Queen Sirikit Cup

Young Guns Stir as Korea Regains Queen Sirikit Cup

Manila, Philippines: Following in the footsteps of many of Korea’s most famous female golfing icons, teen titans Kim Min-sol, Yoo Hyun-jo and Seo Kyo-rim reasserted their country’s domination at the Queen Sirikit Cup.

Korea and India Primed for Final-Day Thriller in Manila

Manila, Philippines: Kim Min-sol snared two eagles in the final four holes to keep Korea in pole position in the 43rd edition of the Queen Sirikit Cup.

Fast-Finishing Prashanth Propels India Into Contention

Manila, Philippines: Avani Prashanth produced a sensational closing stretch to lift India into contention for its first Queen Sirikit Cup victory.

Opening-Day Honours for Korea in Queen Sirikit Cup

Manila, Philippines: A new-look Korean team overcame early nerves to claim opening-day honours in the 43rd edition of the Queen Sirikit Cup.

Lee Lands US Women’s Open Championship Title

Southern Pines, North Carolina, United States: When Minjee Lee first announced her presence at a USGA championship a decade ago by winning the US Girls’ Junior Championship, she was asked if more USGA titles were in the offing. Her short answer: “I’m coming.” That might have sounded like bravado, but it turned out to be prophetic.

World Amateur Golf Ranking Rises for Mizuki and Shannon

Singapore: Mizuki Hashimoto and Shannon Tan have reached new personal highs in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) following their outstanding performances in last week’s 42nd Queen Sirikit Cup.

Japan Ends 20-Year Victory Drought at Queen Sirikit Cup

Singapore: On the back of a brilliant team performance, Japan ended its 20-year Queen Sirikit Cup title drought.

Thrilling Climax in Store at Queen Sirikit Cup

Singapore: Japan and New Zealand are poised for an intriguing final-round showdown as they bid to end recent Korean domination of the Queen Sirikit Cup.

Magical Mizuki Puts Japan in Pole Position

Singapore: Mizuki Hashimoto hauled Japan into contention for a first Queen Sirikit Cup title for two decades with a sparkling second-round performance at Laguna National Golf Resort Club.

Korean Lee Races Out of the Starting Blocks in Singapore

Singapore: In the final throes of her amateur career, Lee Ji-hyun produced a brilliant birdie barrage to catapult Korea to the top of the leaderboard after the opening round of the 42nd Queen Sirikit Cup.

Singapore Next Stop for SEA Games Golden Girl Natthakritta

Singapore: Long-hitting Natthakritta Vongtaveelap will not be short on confidence when she jets into Singapore this weekend.

Harvard-Bound Wang Ready for Queen Sirikit Cup Test

Hong Kong: Iris Wang Xinyi is fully aware her life will soon change – and she’s ready to embrace whatever the future holds. On the immediate horizon for the Florida-based 19-year-old is the 42nd Queen Sirikit Cup, where she will fly the flag for Hong Kong in the 13-nation event.

WAAP Champion Confirmed for Queen Sirikit Cup

Singapore: Mizuki Hashimoto will be seeking to add to her collection of silverware when she spearheads the Japanese team at the 41st Queen Sirikit Cup.

Queen Sirikit Cup Heading to Singapore

Singapore (February 23): The 42nd edition of the Queen Sirikit Cup will make a welcome return to the golfing calendar at Singapore's Laguna National Golf & Country Club in 2021.

Organised by the Singapore Ladies Golf Association (SLGA), the Asia-Pacific's premier amateur team championship for women will be hosted at the award-winning 36-hole venue from August 23-27.

Also known as the Amateur Ladies Asia-Pacific Invitational Golf Team Championship, the 15-nation event has proved to be a stepping stone to global fairway fame and fortune for dozens of females from the region.

Rae-Vadee T. Suwan, Secretary-General of the Queen Sirikit Cup and a driving force behind the launching of the event in 1979, said: “After the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, we're very much looking forward to having the Queen Sirikit Cup take place in 2021.

“Our grateful thanks go to Laguna National and the Singapore Ladies Golf Association for their support and enthusiasm – and for making sure the Queen Sirikit Cup will return this year in a safe environment.”

