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10 Nov 1994

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Pongsapak Laopakdee, better known as “Fifa”, will become the first Thai amateur to compete at Augusta National when he tees off on Thursday. Photo: Threads

The Masters

Thai amateur golfer ‘Fifa’ ready to kick off historic Masters debut at Augusta

Pongsapak Laopakdee, a student at Arizona State University, won last October’s Asia-Pacific Amateur in Dubai to claim a spot in this week’s field.

7 Apr 2026 - 1:00PM

The Masters

Rory McIlroy aims to join illustrious group with rare Masters repeat at Augusta

5 Apr 2026 - 1:54PM

LIV Golf

Emotional Bryson DeChambeau wins in South Africa for back-to-back LIV Golf titles

23 Mar 2026 - 10:40AM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf Singapore: Westwood set for career’s ‘best win’ after taking joint lead

Holder and joint leader Joaquin Niemann also on track to make history at Sentosa Golf Club, as is Canadian wild card Richard T Lee.

14 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM

LIV Golf

‘Chocolate milk, drivers’ help give DeChambeau 3-shot lead at LIV Golf Singapore

American’s six-under-par 65 at Sentosa Golf Club takes him to 10 under, with five players, including Jon Rahm, Thomas Detry, tied for second.

13 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf Singapore: Westwood continues comeback, Lee lurks, Rahm ‘confident’

Trio share opening-day lead with Bryson DeChambeau at Serapong Course, where changing winds and fast greens made for a tricky test of golf.

12 Mar 2026 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s draw as elite sports event host on display at LIV Golf tournament

Besides attracting high-end visitors, the competition’s blend of elite sport and entertainment is the direction the city should be heading in.

11 Mar 2026 - 6:45AM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Rahm says ‘big weight’ lifted after ending winless streak

Spaniard beats Thomas Detry by three shots at Hong Kong Golf Club, snapping individual drought dating back almost 18 months.

8 Mar 2026 - 6:27PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf Hong Kong ticks boxes, with large crowd set for 3-way fight on last day

Mainland Chinese, overseas visitors among crowds for event, which tourism chief says has become ‘one of the city’s most significant events’.

8 Mar 2026 - 11:52AM

LIV Golf

Sending plane to rescue LIV 7 ‘simply my duty’, says Rahm, as Detry battle beckons

Jon Rahm, Thomas Detry tied for lead in Hong Kong alongside Harold Varner III. Spaniard very proud of teammates Surratt, McKibbin.

7 Mar 2026 - 7:10PM

LIV Golf

CEO Scott O’Neil set to break eggs to take LIV Golf to the top of the pyramid

Temperatures may be lower these days compared with when the new league broke through, but there is no doubting the commitment to its mission.

7 Mar 2026 - 7:59AM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Detry predicts Saturday ‘birdie fest’ but wind may wreck rounds

Thomas Detry enjoys attacking ‘gettable’ Hong Kong Golf Club course, although forecast could make things tricky.

6 Mar 2026 - 6:27PM

LIV Golf

LIV uses Rahm jet in Middle East rescue mission for 7 players stranded by war

Spaniard’s private plane dispatched to collect teammates and others caught in travel limbo because of conflict in region.

4 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM

LIV Golf

From ‘flat-out terrible’ to LIV Golf champion, Kim says his best is yet to come

The American’s win in Adelaide last month was his first for 16 years, he heads into Hong Kong with an unfamiliar feeling but no expectations.

3 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM

LIV Golf

Rahm accuses DP World Tour bosses of ‘extorting’ players, will not settle row

Spaniard says he won’t allow European tour to dictate where and when he plays, says officials want to have their cake and eat it.

3 Mar 2026 - 12:27PM

Jon Rahm seems as far away as ever from being in Europe’s 2027 Ryder Cup squad. Photo: Reuters

LIV Golf

Kim completes remarkable comeback story with victory at LIV Golf Adelaide

After a decade away from the sport and battles with drugs and alcohol, Anthony Kim outduels Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau in Australia.

15 Feb 2026 - 3:53PM

LIV Golf

Elvis Smylie makes a statement on tour debut by winning LIV Golf Riyadh ‍title

Australian outduels Jon Rahm to claim US$30 million prize, also wins team title with Ripper GC, beating Torque GC by 3 shots.

