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LIV Golf

Garcia’s desire still burns bright, as Fireballs skipper eyes fast start to year

The Spaniard still has desire and passion to compete in his 27th year in the game ahead of Saudi league’s season opener in Riyadh on Wednesday.

3 hours ago

LIV Golf

LIV Golf chiefs hope Hong Kong event joins Sevens, Art Basel as a city mainstay

18 Sep 2025 - 1:41PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf signs new 2-year deal with Hong Kong, HSBC league’s first title sponsor

17 Sep 2025 - 9:34PMvideocam

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

Jon Rahm (left) and Sergio Garcia walk down the fairway during the first day of the LIV Golf Andalusia. Photo: EPA

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Dream of Hong Kong sports and pleasure hub rests on use of common sense

Top golf tournament and world snooker clash show Hong Kong can still pull the crowds, but it must learn from an embarrassing incident at the second event.

15 Mar 2025 - 8:15AM

Asian Tour

China’s Li Haotong rolls back the years at Asian Tour event in Macau

Surprised Chinese golfer cards seven-under-par 63 in first round of International Series event at Macau Golf & Country Club.

14 Mar 2024 - 8:00PM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour teeing up events in US and Europe, eyes global expansion alongside LIV

International Series chief Rahul Singh says talks in progress about holding events in non-traditional domains, and welcomes rival-tour players to join the ‘inclusive’ franchise.

14 Mar 2024 - 6:14PMvideocam

MACAU, CHINA: David Puig of Spain pictured during Round One on Thursday March 14, 2024, at the International Series Macau, presented by Wynn, at the Macau Golf and Country Club. The US$2 million Asian Tour event is staged from March 14-17, 2024. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.

Asian Tour

Kho torn between respecting his heroes and beating them at International Series Macau

The 23-year-old Hongkonger is still in awe of his childhood heroes Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia, but could well be part of Poulter’s team on the LIV circuit.

12 Mar 2024 - 6:35PM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour’s event in Oman offers glimpse of what golf’s future could look like

International Series season opener in Middle East takes place a week before LIV Golf Jeddah, and has attracted 21 players from the team circuit.

21 Feb 2024 - 1:50PM

Asian Tour

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

Joaquin Niemann opens new season with ‘amazing’ 59 at LIV Golf Mayakoba

Chilean captain of Torque GC hits course record 12 under at El Camaleon Golf Course, five shots clear of field in Playa del Carmen.

3 Feb 2024 - 12:15PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf riches on offer in Abu Dhabi as players vie for places – 3 will succeed

Those who get in could be joined by Jon Rahm, who is being linked with a switch from the PGA Tour to the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV in 2024.

6 Dec 2023 - 7:54PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: The Omega Masters golf tournament made a star-studded return

The Swiss event, held every year at the stunning Golf Club de Crans-Sur-Sierre at the Crans-Montana resort, has hosted scores of star golfers over the years, and many more celebrity onlookers

25 Sep 2023 - 10:00AM

Asian Tour

Tight at the top as 6 share lead on opening day of St Andrews Bay Championship

Mito Pereira, David Puig, Anirban Lahiri among group of six players to shoot 6-under-par 66 on opening day of International Series event.

25 Aug 2023 - 9:54AM

Chile’s Mito Pereria tees off during the first round of the St Andrews Bay Championship. Photo: Asian Tour

LIV Golf

LIV Golf officials quietly confident circuit is here to stay despite PGA deal

Refusal to become embroiled in a public ‘he said, she said’ exchange with those on the PGA Tour’s side highlights belief in their process, they say.

11 Jul 2023 - 5:26PM

LIV Golf

Scott Vincent happy to make most of ‘incredible journey’ as LIV Golf returns to UK

With the battle for places in the top 24 and a guaranteed spot for next year on the line, Vincent focused on staying in the present as LIV enters second half of 2023 season.

