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Making history and inspiring a nation provide reasons that golf is in a good spot, writes Chuah Choo Chiang

Making history and inspiring a nation provide reasons that golf is in a good spot, writes Chuah Choo Chiang

By Chuah Choo Chiang Two feats, which took place five days and some 15,000km apart, delivered timely reminders as to why golf continues to appeal to the masses where accomplishments sprinkled with touches of inspiration…

Riviera was special and winning Tiger’s event was my goal, says Hideki

Riviera was special and winning Tiger’s event was my goal, says Hideki

Japanese golf star Hideki Matsuyama rewrote a slice of golf history when he became the most prolific Asian-born winner on the PGA TOUR following his ninth career victory at The Genesis Invitational, a tournament hosted…

Korea’s An finishes 2nd for fifth time; consistent Indian-American Bhatia is 13th

Korea’s An finishes 2nd for fifth time; consistent Indian-American Bhatia is 13th

Honolulu: It was another close finish for Korea’s Byeong Hun An who finished runner-up for the fifth time on the PGA Tour, as he lost in a three-way play-off at the US$8.3 million Sony Open…

Named after Tiger, Japan’s Taiga Semikawa in title race; Bhatia 13th at Sony Open

Maui, Hawaii: Japan’s latest prodigy Taiga Semikawa, who interestingly was named after Tiger Woods, catapulted himself into the title race at the $ 8,3m Sony Open in Hawaii with a 4-under 66 in the third…

FEATURE – Japanese lineage stays close to home at Sony Open in Hawaii

FEATURE – Japanese lineage stays close to home at Sony Open in Hawaii

Japan fondly refers to Hawaii as the “Islands of Everlasting Summer” and each January, in the dredges of the cold Japanese winter, a select number of Japanese native professional golfers make their way to the…

Chance for Asian hopefuls at Korn Ferry Q-School

Chance for Asian hopefuls at Korn Ferry Q-School

For the first time in 10 years, PGA TOUR cards are at stake at the Qualifying School presented by Korn Ferry Final Stage starting on Thursday, and it presents a rare chance for aspiring Asian…

Once the Bashful Prince, Ishikawa still has eyes on the throne, writes Chuah Choo Chiang

Once the Bashful Prince, Ishikawa still has eyes on the throne, writes Chuah Choo Chiang

Whether it was in America or Japan, every shot played was captured by TV crews and every post-round interview drew a massive scrum of golf writers that his agent would bring a stool for him…

Morikawa ends 27-month wait for title as he wins Zozo Championships

Morikawa ends 27-month wait for title as he wins Zozo Championships

Tokyo, Oct 22: Collin Morikawa grabbed his sixth PGA TOUR title at the Zozo Championship but it was his first since the 2021 Open Championship and first worldwide victory since the 2021 DP World Tour…

Japan’s Kodaira seeks redemption at ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP

Japan’s Kodaira seeks redemption at ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP

Japan’s Satoshi Kodaira says he has “almost forgotten” about his lone PGA TOUR victory more than five years ago. On Sunday, he gets a chance to create new memories as he chases a home victory…

Strong Japanese presence as Hossler leads ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP

Strong Japanese presence as Hossler leads ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP

Hideki Matsuyama’s hopes of winning a second ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP title was blown off course on Friday but some familiar Japanese names emerged on the leaderboard after a wind-swept second round. With gusts of up to…