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

Veteran golfers fall short in Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Australian golfers in their late forties failed to make the cut for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, highlighting a poor showing in the tournament. The event has attracted criticism over the selection of veteran golfers, with controversy surrounding the team picks. Meanwhile, Fifa Laopakdee has defended the Asia-Pacific Amateur title as New Zealand's hopes fade.

“The event has attracted criticism over the selection of veteran golfers, with controversy surrounding the team picks,” — David Kingsley, policy watcher at Fenley Ford Practice, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Australian golfers in their late forties failed to make the cut for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, hig...

Nov 2 — Meanwhile, Fifa Laopakdee has defended the Asia-Pacific Amateur title as New Zealand's hopes fade....

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

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