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Chuah Choo Chiang
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Rory McIlroy's simplicity and the curious case of Viktor Hovland
by Chuah Choo Chiang - March 27, 2025 - 10:34am
When it comes to this fickle sport called golf, the old saying “different strokes for different folks” holds true when it comes to the pursuit of perfection and golfing immortality.
Inaugural TGL season hits high marks as golf broadens its horizon
by Chuah Choo Chiang - February 27, 2025 - 2:26pm
With the inaugural TGL presented by SoFi season approaching its climax, the scorecard for the innovative and prime time team golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy makes for some impressive reading.
Thomas's call may well be what golf fans yearn for
by Chuah Choo Chiang - January 30, 2025 - 2:29pm
If timing is everything in golf, a recent clarion call by two-time major winner Justin Thomas to his fellow professionals to give more “access and insight” to TV viewers and fans may well be the perfect...
Japan's Hideki Matsuyama shines brightest for Asian golf in 2024
by Chuah Choo Chiang - December 26, 2024 - 11:38am
As another year draws to a close, one thing remains certain — the sun always rises in the Far East with Japan truly basking in the glory of its most famous golfing son, Hideki Matsuyama.
Golf's intricacies push likes of Langer and Guan on similar path
by Chuah Choo Chiang - November 29, 2024 - 1:23pm
Germany’s Bernhard Langer and Chinese-Australian Jeffrey Guan offer glimpses as to how our Royal and Ancient sport may be the very fabric that shape the lives of those who dedicate themselves to the game.
Global pathways accelerating new Asian talents to the fore
by Chuah Choo Chiang - October 23, 2024 - 12:42pm
The stars truly aligned for Asian golf during one glorious Sunday in October as three young talents put an exclamation point on the importance of the various global pathways that lead to the sport’s ultimate...
Maruyama's past heroics can fire up International spirit in Presidents Cup
by Chuah Choo Chiang - September 23, 2024 - 11:04am
Twenty-six years have passed since Shigeki Maruyama produced a performance for the ages by going a perfect 5-0-0 in his Presidents Cup debut at Royal Melbourne in Australia, which sparked what has since become the...
If putter stays hot, Matsuyama will gain edge in chase for FedExCup glory
by Chuah Choo Chiang - August 22, 2024 - 10:43am
American Brad Faxon tells a funny tale which reinforces the notion that Hideki Matsuyama will leave no stones unturned in his pursuit for perfection, and perhaps, earning the chance as well at rewriting more golf...
Golf's newest bromance may be the key to unlocking Tom Kim’s fullest potential
by Chuah Choo Chiang - July 10, 2024 - 11:35am
Korean golf legend K.J. Choi once coined a phrase that would become his life’s mantra and drive other dreamers from his native country and across Asia to follow his trail in search of sporting greatness.
Celebrating 10 years of Matsuyama magic
by Chuah Choo Chiang - June 5, 2024 - 2:38pm
This week marks Matsuyama’s 10th anniversary of his maiden PGA Tour victory at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday in 2014, an event hosted by golf legend Jack Nicklaus.
Global pathways driving Asian rising stars to reach golf’s promised land
by Chuah Choo Chiang - April 24, 2024 - 1:22pm
The establishment of strategic alliances between many of the regional golf circuits and the DP World Tour has provided new impetus for Asia’s rising stars to shoot for coveted places in golf’s promised...
Asian legends tip Matsuyama to enjoy golden run
by Chuah Choo Chiang - March 13, 2024 - 11:20am
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 surprise...
Making history, inspiring a nation prove golf is in a good spot
by Chuah Choo Chiang - February 29, 2024 - 10:01am
Two feats delivered timely reminders as to why golf continues to appeal to the masses where accomplishments sprinkled with touches of inspiration and historical proportions proved that the true essence of our sport...
From PGA Tour U to iconic Pebble Beach, Chinese Taipei’s Kevin Yu is living the dream
by Chuah Choo Chiang - January 31, 2024 - 2:09pm
The 25-year-old Yu is presently enjoying a flying start to his 2024 season.
Tom Kim shines the brightest for Asian golf in 2023
by Chuah Choo Chiang - December 28, 2023 - 12:11pm
The year 2023 was no doubt a tale of two halves for Tom Kim, who struggled to hit consistent results after ramping up his ball speed.
Kirk earns biggest victory of all by beating alcoholism, depression
by Chuah Choo Chiang - November 23, 2023 - 12:36pm
In one of the most compelling stories of the year, the 38-year-old American has stood tall with his perseverance and determination, evoking just as much inspiration to fans from all walks of life.
Once the 'Bashful Prince', Ishikawa still has eyes on the throne
by Chuah Choo Chiang - October 26, 2023 - 2:33pm
Ryo Ishikawa ventured to the US at his prime in search of more success and spent five seasons on the PGA Tour from between 2013 to 2017, where he competed against the likes of Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and Vijay S...
These guys are good as golf shows it's not only about winning
by Chuah Choo Chiang - September 14, 2023 - 2:56pm
At each golf tournament, the Tour and players make it a top priority to support charitable initiatives, engage with local communities, shine a light on environmental and healthcare efforts or participate in inclusion-related...
Impossible is what Asian stars are fighting for in FedExCup Playoffs
by Chuah Choo Chiang - August 10, 2023 - 2:41pm
In the history of the game, Asian men golfers were never regarded as favorites to claim any of golf’s four majors.
Kim relishes a return to Scotland where his life changed a year ago
by Chuah Choo Chiang - July 13, 2023 - 10:25am
Tom Kim couldn’t be at a happier place than in Scotland this week. For an aspiring golfer, a trip to the Home of Golf has its many perks, although consuming black pudding or haggis, two of Scotland’s...
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