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Kanaya claims International Series Oman for first win away from home
Japan’s Takumi Kanaya secured a convincing victory in the US$2 million International Series Oman today to record his first professional victory outside of Japan and suggest that the gifted young golfer is coming of age.
13 Feb 2023
Shin the surprise leader in Oman
Yonggu Shin took advantage of benign early morning conditions to shoot a six-under-par 66 to take the first round in the inaugural International Series Oman at Al Mouj Golf on Thursday.
10 Feb 2023
Herbert topples Schauffele, Lee and Scott still in the hunt
A final-hole birdie has continued Lucas Herbert's winning start and sharpened the Australian's focus on a deep run this weekend at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Texas.
25 Mar 2022
Min Woo Lee locked in for maiden Masters
The top 50 from the final world ranking of the year was set on Sunday, with Min Woo Lee among them to ensure he is one of five Australians to earn an invite for the Masters in April.
20 Dec 2021
World No.1 Nakajima takes Asia-Pacific Amateur
Keita Nakajima became the third player from Japan to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC), defeating Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho on the second hole of a thrilling play-off on Saturday at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.
8 Nov 2021
Two-time champion Lin excited for AAC hat-trick chance
China’s Yuxin Lin is hoping to get a sense of déjà vu on Saturday afternoon when the champion is crowned at the 12th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.
3 Nov 2021
The Preview: ZOZO Championship
After a year in the U.S. caused by the pandemic, the ZOZO Championship returns to its original home at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club an hour east of Tokyo.
19 Oct 2021
Defending champion and World No.1 set for Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
China’s defending champion Yuxin Lin is aiming for an unprecedented third Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) title but will face a stiff challenge from the in-form Japanese World No.1 Keita Nakajima and the cream of the region’s men’s talent.
12 Oct 2021
Nakajima wins Mark H McCormack Medal as leading men’s amateur
Keita Nakajima of Japan has won the Mark H McCormack Medal as the leading men’s player in the 2021 World Amateur Golf Ranking.
19 Aug 2021
Kanaya plans to ‘go for it’ at Sony Open
Rising Japanese star Takumi Kanaya has received countless advice in his fledgling professional golf career. But one piece of guidance stands out in particular, which has since become his life’s mantra.
13 Jan 2021
Matsuyama seeking revenge at Sherwood
Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama jokingly vowed to exact revenge on Tiger Woods after finishing runner-up to the American golf legend in the inaugural ZOZO Championship on home soil 12 months ago.
21 Oct 2020
Seven amateurs added to US Open field
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that seven amateurs have earned entry into the 120th US Open Championship, which will be hosted by Winged Foot Golf Club on September 17-20.
20 Aug 2020
Matt Jones almost blows Australian Open on a whisper
Matt Jones walked up the 18th hole thinking he had a multiple shot cushion as he sought a second Australian Open title. Upon realising he needed to get up and down for par, the New South Welshman did just that to defeat South African Louis Oosthuizen by a single shot.
8 Dec 2019
Top Aussie Open trio earn place into The 149th Open Championship
Matt Jones, Aaron Pike and World No.1 amateur Takumi Kanaya have secured their places in The 149th Open Championship after qualifying at the Emirates Australian Open.
8 Dec 2019
Jones nurses dicky back and 54-hole Open lead
Matt Jones shuffled awkwardly and painfully in his seat as he spoke to the media after a third round 68 to take the Australian Open lead by three. Then quickly denied his back could be one of the only obstacles to claiming a second Stonehaven Cup at his home club.
7 Dec 2019
More than numbers for Kanaya's accountant caddie
Australian Open contender Takumi Kanaya sits two shots adrift of 36-hole leader Matt Jones after a second round 69 and guiding him on his way is a Sydney accountant and volunteer caddie.
6 Dec 2019
Scott’s Open rhythm & blues
Adam Scott walked onto the 1st tee at The Australian Golf Club shortly before 11.50am. The rapturous applause from the fans ringing the tee was greeted with a smile and a wave from the 2013 Masters Champion.
5 Dec 2019
Amateur hour at the Aussie Open
Two young amateurs hailing from Asia lead the Australian Open after round one at The Australian Golf Club. Japan’s Takumi Kanaya possessing a strong Australian connection beyond this being his fourth time teeing it up in our national open.
5 Dec 2019
Local hero Yuxin Lin reclaims AAC
China’s Yuxin Lin brought immense cheers to his home fans when he birdied the par-5 18th twice in a playoff to beat defending champion and World No.1 Takumi Kanaya and become the second two-time winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC).
29 Sep 2019
Live telecast of AAC to reach homes in more than 160 countries
Fans in more than 160 countries will be able to watch the action unfold live when a new champion is crowned at the 11th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC), to be played at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China, from September 26-29.
24 Sep 2019
AAC: Micheluzzi hoping second appearance ends with dream title
David Micheluzzi, the second-highest ranked player in the field at World No.4, is targeting the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) later this month in Shanghai to return to the winner’s circle.
12 Sep 2019
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