Last year's Queen Sirikit Cup was originally scheduled to be played at Indonesia's Pondok Indah Golf Club from March 12-15 before being re-set for June 29-July 3. However, given travel restrictions and compulsory quarantine orders, organisers reluctantly postponed the event – the first time since the tournament's inauguration that it had missed a year.

Taimur Hassan Amin, Chairman, Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation, said: “Events such as the Queen Sirikit Cup and the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific are integral to popularising the sport among women as well as providing a platform for our girls to cut their teeth in serious competition at world-class venues, preparing some of them for a career as golfing professionals and ambassadors for their country and the region as a whole.

“On behalf of the APGC, I would like to thank the Singapore Ladies Golf Association for its efforts in hosting the Queen Sirikit Cup for the third time. I'm certain it will prove to be a great occasion and an opportunity for the contestants to renew old acquaintances and make new friends.”

Lyn Yeo, President of the SLGA, said: “The SLGA is delighted to be able to bring this fabulous championship back to Singapore in 2021 and to be the first country to host the Queen Sirikit Cup in its new 72-hole format. We are very excited for the players and I'm certain everyone is looking forward to competing in this prestigious tournament in August.

“I must especially thank Laguna National for agreeing to host the tournament at short notice in such a challenging year.”

Mark Isley, General Manager at Laguna National, said: “The Queen Sirikit Cup has a long and proud history. All of us at Laguna National are looking forward to being involved in the next, exciting chapter.”

Inaugurated in 1993, Laguna National boasts two 18-hole courses that are admired for their uniquely distinctive characteristics and impeccable conditioning. Both courses have won prestigious accolades and staged multiple professional championships on the European Tour, Asian Tour and Korean LPGA Tour. Laguna National also holds the distinction of being the first golf club in Singapore to host Tiger Woods.

Traditionally, the Queen Sirikit Cup has comprised of three-player teams competing over 54 holes of individual stroke play with the two best daily scores from each team counting towards the overall totals. Commencing in 2021, the tournament is being extended to 72 holes over four rounds, a reflection of improving standards and the elite status of the Queen Sirikit Cup.

Over the past five decades, the Queen Sirikit Cup has been graced by many of the best-known names in women's golf, including Australians Karrie Webb and Minjee Lee, China's Feng Shanshan, Chinese Taipei's Tseng Ya-ni, Japan's Ai Miyazato, Koreans Pak Se-ri and Shin Ji-yae and New Zealander Lydia Ko, among others.

The Queen Sirikit Cup is part of the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation's portfolio of events that also includes the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific, Nomura Cup, APGC Senior Championship, APGC Junior Championship Mitsubishi Corporation Cup, Bonallack Trophy and Patsy Hankins Trophy, and the Asia-Pacific Open Diamond Cup Golf on the Japan Golf Tour Organisation schedule.

The 2021 Queen Sirikit Cup is supported by SportSG and sanctioned by the Singapore Golf Association.

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Switch of Dates for Queen Sirikit Cup

The APGC: Spencer Robinson

February 23, 2021

Singapore: The 42nd edition of the Queen Sirikit Cup has been rescheduled for 2022. The Asia-Pacific’s premier amateur team championship for women will be hosted by Singapore’s Laguna National Golf & Country Club next March.

Also known as the Amateur Ladies Asia-Pacific Invitational Golf Team Championship, the 15-nation event had been set to take place at the award-winning 36-hole Singapore venue from August 23-27, 2021.

However, continued quarantine protocols in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic would have made attendance problematic for many of the competing nations, while standard operating procedures would have hindered the opening and closing ceremonies, traditionally key elements of the Queen Sirikit Cup.

Rae-Vadee T. Suwan, Secretary-General of the Queen Sirikit Cup and a driving force behind the launching of the event in 1979, said: “It is with a heavy heart that the decision was made to move the date of the Queen Sirikit Cup to early 2022.

“For those that travel, so many restrictions remain in place at the moment. As such, after much consideration it was felt that it would not have been feasible to proceed with the August date. Now, we must look forward to welcoming the Queen Sirikit Cup back to the golfing calendar next March.

“Our grateful thanks go to Laguna National and the Singapore Ladies Golf Association (SLGA) for their understanding – and for agreeing to support the event’s return in a safe environment in 2022.”

