Korea Open on Saturday. Singh, who has won 31 titles on the US PGA Tour,…

Thai golf veteran Thaworn targets order of merit

Mon September 17, 2007, 06:59 AM

Thaworn Wiratchant's record ninth career victory at the inaugural Midea China Classic has given him the impetus to challenge for his second Asian Tour order of merit crown. The Thai star, Asia's number one in 2005, secured a…

Lin makes stunning comeback to win Brunei golf open

Sun September 02, 2007, 11:27 AM

Taiwan's Lin Wen-tang overcame a six-shot deficit on Sunday to win the Brunei Open, as Australia's Adam Le Vesconte crumbled in the final round. Lin carded a stunning six-under-par 65 in the final round at the Empire Hotel and…

Ghei grabs one stroke lead at the Iskandar Johor Open

Sat August 25, 2007, 04:56 PM

India's Gaurav Ghei battled through a tough third round to gain a one stroke lead at the Iskandar Johor Open on Saturday. Ghei, who delivered a winning run in China in April, carded a one-under-par 70 in challenging conditions…

Mickelson to make China debut at 'Asia's Major'

Fri August 10, 2007, 05:17 PM

American Phil Mickelson will play in China for the first time when he travels to Shanghai for this year's HSBC Champions tournament, organisers announced Friday. The world number three will join already confirmed stars Ernie…

Mickelson to make China golf debut at 'Asia's Major'

Fri August 10, 2007, 09:24 AM

American Phil Mickelson will play in China for the first time when he travels to Shanghai for this year's HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai, organisers announced Friday. The world number three will join already confirmed…

Singh, Scott and Els headline Singapore Open

Wed June 27, 2007, 09:20 AM

World number four Adam Scott will defend his Singapore Open title in November, with world number five Vijay Singh and world number six Ernie Els attempting to dethrone him. The golfing big guns are heading to the city-state with…

First-time winners light up Asian Tour of golf

Wed June 13, 2007, 05:50 AM

Asia's young guns, led by Chinese star Liang Wenchong, have shown their talent can go as far as their driving abilities after a sparkling first half of the Asian Tour season. Liang is among a gifted group of first-time winners…

Praise for Thailand's against-the-odds deaf golfer

Mon June 11, 2007, 09:15 AM

Asian stars piled praise on South Korea's Lee Sung after he wrote a new chapter in his amazing golf career. Lee, who was born deaf, claimed his maiden Asian Tour win with an emphatic wire-to-wire performance at the Bangkok…

Chawalit aims to conquer Bangkok Airways golf Open

Wed June 06, 2007, 11:26 AM

Defending champion Chawalit Plaphol is hoping for a return to glory at the Bangkok Airways Open which tees off Thursday on the notorious Santiburi Samui Country Club course. Chawalit, with two titles in Asia, has found the right…

Korean golfer Bae Sang-moon wins SK Telecom Open

Sun May 27, 2007, 10:02 AM

Young South Korean golfer Bae Sang-moon dedicated his maiden Asian Tour victory Sunday at the SK Telecom Open to his caddie, who happens to be his 51-year-old mother. Bae, 21, shot a steady five-under-par 67 to win by six…

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