Two-time Masters champion American Bubba Watson led the first round of the storm-interrupted Shenzhen International on Thursday after scoring six under par. The clubhouse leader, ranked 22 in the world, clinched an early lead by shooting an eagle and five birdies before storms in the area suspended play for two hours in the afternoon. “I … Read more
The US PGA Tour confirmed Thursday that South Korea’s stop on their new three-event Asian swing later this year will be held on the resort island of Jeju from October 19-22. The CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges will carry one of the biggest prize funds on the US PGA Tour at $9.25 million and have … Read more
Japan’s world number five Hideki Matsuyama is hoping a sexism row won’t spell the end of Kasumigaseki Country Club as a venue for the 2020 Olympic golf competition. Matsuyama didn’t wade into the thorny debate sparked when Tokyo’s female governor, Yuriko Koike, said she felt “uncomfortable” with the idea that women couldn’t become full members … Read more