The 41st staging of the Queen Sirikit Cup took place at Glenelg Golf Club in Adelaide, Australia in March 2019.

Last year’s Queen Sirikit Cup was originally scheduled to be played at Indonesia’s Pondok Indah Golf Club from March 12-15 before being re-set for June 29-July 3. However, given travel restrictions and compulsory quarantine orders, organisers reluctantly postponed the event – the first time since the tournament’s inauguration that it had missed a year.

Taimur Hassan Amin, Chairman, Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation, said: “It’s hugely frustrating for players, officials and fans that the coronavirus has disrupted the global golfing schedule so severely.

“However, it has, and always will be, the priority of the APGC to ensure that any event we stage is done so with the safety and best interests of everyone in mind.”

Lyn Yeo, President of the SLGA, said: “Despite the disappointment we feel at this moment, the SLGA is looking forward to bringing this fabulous championship to Singapore in 2022 and to be the first country to host the Queen Sirikit Cup in its new 72-hole format.”

Traditionally, the Queen Sirikit Cup has comprised of three-player teams competing over 54 holes of individual stroke play with the two best daily scores from each team counting towards the overall totals. Commencing in 2022, the tournament will be extended to 72 holes over four rounds, a reflection of improving standards and the elite status of the Queen Sirikit Cup.

Over the past five decades, the Queen Sirikit Cup has been graced by many of the best-known names in women’s golf, including Australians Karrie Webb, Minjee Lee and Hannah Green, China's Feng Shanshan, Chinese Taipei’s Tseng Ya-ni, Japan's Ai Miyazato, Koreans Pak Se-ri, Ryu So-yeon, Shin Ji-yae and Kim Hyo-joo, New Zealander Lydia Ko and Thai Patty Tavatanakit, among others.

The Queen Sirikit Cup is part of the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation's portfolio of events that also includes the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific, Nomura Cup, APGC Senior Championship, APGC Junior Championship Mitsubishi Corporation Cup, Bonallack Trophy and Patsy Hankins Trophy, and the Asia-Pacific Open Diamond Cup Golf on the Japan Golf Tour Organisation schedule.

The 2022 Queen Sirikit Cup is supported by SportSG and sanctioned by the Singapore Golf Association.

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[Wednesday, February 12, 2020]

The Queen Sirikit Cup Secretariat announced the championship is postponed.

The 42nd Queen Sirikit Cup, scheduled for March 10-13, 2020 at Pondok Indah Golf Course in Jakarta, Indonesia, has been postponed to a future dates, in view of the current virus problem in the region.

The host country, Indonesia, as well as the majority of the 15-member countries, have taken this precaution to safeguard the well-being of all concerned.

New dates will be announced soonest possible.

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The 41st Queen Sirikit Cup 2019 in Australia

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[April 12, 2018]

The Queen Sirikit Cup – Where Legends Are Born

During May 9-11, 2018, TALGA and Thailand Golf Association will co-host the 40th Anniversary of The Queen Sirikit Cup - Asia-Pacific Amateur Ladies Golf Team Championship at Thana City Country Club, Km. 14 Bangna-Trad highway.

Fourteen national teams from Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Myanmar, Hong Kong, Chinese-Taipei, China, Philippines, Japan, Korea and Thailand will compete for this prestigious trophy.

The Queen Sirikit Cup was launched by TALGA since 1979 in the same year that the Association was formed. The Championship was annually staged in member countries on a rotation basis. Thailand hosted the Cup four times before at the 1st (1979), 10th (1988), 17th (1996) and 27th (2005) editions. This will be the 5th occasion that the Cup returns to the country for hosting. The next round will take some 13 years from now.

This tournament has been considered as an elite event for the top amateurs in the Asia-Pacific region to gain access to their future career, as it opens the opportunities to the bigger events. Well-known players on the LPGA, such as Feng Shan Shan, Tseng Ya-Ni, Shin Ji-Yae, Pornanong Phatlam, Hannah Green, Lydia Ko, Ji Eun Hee, Aditi Ashok – all played for their countries in the Queen Sirikit Cup.

In the past 39 events, Korean team has been most successful, winning 19 titles. Thailand managed to place 2nd when the Cup was played in home country.