8 Jul 2023 - 3:39PM

LIV Golf

Kokrak finds missing clubs, share of lead at LIV Golf stop in Spain

Jason Kokrak and Dustin Johnson post matching four-under-par 67s to take one-shot lead over Anirban Lahiri at Valderrama.

1 Jul 2023 - 9:25AM

Asian Tour

Where does Asian Tour stand after PGA and LIV called off golf’s civil war?

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant says he must ‘make sure we remain relevant’, but adds ‘the market is really going to open up’ once sponsors no longer have to pick sides.

19 Jun 2023 - 3:00PM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour must have ‘seat at the table’ when golf’s future is decided, says CEO

Commissioner Cho Minn Thant says he is ‘pretty confident’ that his organisation’s opinion will be relevant.

9 Jun 2023 - 7:43PM

LIV Golf

PGA Tour and LIV Golf announce stunning decision to merge

‘After two years of disruption and distraction, this is a historic day for the game we all know and love,’ PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan says.

7 Jun 2023 - 3:30AM

Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA)

Alex Yang wins US Open spot, will be first Hongkonger in a men’s golf major

Stanford University student comes through qualifying tournament at Tacoma Country and Golf Club.

6 Jun 2023 - 4:19PM

Alex Yang at Tacoma Country and Golf Club in Washington with his certificate of qualification for this year’s US Open. Photo: Handout

LIV Golf

Golf war intensifies as DP World Tour fines Asian Tour players over LIV events

Another 26 golfers hit with fines of up to US$126,000 for each LIV tournament they played in without permission.

12 May 2023 - 7:04PM

Jazz Janewattananond of Thailand is one of the Asian Tour members likely to have been targeted. Photo: AFP

LIV Golf

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

Asian Tour

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

Banking & finance

Credit Suisse collapse leaves Federer, Garcia in limbo over sponsorship deals

Swiss bank has long-standing deals with tennis and golf stars, as well as Switzerland’s national football team, but new owner UBS has own sports sponsorships, including with Formula One.

23 Mar 2023 - 12:48PM

Roger Federer is one of several stars who has a sponsorship deal with Credit Suisse. Photo: EPA-EFE

Asian Tour

Kanaya comes of age on Asian Tour, seals International Series Oman win

Takumi Kanaya shoots final round one-under-par 71 to claim four-stroke victory at Al Mouj Golf Club, and claim first title outside Japan.

13 Feb 2023 - 12:22AM

Asian Tour

Refreshed Garcia chasing first win in 2 years, Shin grabs early lead in Oman

International Series gets under way at Al Mouj Golf with Canadian Yonggu Shin shooting 6-under 66 to finish first round a stroke ahead of Sergio Garcia

10 Feb 2023 - 9:03AM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour boss shocked by world ranking points given to PGA pro-am event

Winner of this week’s PGA Tour event, which includes host of celebrities and athletes, will get 10 more Official Golf World Ranking points than player who comes out on top at PIF Saudi International.

4 Feb 2023 - 5:00PM

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Sergio Garcia

Garcia’s desire still burns bright, as Fireballs skipper eyes fast start to year

The Spaniard still has desire and passion to compete in his 27th year in the game ahead of Saudi league’s season opener in Riyadh on Wednesday.

LIV Golf chiefs hope Hong Kong event joins Sevens, Art Basel as a city mainstay

LIV Golf signs new 2-year deal with Hong Kong, HSBC league’s first title sponsor

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.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Editorial | Dream of Hong Kong sports and pleasure hub rests on use of common sense

Top golf tournament and world snooker clash show Hong Kong can still pull the crowds, but it must learn from an embarrassing incident at the second event.

China’s Li Haotong rolls back the years at Asian Tour event in Macau

Surprised Chinese golfer cards seven-under-par 63 in first round of International Series event at Macau Golf & Country Club.

Asian Tour teeing up events in US and Europe, eyes global expansion alongside LIV

International Series chief Rahul Singh says talks in progress about holding events in non-traditional domains, and welcomes rival-tour players to join the ‘inclusive’ franchise.

