January 2004

BJORN FEELS THE HEAT IN JOHNNIE WALKER CLASSIC
Saturday, January 31, 2004
Thomas Bjorn battled to keep the lead for the third successive day at the US$1.8 million Johnnie Walker Classic today but the race for the coveted title is poised for a sizzling finish..........
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BJORN TIGHTENS GRIP AS ELS FINDS FORM IN JOHNNIE WALKER CLASSIC
Friday, January 30, 2004
Danish star Thomas Bjorn maintained his stranglehold at the halfway stage of the US$1.8 million Johnnie Walker Classic today as reigning champion Ernie Els moved menacingly up the leaderboard...........
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BJORN FINDS RIGHT BLEND TO LEAD JOHNNIE WALKER CLASSIC
Thursday, January 29, 2004
Denmark's Thomas Bjorn fired a spectacular eight-under-par 64 for a one-shot lead after the first round of the US$1.8 million Johnnie Walker Classic today........
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ZHANG HOPES TO STOP ELS AT JOHNNIE WALKER CLASSIC
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
China’s Zhang Lian-wei is dreaming of stopping Ernie Els’ repeat title bid when the star-studded Johnnie Walker Classic tees off at the Alpine Golf & Sports Club on Thursday......... Full Story

DAVIES TO PLAY THE MEN AT THE ANZ CHAMPIONSHIP
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
England's Laura Davies has accepted a sponsors invitation to play in this years ANZ Championship at Horizons Golf Club in Port Stephens, Australia, from February 12-15.......... Full Story

LET ANNOUNCE 2004 SCHEDULE
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
The Ladies European Tour (LET)today announced the 2004 Tour schedule with significant prize fund increasesin six tournaments along with the addition of a minimum of three new events,which include a return of the Ladies English Open, the Ladies Dutch Open and a tournament in Denmark........
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Recording practice to change at The Open
Friday, January 23, 2004
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club (R&A), sparked by last year's Mark Roe incident at Royal St George's, plans to outline a revised recording system for the 2004 Open.......
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CARNOUSTIE TO HOST 2007 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Thursday, January 22, 2004
The Open returned to Carnoustie in 1999 after a break of 24 years. The success of the infrastructure, access arrangements and accommodation put in place to handle the needs of a modern Championship has resulted in the R&A awarding the venue the Open for a seventh time according to David Hill, Championship Secretary of the R&A..... Full Story

Australia - Four qualify for Open
Thursday, January 22, 2004
England's Matthew Hazelden and three Australians earned places in the Open Championship on Wednesday after a two-round international qualifying tournament........ Full Story

LEE BIRDIES LAST HOLE TO WIN ASIAN PGA QUALIFYING SCHOOL FINALS
Monday, January 19, 2004
Korea’s Lee Sung-man birdied the last hole to win the Asian PGA Qualifying School Finals today and then declared his intention to become one of the region’s top players in 2004........
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Johnnie Walker Blue Label's Ace Race for Diamonds
Monday, January 19, 2004
The first golfer to record an ace on the 12th hole during the third and fourth rounds(Jan 31 & Feb 1) of the 2004 Johnnie Walker Classic at the Alpine Golf Club, Bangkok, will win the exquisite "Blue Celebration" Sapphire and Diamond Necklace from Johnnie Walker......... Full Story

KOREA’S LEE READY TO POUNCE AT QUALIFYING SCHOOL FINALS
Friday, January 16, 2004
If Korea’s Lee Sung-man wins the Asian PGA Qualifying School Finals tomorrow, he will not be able to enjoy any loud cheers and applause.......
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SATOSHIS SURGE INTO QUALIFYING SCHOOL LEAD
Friday, January 16, 2004
Japanese duo Satoshi Shimouchi and Satoshi Tomiyama took the lead on the opening day of the Final Stage of the Asian PGA Qualifying School today........ Full Story

SATOSHIS SURGE INTO QUALIFYING SCHOOL LEAD
Friday, January 16, 2004
Japanese duo Satoshi Shimouchi and Satoshi Tomiyama took the lead on the opening day of the Final Stage of the Asian PGA Qualifying School today........ Full Story

SATOSHIS SURGE INTO QUALIFYING SCHOOL LEAD
Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Japanese duo Satoshi Shimouchi and Satoshi Tomiyama took the lead on the opening day of the Final Stage of the Asian PGA Qualifying School today........ Full Story

LIN SET TO DEFEND MYANMAR OPEN TITLE
Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Former Asian number one Lin Keng-chi will defend his Myanmar Open title next month where he will likely face strong challenges from home heroes Aung Win and Kyi Hla Han........
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BUDDING STARS FACE FINAL TEST AT QUALIFYING SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Thailand’s Prom Meesawat, Li Chao of China and Filipino Jerome Delariarte will tee off in the Asian PGA Qualifying School, Final Stage tomorrow hoping to live up to their reputation as budding stars...............
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LONGEST DRIVE AT THE JOHNNIE WALKER CLASSIC
Monday, January 12, 2004
The longest drive during the third and fourth rounds of the 2004 Johnnie Walker Classic at Bangkok's Alpine Golf Club in Thailand will reap rich rewards for the pro at Asia's premier golf event at the end of January........ Full Story

MOIR WINS STAGE ONE OF ASIAN PGA Q-SCHOOL
Saturday, January 10, 2004
Australian Richard Moir won Stage One of the Asian PGA Qualifying School after shooting a final round three-under-par 69 at Palm Resort Golf and Country Club today...... Full Story

MOIR MAINTAINS LEAD IN ASIAN PGA QUALIFYING SCHOOL
Friday, January 9, 2004
Australian Richard Moir maintained his lead in the Asian PGA Qualifying School, Stage One after shooting a one-under-par 71 in the third round at Palm Resort Golf and Country Club today....... Full Story

SORENSTAM CONFIRMED FOR 2004 ANZ LADIES MASTERS
Thursday, January 8, 2004
World number one Annika Sorenstam has confirmed to play in the 2004 ANZ Ladies Masters at the Royal Pines Resort on Queensland's Gold Coast from 26-29 February....... Full Story

MOIR OPENS UP SEVEN-SHOT LEAD IN ASIAN PGA Q-SCHOOL
Thursday, January 8, 2004
Australian Richard Moir fired a superb eight-under-par 64 to open up a seven-shot lead after the second round of the Asian PGA Qualifying School, Stage One today......... Full Story

MOON LEADS FIRST ROUND AT ASIAN PGA QUALIFYING SCHOOL
Wednesday, January 7, 2004
Australian Jason Moon carded a seven-under-par 65 to take the first round lead in the Asian PGA Qualifying School, Stage One at Palm Resort Golf and Country Club today.......
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QUALIFYING TEST BEGINS FOR ASIAN PGA TOUR HOPEFULS
Tuesday, January 6, 2004
The first stage of the Asian PGA Qualifying School tees off at Palm Resort Golf and Country Club tomorrow with 220 players from around the world battling for playing rights in the region..............
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Stars line up for Johnnie Walker Classic
Tuesday, January 6, 2004
Four of the best-known European Ryder Cup stars Thomas Bjorn, Colin Montgomerie, Lee Westwood and Ian Woosnam will be joining the star-studded field at the 2004 Johnnie Walker Classic to be played at the Alpine Golf Club in Bangkok, Thailand, from 29th January to 1st February...... Full Story

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