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.

This Masters week tradition is coming to an end (Hint: John Daly must be sad)

The 1997 Masters is best known for Tiger Woods’ landmark 12-shot victory. But that was also a year that a true tradition unlike any other started. We’re talking about John Daly setting up shop at the Hooters right down Washington Road from Augusta National’s gates. The two-time major champ and his motorhome—which even survived a Read more…

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Hero World Challenge - 2025
Pos Player Tot Thru Rnd
T1Akshay Bhatia-6-2
T1Sepp Straka-6-2
T1Wyndham Clark-6-2
T1J.J. Spaun-6-2
T1Scottie Scheffler-6-2
T6Corey Conners-5-2
T6Keegan Bradley-5-2
T8Andrew Novak-4-2
T8Hideki Matsuyama-4-2
T8Justin Rose-4-2
11Alex Noren-3-2
T12Sam Burns-222
T12Cam Young-212
T12Harris English-2-2
T15Billy Horschel-122
T15Aaron Rai-112
17Robert MacIntyreE42
T18Brian Harman+132
T18Jordan Spieth+132
20Chris Gotterup+442
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