Rain washes out day two of HSBC Champions golf
Fri November 07, 2008, 07:15 AM
Heavy rain washed out day two of the five-million-dollar HSBC Champions here on Friday, forcing organisers to consider the possibility of extending the tournament into a fifth day. Sweden's Henrik Stenson is the leader after the…
Golf prodigy Kim hoping to inspire young Asians
Thu November 06, 2008, 05:55 PM
American prodigy Anthony Kim said Thursday he felt honoured to be playing in Asia and hoped his golfing success combined with his South Korean heritage would inspire the region's youth. "I'm very proud to be an Asian American,"…
Stenson sizzles for early lead at Shanghai golf
Thu November 06, 2008, 01:57 PM
Sweden's Henrik Stenson rode a hot putter to shoot a seven-under 65 on the first day of the HSBC Champions here on Thursday for a one-shot lead over a world-class quartet headlined by Phil Mickelson. Aside from world number two…
Garcia gunning to unseat Mickelson in Shanghai golf event
Wed November 05, 2008, 09:03 AM
Spain's Sergio Garcia issued a bold challenge to Phil Mickelson on Wednesday, declaring he wanted to replace him as the world's second best golfer by taking his HSBC Champions title this week. Garcia, who has climbed to number…
Harrington ready to fire again after golf post-Majors lull
Wed November 05, 2008, 06:26 AM
Irishman Padraig Harrington says he is poised to hit top form again after a tough few months in which he struggled to come down from the highs of his spectacular back-to-back Major victories. In an ominous sign for his rivals at…
Mickelson excited ahead of tough battle in Shanghai
Tue November 04, 2008, 11:38 AM
Phil Mickelson is excited to be back in Shanghai to defend his HSBC Champions title and further his global ambitions, but he knows he is facing one of the best fields ever gathered in Asia. Although the injured Tiger Woods will…
More events and more money for Asian golf tour in 2009
Tue November 04, 2008, 10:29 AM
The Asian Tour will feature a record number of events in 2009 with more prize money offered than ever before as golf in the region continues to grow in stature. Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han said Tuesday that three tournaments…
More events and more money for Asian golf tour
Tue November 04, 2008, 09:51 AM
The Asian Tour will feature a record number of events in 2009 with more prize money offered than ever before as the game continues to grow in stature. Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han said Tuesday that three tournaments will make…
Golden Goosen triumphs in Iskandar Johor golf open
Sun November 02, 2008, 12:37 PM
South African star Retief Goosen ended a frustrating 21-month title drought with a magnificent two-stroke victory at the Iskandar Johor Open on Sunday. The two-time Major champion fired a superb final round of six-under-par 66,…
Sweden's Fasth takes sole lead in Malaysia open
Sat November 01, 2008, 04:23 PM
Sweden's Niclas Fasth produced a grandstand finish to snatch a one-shot lead from Thailand's Thaworn Wiratchant after the third round of the Iskandar Johor Open on Saturday. The former Ryder Cup star shot three closing birdies…
India golf star Singh eyes Order of Merit crown
Fri October 31, 2008, 06:51 AM
Indian star Jeev Milkha Singh has vowed to challenge for the Asian Tour's Order of Merit crown when he returns to the region for the big-money events over coming weeks. Singh, Asia's number one in 2006, trails leader Mark Brown…
New Asian Tour golf event for Thailand
Thu October 30, 2008, 08:04 AM
Renowned Thai seaside resort Hua Hin will host a new Asian Tour event next year when the Black Mountain Masters makes its debut, with several European golfers already signed up. The 500,000 US dollar event will be staged from…
Australia's Gleeson wins Macau golf open
Sun October 26, 2008, 09:56 AM
Australia's David Gleeson ended his six-year title drought with a wire-to-wire success at the Macau Open on Sunday. The Taipei-based winner nailed his second straight two-under-par 69 in the final round for a Macau Open…
Goosen replaces injured Singh in Malaysia golf tournament
Tue October 21, 2008, 08:05 AM
Two-time US Open winner Retief Goosen will replace the injured Vijay Singh at next week's 500,000-dollar Iskandar Johor Open, organisers said on Tuesday. The South African world number 46 has signed up after Fiji's Singh, ranked…
Harrington says golf majors haven't boosted his confidence
Sun October 19, 2008, 06:24 AM
Padraig Harrington might have won three majors and rocketed through the rankings to be world number four, but it hasn't boosted his confidence. The Irishman, though, isn't concerned after his most successful season yet and a…
China's Liang triumphs in India golf
Sun October 12, 2008, 01:12 PM
Chinese star Liang Wen-chong birdied the last two holes to take the title at the Hero Honda Indian Open on Sunday by one stroke over Australian rookie Darren Beck. Liang, who was the Asian Tour's Order of Merit winner last year,…
Liang remains on top at Hero Honda Indian golf Open
Fri October 10, 2008, 01:32 PM
Chinese star Liang Wen-chong remained firmly at the top of the leaderboard after firing a one-under-par 71 in the second round at the Hero Honda Indian Open on Friday. Liang, who posted a record 60 on Thursday, produced a…
Harrington boost for Singapore Open
Tue October 07, 2008, 08:50 AM
World number four Padraig Harrington handed the Singapore Open a boost Tuesday by confirming he will play the event this year, joining Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Adam Scott in a stellar field. The in-form Irishman, a…
Kim Wi-Joong holds onto Korea golf open lead
Sat October 04, 2008, 01:19 PM
Local favourite Kim Wi-Joong fired a two-under-par 69 to stay at the top of the pack at the Korea Open on Saturday. Wi-Joong produced a three-day total of 10-under-par 203 for a one-stroke advantage in the third round at Woo…
USPGA Tour star Chopra back for Indian golf Open
Thu September 11, 2008, 08:31 AM
USPGA Tour star Daniel Chopra will headline the Hero Honda Indian Open next month, marking a triumphant return for one of golf's rising stars. The event at Delhi Golf Club from October 9-12 will also feature defending champion…
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