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Global pathways driving Asian rising stars to reach golf’s promised land
THE establishment of strategic alliances between many of the regional golf circuits and the DP World Tour has provided new impetus for Asia’s rising stars to shoot for coveted places in golf’s promised land, known otherwise as the PGA Tour.
Upbeat Matsuyama eyes repeat of historic win at Augusta
AUGUSTA: Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama enters this week’s Masters in upbeat mood as he looks to repeat his historic triumph at Augusta National.
Watch out for ‘jumbo jet’ Matsuyama to take flight at Sawgrass
IF Hideki Matsuyama beats the strongest field in golf and becomes the first Japanese winner at The Players Championship this week, those who blazed the trail for Asian golf before him will be the least surprised.
Two tales of history makers show why golf is still a hot sport
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.
From PGA Tour U to iconic Pebble Beach, Taiwan’s Kevin Yu is living the dream
EACH year, Pan Cheng-tsung conducts a junior training camp in Taipei during the off-season where he shares his experience and golf insights on the PGA Tour with aspiring juniors.
Tom Kim shines the brightest for Asian golf in 2023
WHEN young Korean star Tom Kim qualified for his maiden Tour Championship appearance in August by being amongst the elite 30 golfers on the PGA Tour, he was asked how he would grade his 2022-23 season.He gave himself a C-minus.
Kirk earns biggest win of all by beating alcoholism and depression
THE who’s who in golf including Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland and Tom Kim feature prominently on the PGA Tour’s roll of honour in the recently concluded 2023 season.
Once the Bashful Prince, Ishikawa still has eyes on the throne
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 to sit and answer every media question that would make sporting headlines back home.
These guys are good as golf shows it’s not only about winning
THE evergreen slogan “These Guys are Good” aptly describes the stars who shine on the PGA Tour week in and week out with their extraordinary skills and talent. It should be known that these are also good guys with very big hearts.
Impossible is what Asian stars are fighting for in FedExCup Playoffs
THERE is one particular statistic about the FedExCup that serves as a reminder why it is billed as the ultimate prize on the PGA Tour. Since its inauguration in 2007, only 13 golfers have managed to get their hands on the glittering, season-long trophy – out of a possible 2,709 over the past 16 seasons.