Kho torn between respecting his heroes and beating them at International Series Macau

The 23-year-old Hongkonger is still in awe of his childhood heroes Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia, but could well be part of Poulter’s team on the LIV circuit.

Asian Tour’s event in Oman offers glimpse of what golf’s future could look like

International Series season opener in Middle East takes place a week before LIV Golf Jeddah, and has attracted 21 players from the team circuit.

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.

Joaquin Niemann opens new season with ‘amazing’ 59 at LIV Golf Mayakoba

Chilean captain of Torque GC hits course record 12 under at El Camaleon Golf Course, five shots clear of field in Playa del Carmen.

LIV Golf riches on offer in Abu Dhabi as players vie for places – 3 will succeed

Those who get in could be joined by Jon Rahm, who is being linked with a switch from the PGA Tour to the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV in 2024.

Style Edit: The Omega Masters golf tournament made a star-studded return

The Swiss event, held every year at the stunning Golf Club de Crans-Sur-Sierre at the Crans-Montana resort, has hosted scores of star golfers over the years, and many more celebrity onlookers

Tight at the top as 6 share lead on opening day of St Andrews Bay Championship

Mito Pereira, David Puig, Anirban Lahiri among group of six players to shoot 6-under-par 66 on opening day of International Series event.

LIV Golf officials quietly confident circuit is here to stay despite PGA deal

Refusal to become embroiled in a public ‘he said, she said’ exchange with those on the PGA Tour’s side highlights belief in their process, they say.

Scott Vincent happy to make most of ‘incredible journey’ as LIV Golf returns to UK

With the battle for places in the top 24 and a guaranteed spot for next year on the line, Vincent focused on staying in the present as LIV enters second half of 2023 season.

Kokrak finds missing clubs, share of lead at LIV Golf stop in Spain

Jason Kokrak and Dustin Johnson post matching four-under-par 67s to take one-shot lead over Anirban Lahiri at Valderrama.

Where does Asian Tour stand after PGA and LIV called off golf’s civil war?

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant says he must ‘make sure we remain relevant’, but adds ‘the market is really going to open up’ once sponsors no longer have to pick sides.

Asian Tour must have ‘seat at the table’ when golf’s future is decided, says CEO

Commissioner Cho Minn Thant says he is ‘pretty confident’ that his organisation’s opinion will be relevant.

PGA Tour and LIV Golf announce stunning decision to merge

‘After two years of disruption and distraction, this is a historic day for the game we all know and love,’ PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan says.

Alex Yang wins US Open spot, will be first Hongkonger in a men’s golf major

Stanford University student comes through qualifying tournament at Tacoma Country and Golf Club.

Golf war intensifies as DP World Tour fines Asian Tour players over LIV events

Another 26 golfers hit with fines of up to US$126,000 for each LIV tournament they played in without permission.

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.

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.

Credit Suisse collapse leaves Federer, Garcia in limbo over sponsorship deals

Swiss bank has long-standing deals with tennis and golf stars, as well as Switzerland’s national football team, but new owner UBS has own sports sponsorships, including with Formula One.

Kanaya comes of age on Asian Tour, seals International Series Oman win

Takumi Kanaya shoots final round one-under-par 71 to claim four-stroke victory at Al Mouj Golf Club, and claim first title outside Japan.

Refreshed Garcia chasing first win in 2 years, Shin grabs early lead in Oman

International Series gets under way at Al Mouj Golf with Canadian Yonggu Shin shooting 6-under 66 to finish first round a stroke ahead of Sergio Garcia

Asian Tour boss shocked by world ranking points given to PGA pro-am event

Winner of this week’s PGA Tour event, which includes host of celebrities and athletes, will get 10 more Official Golf World Ranking points than player who comes out on top at PIF Saudi International.

Editorial | Dream of Hong Kong sports and pleasure hub rests on use of common sense