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LIV facing 'uphill battle' for rankings points, says Asian boss

King Abdullah Economic City (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - The Saudi-funded LIV Golf tour faces a fight to win world rankings points, the Asian Tour's CEO warned on Friday after players voiced growing frustration with the impasse.

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Australian Smyth wins first Asian Tour title at Yeangder TPC

Taipei (AFP) - Travis Smyth shot a second successive six-under par 66 to fulfil his ambition of winning an Asian Tour event as he came home two strokes clear of the field at the Yeangder TPC in Taiwan on Sunday.

AFP

Golfing wonderkid makes history at age 14 as he achieves feat Tiger Woods couldn't

Tiger Woods was only 19-year-olds when he made his first cut on the PGA Tour, but the newest wonderkid in golf has beaten that marker this week by a full five years

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19 players already axed by LIV Golf after first event and the huge sums they’ve earned

LIV has exploded on the golfing stage and are a huge threat to the PGA with their unique format and lucrative deals and some who signed up for Greg Norman's league were shockingly booted after just one event

Daily Mirror

South Korea's tearful Ok dedicates breakthrough win to dad

Seoul (AFP) - Rising home star Ok Tae-hoon won for the first time in his professional career as he held his nerve to triumph in the $1.5 million International Series Korea on Sunday.

AFP

Under-pressure Green hangs on as Phachara makes move in Singapore

Singapore (AFP) - Thailand's Phachara Khongwatmai moved to take a share of the third-round lead with Malaysia's Gavin Green after signing for a three-under-par 69 at the International Series Singapore on Saturday.

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Unrepentant LIV rebel Reed shifts focus to Asian Tour

Singapore (AFP) - Former Masters champion Patrick Reed said Wednesday he expects other high-profile LIV rebels to be drawn to the Asian Tour as it becomes one of the main avenues for them to earn world-ranking points.

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Golf | Bhullar registers 10th career win IN Mandiri Indonesia Open; ends four-year Indian title drought in Asia

Golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar shot a superb 7-under 65 to be 20-under and win the $5,00,000 Mandiri Indonesia Open.

The Hindu

Did Masters officials attempt to discourage pros from joining LIV Golf? A lawsuit alleges they did just that

"Augusta National, the promoter of The Masters, has taken multiple actions to indicate its alignment with the PGA Tour."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ex-Masters champion Reed headlines Singapore, Korea Asian Tour events

Singapore (AFP) - Former US Masters champion Patrick Reed will headline events in Singapore and South Korea as part of the Asian Tour's new relationship with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, it was announced on Tuesday.

AFP

Tony Paul: Controversial LIV golf tour doesn't dim Rocket's glare this weekend

DETROIT — On the grounds of Detroit Golf Club this week, there was precisely one reminder that there is a rival golf tour these days. When you walked through the opening gates to attend the Rocket Mortgage Classic, you were greeted by the "Wall of Champions" — Nate Lashley in…

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9 rebel golfers axed by LIV Golf after inaugural event and where they have gone now

There was a 48-man field for the inaugural LIV Golf event at The Centurion Club in June, but nine of those players have since been exiled in favour of bigger name stars

Irish Mirror

Phachara aims to emulate Jazz's feat

CHEONAN: Phachara Khongwatmai will be aiming to follow in the footsteps of fellow Thai Jazz Janewattananond when he tees off in the 64th edition of the Kolon Korea Open Golf Championship on Thursday.

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‘We’ve kind of kept them at arm’s length’: As LIV Golf threatens to upend the men’s game, how vulnerable is the LPGA?

"As Rory put it, $100 million isn’t going to change his life. But a couple million changes my life completely."

Irish Mirror

Gary Murphy column: Renegades have opted to LIV it up and grab cash

A lot has been said and written about the Saudi-backed breakaway tour and it remains to be seen how things pan out

AFP

Zimbabwe's Vincent seals maiden Asian Tour win in England

Hexham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Zimbabwe's Scott Vincent sank a seven-foot putt on the final hole to seal a one-shot win over Travis Smyth in the International Series England on Sunday.

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McDowell: Saudi-backed LIV Golf International Series 'scary' but right decision should be made

Graeme McDowell admits the consequences of joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf International Series are “scary” but insists the chance to play in…

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The Independent UK

Graeme McDowell defends ‘right decision’ to play LIV Golf event

The Northern Irishman was named in the 48-player field for next week’s event in St Albans, the first in a money-spinning new series fronted by Greg Norman and backed by the Saudi regime

Belfast Live

LIV Golf International Series: Graeme McDowell opens up on "scary" consequences of joining Saudi-backed event

The Portrush golfer is set to compete in the opening event at Centurion Club next week

Chronicle Live

'Just watch' - What Majed Al Sorour told pal about Newcastle as truth about new director revealed

Newcastle United have appointed Majed Al Sorour as a club director and ChronicleLive has spoken to Asian Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant to find out more about him

Chronicle Live

Graeme McDowell to headline ground-breaking Slaley Hall golf tournament with $2m prize fund

Former US Open champion will be joined by American Sihwan Kim and 15-year-old Thailand wonderkid Ratchanon “TK” Chantananuwat in an elite roster with more names still to come

The Guardian - UK

Players taking Saudi money for weak events is a bad look for golf

Golfers such as Lee Westwood embracing LIV tournaments of little quality and ignoring human rights are damaging the sport

Bangkok Post

Five Thais to watch at SEA Games

Thailand are sending 819 athletes to the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam which officially begin tomorrow. Here are some of the country's top stars who are expected to shine at the biennial event.

AFP

Kim Bi-O holds nerve at the last to secure first Asian Tour title

Seoul (AFP) - Kim Bi-O thrilled huge home crowds to win his maiden Asian Tour title at the Maekyung Open on Sunday, coming home two shots clear of fellow South Korean Cho Ming-yu.

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