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The Preview: International Series Thailand

The Preview: International Series Thailand

After the recent bad news on the Super Golf League front, LIV Golf Investment’s financial support of the Asian Tour’s new International Series takes centre stage this week in the region. 2 Mar 2022
Chequered flag for Chan at Grand Prix

Chequered flag for Chan at Grand Prix

Chinese-Taipei’s Chan Shih-chang claimed a magnificent wire-to-wire victory in the Royal’s Cup to secure his second victory on the Asian Tour in the space of three months and fourth in total. 28 Feb 2022
Chan takes charge in Thailand

Chan takes charge in Thailand

Chan Shih-chang took the lead on day one of the Royal’s Cup, recapturing some of the form that saw him win the Blue Canyon Phuket Championship at the end of last year. 25 Feb 2022
Asian Tour No.1 earns U.S. Open exemption

Asian Tour No.1 earns U.S. Open exemption

In an outstanding development for the Asian Tour, the United States Golf Association (USGA) have announced that the 2020-21 Asian Tour Order of Merit winner has earned a place in the elite field for this year’s U.S. Open. 24 Feb 2022
So-called expert golf tips for this week

So-called expert golf tips for this week

Another couple of wins, a handful of top-10s and perhaps even some humour … our so-called experts have really hit their stride. Take a look at their tips for the Honda Classic and Asian Tour. Plus, they attempt to find The Athena winner. 22 Feb 2022
The Preview: Royal’s Cup

The Preview: Royal’s Cup

It’s been a tough couple of years for the Asian Tour and it is with heavy hearts that the field will tee off Thursday at the Royal’s Cup in Thailand after former player and Tour Chairman Kyi Hla Han passed away early in the week. 22 Feb 2022
Asian Tour player and administrator Kyi Hla Han passes away

Asian Tour player and administrator Kyi Hla Han passes away

It is with a heavy heart that the Asian Tour announces the loss of Kyi Hla Han – our former Tour No.1 and Executive Chairman, and one of the most iconic figures in Asian golf. 22 Feb 2022
Players commit to Thai International Series event

Players commit to Thai International Series event

More than 50 Tour winners and six Order of Merit champions will form part of an elite 144-man field who will tee up at Black Mountain Golf Club for the highly anticipated International Series Thailand from March 3 to 6. 15 Feb 2022
Injured DeChambeau slams 'false reports'

Injured DeChambeau slams 'false reports'

PGA Tour star Bryson DeChambeau says he will miss this week's event at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles as he continues to work his way back from hip and hand injuries – and not because he is set to be part of a breakaway Tour or league. 15 Feb 2022
Morri: Trying to make sense of Saudi spend

Morri: Trying to make sense of Saudi spend

From Wikipedia: ‘Sportswashing is the practice of an individual, group, corporation, or nation-state using a major or prestigious international sport to improve its reputation, through hosting a sporting event, the purchase or sponsorship of sporting teams, or by participation in the sport itself.’ 7 Feb 2022
Injured DeChambeau tells everyone to ‘chill’

Injured DeChambeau tells everyone to ‘chill’

Bryson DeChambeau isn't sounding the alarm in regard to his health – and he doesn't want others to do so, either. 7 Feb 2022
Varner claims Saudi International in spectacular fashion

Varner claims Saudi International in spectacular fashion

American Harold Varner III drained a colossal 92-foot putt for a 72nd hole eagle and the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers title – beating close friend Bubba Watson by a single stroke. 7 Feb 2022
Cam Smith endures frustration in Saudi

Cam Smith endures frustration in Saudi

Cameron Smith's magic touch with the putter deserted him after a dazzling start to his bid to win the money-spinning Saudi International tournament. 4 Feb 2022
Mickelson talks Tour greed as DeChambeau’s eye-watering offer reported

Mickelson talks Tour greed as DeChambeau’s eye-watering offer reported

Phil Mickelson claims the "obnoxious greed" of the PGA Tour and its ownership of media rights is why players are tempted by the prospects of rival Tours, Golf Digest in America has reported. 4 Feb 2022
Asian Tour and Norman unveil ‘The International Series’

Asian Tour and Norman unveil ‘The International Series’

LIV Golf Investments and the Asian Tour today unveiled The International Series and the 2022-2023 destinations and prize purses for the ground-breaking series of 10 marquee international events announced in November 2021. 1 Feb 2022
The Preview: PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers

The Preview: PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers

The most controversial and intensely discussed golf tournament in recent memory finally gets underway this week, when the Saudi International makes its debut as an Asian Tour event and kick starts the circuit’s new season. 1 Feb 2022
Pieters looking to maintain momentum in Saudi

Pieters looking to maintain momentum in Saudi

The eyes of the golfing world turn to Saudi Arabia this week as some of the biggest names in the sport tee up in the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers. 1 Feb 2022
Four players added to 150th Open field

Four players added to 150th Open field

Sadom Kaewkanjana, Yuto Katsuragawa, Joohyung Kim and Sihwan Kim have secured their places in The 150th Open following the SMBC Singapore Open. 24 Jan 2022
Kim the king of Asia

Kim the king of Asia

Joohyung Kim completed the finest season of his career by wrapping up the Asian Tour Order of Merit title after finishing joint second at the SMBC Singapore Open, the final event of the Asian Tour’s 2020-21 season on Sunday. 24 Jan 2022
Relentless Sadom makes it six in Singapore

Relentless Sadom makes it six in Singapore

Thailand’s Sadom Kaewkanjana secured the biggest title of his fledging career Sunday when he won the US$1.25 million SMBC Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club. 24 Jan 2022
Ok and Suradit lead weather affected Singapore Open

Ok and Suradit lead weather affected Singapore Open

Korean Taehoon Ok sensationally eagled the two par-5s on the front nine of the tough Serapong Course at Sentosa Golf Club to help take the clubhouse lead, along with Thailand’s Suradit Yongcharoenchai, on the opening day of the US$1.25 million SMBC Singapore Open. 21 Jan 2022