In this 40th edition, Thailand team is represented by Atthaya Thitikul, Natthakritta Vongtaveelap and Tunrada Piddon, and we hope to see more TALGA members going out to Thana City Country Club to give them more moral support.

Remember, The Queen Sirikit Cup is -- “Where Legends Are Born”.

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[March 1, 2017]

The R&A supports the 39th Queen Sirikit Cup in China

For the 39th Queen Sirikit Cup Asia-Pacific Amateur Ladies Golf Team Championship to be hosted in China during May 10-12, 2017, The R&A will continue its support to cover the teams’ accommodation.

The official confirmation was made through Mr. Duncan Weir, Executive Director of Golf Development Committee at The R&A.

The annual Queen Sirikit Cup Golf Tournament events have been supported by The R&A since 2004 when China played host to the 26th edition of the Championship.

Teams from 14 members countries are expected to be present at Zhangjiagang Shuangshan Golf Club to compete in this prestigious ladies’ event.

THE R&A

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[January 27, 2017]

The 1st Pradera Verde Ladies Golf Challenge

The 1st Pradera Verde Ladies Golf Challenge Philippines VS Southeast Asia
January 14-17, 2017
Launched by Pradera Verde Golf & Country Club, Philippines

Ryder Cup format with 10 Philippines players VS 10 Southeast Asia players from Malaysia (4), Thailand (5) and Indonesia (1).

Day 1 and Day 2
Morning session - Foursome
Afternoon session - Four Balls – Best Balls

Day 3 – Single Matches
Total points – 30

Results
Southeast Asia 19.5 points
Philippines 10.5 points

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[November 10, 2016]

Women’s Indian Open -10th Anniversary edition

The stylish DLF Golf & Country Club close to India’s capital city New-Delhi had much to cheer today late afternoon when blue skies appeared just before sunset. After a gloomy forenoon report of the unprecedented pollution led haze that had taken toll on most of the Northern States in India over the past eight days could continue. The winds of change came around 4pm for most of us present at the venue had much to smile about...................read more

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August Month For The Sport: Golf In The Olympic Games

RIO Aqui Vamos Nos- RIO here we come! A hundred and sixteen years ago, the story of Golf Olympics was etched as a sport in the Summer of 1900. There was no Opening or Closing Ceremony in the small hamlet of “Compiegne”-in Northern France on the banks of Oise River to mark the first ever ‘Golf Olympics’. Just four nations were able to showcase their talent with 22 players in total. Two nations comprising Greece & France from the European continent, Great Britain and the USA were all that we had. These countries participated in the first Golf Olympics staged from October 2nd to 4th 1900...................read more

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[December 15, 2015]

R&A, USGA announce 2016 rules of golf

A Full version of APGC NEWS December 2015

For more information please visit: 2016 Rules of Golf

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[November 24, 2015]

The Doyen of Indian Women’s Golf

SITA RAWLLEY
30th October 1925 to 20th November 2015.

India’s pioneer lady golfer, Sita Rawlley, passed away peacefully on the night of 20th November in New Delhi at the ripe age of 90.

Sita Rawlley’s hat-trick wins of India’s ladies National titles from 1976 to 1978 gave her the Arjuna Award, India’s coveted National Sports award.

The queen of golf in the ‘70s, Mrs. Rawlley was considered to be amongst the top match-play players in South-East Asia after defeating Singapore’s Kee Bee Khim who was half her age in the ladies All-India Amateur Golf Championship in 1978, on the 19th hole. Mrs. Rawlley represented India in the third Queen Sirikit Cup in Tokyo, Japan in 1981. Being an active golfer till her late 70s, Mrs. Rawlley continued to inspire young golfers till her very end.

From 1993 to 1995, as the Convener of Indian Golf Union’s Ladies Section, Mrs. Rawlley invited Hall of Fame, LPGA player and Teacher, Mrs Peggy Kirkbell to New Delhi to take forward the game of golf for younger players in India.

The president of Women’s Golf Association of India (WGAI) quoted in the passing over of Mrs. Sita Rawlley, Patron of WGAI, “Sita Rawlley was a path-breaker for women’s golf in India. She was one gutsy lady. Courageous and strong. Her legacy for us is to be strong, courageous and passionate about what one does in life.”

