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Chacarra opens up two-stroke lead at Royal Johannesburg

Spain’s Eugenio Chacarra takes first-round Alfred Dunhill C’ship lead at Royal Johannesburg

Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra of Fireballs GC celebrates his win on the 18th green as teammates Carlos Ortiz sprays him with champagne after the LIV Golf Invitational - Bangkok at Stonehill Golf Course on Oct 9, 2022 in Pathum Thani, Thailand. 
Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra of Fireballs GC celebrates his win on the 18th green as teammates Carlos Ortiz sprays him with champagne after the LIV Golf Invitational - Bangkok at Stonehill Golf Course on Oct 9, 2022 in Pathum Thani, Thailand. 

Sporting Life

Shannon Tan fell short, but for the brilliant golfer there’s always next time

Singapore's Shannon Tan didn't qualify for the LPGA Tour but she had an outstanding year.
Singapore's Shannon Tan didn't qualify for the LPGA Tour but she had an outstanding year.

SEA Games 2025: Buoyed by recent outings, teenage golfer Troy Storm looks forward to debut

Troy Storm, 16, is the youngest golfer in the Singapore team competing at the Dec 9-20 SEA Games in Thailand.
Troy Storm, 16, is the youngest golfer in the Singapore team competing at the Dec 9-20 SEA Games in Thailand.

Despite missing out on LPGA Tour card, S’pore golfer Shannon Tan proud of ‘great’ 2025

Shannon Tan, 21, finished five shots shy of the top 25 and ties, who earned LPGA Tour cards for the 2026 season.
Shannon Tan, 21, finished five shots shy of the top 25 and ties, who earned LPGA Tour cards for the 2026 season.

LIV Golf CEO says informal talks with PGA Tour ongoing, no deal imminent

Golf - The 2025 Ryder Cup - Bethpage Black Golf Course, Farmingdale, New York, United States - September 28, 2025 Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau reacts to a missed putt on the 17th hole during the singles REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid
Golf - The 2025 Ryder Cup - Bethpage Black Golf Course, Farmingdale, New York, United States - September 28, 2025 Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau reacts to a missed putt on the 17th hole during the singles REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid

LIV Golf CEO says informal talks with PGA Tour ongoing, no deal imminent

Brooks Koepka in action during the first round of LIV Golf Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong Course on May 3, 2024.
Brooks Koepka in action during the first round of LIV Golf Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong Course on May 3, 2024.

2028 British Open to move away from traditional July slot

FILE PHOTO: Golf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 16, 2025 The R&A CEO Mark Darbon during a press conference REUTERS/Paul Childs/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Golf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 16, 2025 The R&A CEO Mark Darbon during a press conference REUTERS/Paul Childs/ File Photo

Golf, beaches and nap-time: beaten England focus on R+R

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Second Test - The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia - December 7, 2025 England's Ben Stokes looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Second Test - The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia - December 7, 2025 England's Ben Stokes looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Hideki Matsuyama edges out Alex Noren in play-off to win Hero World Challenge

Winner Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lining up a putt on the 12th hole during the final round of the Hero World Challenge 2025 at Albany Golf Course on Dec 07, 2025 in Nassau, Bahamas. He beat Sweden's Alex Noren in a one-hole play-off after they finished level on  22-under 266.
Winner Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lining up a putt on the 12th hole during the final round of the Hero World Challenge 2025 at Albany Golf Course on Dec 07, 2025 in Nassau, Bahamas. He beat Sweden's Alex Noren in a one-hole play-off after they finished level on  22-under 266.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.