8 Feb 2026 - 11:46AM

Icons and Influencers

Meet Gabriella DeGasperis, the teen ‘golfluencer’ playing with famous names

After picking up clubs at the age of 2, DeGasperis turned to social media, using Instagram and YouTube to make golf more accessible and fun for viewers.

31 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM

Gabriella DeGasperis is one of the biggest golf content creators in the world. Photo: @travismathewwomens/Instagram

LIV Golf

O’Neil bullish about LIV’s future, reveals plan for International Series growth

New strategy will bring national opens around the world into Asian Tour’s elevated series of tournaments.

16 Jan 2026 - 2:46AM

LIV Golf

LIV turns back on 54-hole format, moves to traditional four rounds from 2026

Officials claim move shows willingness to ‘innovate and evolve’, while players hope it leads to Official Golf World Ranking points.

5 Nov 2025 - 1:02PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf reapplies for world ranking points, eyes approval before 2026 majors

Official World Golf Ranking says it has started the process of determining if the league could be included in system.

12 Jul 2025 - 1:52AM

LIV Golf

Malnati says some reluctance to Saudi deal, LIV player return

Malnati among six players on the PGA Tour policy board being urged to meet LIV boss Yasir Al-Rumayyan on Monday.

17 Mar 2024 - 12:36PM

Wyndham Clark (left) and Xander Schauffele study the 12th green during the third round of The Players Championship. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong economy

World-class events will lure tourists to Hong Kong, say LIV golf fans

LIV Golf Hong Kong, making its debut in the city, was one of three major international sporting events awarded ‘M’ Mark status this month.

9 Mar 2024 - 6:55PM

LIV Golf

Ancer opens up 5-shot lead despite not chasing perfection at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer fires an eight-under-par 62 to move to 15 under at Hong Kong Golf Club, with teammate Eugenio Chacarra, and Harold Varner III, his nearest challengers.

9 Mar 2024 - 6:42PM

LIV Golf

Winds may be Fanling’s only defence as LIV Golf pair take on course record

Dean Burmester and Abraham Ancer come close to matching Aaron Rai’s course record 61, with opening-round seven-under-par 63s, while chasing pack has six players on six under and only three shots separate the top 17.

8 Mar 2024 - 7:36PM

LIV Golf

PGA Tour pair back call for change after LIV ends golf rankings bid

World No 3 Jon Rahm says time has proved Official Golf World Ranking system is wrong, while PGA Tour’s Patrick Cantlay says change is needed.

6 Mar 2024 - 1:37PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf ends bid to get world ranking points on eve of Hong Kong tournament

CEO Greg Norman tells players ‘resolution which protects the accuracy, credibility and integrity of the OWGR rankings no longer exists’.

6 Mar 2024 - 9:33AM

LIV Golf

Rahm, Meronk share lead, as Kim endures tough return at LIV Golf Jeddah

Jon Rahm makes fast start in first competitive round at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club, while Anthony Kim pays price for ‘so many unforced errors’ to finish day with a six-over-par 76.

2 Mar 2024 - 3:39AM

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Jon Rahm

Thai amateur golfer ‘Fifa’ ready to kick off historic Masters debut at Augusta

Pongsapak Laopakdee, a student at Arizona State University, won last October’s Asia-Pacific Amateur in Dubai to claim a spot in this week’s field.

Rory McIlroy aims to join illustrious group with rare Masters repeat at Augusta

Emotional Bryson DeChambeau wins in South Africa for back-to-back LIV Golf titles

LIV Golf Singapore: Westwood set for career’s ‘best win’ after taking joint lead

Holder and joint leader Joaquin Niemann also on track to make history at Sentosa Golf Club, as is Canadian wild card Richard T Lee.

‘Chocolate milk, drivers’ help give DeChambeau 3-shot lead at LIV Golf Singapore

American’s six-under-par 65 at Sentosa Golf Club takes him to 10 under, with five players, including Jon Rahm, Thomas Detry, tied for second.

LIV Golf Singapore: Westwood continues comeback, Lee lurks, Rahm ‘confident’

Trio share opening-day lead with Bryson DeChambeau at Serapong Course, where changing winds and fast greens made for a tricky test of golf.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Hong Kong’s draw as elite sports event host on display at LIV Golf tournament

Besides attracting high-end visitors, the competition’s blend of elite sport and entertainment is the direction the city should be heading in.

