PGA Tour Media Release

Bobby Bai enjoys strong start at Barbasol Championship

Bobby Bai enjoys strong start at Barbasol Championship

China’s Bobby Bai made a superb 40-foot birdie on his last hole to enjoy a dream debut at the Barbasol Championship on Thursday following a first round of six-under 66 which left him two shots off the lead. 16 Jul 2021
Koreans Im & Kim have clear Olympic mission for Tokyo

Koreans Im & Kim have clear Olympic mission for Tokyo

Korean golf star Sungjae Im is treating his debut appearance at the Olympic Games in Tokyo this month as his “last chance,” saying it would be a memory of a lifetime if he can secure a medal of any colour. 15 Jul 2021
Jazz hopes to make waves at Tokyo Olympics

Jazz hopes to make waves at Tokyo Olympics

Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond grew up with dreams of putting on his goggles and competing for an Olympic medal in a swimming pool. A twist of fate will see him shoot for gold in the men’s golf competition instead later this month. 9 Jul 2021
Lahiri qualifies for second Olympic Games

Lahiri qualifies for second Olympic Games

India’s Anirban Lahiri has accepted with open arms a second opportunity – or a gift as he called it – to compete in the Olympic Games men’s golf competition in Tokyo next month, saying it was his duty to represent the sport and his nation. 24 Jun 2021
Matsuyama lurks two back at Torrey Pines

Matsuyama lurks two back at Torrey Pines

Two months after winning the Masters Tournament, Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama showed up on the leaderboard once again in another major championship on Thursday. 18 Jun 2021
Lee looking to emulate major Matsuyama

Lee looking to emulate major Matsuyama

Korea’s newest star K.H. Lee vividly remembers competing against Hideki Matsuyama during his amateur days. Back then, the slender Japanese stood out due to his raw talents and also for his tremendous work ethics where he would pound golf ball after ball for hours at the practice range. 15 Jun 2021
Kiradech returns to form at Congaree

Kiradech returns to form at Congaree

Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat shot his lowest score in nearly two years with a four-under 67 pushing him into a share of seventh place after the first round of the Palmetto Championship at Congaree on Thursday. 11 Jun 2021
Kiradech aims to emulate Ariya at Congaree

Kiradech aims to emulate Ariya at Congaree

Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat hopes to break out from a lean spell at the Palmetto Championship at Congaree this week and replicate the comeback story scripted recently by LPGA Tour star and close friend, Ariya Jutanugarn. 10 Jun 2021
Sungjae searching for top form at Congaree

Sungjae searching for top form at Congaree

Korean star Sungjae Im is fired up to regain his top form at the Palmetto Championship at Congaree starting on Thursday as he intensifies preparation for another major crack at the US Open next week. 9 Jun 2021
Former Asian amateur star Yu joins pro ranks

Former Asian amateur star Yu joins pro ranks

Chinese Taipei’s Chun An ‘Kevin’ Yu takes his professional bow on the Korn Ferry Tour on Thursday with high hopes of fast-tracking his fledgling career to join close friend and compatriot C.T. Pan on the PGA Tour in the very near future. 9 Jun 2021
Matsuyama and Im fall off the pace

Matsuyama and Im fall off the pace

Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im of Korea were kicking themselves after falling off the pace in the third round of the PGA Championship on Saturday as American veteran Phil Mickelson put himself on the threshold of another major milestone. 23 May 2021
Matsuyama makes ominous move

Matsuyama makes ominous move

A month after securing an historic victory at the Masters Tournament, Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama continued his impressive showing in the Season of Championships, firing a 3-under 68 at the PGA Championship to move ominously into a tie for fourth on Kiawah Island. 22 May 2021
In-form Lee hopes to challenge at PGA

In-form Lee hopes to challenge at PGA

The last man in at the PGA Championship hopes to be the last man standing again come Sunday. 19 May 2021
History-maker Yang expects Asia to savour more major moments

History-maker Yang expects Asia to savour more major moments

Korea’s Y.E. Yang believes it will not take another 12 years for the region to herald a third major champion following Hideki Matsuyama’s stunning victory at the Masters Tournament last month. 18 May 2021
Matsuyama returns to action AT&T Byron Nelson

Matsuyama returns to action AT&T Byron Nelson

Japan’s history-maker Hideki Matsuyama returns for his first tournament this week following his momentous Masters Tournament victory which he hopes will pave the way to more success on the PGA Tour. 12 May 2021
Yuan continues to impress as he nears PGA Tour and Olympic dreams

Yuan continues to impress as he nears PGA Tour and Olympic dreams

China’s Carl Yuan took a massive step towards achieving two career goals with his third runner-up finish on the Korn Ferry Tour on Sunday. 10 May 2021
Korea’s Lee chases first PGA Tour win and Mickelson

Korea’s Lee chases first PGA Tour win and Mickelson

Korea’s K.H. Lee rode a hot putter as he chases his maiden PGA Tour victory and American veteran Phil Mickelson following the opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday. 7 May 2021
Korean duo An & Im keen to impress in New Orleans

Korean duo An & Im keen to impress in New Orleans

Korea’s Byeong Hun An wants his partner Sungjae Im to simply be himself at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans starting on Thursday as the talented Korean duo cast an eye on next year’s Presidents Cup too. 21 Apr 2021
Matsuyama's triumph will inspire quick gains for Asian golf

Matsuyama's triumph will inspire quick gains for Asian golf

Hideki Matsuyama’s historic triumph in becoming the first Japanese winner at the Masters Tournament will spark immediate gains for Asian golf. 14 Apr 2021
Magical Matsuyama makes Masters history for Asia

Magical Matsuyama makes Masters history for Asia

Hideki Matsuyama created Masters Tournament history on Sunday after overcoming intense pressure and the weight of a nation to become the first Japanese male golfer to triumph at Augusta National and put on the famous green jacket. 12 Apr 2021
Sungjae overcomes nerves to notch opening win at WGC-Match Play

Sungjae overcomes nerves to notch opening win at WGC-Match Play

Asia’s quest for a first winner at the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play endured mixed fortunes on Wednesday, with one defeat, one tie and one winner emerging from the first round matches. 25 Mar 2021