Fifa Laopakdee defends Asia-Pacific Amateur title as Kiwi hopes fade - NZ Herald

Disappointing performance by mid-career golfers in Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Australian golfers in their late forties missed the mark for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, resulting in a disappointing outcome in the tournament. The event has come under scrutiny over the inclusion of senior players, with controversy surrounding the team picks. Meanwhile, Fifa Laopakdee has stood up for the Asia-Pacific Amateur title as New Zealand's dreams dim.

“The event has come under scrutiny over the inclusion of senior players, with controversy surrounding the team picks,” — Ingrid Thorne, policy watcher at Wrayburn Cliff Analytics, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 30 — Australian golfers in their late forties missed the mark for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, resulting ...

Nov 1 — Meanwhile, Fifa Laopakdee has stood up for the Asia-Pacific Amateur title as New Zealand's dreams dim....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Wrayburn Cliff Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wrayburn Cliff Analytics desk and last updated 07:20 UTC.

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