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Thaworn Wiratchant
2006 sees new heights for Asian Tour

The Asian Tour will hit a new milestone in 2006 with a 32 event schedule offering a record US$23 million in total prize money. Four new events will debut this year, including a match play contest between Asia and Europe.

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Asia vs. Europe

The inaugural Royal Trophy in Bankgok pitted a united Asia team against Europe's best in Ryder Cup matchplay format, and saw a very tight finish.

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China boom

With new courses springing up, new sponsors queuing up and six events on the 2006 European Tour calendar, golf in China is booming.

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ASIAN GOLF TODAY TOP STORIES

Chinarat & Steel lead in Beijing
18 AT members in world top 200
R&A supports juniors in China
Jeev has Japan top 6
Noh climbs Order of Merit
Hwang edges Noh in a playoff
Mission Hills to host AP Summit
2006 ASIAN GOLF NEWS ARCHIVE

JANUARY

Hunt for Asian Tour Cards begins at Q-School
Tiger Woods buys $40 million property
Singapore Open prize fund reaches $3m
Top civil award for Michael Campbell
Faldo & McGinley predict close Royal Trophy
Steve Williams wins big New Zealand race
Minoza to return to Karachi 17 years on
Stuart Appleby moves up to World No.21
Allenby joins big names at Johnnie Walker
Ballesteros rates Royal Trophy a success
UBS to be title sponsor of Order of Merit
Pagunsan aiming at Tour card
Women fuelling Japanese golfing revival
Rodgers wins playoff at AT Q-school finals
Choi leads Johnnie Walker Asian challenge
Pakistan Open offers more World Ranking points
Local hero Hussain seeks Pakistan glory
Future of WGC events questioned
Faldo and R&A launch the Faldo Series Asia
Myanmar Open postponed
Randhawa seeks more desert success
Asia's finest face Els and Singh in Qatar
Asian Tour will not sanction Indonesian Open

FEBRUARY

Wie to play against the men again in Korea
Top class field set for Johnnie Walker Classic
Wright tops Australian Open qualifying
Karrie Webb believes she can be No.1 again
Row between European & Asian Tours
PMA rejects Asian Tour's comments
Colin Montgomerie's divorce costs him £15m
European & Asian Tours reach agreement
LET: Amy Yang wins in playoff
Tours agree to sanction Indonesia Open
Campbell and Goosen want another Johnnie Walker
Past winners set for Johnnie Walker Classic
Adam Scott hoping for home win
WGC events to be played in USA from 2007
Scott looking for Johnnie Walker double
Campbell wants PGA Tour limits changed
WGC events causing global headache
Campbell has fond memories of Vines
Couples predicts great future for Kapur
Zhang Lian Wei carries the hopes of China
Thongchai Jaidee lands on his feet
Tiger Woods opens his $25m learning centre
BMW attracts top international line up
Thaworn named Asian Golfer of the Year
Chinarat believes tide has turned
Kapur shifts focus to Malaysia
Jaidee set for tilt at record third European win
Randhawa in top gear for Malaysia
Padraig Harrington starts season in Malaysia
Thongchai seeks 3-peat in Malaysia
Harrington likes chances despite break
Wi to become three tour globetrotter
Dougherty looking forward to Singapore
Ogilvy moves up to career high 26 in rankings
Wirachant leads Asian challenge in Indonesia
Pagunsan beats Minoza for local victory
Zhang happy to be back at Emeralda

MARCH

Volvo China returns to Beijing with $1.8m
Stars unhappy about Americanisation of WGC
Ogilvy highlights depth of talent in world golf
Wi seeks more success in Indonesia
Local players enjoy the limelight in Indonesia
Stephen Dodd seeking season turn around
Thongchai aiming to stay dry in Singapore
Nick Dougherty set for Singapore defence
Liang ready to win in Singapore
Kapur pins Singapore hopes on putter
Mardan comes full circle in Singapore
ESPN STAR and Asian Tour extend TV agreement
Casey chasing double at Volvo China Open
Hu and Ye to fly China flag at BMW
Elkington to star in Macau
Asian Tour signs with Philippine Open
LAGT girls fly high in Macau
Empire to host Brunei Open again
In form Heidi has high hopes for Macau
Thongchai gets invitation to Augusta
Tiger Beach joins Omega China Tour
Thaworn seeks China win for 200th appearance
Zhang and Liang support China Tour opener
37 head to Sentosa in search of Open berth
China Tour heads for "Pearl of the East"

