Star-studded field begins chase in PGT Asia S’woods

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:00:40 +0000

A select pro cast tested the bunker-laden layout in the heat and rain in yesterday’s pro-am tournament, most hinting at a run of under-par scores, some intimating of a tougher, challenging outing and others remaining wary of what lies ahead in the next four days of this $100,000 championship.

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PGT Asia circuit goes to Taiwan

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Sun, 19 May 2019 19:00:47 +0000

The $100,000 championship is the first PGT Asia-sanctioned tournament abroad, highlighting its steady rise as one of the emerging circuits in the region. It is actually the first of two PGT Asia events to be played in Taiwan with the Nan Pao TPGA Open also scheduled on Sept. 26-29 at Nan Pao Golf Club in Tainan City.

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Dutch grabs lead with 65

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 22:00:29 +0000

The Manila-based Dutchman actually sparked his late charge with a three-birdie string from No. 9 and knocked down three more in the last four to shoulder himself past a slew of rivals and into the lead at seven-under 137 with two rounds left in the $100,000 event kicking off the third season of the Philippine Golf Tour Asia put up by ICTSI.

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Japanese, Singaporean share lead

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 16:30:01 +0000

Deng Shan Koh, also of Singapore, turned in a 73 for joint eighth at 144 with Tony Lascuña, who hobbled with a 73, while Luke Trocado of South Africa, Spain’s Marcos Pastor and local ace Mhark Fernando rallied to assemble identical 145s.

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