Get to know ‘Fifa’, the Thai star who stormed from six shots behind to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur and qualify for two majors

Thailand’s Pongsapak “Fifa” Laopakdee has a ritual during tournaments where he sings songs to calm the nerves. There were plenty on Sunday during the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, where the Arizona State college golfer won a dramatic playoff at the Emirates Golf Club to punch his ticket to the 2026 Masters and 154th Open Championship.

Your questions answered: November 2025

In our ongoing series with Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland and PGA of Australia chief executive Gavin Kirkman, our readers get clarity on golf’s most pertinent issues Why don’t we put the money we are paying Rory McIlroy into the total prize fund for the Australian Open rather than giving it to one player? Read more…

News you may have missed: November 2025

Aussie of the month: Min Woo Lee Min Woo Lee had a bittersweet season on the PGA Tour in 2025. On one hand, he bagged his breakthrough first win in the US, but on the other he endured a frustrating end when he failed to advance past the first week of the FedEx Cup Playoffs Read more…

On Tour: Open slather

A greater focus on golf’s national opens can only be a good thing.