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Fifa brings calm and belief to Augusta
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 08/04/2026
» There is a certain calmness about current Asian No.1 amateur golfer, Pongsapak "Fifa" Laopakdee, that feels almost misplaced as he prepares for a dream debut at the Masters Tournament this week.
Asia's top amateurs look to Matsuyama for inspiration
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 23/10/2025
» A new generation of regional golfers, including Thailand's Pongsapak Laopakdee and Ratchanon 'TK' Chantananuwat, is in Dubai this week, each with a dream in tow that was sparked by the heroics of Hideki Matsuyama.
How China's ladies are shaping sport
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 02/10/2025
» When the Women's China Open first teed off in 2006, the occasion was quietly significant. At the time, women's golf in the Middle Kingdom was still taking fledgling steps in the global game. The domestic circuit was modest, the talent pool limited and the pathway to elite professional circuits like the LPGA Tour seemed distant, if not daunting.
Marking 10 years of Matsuyama magic
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 05/06/2024
» Brian Harman, the reigning Open champion, tells a funny tale of how he and fellow PGA Tour winner, Matt Every, made a poor error in judgement on a young Asian golfer more than a decade ago. In contrast, Jack Nicklaus, holder of a record 18 major victories, knew the golf world was in for a special treat with the emergence of a rising star.
Impossible is what Asian stars are fighting for in FedEx Cup
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 10/08/2023
» There is one particular statistic about the FedEx Cup that serves as a reminder why it is billed as the ultimate prize on the PGA Tour.
Asians to benefit from PGA Tour's enhancements
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 01/07/2022
» In golf, they say timing is everything and glory hunters from Asia have been in perfect synch and harmony in making the quantum leap from the Korn Ferry Tour to the ultra-competitive and rewarding PGA Tour.
Winning, dreaming and giving make golf a beautiful game
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 09/06/2021
» Phil Mickelson, KH Lee and Justin Thomas are as different as they come but the trio delivered feel-good and standout moments on the PGA Tour to show the beautiful game of golf is in a very good place and thriving for the right reasons.
Koepka in line for big payday
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 11/08/2019
» It's being billed as 'Ultimate August', with an eye-popping US$15 million awaiting the new FedEx Cup champion.
Kiradech ready to chase american dream
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 20/01/2019
» Kiradech Aphibarnrat has competed on American soil in some 30-plus tournaments previously. The next one will give him the most pride and joy.
Plenty of thrills in the cards this year
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 13/01/2019
» Buckle up and hold on to your seats as the PGA Tour is poised to deliver a spectacular extravaganza in 2019 with golf's newest and rising stars colliding with the legends of the game, headlined by none-other-than Tiger Woods and Phil "The Thrill" Mickelson.