APRIL

Dougherty, former champions to play Volvo China
Thongchai wants four rounds at Masters
Kapur and Mardan battle for Open berth
Thongchai is right at home at Augusta
Stenson, Van de Velde join Volvo China field
Lyle leads Open qualifying with 67
Thongchai rues cold putter in Masters debut
Lyle, Park and Kapur qualify for Open Championship
Thongchai bows out early but vows to return
Liang aiming for home glory at Volvo China Open
Record $1.8m on offer at BMW Asian Open
Dream date for local amateurs at Volvo China
Kapur bids for Volvo double
Casey looking for repeat triumph at Volvo China
Thaworn marks 200th appearence with 150th cut
CGA and Volvo extend China Open deal to 2015
Aamby Valley raises prize fund to $400,000
Golf in China continuing to boom
Stenson striving to regain form at BMW Asian
Veteran Choi hopes to repeat '05 success
Singh stays on top of Order of Merit
Wie aims to be a cut above at SK Telecom
Kapil Dev predicts great future for Indian golf

MAY

Lee is people's champion as Suk wins
Choi looking for hat-trick in Seoul
Ghei goes for glory at Aamby Valley
'Big Dolphin' makes a splash in Order of Merit
Johl eyes Aamby Valley for maiden title
Liang leaves Zhuhai legacy in his absence
Moselely seeks to relaunch career in India
Ashok and Firoz raise local hopes in India
Indians looking to impress again on home soil
Vesconte hopes for repeat at Philippine Open
Thais aiming to fly the flag at Bangkok Airways
Boonchu hits 50 and still going strong
APGC and Mission Hills host Open Amateur Ch'ship
Rosales hopes to go one better this year in Manila
Buckle wins on Nationwide Tour
Buckle now ranked 80th in world
Golden Gulf promises a rough time
Buhrmann victory propels him to 21st on OM
Elkington keen to impress at Macau Open
Gibson hopes to repeat 2002 win at Wack Wack
Tiger Beach promises stern test
Webber up to 33rd in UBS Order of Merit
Yuan praises China Tour fast greens
Casas seeks old winning ways at Wack Wack
Barclays bank on Singapore Open sponsorship
Volvo Masters of Asia gets prize fund boost
Philippine Open to offer record purse in 2007
Thaworn and Randhawa make cut at BMW
Park makes his mark on Order of Merit

JUNE

"Bringing international goodwill through golf"
Monty & Goosen to be Goodwill Trophy captains
Zaw back in action at "Beast of Samui"
Singh and Randhawa qualify for US Open
US$1m Motorola will go to Phuket in 2007
Zhang is last minute entry for Shandong
Carnoustie pro reveals strategies for Tiger Beach
Chawalit doubles earnings and leaps up OM
Indian duo to make history at US Open
Dyson comes close in Austria
Chia and Barr receive albatross awards
Singh lying 28th after US Open first round
Singh makes US Open cut and lies 53rd
Singh slips to 59th after third round 77
Singh closes with 76 for joint 59th spot
Yang finishes second in Japan
Li leaps to second on China Tour Order of Merit
Buckle stays inside top 100 in world
Mardan and Johl invited to Japan Tour Ch'ship
China Tour: Next stop - Shanghai in August
"Exciting times for the Asian Tour" says Martin
AT facts and figures after Bangkok Airways Open
Singh off to flying start in Japan
Singh slips back in Japan
Atwal, Randhawa lead chase for Hoylake berths
Ho snatches lead in Japan
SK Ho claims victory at Mizuno
Buckle continues superb US run of form
Dyson edging towards Open berth
Johl looks to Jeev for UBS Japan success
Singh eyes UBS Japan success
Dyson secures Hoylake berth in playoff
Indian duo pleased with Japan start
Minoza moves into contention in Japan
Singh a class above at mid-season

JULY

Singh shoots into ninth and feeling good in Japan
Singh finishes joint ninth in UBS Japan
Buckle notches up another top three US finish
Singh heads to Europe looking for Open ticket
Chinarat shows his promise
Jyoti makes solid Smurfit start
Singh tied for fourth at Smurfit halfway
Singh slips back in rain and wind
Superb final round gives Singh share of fourth
Park keen to deliver in Hoylake major debut
India's newest golfing son aims to shine at Hoylake
Kapur realises his major dream
Thaworn ready for major challenge
Tiger Woods confirms for HSBC Champions
Dyson steady in Scotland with second 70
Thongchai moves up Scottish Open leaderboard
Thongchai's closing 69 is good for joint 12th
Lyle savours Hoylake experience
Thaworn plots Open course
Kapur keeps his eye on the ball
Kapur ready for baptism of fire
Buckle makes trans-Atlantic dash to Open
Choi aims to "claw" his way back into form
Kapur birdies last for steady 72
Thaworn makes strong start with 71
SK Ho raises Asian hopes in first round
Thaworn shoots 68 and lies tied ninth
Zhang and Liang invited to The Invitational
Kapur bows out but finishes on a high note
Park departs, but with good memories
Majestic eagle fails to keep Thaworn flying high
SK Ho eying top 10 after third round 69
Yeh takes second title in Japan
Ho just misses top 10 finish after last hole heroics
Thaworn savours Hoylake cheers after battling 72
Woods claims third Open crown and major no. 11
Yeh takes second title in Japan
Atwal makes top 20 at BC Open
Asian Tour stars in form for second half of season
Kapur bids for success in Germany
Atwal fires season best 64 to challenge in US
Thammanoon lying fourth at halfway in Japan
Thammanoon only one adrift in Japan
Kapur finishes strongly in Germany
SK Ho loses in playoff in Japan

