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Brooks Koepka reads a putt during the third round in Singapore. Photo: Reuters

Koepka keeps head to win LIV Golf Singapore ahead of PGA Championship defence

‘It’s all starting to come around,’ Koepka says as ‘a lot of work’ pays off at Sentosa Golf Club.

American wins by two shots from Australians Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman, with 2023 winner Talor Gooch fourth
‘It’s all starting to come around,’ Koepka says as ‘a lot of work’ pays off at Sentosa Golf Club

5 May 2024 - 7:41PM

Gooch waiting for golf to get easy again as LIV circuit returns to Singapore

3 May 2024 - 7:00AM

Nerves of Steele help Brendan seal first LIV Golf title in Adelaide

28 Apr 2024 - 4:11PM

Svesson says maiden DP World Tour win ‘unreal’ after beating Kiradech in play-off

Jesper Svensson fires nine-under-par 63 in final round of Porsche Singapore Classic before beating Kiradech Aphibarnrat on third play-off hole.

24 Mar 2024 - 7:42PM

Jesper Svensson celebrates with his caddie after winning the Porsche Singapore Classic at Laguna National Golf Resort Club. Photo: Getty Images

Micheluzzi says ‘complete reboot’ is propelling Singapore Classic charge

Australian David Micheluzzi takes one-shot lead into final round of Porsche Singapore Classic on Sunday, after a six-under-par 66 in the third round.

23 Mar 2024 - 7:16PM

Kiradech gets off to a flyer at Singapore Classic, fires course record 64

Kiradech Aphibarnrat shoots eight-under-par in opening round of DP World Tour event, Jordan Smith, Gavin Green match him.

21 Mar 2024 - 11:56PM

Dragon Kho ready to embrace discomfort as year of opportunity approaches

Taichi Kho begins his second season as a professional golfer this week, carrying a ‘deep, inner-rooted confidence’ that he belongs at the highest level.

12 Feb 2024 - 8:00AM

Taichi Kho (centre), Patrick Reed and Cameron Smith walk off the 18th tee together during the first round of the 2023 Hong Kong Open. Photo: Asian Tour.

LIV Golf players’ return to PGA Tour and DP World Tour part of Saudi deal

Framework agreement signed in shock move made public after being requested by Senator Richard Blumenthal for a July 11 hearing in Washington.

27 Jun 2023 - 12:52PM

Ryder Cup heroes Westwood, Garcia and Poulter quit European tour over LIV stance

Move comes in response to hefty fines the European tour boss Keith Pelley imposed for playing on the new circuit.

4 May 2023 - 10:13AM

China’s Ding says ‘PGA Tour is my dream’ ahead of Korea Championship start

Ding Wenyi will play on the DP World Tour this week in Incheon, as European-based circuit returns to South Korea for first time in 10 years.

26 Apr 2023 - 3:59PM

Chinese amateur Ding Wenyi in action during the second round of the World City Championship at Hong Kong Golf Club. Photo: Asian Tour.

DP World Tour boss Pelley threatens players over Asian Tour appearances

European tour’s CEO hails arbitration panel’s decision to back him in row with LIV Golf as win for all sports bodies and targets players who competed in International Series events as next for sanctions.

20 Apr 2023 - 8:00AM

Keith Pelley, the DP World Tour CEO, said he would sanction players who had competed on conflicting events on the Asian Tour. Photo: Getty Images

Asian Tour’s growing popularity a sign golf’s status quo is changing

International Series will have 10 events this year, including 1 at the sport’s spiritual home, and with the DP World Tour ‘weaker than at any stage in its history’ the Asian Tour can challenge the game’s hierarchy.

17 Apr 2023 - 8:00AM

Opinion | DP World Tour giving Asia’s best the chance to reach pinnacle of golf

The European tour’s swing through Asia is highlighting the opportunities that lie ahead through it’s strategic alliance with others.

15 Feb 2023 - 5:03PM

Strydom fires his way to second DP World Tour title in Singapore Classic

South African Ockie Strydom shoots 9-under-par 63 in final round at Laguna National Resort Golf Club.

