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Matsuyama excited ahead of Zozo as other local stars eye success at Zozo

Matsuyama excited ahead of Zozo as other local stars eye success at Zozo

Japanese golf star Hideki Matsuyama will have one eye set on a second victory in three years at the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP and the other on the progress of 13 of his fellow countrymen whose lives…

I love Japan and I have lots of family there, says Schauffele

I love Japan and I have lots of family there, says Schauffele

Xander Schauffele, the World No. 6, will make his fifth straight appearance at the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP in Japan this week with every intention of completing a famous ‘double’ where he also won the gold medal…

Nakajima outduels Kanaya in battle of young Japanese superstars for second JGTO win

Nakajima outduels Kanaya in battle of young Japanese superstars for second JGTO win

Fukuoka, Japan , June 11: In a battle between two young Japanese golfers, who are on road to becoming global stars, Keita Nakajima, a runner-up in his last two starts, finally went one better as…

Matsuyama solo second after bogey-free 65 at Memorial Tournament

Matsuyama solo second after bogey-free 65 at Memorial Tournament

Muirfield, US, June 3: Japanese ace Hideki Matsuyama fired a sublime 7-under 65 to charge into solo second place at the halfway stage of the US$20 million Memorial Tournament presented by Workday on Friday as…

Hoshino birdies final hole to maintain one-shot lead

Hoshino birdies final hole to maintain one-shot lead

April 29: Rikuya Hoshino brilliantly birdied the final hole to preserve a one-shot lead heading into the final round of The Crowns as he stayed on course to win his seventh JGTO title. The 26-year-old,…

Late double bogeys hit Sharma hard in Japan

Late double bogeys hit Sharma hard in Japan

Omitama, Japan, April 20: Shubhankar Sharma ran into trouble on his second nine and dropped down the leader board despite a good start in the 2023 ISPS Handa Championships. Sharma returned to action after almost…

Sharma returns to action in Japan after a month-long break

Sharma returns to action in Japan after a month-long break

Omitama, Japan, April 19: Shubhankar Sharma returns to action after a month’s rest as he tees up at the ISPS HANDA Championship, which gets underway Thursday at the PGM Ishioka Golf Club in Ibaraki prefecture.…

Chuah delves into history books to mark Isao Aoki’s historic milestone for Asian golf some 40 years ago

Chuah delves into history books to mark Isao Aoki’s historic milestone for Asian golf some 40 years ago

The glint in the eyes and enduring smile have remained the same. So too have the charisma and passion that are hallmarks which have defined Isao Aoki as one of golf’s living legends following an…

Happy year for Asian golfers around the world as Tom Kim stands out, writes Chuah Choo Chiang

Happy year for Asian golfers around the world as Tom Kim stands out, writes Chuah Choo Chiang

Tis the season to be jolly, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la … Asian golfers have been merry, fa-la-la-la, la-la-la-la … (Writer’s note: Lines to be hummed in the tune of the famous Christmas carol)  Indeed, it has been a happy…

Jeev and Jyoti qualify for final stage of PGA Tour of Champions in US

Jeev and Jyoti qualify for final stage of PGA Tour of Champions in US

Mesquite, Nevada, November 20: Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa, two of India’s legendary golfing stars, moved into the final stage of the 2022 PGA Tour Champions Qualifying School, which will determine who get a…