AUGUST

Mercuries Taiwan to offer record US$500,000 purse
Mike Cunning claims title in Long Beach
SK Ho rises to No. 75 in World
Tianan confirmed for Beijing Leg
Prayad finishes joint second in Japan
KJ Choi reaches $10m mark in US
Westwood targets more Asian glory
Mardan receives top award in Singapore
Scott has Sentosa double on his mind
Asian Tour announces support for First Tee S'pore
Liang enjoys US Invitational debut
Thongchai targets Brunei title
Campbell eyes Singapore success
Liang fights on at The Invitational
Buckle and Ho invited to US PGA
Liang misses cut by one point
Dyson wins European Tour KLM Open title
Chia looks to regain form in Brunei
Woods and Els to play in Asian Tour events
Crowne Plaza Open moves to Yalong Bay
Pilkadaris seeks successful Brunei defence
Prayad best under par heading to Crowne Plaza
Brunei amateurs hope to show the way to juniors
Buckle begins with 73 at US PGA
Randhawa itching to win again
Choi bounces back at Medinah
More about Pulai Springs Resort and Courses
Choi stays in touch with leaders
Choi makes top 10 at Medinah
Chinarat has Number One written all over him
Nearly 200 entries for Singapore Open
Thaworn relishing trip to Pulai Springs
Kapur eyes Bridgestone success in US
Young guns going for glory in Pulai Springs
Kapur shoots first round 72 in Bridgestone
McGinley and Clark sign up for Singapore
Randhawa and Mardan gear up for Brunei
More about Yalong Bay Golf Club

AUGUST (cont'd)

Johl & Yates celebrate 200th appearances in Brunei
Kang is birdie leader going to Brunei
Choi and Kapur make cut at Bridgestone
Choi in 33rd after 3rd round at Bridgestone
Woods wins Bridgestone as Choi finishes 22nd
Wang's stock rises on UBS Order of Merit
Malaysian amateurs to face Asia's finest
Thongchai has sights on Barclays Singapore Open
Schwartzel hoping to cash in at Barclays
AT Q-school expands to Australia and Japan
Gangjee counts on trusty caddie
Thaworn eyes victorious return in Pulai Springs
Mardan poised for Singapore encore
More stars line up for HSBC Champions
Randhawa gunning for Singapore Open repeat
HSBC announce grassroots intiative in China

SEPTEMBER

Prayad lying joint fourth in Japan
Liang in joint third in Japan after two rounds
Singh shoots to joint second in Japan
Chen & Gleeson get late invites to Barclays
Singh, Liang & Prayad all make top 3 in Japan
Haig moves up Order of Merit with Malaysia success
Dual role for Derek Fung in Singapore
Buckle up for another big week in Singapore
Facts & figures after the Malaysian Masters
Han, Gibson & Boulet voted AT Board members
Singh likes it tough at Sentosa
Els hoping to end title drought at Sentosa
Amateur duo qualify for Barclays Singapore Open
Buckle hoping to go green
Thongchai hopes for change of fortune in Singapore
Asian Tour finds new home on Sentosa
Scott fired up for Singapore defence
'Kat in the Hat' making his mark in Singapore
Frog's legs on Gaurav's menu in Sentosa
Malaysia to stage World Cup qualifier
Singh gets closer to Order of Merit trophy
Liang moving up in the world ranking
India, Malaysia amp; Singapore favourites for World Cup places
Goosen and Na to feature in Korea
India, Singapore & Philippines tied at World Cup qualifier
Singapore pull ahead at World Cup qualifier
Singapore & Italy qualify for World Cup
Singh finishes tied 14 at ANA Open in Japan
Mardan hopes to extend good form
Goosen goes for glory in Korea
Golfbug.tv links with Asian Tour
Asian Tour stars reach out to young Singaporeans
Ho and Prayad in good shape in Japan
Taiwan Open returns to Sunrise
Prayad lying third in Japan at halfway
Prayad joint second going into final round
Goosen and Campbell to renew 2005 VW rivalry
Prayad secures top 3 finish in Japan
Thaworn continues rise up Order of Merit
Korea earn entry into World Cup in Barbados
World Golf Championships held in China in 2007
Thaworn believes Amex can pay off for Asia
Prom needs to stay off bogey train
Li's win keeps Omega OM race open until the end
Eight Ryder Cuppers to play at HSBC Champions
European trio to play in Hero Honda Indian Open
Randhawa sparkles with 66 at Amex
Dyson well-placed at halfway in Amex
Ryder Cup rivals to play together at Goodwill Trophy
Beijing Leg finale to be named Omega Ch'ship