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Rahm says ‘big weight’ lifted after ending winless streak

Spaniard beats Thomas Detry by three shots at Hong Kong Golf Club, snapping individual drought dating back almost 18 months.

LIV Golf Hong Kong ticks boxes, with large crowd set for 3-way fight on last day

Mainland Chinese, overseas visitors among crowds for event, which tourism chief says has become ‘one of the city’s most significant events’.

Sending plane to rescue LIV 7 ‘simply my duty’, says Rahm, as Detry battle beckons

Jon Rahm, Thomas Detry tied for lead in Hong Kong alongside Harold Varner III. Spaniard very proud of teammates Surratt, McKibbin.

CEO Scott O’Neil set to break eggs to take LIV Golf to the top of the pyramid

Temperatures may be lower these days compared with when the new league broke through, but there is no doubting the commitment to its mission.

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Detry predicts Saturday ‘birdie fest’ but wind may wreck rounds

Thomas Detry enjoys attacking ‘gettable’ Hong Kong Golf Club course, although forecast could make things tricky.

LIV uses Rahm jet in Middle East rescue mission for 7 players stranded by war

Spaniard’s private plane dispatched to collect teammates and others caught in travel limbo because of conflict in region.

From ‘flat-out terrible’ to LIV Golf champion, Kim says his best is yet to come

The American’s win in Adelaide last month was his first for 16 years, he heads into Hong Kong with an unfamiliar feeling but no expectations.

Rahm accuses DP World Tour bosses of ‘extorting’ players, will not settle row

Spaniard says he won’t allow European tour to dictate where and when he plays, says officials want to have their cake and eat it.

Kim completes remarkable comeback story with victory at LIV Golf Adelaide

After a decade away from the sport and battles with drugs and alcohol, Anthony Kim outduels Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau in Australia.

Elvis Smylie makes a statement on tour debut by winning LIV Golf Riyadh ‍title

Australian outduels Jon Rahm to claim US$30 million prize, also wins team title with Ripper GC, beating Torque GC by 3 shots.

Meet Gabriella DeGasperis, the teen ‘golfluencer’ playing with famous names

After picking up clubs at the age of 2, DeGasperis turned to social media, using Instagram and YouTube to make golf more accessible and fun for viewers.

O’Neil bullish about LIV’s future, reveals plan for International Series growth

New strategy will bring national opens around the world into Asian Tour’s elevated series of tournaments.

LIV turns back on 54-hole format, moves to traditional four rounds from 2026

Officials claim move shows willingness to ‘innovate and evolve’, while players hope it leads to Official Golf World Ranking points.

LIV Golf reapplies for world ranking points, eyes approval before 2026 majors

Official World Golf Ranking says it has started the process of determining if the league could be included in system.

Malnati says some reluctance to Saudi deal, LIV player return

Malnati among six players on the PGA Tour policy board being urged to meet LIV boss Yasir Al-Rumayyan on Monday.

World-class events will lure tourists to Hong Kong, say LIV golf fans

LIV Golf Hong Kong, making its debut in the city, was one of three major international sporting events awarded ‘M’ Mark status this month.

Ancer opens up 5-shot lead despite not chasing perfection at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer fires an eight-under-par 62 to move to 15 under at Hong Kong Golf Club, with teammate Eugenio Chacarra, and Harold Varner III, his nearest challengers.

Winds may be Fanling’s only defence as LIV Golf pair take on course record

Dean Burmester and Abraham Ancer come close to matching Aaron Rai’s course record 61, with opening-round seven-under-par 63s, while chasing pack has six players on six under and only three shots separate the top 17.

PGA Tour pair back call for change after LIV ends golf rankings bid

World No 3 Jon Rahm says time has proved Official Golf World Ranking system is wrong, while PGA Tour’s Patrick Cantlay says change is needed.

LIV Golf ends bid to get world ranking points on eve of Hong Kong tournament

CEO Greg Norman tells players ‘resolution which protects the accuracy, credibility and integrity of the OWGR rankings no longer exists’.

Rahm, Meronk share lead, as Kim endures tough return at LIV Golf Jeddah

Jon Rahm makes fast start in first competitive round at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club, while Anthony Kim pays price for ‘so many unforced errors’ to finish day with a six-over-par 76.

Editorial | Hong Kong’s draw as elite sports event host on display at LIV Golf tournament