Bangkok, Thailand; May 13: When he heard that his sponsors Singha were starting a charity drive linked to golf events, Prayad Marksaeng (right) was one of the first to show an interest. The 45-year-old Thai star now enjoys a comfortable lifestyle due to his successful professional career but he has not forgotten his humble beginnings…
Leyte, The Philippines; May 12: Alexes Nallos (left) overcame an exciting tussle with Regina De Guzman to claim the third Faldo Series Philippines Championship at TAT Filipinas Golf Club in San Pedro. A closing 75 by Nallos saw the 19-year-old pip De Guzman to the title by one shot in the opening event of the…
Manila, May 12: Young turks Himmat Rai and Thanyakon Khrongpha showed why they were the emerging stars of Asia when they shared the opening round lead at the ICTSI Philippines Open on Thursday. Rai of India and Thailand’s Thanyakon shot matching four-under-par 68s to take a one shot lead at the challenging Wack Wack Golf…
Kuala Lumpur; May 11: The GolfersMate Golf Extravaganza is set to rejuvenate the local amateur golf scene with its one-of-a-kind golf circuit, offering a bevy of attractive prizes for winners as well as non-victorious participants. The tournament which will tee-off its first leg on July 12 at Perangsang Templer Golf Club is expected to attract…
Kuala Lumpur; May 9: A battle royale is on the cards after the nomination period for the Malaysian Golf Association’s biennial election closed late this evening. Industry observers are predicting a heated contest with a good mix of experienced and fresh candidates making a bid for a place in the association’s executive committee for 2011-2013. Sitting…
Pattaya, May 8: Prom Meesawat of Thailand ended a confidence-sapping five-year title drought in emphatic fashion with a runaway nine-stroke victory in the Singha Pattaya Open on the ASEAN PGA Tour on Sunday. The burly 26-year-old carded a final-round 68 for a total of 20-under-par 268 at Burapha Golf Club. Fellow Thais Thammanoon Sriroj…
Kajang, Selangor; May 7: With his wife Claire on his bag this week, in-form rookie Jonathan Moore of American shot a superb final round of five-under 67 to win the inaugural Professional Golf of Malaysia – Asian Development Tour- Chemical Corporation of Malaysia Impian Classic. The former US Walker Cup team member, featuring in his…
LIVE Leaderboard – PGM-ADT-CCM Impian Classic (Final Round) 1349: Jonathan Moore wins the inaugural PGM-ADT-CCM Impian Classic with a final round of 67 for tournament total of 22-under 266. Former Iskandar Johor Open winner Artemio Murakami of the Philippines is second on -19 while Chinese Taipei’s Chang Tse-peng finishes third on -18. Ben Leong after…
Pattaya, May 7: Former Malaysian Amateur Open winner Thidapa Suwannapura of Thailand won the ladies title at the Singha Pattaya Open on Saturday, her first victory as a professional. Eighteen-year-old Thidapa had a three-round total of 14-under-par 202 (65-68-69) for an impressive 14-stroke triumph over Tanaporn Kongkiatkrai. She won a trophy and 24,000 Thai baht….
Kajang, Selangor; May 6: Ben Leong made his way up the leaderboard after a spectacular third round of seven-under-par 65 at the PGM-ADT-Impian Classic today. The 25-year-old Sabahan enjoyed a flawless round, carding five birdies and one eagle to lie seven strokes behind American Jonathan Moore and Himmat Rai of India, who are tied for…
