Golf News / Asia

Lee stuns Johnnie Walker golf field

Sun February 22, 2009, 09:34 AM

New Zealand amateur Danny Lee, 18, birdied the last two holes to stun a glittering Johnnie Walker Classic field and become the European Tour's youngest ever winner on Sunday. The Korean-born teenager snatched a dramatic…

Amateur Lee wins Johnnie Walker golf classic

Sun February 22, 2009, 07:11 AM

Teenage New Zealand amateur Danny Lee won the Johnnie Walker Classic in dramatic fashion, making him one to watch in the coming months when he is expected to turn pro. The Korean-born 18-year-old from Rotorua birdied the last two…

British pair set the pace at Johnnie Walker golf classic

Sat February 21, 2009, 07:36 AM

Unheralded English pair Ross McGowan and John Bickerton are sharing the lead after the third round of the Johnnie Walker Classic at The Vines resort. The 26-year-old McGowan, who only turned professional at the end of 2006, was…

Dutchman Derksen takes lead at Johnnie Walker golf

Thu February 19, 2009, 01:10 PM

Unheralded Dutch golfer Robert-Jan Derksen took the early lead Thursday at the Johnnie Walker Classic, firing a first-round 64 for a one-stroke advantage over the field. Singapore's Mardan Mamat and Australia's Tony Carolan were…

Ambitious golfer Villegas sets sights on Tiger

Wed February 18, 2009, 08:47 AM

Having finally conquered America, Colombian rising star Camilo Villegas wants to position himself as a genuine long-term challenger to Tiger Woods' dominance of men's golf. The 27-year-old achieved his aim of winning in the…

Ambitious golfer Villegas sets sights on Tiger

Wed February 18, 2009, 08:34 AM

=(Picture)=Having finally conquered America, Colombian rising star Camilo Villegas wants to position himself as a genuine long-term challenger to Tiger Woods' dominance of men's golf. The 27-year-old achieved his aim of winning…

Norman, Villegas head Johnnie Walker golf field

Tue February 17, 2009, 07:51 AM

Flashy Colombian Camilo Villegas and US hotshot Anthony Kim will be up against golfing legends Greg Norman and Colin Montgomerie as old meets new at this week's Johnnie Walker Classic. Britain's Paul Casey, Lee Westwood and the…

America's Kang wins Malaysian Open golf

Sun February 15, 2009, 12:50 PM

American Anthony Kang ended an eight-year title drought Sunday, sealing victory at the Maybank Malaysian Open with a last-hole birdie. The Asian Tour regular held his nerve during a nail-biting final round at Saujana Golf and…

Karjalainen takes lead in Bangkok golf

Fri February 06, 2009, 12:24 PM

Finland's Toni Karjalainen on Friday gave his rookie season in Asia a boost when he carded a second round 12-under 64 to take the lead at the 300,000-dollar Asian Tour International in Bangkok. Overnight leader Marcus Both of…

Both takes lead at Asian Tour International

Thu February 05, 2009, 12:10 PM

Australia's Marcus Both set the early pace at the season-opening Asian Tour International when he blasted an eight-under-par 63 to take the first-round lead at the Suwan Golf and Country Club on Thursday. Japan's Tetsuji…

Els looking for desert golf boost

Wed January 28, 2009, 09:56 AM

Ernie Els is looking to one of his favourite tournaments, the Dubai Desert Classic, to kickstart his year and focus his latest bid to win a first Masters title in April. The big South African will be seeking a record fourth win…

Australia to push on with golf 'super series' as Asia rift widens

Wed January 28, 2009, 04:59 AM

The PGA of Australia has vowed to push on with its controversial "super series" of Asia-Pacific golf tournaments as a rift with the Asian Tour showed no signs of easing. It follows the Japan Golf Tour on Tuesday pulling out of…

Japan Golf Tour pulls out of Australian-led 'super series'

Tue January 27, 2009, 03:24 AM

The Japan Golf Tour on Tuesday pulled out of this year's controversial PGA of Australia-led "super series" of Asia-Pacific tournaments, saying there was too many unresolved issues. It followed the PGA of Australia announcing the…

Golfer Lin over moon with Masters place

Tue December 23, 2008, 07:39 AM

Lin Wen-tang was over the moon after becoming the first Taiwanese player in 20 years to earn a place in the prestigious US Masters tournament which will take place next April. The Asian Tour standout moved up to 49th position on…

Singapore's Lam wins golf Volvo Masters of Asia

Sun December 21, 2008, 10:23 AM

Singapore's Lam Chih Bing broke clear of the pack on Sunday to win the season-ending Volvo Masters of Asia and claim his maiden Asian Tour victory. The 31-year-old, who was in a five-way tie for the overnight lead, fired a…

Singh eyes golf Major title

Sun December 21, 2008, 08:24 AM

New Asian number one Jeev Milkha Singh believes he can now win a Major title that will enable him to "sit at the same table with my father". The Indian star wrapped up his campaign at the season-ending Volvo Masters of Asia on…

Five tied for lead at golf Volvo Masters

Sat December 20, 2008, 01:40 PM

The season-ending Volvo Masters of Asia was left hanging on a knife edge after the third round ended with five players tied for the lead on Saturday. Overnight leader Lam Chih Bing of Singapore battled to an even par 72 at Thai…

Thongchai aims for historic golf hat-trick

Thu December 18, 2008, 03:02 PM

Thai star Thongchai Jaidee will be chasing an unprecedented hat-trick of victories when he tees off Thursday as firm favourite to win the 750,000-dollar Volvo Masters of Asia. With 62 of Asia's top-65 players and six amateurs…

Thongchai aims for historic hat-trick at golf Volvo Masters

Thu December 18, 2008, 03:10 AM

Thai star Thongchai Jaidee will be chasing an unprecedented hat-trick of victories when he tees off Thursday as firm favourite to win the 750,000-dollar Volvo Masters of Asia. With 62 of Asia's top-65 players and six amateurs…

Three-way tie for lead at Vietnam golf Masters

Sat December 06, 2008, 02:40 PM

Thai star Thongchai Jaidee fired a two-under-par 70 to join Japan's Kodai Ichihara and South Korea's Pyo Suk-min atop the leaderboard at the Hana Bank Vietnam Masters on Saturday. Thongchai, a former Asian Tour number one, made…

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