OCTOBER

Randhawa steady as Woods dominates Amex
Thongchai posts Amex top 10 for WGC career best
Prom leads chase for Order of Merit crown
Monty & Major winners fired up for Fanling
Asian stars ready for Dunhill Links
Chowrasia aims to bounce back at Taiwan Open
Tough scoring expected at Sunrise
Zhang heads local challenge at VW Masters-China
Atwal makes solid start at Chrysler Classic
Atwal decelerates in Chrysler
Loar lurks in third at Dunhill Links
Loar finishes joint runner-up at Dunhill Links
Lin breaks into top 25 on Order of Merit
Campbell out for revenge at VW-China
Prom wants to make a splash at VW Masters-China
VW donates US$15,000 to China junior programme
15 Asian Tour members in world top 200
Choi joins stars to shine at Fanling
Singh takes first round lead in Japan Open
Singh one off lead in Japan Open
Indian stars look to end home title drought
Singh slips back but Yang chases title in Japan
Ho and Yeh take fifth in Japan Open
Goosen and Campbell on a high for Hong Kong
Yasin continues rise up Order of Merit
HSBC field goes from strength to strength
Thaworn set for defence of Hero Honda Indian Open
Omega Ch'ship to be a fitting end to a great year
In-form Dyson favourite for Hero Honda
Haig on a high in Namibia PGA
Liang plans triumphant return for Omega Ch'ship
Haig hangs on to Namibia lead
Haig wins wire-to-wire in Namibia PGA
Prayad finishes third in Bridgestone Open
Randhawa up to 14th on Order of Merit
Mercedes-Benz offers CT's first hole-in-one prize
Tianan set up like PGA Tour event for Omega Ch.
Stars provide glamour, greens create clamour
Liang Wenchong backs Omega China Tour
Atwal's last chance to keep US card
Randhawa so close to world top 100
Singh & Thongchai lead Asian challenge at Valderrama
Minoza lying second in Japan ABC
Choi grabs lead at Chrysler
Singh and Choi poised for historic double
More European stars confirmed for Fanling
Singh claims Volvo Masters crown
Choi makes it four - by four - in the US
Asian Tour celebrates double Asian victory
KJ Choi enters World top 30
HSBC venue Sheshan International Golf Club
European No. 1 Harrington sets sights on HSBC
Asian hopes high ahead of UBS Hong Kong Open

NOVEMBER

Thaworn is top putter on European Tour
Bintan is new venue for Motorola International
"Mr Lu" to be honoured in Hong Kong
Howell and Casey going for HSBC doubles
Singh continues fine form in Japan
Singh eyes world top 50 and US Masters
Business and golf meet for Goodwill Forum & Trophy
Bradley Dredge is Montgomerie's final Goodwill pick
Thaworn relishing return to HSBC Champions
Singh grabs sole lead in Japan
Local hopefuls play for slots in UBS HK Open
Singh extends his lead in Japan
Singh slips to second in Japan
Asian Tour unveils record 2007 schedule
Asian Tour announces senior appointments
Ladies Asian Golf Tour announces 2007 schedule
Teenage wonder Chinarat eyes HSBC success
Woods goes for perfect 10 at HSBC
Indonesian Intern'l Ch'ship to launch in 2007
Jimenez aiming to reclaim HK crown
Astro to be co-sponsor of Indonesia Open
Singh gets dream pairing with Tiger at HSBC
Lyle, Buckle & Wi face final US hurdle
Liang facing painful week in Shanghai
Goosen finalises Goodwill Trophy team
Singh savours HSBC outing with Woods
Buckle tied for lead in America
Chavalit backs Asia to deliver Shanghai surprise
Asians aiming to end European monopoly at Fanling
Buckle remains tied for lead in US
HSBC & CGA to develop junior golf in China
Buckle stays in contention
Top amateurs to debut at Volvo Masters of Asia
Yang's win does not surprise Woods
Buckle and Lyle secure US Tour cards
Singh hoping to shine at Fanling despite injury
Champions team up for World Cup
Yang climbs into World Top 40
Prom hoping to close in on Singh in Fanling
Monty intent on defending HK title
Boonchu 65 sets pace at Champions Tour Q-school
Boonchu extends lead at Champions tour Q-school
Singh crowned Order of Merit winner
Pagunsan, Thongchai boost OoM chances
Kapur finishes strongly in Japan
Boonchu wins Champions Tour Q-school
Rong Gao-tang - China golf's founding father dies
Pagunsan takes Rookie of the Year honours
Prayad and Wi among US Q-school finalists
Singh continues up world rankings
Thongchai looks to maintain six year winning streak
Hall takes the lead at Q-school first stage
Facts and figures after the UBS Hong Kong Open
Hall continues to lead the way at AT Q-school
Singh in contention again at Casio World Open
Singh tied for lead after three rounds in Casio
Jones leads Aussies into AT Q-school final stage
Super Singh claims third victory of year in Japan
Racer Yates wants fast finish at Volvo Masters
Singh inching closer to world top 50
Yang begins quest for US Tour card
Liang seeks winning edge at Volvo Masters
Loar starts strong at US Q-school
Strange leads New Zealand Open
Final Lexus Cup line up unveiled