12 Feb 2023 - 11:17PM

Ockie Strydom poses with the trophy after winning the DP World Tour Singapore Classic. Photo: AFP

China’s Ding joins McKibbin atop leader board at Singapore Classic

An hour’s play is lost to heavy storm at Laguna National Golf Resort Club, but Ding moves to 11-under before bad light cuts day short.

10 Feb 2023 - 9:42PM

Tom McKibbin tees off during the second round of the DP World Tour’s Singapore Classic. Photo: AFP

Turning pro a ‘tough decision’ for Kho ahead of US$2 million Singapore event

Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho is playing his first event as a professional golfer at Laguna National this week in the DP World Tour’s Singapore Classic.

7 Feb 2023 - 6:30PM

PGA and European golf bosses being ‘childish’, says Asian Tour CEO

Cho Minn Thant, the head of the Asian Tour, revealed that the other two organisations had not even had the courtesy to discuss holding events in the region.

7 Feb 2023 - 7:00AM

Thai star Ratchanon, China’s Ding to lead Asia’s amateur bid at Singapore Classic

Pair to join Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho in strong amateur contingent at DP World Tour event next month.

12 Jan 2023 - 9:28AM

Ratchanon ‘TK’ Chantananuwat plays a tee shot during the third round of the 2022 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. Photo: AAC

LIV Golf reveals 14-event plan, US$405m in purses for 2023

The 48 players in the LIV Golf League will compete in 14 tournaments with US$405 million in combined purses in 2023.

28 Jul 2022 - 1:53PM

China’s Li Haotong reveals he nearly quit golf as Covid took its toll

Li says he was on verge of walking away from sport before he came second at National Games last year, but he’ll play at this week’s 150th Open Championship with confidence soaring.

12 Jul 2022 - 1:45PM

Norman hails start of ‘free agency in golf’ as major winners defy PGA Tour

Former world No 1 Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter among high-profile players named in field for opening LIV Golf Invitational Series event at Centurion Club in England next week

18 Jul 2022 - 10:25AM

PGA Tour raises stakes in fight with Saudi event, refuses to let players go

Tour boss Jay Monahan takes bold step in attempt to quash Greg Norman bid to start rival league. Phil Mickelson, Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia among those believed to want to play in first tournament in London next month.

18 Jul 2022 - 10:31AM

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan (left) speaks to Ian Poulter during an event in New Orleans last year. Poulter is believed to have been one of those players to ask for a release. Photo: AFP

Asian Tour seen “as a threat” by European, American rivals, says Westwood

Infusion of US$300 million and determination to go global has changed relationship between three main tours, and Lee Westwood has likened the stand off to a game of poker.

2 Feb 2022 - 8:30PM

Pro golf heading back to Hong Kong, as Asian Tour signals intent to go global

The region’s premier golf Tour has announced a new 10-event international series that includes stops in London, mainland China and Hong Kong, with up to US$2 million in prize money at each event.

1 Feb 2022 - 9:03PM

Two China events part of record-breaking 2022 European Challenge Tour season

Road to Mallorca to make back-to-back stops on mainland, with Foshan Open pencilled in for October 20 to 23. Total prize money for next year reaches HK$70 million, the most since tour’s inception in 1989.

20 Dec 2021 - 7:05PM

The Foshan Open has been scheduled for October 20 to 23 at the Foshan Golf Club. Photo: Handout

Li Haotong looking to end disappointing year on a high at Volvo China Open

Chinese golfer is highest profile player in 108-strong field at Genzon Golf Club in Shenzhen. ‘Everyone knows I didn’t play well this year,’ he says.

15 Dec 2021 - 5:35PM

Li Haotong is looking to resuce a disappointing season at this week’s Volvo China Open. Photo: AFP

Season-ending China Open moved to December

Zhang Huilin returns to his ‘happy place’ at Shenzhen Genzon Golf Club to defend his 2020 title and stake claim for US$312,000 prize pot.

19 Oct 2021 - 5:12PMvideocam

Hong Kong Golf Open postponed as organisers blame travel restrictions

City’s top golf event cancelled for a second year, with Covid-19 travel restrictions to blame.

11 Oct 2021 - 10:39PM

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The DP World Tour, formerly known as The European Tour, is the top golf circuit in Europe. It's associated tours include the European Challenge Tour, for players at the start of their careers, and the Legends Tour at the other end of the spectrum.