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Thai stars eye elusive Games medal
Sports, Published on 18/07/2024
» For a country that boasts current and former world champions, an Olympic medal remains elusive for Thai badminton players.
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.
Asian legends tip Matsuyama for glory
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 14/03/2024
» 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.
Humble Kim seeks another Players crown
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 08/03/2023
» A mixed dose of brutal honesty and tough love from his father, Du-Ryu, has kept Kim Si-Woo well and truly grounded as he pushes to grow his legacy on the PGA Tour as one of Asia's greatest golfers.
Kim living a dream at Genesis Invitational
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 16/02/2023
» Dreams are often made in Tinseltown, or maybe it's where they come true.
Remembering Aoki's milestone for Asia some 40 years ago
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 19/01/2023
» The glint in the eyes and enduring smile have remained the same. So too have the charisma and passion that are hallmarks which have defined Isao Aoki as one of golf's living legends following an illustrious career.
Wie says her retirement is 'bittersweet'
Sports, Reuters, Published on 02/06/2022
» SOUTHERN PINES: Having a US Women's Open title to her name will allow Michelle Wie to retire with a sense of mission accomplished, the former child prodigy said on Tuesday as she prepared for this week's US$10 million championship at Pine Needles.
Matsuyama's place in the game's history is sealed
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 06/04/2022
» The same golfing gods, who ensured an historic first Masters triumph for Asia some 12 months ago, are now being called upon to ensure Japan's Hideki Matsuyama is fully fit to put up a worthy title defence this week.
Matsuyama has special skills, says Choi
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 02/02/2022
» When Hideki Matsuyama thumped a magnificent 3-wood approach from 276 yards and landed his ball inside three feet of the flag to equal a record that has stood for over a decade, KJ Choi was the least surprised to see that moment of magic by the Japanese superstar.
Jazz, Asian stars hog WGC limelight
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 16/02/2020
» Thai rising star Jazz Janewattananond will join the International Team's flagbearers from Asia gunning for revenge at the World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship following their gut-wrenching Presidents Cup loss by staring down the game's greatest golfers.