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Korean Actor Assumes R&A Ambassador Role

St Andrews, Scotland: South Korean actor Song Joong-ki has been appointed as an R&A Global Golf Development Ambassador to make more people aware of the benefits of playing golf and inspire new audiences to take up the sport. Song, 39, is an...

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Pathway to Oakmont Country Club Begins

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that online entry applications are now available for the 125th US Open Championship. Thousands of golfers are expected to qualify for the championship...

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20 Feb 2025

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Singapore Amateur Lee Earns DP World Tour Start

Singapore: Teenager amateur Brayden Lee, a member of the Singapore team at last year’s Asia-Pacific Amateur Team Championship for the Nomura Cup, will fly the flag for his country in next month’s Porsche Singapore Classic. The 17-year-old fired...

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19 Feb 2025

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WAAP Academy Launched to Nurture Future Talent

Danang, Vietnam: The R&A and Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) have launched the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) Academy to support the development of world-class players in countries throughout the region. The initiative, funded by...

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18 Feb 2025

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Golf Participation is Growing and Diversifying

Jupiter, Florida, United States: The face of golf may have changed more in the past five years than the previous 50. Golf’s latest participation numbers reveal unprecedented diversity in the game. The National Golf Foundation (NGF) said year-end...

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17 Feb 2025

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Atthaya Strikes it Rich in Saudi Ladies Showpiece

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Atthaya ‘Jeeno’ Thitikul raced to a runaway victory at the PIF Saudi Ladies International, securing her 17th professional win with a final round of 69 to finish 16-under par. The prodigious Thai, who celebrates her 22nd...

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16 Feb 2025

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Birthday Girl Jeeno Revved Up for Honda Celebrations

Pattaya, Thailand: For Atthaya ‘Jeeno’ Thitikul, the 18th edition of the Honda LPGA Thailand offers the tantalising prospect of multiple celebrations. One of the pin-up girls of Thai golf, Jeeno will celebrate her 22nd birthday on February 20, the...

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14 Feb 2025

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Saudi Ladies International Receives PIF Backing

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Golf Saudi has announced that PIF is the new title partner of the renamed PIF Saudi Ladies International, a partnership which also sees the prize money for the tournament equalling with the equivalent men’s contest...

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13 Feb 2025

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Injury-Free Hideki Bidding for Genesis Invitational Defence

San Diego, California, United States: Hideki Matsuyama set a couple of records en route to a stunning victory at the Genesis Invitational last season but he still wasn’t fully satisfied – he missed a customary photo with the tournament host, who...

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12 Feb 2025

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The R&A Reveals New Pathways to Open Championship

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has announced the qualification pathways for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. One of the world’s greatest sporting events, The Open attracts the best men’s golfers from leading professional Tours and amateur...

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11 Feb 2025

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Doha Delight for China’s Li as Ding Falters

Doha, Qatar: China’s Li Haotong outshone compatriot Ding Wenyi to win the 2025 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters by one shot for his fourth DP World Tour title. At the half-way stage at Doha Golf Club, Li and 2024 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship...

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10 Feb 2025

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Newman Holds Rivals at Bay to Clinch Africa Crown

Leopard Creek, South Africa: Bryan Newman of South Africa won the Africa Amateur Championship, cruising to a two-shot victory over Zimbabwe’s Keegan Shutt. Thanks to his victory in the second staging of the championship, Newman earns an exemption...

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08 Feb 2025

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Raad Roars to Victory at Leopard Creek

Leopard Creek, South Africa: Gia Raad claimed the Africa Amateur Women’s Invitational title with a two-shot victory over her fellow South African Bobbi Brown

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08 Feb 2025

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Matsuyama Targets TPC Scottsdale Hat-Trick

Phoenix, Arizona, United States: Hideki Matsuyama has already etched his name into golfing folklore for standout achievements, including being the first Asian to win the Masters Tournament in 2021 and registering 11 PGA Tour victories – the most...

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06 Feb 2025

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Ding and Nakajima Step into Singapore Fast Lane

Singapore: Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) winners Keita Nakajima and Ding Wenyi will spearhead the region’s challenge in next month’s US$2.5 million Porsche Singapore Classic. Japan’s Nakajima, who triumphed in the AAC in Dubai in...

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04 Feb 2025

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New Tournament Addition to Junior Girls’ Golf Calendar

Phuket, Thailand: The ANNIKA Invitational Asia for junior girls is a new addition to the region’s golfing calendar for 2025. The inaugural edition of the 54-hole stroke play tournament will take place at Blue Canyon Country Club in Phuket from...

APGC

03 Feb 2025

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Slice of History for Bonallack Trophy Star Singh

Gurugram, India: Less than three weeks after playing a key role in the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation’s (APGC) retention of the Bonallack Trophy, Kartik Singh wrote himself a slice of golfing history. The 15-year-old followed an opening 77 at...

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02 Feb 2025

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WAAP Debuts Awaits Senior Star Nadene

Melbourne, Australia: Senior record-setter Nadene Gole will join five up-and-comers in a six-strong Australian line-up at the 2025 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP). The 56-year-old Victoria Golf Club’s Gole will make her WAAP debut at Hoian...

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01 Feb 2025

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Launch of Faldo Virtual Series

London, England: Children across the world can now play in Sir Nick Faldo’s international junior series more easily thanks to a new initiative between Trackman and The Faldo Series. The Faldo Virtual Series launched at the start of January and has...

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31 Jan 2025