Former Chairperson of Indian Golf Union, Ladies Section and Secretary General, WGAI, Champika Sayal expressed that India had lost an exemplary woman who guided golfers of her generation with grace, generosity and fortitude. Sita Rawlley was a golfing legend in India. The spirits of legends live on - Sita Rawlley’s spirit will continue to live on.

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[November 13, 2015]

APGC announces Hankins trophy

The Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation will stage a new women’s tournament – the Patsy Hankins Trophy – to be held in conjunction with the Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy.

The events will be held simultaneously at the Carya Golf Club in Turkey from March 16-18.

Hankins, who died in October at 70, was one of New Zealand’s most respected golf administrators.

She this year became one of the first women to be made a member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. She was one of seven women to have accepted membership to the prestigious club after being identified as someone who has made a considerable contribution to golf as an administrator.

Hankins was an accomplished player, representing Bay of Plenty Thames Valley, but made her mark in administration, firstly when she was appointed a committee member at the Royal Samoa Country Club and then ladies captain at Fiji Golf Club.

After returning to New Zealand, she became ladies captain at Hutt Golf Club. Then, after moving to Taupo, she became the District President of Bay of Plenty Thames Valley from 1997-99.

Hankins progressed to the Board of Women’s Golf New Zealand in 2000 and, four years later, became chairman. It was under her guidance the process of the amalgamation of men’s and women’s golf was undertaken and realised two years later. When New Zealand Golf Incorporated came to being, Hankins was elected the first president, a reflection of the esteem in which she was held.

The Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy, staged every two years, started in 1998 and is named after the secretary of The R&A from 1984-1999 who won five British Amateur Championships.

cr. APGC

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[November 12, 2015]

Myanmar Golf Federation

The General Secretary of Myanmar Golf Federation, Aung Hla Han, and his wife, met the Secretary-General of the Queen Sirikit Cup, Rae-Vadee T. Suwan, to discuss Myanmar’s plan to send a team to join the 38th Championship in Korea next April 2016.

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[November 4, 2015]

REMEMBERING PATSY HANKINS – with our love and respect for her friendship and contribution to Ladies’ golf.

“The sudden departure of Patsy Hankins left all of us in a state of profound shock and disbelief. Patsy had been the greatest supporter for ladies’ golf and was always present at the Queen Sirikit Cup Championships where most of us ladies gather annually.

Being the Chairwomen of the International Golf Federation, Patsy never failed to update the 13 Queen Sirikit Cup members with the latest news and development on the game. She was very dedicated to her assignment and would not hesitate to give full assistance and advice on any topic.

For many years Patsy had been my very close friend whom I would turn to for advice or final judgement. It will be a long and painful time for our newly established group, “APGC Ladies”, to come to term with the reality that dear Patsy is no longer here with us.

However, Patsy will be forever alive in our memories of her. She was a great lady and we all love her.”

-- Rae-Vadee T. Suwan, Secretary-General, The Queen Sirikit Cup Secretariat --

“On behalf of the Womens Golf Association of the Philippines, kindly extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Patsy Hankins and to the New Zealand Golf Association.

She will be greatly missed and is a big loss for womens’ golf, for her family and her friends in and out of the golf circles who knew her well.”

-- Anna Lacson Haurie, President, Womens’ Golf Association of the Philippines --

“Truly a sad day. We will all miss her. On the positive note, she is at peace and is in a better place.”

-- Rio Co – Past President, Womens’ Golf Association of the Philippines --

“ She was a friend and champion of women’s golf. Hard to replace her. We pray for her eternal rest.”

-- Corazon Suntay, Womens’ Golf Association of the Philippines, Team Captain --

“I just lost a wonderful friend today---Patsy Hankins from New Zealand.

We were just together in Hong Kong early this month—working hard—but you always provided the smiles and warmth. When the New Zealand Golf Association amalgamated, you were appointed the President and was also the Chairman for Womens’ Division in International Golf Federation—such an honour and a well respected lady.

I am going to miss you terribly. Rest in Peace, my dear Patsy. Prayers for you from all of us here.”

-- Dato Rabeahtul Abbas, Executive Director, Malaysian Ladies Golf Association --

“For Ms. Patsy Hankins’ family from Indonesia lady golfers:

She was a great lady, a great friend and did so much good for ladies’ golf.”