DECEMBER

Singh leading again in Japan
Volvo takes the train in Bangkok
Loar still on track at US Q-school
Dougherty & Ormsby lead at halfway in NZ
473 sign up for Asian Tour Q-school
BMW extends Asian Open commitment
Wi moves up as Loar slips at US Q-school
Trio top crowded NZ Open leaderboard
Singh extends his lead in Japan
Wi still in the hunt at US Q-school
Nathan Green clinches NZ title with 65
On song Singh wins again to make top 50
England International Boyd wins Open Amateur Ch.
Wi 67 improves his chances at US Q-school
Buckle looks for perfect finish to his season
Singh candidate for UBS Special Achievement Award
Singh climbs to World Number 47
Prom promises fighting display at Volvo
Wi earns US PGA Tour card for 2007
Asian players invited to Australian PGA
Spotlight on Boonchu Ruangkit
Thaworn out to end his season with a win
Mardan hopes for third time lucky at World Cup
Spotlight on Chinarat Phadungsil
Jin Park 66 gives first round lead at Q-school
Refreshed Kapur primed for Volvo Masters
More about the Thai Country Club
Jarrod Lyle tied third at Australian PGA
Park extends lead at Q-school
Singh aiming for third Volvo victory
Wi and Ho tied for sixth in Barbados
Erofejeff 64 grabs third round lead
Korea slip back in World Cup
Spotlight on Jeev Milkha Singh
Nick O'Hern wins Australian PGA
Jin Park finishes on top at Q-school
Rookies go for glory at Volvo Masters
Germany win World Cup in playoff
Singapore are leading World Cup Asians
AT Q-school - Final Plutaluang scores
AT Q-school - Final Pattana scores
AT Q-school - Final Emerald scores
Spotlight on Thongchai Jaidee
India take team silver at Asian Games
Ryu eases to Asian Games women's gold
Koreans make clean sweep of Asian Games gold
Kapur foresees golden era for Indian golf
Leading contenders for the Volvo Masters of Asia
Still plenty to play for in Bangkok
Singh named European Golfer of the Month
Kennedy and Kumar lead as 15 year old Thai battles
Jeev is a fighter, says caddie
Indian duo on the prowl in Pattaya
Smith & Rominger lead as Ichihara seeks repeat
Hard fought Lexus Cup foursomes end in 3-3 draw
Leong blasts into three shot lead at Q-school
Clarke and Westwood for Qatar Masters
Ben Leong wins Q-school by three
Thongchai 2nd in OoM; Singh makes record haul
Asian Tour Qualifying school - final results
Singh sweeps top Asian Tour UBS awards
Johnnie Walker Classic returns to Phuket
Singh soars to number 37 in the world
Singh is the 2006 face of Asian golf
Aussie PGA Champion O'Hern confirms for Abu Dhabi
Strange looking for Philippine double
Rodgers relishing Pakistan Open defence
Els confirms for Qatar Masters
Malaysia's 'Big Ben' looking for strong start
DiMarco to make his debut in Qatar
Que seeks return to winning ways in Manila
Johl hoping for birthday joy in Pakistan
Jeev Milkha Singh - a man for all seasons
The Asian Tour's Best Moments of 2006
Philippine Open delayed - new date not set



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