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Khaleej Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
This Week in Golf: Rory in Canada, Legends in Fiji and the LPGA returns to New Jersey
The PGA Tour heads north to Canada for the historic RBC Canadian Open from June 5–8 at TPC Toronto's Osprey Valley. As the third oldest continuously running event on the PGA Tour, it boasts a rich legacy and a $9.8 million purse, drawing top contenders like Rory McIlroy. Across the Atlantic, the DP World Tour tees off at The International in Amsterdam for the KLM Open, a key stop on the European Swing offering over $2.5 million in prize money and a competitive international field. On the women's side, the ShopRite LPGA Classic runs June 6–8 at the scenic Seaview Bay Course in New Jersey. With a $1.75 million purse, this staple event gives players a chance to sharpen their form ahead of the season's next major. Meanwhile, in Asia, the Korean Tour stages the Baeksang Holdings–Asiad CC Busan Open in South Korea, where top regional players will battle it out for $750,000 at Asiad Country Club. Senior golf fans can look forward to the Vuksich & Borich Fiji Legends Golf Classic, part of the Asian Seniors Tour, taking place June 10–12 at Denarau Golf & Racquet Club. With AUD 75,000 on the line, this pro-am format draws respected veterans and passionate amateurs alike. While not part of a major professional circuit, it's a standout event on the senior calendar. Finally, Hua Hin in Thailand will host more than 2,500 golfers from around the globe at the Centara World Masters, Asia's premier amateur golf tournament. Running from June 8–14, this vibrant, multi-day festival of golf showcases the sport's community spirit and international appeal. Whether it's PGA prestige or grassroots passion, there's something for every golf fan this week. The Schedule PGA Tour RBC Canadian Open Dates: June 5–8 Venue: TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course), Canada Significance: This historic tournament is the third oldest continuously running event on the PGA Tour, following The Open and the US Open. Total Purse: $9.8 million DP World Tour KLM Open Dates: June 5–8 Venue: The International, Amsterdam, Netherlands Significance: Part of the European Swing, this tournament attracts a competitive international field. Total Purse: Over $2.5 million LPGA Tour ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer Dates: June 6–8 Venue: Seaview, Bay Course, Galloway, New Jersey, USA Significance: A staple on the LPGA calendar, this event offers players a chance to fine-tune their game ahead of upcoming majors Total Purse: $1.75 million Asian Tour Korean Tour – Baeksang Holdings–Asiad CC Busan Open Dates: June 5–8, 2025 Venue: Asiad Country Club, Busan, South Korea Total Purse: $750,000 Significance: A key event on the Korean Tour, attracting top regional players. Asian Seniors Tour – Vuksich & Borich Fiji Legends Golf Classic Dates: June 10–12, 2025 Venue: Denarau Golf & Racquet Club, Fiji Significance: Part of the Asian Seniors Tour, featuring veteran professional golfers. as Total Purse: AUD 75,000 Amateur Event – Centara World Masters
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Korean golfer Koh still setting the pace at NZ Open
Ice-cool Ryan Peake and fellow Australian left-hander Elvis Smylie have both declared they are close enough to chase down runaway leader Guntaek Koh in the final round of the $A1.8 million New Zealand Open. The South Korean will take a four-shot lead into the deciding round at Millbrook Resort after carding a five-under 66 on Saturday to move to 22 under. Peake only arrived in Queenstown 36 hours before the tournament began after a hold up with NZ Immigration and a late scramble for an available flight. But he made light of a wayward driver to card a third-round 64 and be in outright second at 18 under. Australasian Tour order of merit (OOM) leader Smylie lit up the back nine to sign for a 65 and be in sixth spot, two strokes further back. The 25-year-old Koh is a proven tournament winner, having saluted four times on the Korean Tour in the last two years. The highlight of his third round came when he holed out from 65 metres for an eagle two on the 12th hole. "It's great that I have a four-shot lead but this course is very scorable," Koh said. "I need to keep focused on what I'm doing and stay consistent." His partner in the final round will be Peake, the former Rebels bikie gang member who needed a special direction order to enter New Zealand due to an assault conviction dating back to 2014. The paperwork was only finalised on Monday. After serving time in prison, Peake has turned his life around on and off the course. The 31-year-old has now gone 39 holes without a bogey at Millbrook Resort, despite hitting only three of 14 fairways on Saturday. "Absolutely (I'm close enough to win)," he said. "I just wanted to set myself up in a good position. "I've gone out there today and capitalised on that. "It's going to be pivotal to get off to a good start tomorrow and try and apply some pressure and go from there." Smylie has already won twice on the Australasian Tour this season, with his victory last December at the Australian PGA earning him a two-year exemption on the DP World Tour. He is the short-priced favourite to win the OOM and he reckons he can also emerge victorious at the NZ Open - either of which scenario would guarantee a start in the 2025 British Open at Royal Portrush. Smylie was level with the card through the opening nine holes on Saturday, but needed only 29 shots on a red-hot back nine which included an eagle and four birdies. The 22-year-old was "100 per cent" confident he could still push for the win from six shots back. "I know my game is there," he said. "It would be special to be able to come back from however many shots I am behind the leader but I know I can do that. "It's definitely motivating." Japan's Kazuki Higa, South African Ian Snyman and China's Bobby Bai were tied for third at 17 under.