-- Netty Hariadi, Indonesia Golf Association --

“Please kindly convey Singapore Ladies Golf Association’s deepest condolence to the family of Ms. Patsy Hankins.”

-- Goh Kui Hwa, Hon. Secretary, Singapore Ladies Golf Association --

“We were saddened to learn of the loss of Patsy Hankins.

On behalf of Korea Golf Association, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Patsy Hankins, as well as to the people who have loved her.

Wishing her rest in peace.”

-- Sang-Won Ko, Secretary of International Affairs, Korea Golf Association --

“Please kindly convey our deepest condolence to Mrs. Patsy Hankins’ family from Myanmar Golf Federation.”

-- Aung Hla Han, General Secretary, Myanmar Golf Federation --

“I was informed of the news of Patsy passing last week and I can sincerely say that the World of golf has lost a great ambassador to the sport that we all love and a true lady.

I was in Taiwan last week and present when Lydia Ko gave her acceptance speech on the 18th green. She dedicated her win to Patsy. She went on to say how much Patsy had helped her personally and golf in her native New Zealand and that she thought about her on each shot on the way to victory.

It is clear that Patsy was not only influential in New Zealand but was there to help all of golf and Lydia’s words no doubt an opinion held by so very many.”

-- Grant Slack, SVP & Head of Golf - Asia Pacific, IMG Singapore --

“I’m at a loss for words. Gone too soon. But she lived a very honorable and accomplished life. What a role model for all of us.”

-- Virada Nirapathpongporn, High Performance Manager, Thailand Ladies Golf Association--

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[May 10, 2015]

THE QUEEN SIRIKIT CUP TO BE AFFILIATED WITH THE ASIA-PACIFIC GOLF CONFEDERATION

The annual Ladies’ Golf Team Championship for the Queen Sirikit Cup will become an affiliated Championship on the tournament calendar of the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation as from 2016.

The decision was jointly approved on May 18, 2015 by 13 member countries at the 37th Queen Sirikit Cup in Hong Kong in order to expand the ladies’ Team Championship to other member countries of the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC ). Upto now the Queen Sirikit Cup, graciously donated by H.M. Queen Sirikit and launched by Thailand Ladies Golf Association in 1979, has been an invitational tournament extended to only 13 countries. They include Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Philippines China, Hong Kong, Chinese-Taipei, Japan and Korea. Thirty-seven events have been staged on a rotation basis among the 13 member associations, with Korea holding the highest record win of 17 titles. Korea will be the next host for the 38th Queen Sirikit Cup in 2016.

The Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) is the regional governing body for the game of Golf with 39 national golf associations as its members. The APGC organizes several golf championships for the men and junior golfers. The Nomura Cup is the long-established tournament for the men’s national teams, a counterpart to the Queen Sirikit Cup for the ladies’ national teams. In order to consolidate golf development across Asia-Pacific continent for all men, women and juniors, the APGC’s Executive Committee, headed by its Chairman, Dr. David Cherry from Australia, and Hon. Secretary, K.J. Lee from Korea, held a meeting with the Queen Sirikit Cup’s Secretariat, represented by Secretary-General Rae-Vadee T. Suwan, to propose an affiliation of the two bodies to work together and fill the APGC’s gap on ladies’ golf development. The move was strongly supported by The R&A and the Women’s Chairman of the International Golf Federation, Mrs. Patsy Hankins.

The first APGC’s member to be admitted to join the Queen Sirikit Cup Championship next year is Myanmar Golf Federation.

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The R&A Golf Captain at the 37th Queen Sirikit Cup in Hong Kong

For the first time, the new R&A ‘s Captain, Mr. George Macgregor, was invited to the 37th Queen Sirikit Cup Asia-Pacific Ladies Golf Championship at Hong Kong Golf Club during May 20-22, 2015.

He made his speech to commend ladies’ golf development through the Queen Sirikit Cup Championship and recalled that the R&A has been supporting the event since 2004. Mr. Macgregor was present throughout the week and was also invited to give away the prizes to the Daily best score winners.

To read Mr. George Macgregor’s full speech at the Team Captains’ meeting, please see below:

I am very pleased to attend the 37th Queen Sirikit Cup being played here in Hong Kong and specifically being able to join you all today at this Team Captain’s Meeting. I also know our Director for Asia Pacific, Dominic Wall, is delighted to attend both the Cup and meeting.

