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Prodigy Soo-min Set to Scale Golfing Peaks

Miyazaki, Japan: Since the turn of the century, Ai Miyazato, Tseng Ya-ni, Feng Shanshan, Lydia Ko, Ryu So-yeon, Kim Hyo-joo, Minjee Lee, Hannah Green, Yuka Saso, Patty Tavatanakit and Atthaya ‘Jeeno’ Thitikul are among the Asia-Pacific players...

Spencer Robinson

Teenage Titan Oh Takes Centre Stage in Korean Cup Cruise

Miyazaki, Japan: Inspired by a virtuoso performance from teenage titan Oh Soo-min, Korea maintained their 21st century dominance of the Queen Sirikit Cup. With one of the most impressive individual displays in the 45-year history of the Amateur...

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Imperious Oh Leads Korea to Brink of Dominant Victory

Miyazaki, Japan: Oh Soo-min produced a breathtaking display of stroke-making to lead Korea to the brink of victory in the 45th Queen Sirikit Cup. For the third day in succession, 16-year-old Oh took centre stage on the Tom Watson Golf Course at the...

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Ren Relishing Beijing Women’s Challenge

Beijing, China: While Zhou Shiyuan, Xu Ying and Liu Yujie fly the flag for China at the Queen Sirikit Cup in Japan, fellow amateur standout Ren Yijia is aiming to capitalise on their absence at this week’s 18th Beijing Women’s Challenge. Ren...

Classy Koreans Claim Half-Way Lead in Miyazaki

Miyazaki, Japan: Oh Soo-min and Jung Min-seo sprang to the fore as Korea cruised ominously to the top of the leaderboard at the half-way stage of the 45th Queen Sirikit Cup.

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Nagasawa and Iwanaga Give Japan Early Advantage

Miyazaki, Japan: Hosts Japan made an encouraging start in their quest to end a home hoodoo in the Queen Sirikit Cup. Thanks to three-under-par 69s from Aira Nagasawa and Anna Iwanaga, Japan swept into the lead after the opening round of the 45th...

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Elite Field Set to Shine at Phoenix Seagaia Resort

Miyazaki, Japan: Defending individual champion Oh Soo-min leads a star-studded line-up at the 45th Queen Sirikit Cup. At ninth in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), the Korean is the top-rated player in the line-up for the latest instalment of...

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Atthaya and Kim Provide Timely Inspiration

Chiba, Japan: If contestants at this week’s 45th Queen Sirikit Cup (QSC) require any inspiration, they need look no further than yesterday’s winners on the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour (LET). While Thailand’s Atthaya ‘Jeeno’ Thitikul...

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Japanese Trio Intent on Breaking Home Hoodoo

Miyazaki, Japan: Mamika Shinchi, Anna Iwanaga and Aira Nagasawa will be aiming to defy history when the 45th edition of the Queen Sirikit Cup tees-off on Tuesday. Inaugurated in 1979, this is the fourth time that the Asia-Pacific Amateur Ladies Golf...

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New Zealand Teams Primed for Junior World Cup

Nagoya, Japan: Emma Zheng, Cooper Moore and Robby Turnbull will be aiming to continue their rich vein of form when they represent New Zealand at next month’s Toyota Junior World Cup. To be played at Chukyo Golf Club’s Ishino Course from June...

Saudi Arabian Salhab Cuts it with the Best in Japan

Chiba Japan: Faisal Salhab’s rise has continued at the International Series Japan presented by Moutai, where the Saudi Arabian golfer proudly made his first cut in two years on the Asian Tour. It marked a major step forward for the 27-year-old...

International Series Provides Catalyst for Golf in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia: The International Series has added another exciting new destination to its ground-breaking schedule for the 2025 season with International Series Cambodia presented by Royal Group unveiled as the latest addition to a sweeping...

Amateurs Yeo and Wong Upstage the Pros at Saujana

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Malaysian amateur standouts Anson Yeo and Nathan Wong upstaged a strong field of professionals at the Tun Ahmad Sarji Trophy, topping the 54-hole event with matching nine-under-par totals at Saujana Golf & Country Club...

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UAE Players Seek Success at Pan Arab Championships

Cairo, Egypt: A nine-strong Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) contingent is seeking success at the 2025 Ladies and Junior Pan Arab Golf Championships. Katameya Dunes and Madinaty Golf Club are the venues for the championships from May 8-10 which are...

R&A Unveils Portrait of Sir Michael and Angela Bonallack

St Andrews, Scotland: The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has unveiled a new portrait of Sir Michael Bonallack and Angela, Lady Bonallack in the Big Room of the Clubhouse, honouring their life-long dedication to golf and their...

Singapore Community Rallies Behind WATC

Singapore: The World Amateur Team Championships (WATC) have received a shot in the arm with more than S$500,000 collected at a fund-raising golf event. With Singapore preparing to welcome the future stars of global golf in October, the local...

Korean Ryu Rules the Roost at Black Desert Resort

Ivins, Utah, United States: Ryu Hae-ran reinforced her status as one of golf’s brightest young stars with an emphatic victory at the inaugural Black Desert Championship presented by Greater Zion. The former Patsy Hankins Trophy participant carded...

Australians Aiming to End Queen Sirikit Cup Victory Drought

Melbourne, Australia: Jazy Roberts, Rachel Lee and Sarah Hammett will represent Australia at the 45th Queen Sirikit Cup. Officially known as the Amateur Ladies Asia-Pacific Invitational Golf Team Championship, the Queen Sirikit Cup has been...

Reality Bites for Korean Amateur Duo

Seoul, Korea: Reality struck for Korean amateurs An Seong-hyeon and Yu Min-hyeok on the final day of the GS Caltex Maekyung Open. Heading into Sunday’s final round at Namseoul Country Club, An was four shots off the pace in a tie for eighth with...

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