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Exclusive interview: Asian Tour chief, Cho Minn Thant
Raised and educated in Australia – where his family moved when he was aged four – Cho Minn Thant has worked with the Asian Tour since 2007. Appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2016, he became CEO three years later.
1 Nov 2023
After 17 years, Asian Tour Q-School returns to Australia
The highly anticipated 2024 Asian Tour Qualifying School is set to be held across six different venues in three countries over a span of five months starting this September.
26 Jul 2023
Exclusive: Cho Minn Thant talks Australia, International Series, LIV and World Rankings
For a man that was in charge of a Tour nearly on its knees thanks to Covid, Cho Minn Thant, CEO and Commissioner of the Asian Tour, has emerged as one the key players in men’s professional golf.
23 Dec 2022
Indonesian Masters becomes part of International Series
The Indonesian Masters is set to become the nation’s most lucrative sporting event when it makes its highly anticipated return this year boasting an overall purse of US$1.5 million and is played at its traditional home Royale Jakarta Golf Club from December 1-4.
4 Oct 2022
Asian Tour Q-School returns including American first stage
The Asian Tour Qualifying School will return after a break of nearly two years, giving players from all over the world the opportunity to secure much sought-after playing privileges for the Asian Tour’s 2023 season.
1 Sep 2022
Two International Series events added to schedule
The Asian Tour’s International Series gathers further momentum with two more tournaments added to the schedule, in Morocco and Egypt.
22 Aug 2022
Asian Tour and LET join forces for two new events
The Asian Tour and Ladies European Tour (LET) have jointly announced two exciting new mixed tournaments in Thailand.
7 Mar 2022
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
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
Singapore Open returns with increased prizemoney
The SMBC Singapore Open will make a welcome return in 2022, and with an increased prize purse of US$1.25 million, up from the US$1 million previously on offer. The event will once again take place on the Serapong Course at the Sentosa Golf Club from January 20-23.
16 Dec 2021
Asian Tour set to return in September
The Asian Tour plans to resume its 2020 season in September where its schedule is based on forecasts and the current trajectory of gradual relaxations of social distancing measures across the region.
9 Jun 2020
Indian Open postponed
The Hero Indian Open, scheduled to take place from March 19-22 at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram, New Delhi, has been postponed due to the ongoing threat posed by the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
12 Mar 2020
Bangladesh event postponed amid virus concerns
The Bangabandhu Cup Golf Open 2020 will be postponed to a later date due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
9 Mar 2020
Asian Tour: Royal's Cup 2020 to be postponed
The Royal’s Cup 2020 scheduled to be played at the Grand Prix Golf Club in Kanchanaburi next week will be postponed due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
5 Mar 2020
Asian Tour: Yeangder TPC back in October
The US$500,000 Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (TPC) will celebrate its 11th consecutive edition when it is once again hosted by the Linkou International Golf and Country Club from October 8-11.
26 Feb 2020
Royal's Cup 2020 receives strong automotive backing
The inaugural Royal’s Cup 2020 is gearing up to be a highly anticipated event and has now been uplifted with the support of automotive giants.
25 Feb 2020
Asian Tour breaks new ground in Kanchanaburi
The Asian Tour will make its maiden visit to Kanchanaburi for the inaugural Royal’s Cup 2020 to be staged at the Grand Prix Golf Club from March 12-15.
17 Feb 2020
Malaysia Open to proceed as scheduled
The Malaysian Open, a flagship event of the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) which is making its return to the Asian Tour schedule after a four-year absence, will continue to proceed as scheduled.
16 Feb 2020
Asian Tour: Panasonic Swing to conclude at Joyo Country Club
The concluding leg of the third edition of the Panasonic Swing Series will reach its climax when the Panasonic Open Golf Championship returns to Kyoto in September.
14 Feb 2020
Taiwan Masters enjoys prizemoney boost
The long-standing Mercuries Taiwan Masters has raised its ante by boosting its total prize purse to US$950,000 when the event tees off at the Taiwan Golf and Country Club from September 17-20.
12 Feb 2020
Strong turnout at Asian Tour Q School
The Asian Tour Qualifying School is ready to present the strong turnout of players with a gruelling test of golf when it resumes its two-week run in Thailand on Wednesday.
10 Feb 2020
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