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Kelly Tan Regains Full Playing Status on LPGA Tour

After a gruelling eight rounds held over two weeks at two different sites on the Alabama Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Malaysia’s Kelly Tan emerged tied 12th on 13-under in

SMBC Singapore Open Returns In January 2022 with Increased Prize Money

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

Tropicana Brings Early Christmas Cheers to 50 Children

Tropicana Foundation, a charity arm of property developer Tropicana Corporation Berhad brought some early Christmas cheer to 50 children and their guardians from three welfare homes in the Klang Valley

Record Numbers Now Playing Golf Worldwide

New research figures revealed by The R&A and Sports Marketing Surveys (SMS) show golf has enjoyed a significant increase in popularity worldwide since 2016, with over five-and-a-half million additional golfers

Faisal Salhab Wins Sixth Edition Of The Saudi Open

Leading Saudi amateur golfer Faisal Salhab was crowned champion of the sixth edition of the Saudi Open. Collecting his trophy during a special prize-giving ceremony organised by Golf Saudi, the

KLGCC’s Sustainability Efforts Achieve International Recognition at Energy Management Leadership Awards 2021

Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) reaffirmed its status as one of the most sustainable Golf and Country Clubs in Malaysia by receiving the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Award

Great Turnout for the 3rd Tourism Selangor Golf Tournament 2021 in Bukit Beruntung GC

The 3rd Tourism Selangor Golf Tournament 2021 which was held at Bukit Beruntung Golf Club, Rawang on Sunday welcomed back golfers onto the greens for an enjoyable round of golf.

Thailand’s Thongchai Earns PGA Tour Champions Card at Q-School

Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee regained his PGA Tour Champions card by finishing tied second in the Qualifying Tournament (Final Stage) at TPC Tampa Bay on Friday.     The Asian golf

Prestige Masters Series Concludes in India

The seventh Prestige Masters Series recently concluded at India’s number one ranked golf course, Prestige Golfshire Club with a spectacular final event. This year’s series saw 650 golfers compete over four qualifying

Asian Tour Media Utilises New Cutting-Edge Remote Technology in Phuket

Asian Tour Media (ATM) has successfully utilised new cutting-edge golf remote production technology for the first time on the Asian Tour, delivering the Blue Canyon Phuket Championship and Laguna Phuket

Tunku Panglima Johor Challenge Trophy Raises More Than RM1 Million for Foundation

The 4th Tourism Johor Golf Tournament 2021 for the Tunku Panglima Johor Challenge Trophy was held recently on 27 November at the Els Club Desaru Coast. A total of 166

Phachara Secures Maiden Win on Tour

Phachara Khongwatmai finally secured his breakthrough maiden win on the Asian Tour today when he claimed the US$1million Laguna Phuket Championship after a gripping finish at Laguna Golf Phuket.  

The R&A and USGA Introduce Model Local Rule to Further Limit Use of Green-Reading Materials

Golf’s governing bodies have made available a Model Local Rule (MLR) to further limit the use of Green-Reading Materials.   MLR G-11 enables a committee to limit players to using only

New Report Highlights Golf Growth in Europe

  A new research report has shown that golf participation is on the rise in Europe with over 10 million golfers now enjoying the sport.   The second edition of

The Inaugural Laguna Phuket Championship Tees Off on Thursday

The inaugural Laguna Phuket Championship marks the second event of the Asian Tour Phuket Series. The Asian Tour ended a 20-month hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic when it resumed its 2020/21