استمتع بـUnlimited مع Magzter GOLD
احصل على وصول غير محدود إلى أكثر من 9000 مجلة وصحيفة وقصة مميزة مقابل
يحاول ذهب - حر
Global pathways accelerating talented Asian golfers to the fore
October 24, 2024
|The Straits Times
The stars truly aligned for Asian golf during one glorious Sunday in October as three talents: Kevin Yu of Chinese Taipei, China's Ding Wenyi, and Kaito Onishi of Japan—put an exclamation point on the importance of the various global pathways that lead to the sport's ultimate destination, the PGA Tour.
With golf sustaining its international growth, the multiple initiatives led by the PGA Tour are also beginning to bear their first fruits in accelerating the careers of aspiring stars from Asia.
A first case in point is Yu, who proudly became the first Asian graduate of the innovative PGA Tour University programme to win a PGA Tour event with his breakthrough victory at the Sanderson Farms Championship on Oct 6.
Yu had graduated in fourth place in the PGA Tour University ranking in 2021 following a stellar amateur career at Arizona State University. The following season, he played his way into the PGA Tour by finishing 20th on the Korn Ferry Tour points list.
The 26-year-old, who will be playing in the Oct 24-27 Zozo Championship, credited the PGA Tour University for providing a pathway to the elite tour.
“The system in the US is much more streamlined, giving players a faster track to the top,” said Yu, who became only the third golfer from Chinese Taipei after Chen Tze-chung and Pan Cheng-tsung to win on the PGA Tour.
هذه القصة من طبعة October 24, 2024 من The Straits Times.
اشترك في Magzter GOLD للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة، وأكثر من 9000 مجلة وصحيفة.
هل أنت مشترك بالفعل؟ تسجيل الدخول
المزيد من القصص من The Straits Times
The Straits Times
Shop for cosy, comfy fitness gear at these three Singapore brands
Entering your soft era?
4 mins
October 31, 2025
The Straits Times
AUTUMN MYSTERY ON DERBY MISSION
Little-known Victorian trainer ‘living the dream’ with live chance at maiden Gl glory
2 mins
October 31, 2025
The Straits Times
S'pore forms company to buy green jet fuel
A company has been set up to buy and manage a supply of sustainable aviation fuel for Singapore’s air hub, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said on Oct 30.
4 mins
October 31, 2025
The Straits Times
Commuting Clearer queue markings needed at bus interchange
I recently visited the Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub to board service 168. The berth I went to has three different bus services sharing the same space.
1 min
October 31, 2025
The Straits Times
Property Review clause for lease renewal commissions in agency agreements
The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) should review the \"renewal commission\" clause found in its prescribed Estate Agency Agreement for the Lease of Residential Property by a Landlord.
1 min
October 31, 2025
The Straits Times
Forget gold. Aluminium is the real metal of the moment
For the last 25 years, Beijing has single-handedly supplied the world's incremental demand for the metal.
1 mins
October 31, 2025
The Straits Times
ATHLEISURE RENEWED
It may have peaked in the West, but players here say the fashion trend is still alive and kicking in Singapore
8 mins
October 31, 2025
The Straits Times
Tech sector sees layoffs amid rising Al use
The axing of 14,000 roles announced by Amazon on Oct 28 comes amid increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for routine tasks.
3 mins
October 31, 2025
The Straits Times
My Best Shot to defy handicap in Algoa Cup
Oct 31 South Africa (Fairview/Greyville) preview
5 mins
October 31, 2025
The Straits Times
Manpower Perm Sec Ng Chee Khern to retire; changes to other posts
Manpower Permanent Secretary Ng Chee Khern will retire on Dec 1, marking an end to 41 years in the public service during a career filled with distinction.
2 mins
October 31, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size