This is the third occasion that both the Hong Kong Golf Association and Hong Kong Golf Club have hosted the Queen Sirikit Cup and to my understanding the first time a Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has been in attendance. And hopefully not the last!

I would also like to specifically acknowledge two very special ladies.

Firstly, to Khun Rae Vadee, the driving force behind the Queen Sirikit Cup and many other initiatives related to ladies golf in the Asia Pacific region. The R&A would like to congratulate you on all your tremendous work over many years and we look forward to working closely with you for many more! Ladies golf has certainly been very fortunate to have a champion such as you so dedicated to developing golf in the region.

Secondly to Patsy Hankins, not only is your list of achievements in golf administration very significant but we are also delighted that you have recently become one of the first lady members of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. I therefore look forward to seeing you in St Andrews in the very near future and for you being involved in our Club’s activities.

The R&A has been pleased to support the Queen Sirikit Cup since 2004 and we see this as an important championship both in developing and showcasing the leading amateur golfers from across the Asia Pacific region. I am particularly supportive of amateur team championships having been involved in the Walker Cup for many years and no doubt the Queen Sirikit Cup plays an important role in developing young golfers for the world stage.

We have supported the Queen Sirikit since 2003 when we started with a 10,000 GBP grant and this year I am pleased to confirm that our grant is up to US$27,000. This therefore makes our total cumulative support being just over US$300,000 since 2003 and we trust that this has helped over the past 12 years.

Finally, I would like to wish the officials and volunteers from the Hong Kong Golf Association, Hong Kong Golf Club and the Queen Sirikit Secretariat all the best for a successful week and I very much look forward to seeing some exciting golf over the next few days.

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[April 22, 2015]

Korea Win Queen Sirikit Cup in Hong Kong

Korea won their eighth Queen Sirikit Cup title in nine years, while Hong Kong narrowly missed out on a podium place on the final day of the Asia-Pacific Ladies Golf Team Championship at Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling.

The hosts, who had grabbed the lead after round one before slipping into a tie for second on day two, could only compile a seven-over 151 over the New Course to end the tournament in sixth spot, their best placing since 1991.

The team, which comprised reigning World University Championship winner Tiffany Chan Tsz-ching, Isabella Leung Hei-nam and Kitty Tam Yik-ching, finished on a three-day total of nine-over 441 – Hong Kong's lowest in the tournament's 37-year history – as Korea (422) surged to a convincing victory.

The Philippines finished second on 436, while New Zealand rallied late to take third spot on 437.

Korea's Park Hyun-kyung was the standout performer during the week. Her seven-under total earned her the individual title.

Despite finishing just shy, Hong Kong national coach Brad Schadewitz was quick to heap praise on his young team: "It's disappointing when so few strokes separated so many teams – we were so close. The players didn't play poorly, they just didn't get anything going out there.

"In this era where players from Asia-Pacific are the up-and-coming stars of the game, for Hong Kong to be in the mix this week was exciting. To take the early lead was a special feeling – it made the team feel like they belonged."

In-form Chan, who successfully defended her NJCAA National Championship last week in Arizona, said that Hong Kong can look forward to contending in the tournament for years to come.

"We had the home course advantage but we definitely didn't take that advantage today," said Chan, who placed seventh in the individual standings. "It's a pity after such a great start to the tournament but we have made a lot of progress as a side.

"In the years before we didn't think we could really compete with the other teams. But right now, I don't feel like there's much difference between us all. I think Hong Kong is only going to get better."

Team Results (Full): 422 – Korea (140, 141, 141); 436 – Philippines (147, 143, 146); 437 – New Zealand (145, 151, 141); 438 – Japan (148, 142, 148); 439 – Thailand (144, 150, 145); 441 – Hong Kong (139, 151, 151); 446 – Chinese Taipei (152, 146, 148), Indonesia (146, 149, 151); 447 – China (148, 150, 149); 448 – Australia (147, 144, 157); 449 – Malaysia (148, 154, 147); 454 – India (147, 151, 156); 455 – Singapore (156, 147, 152)

Individual Results (Top 10): 209 – Park Hyun-kyung (Korea – 70, 70, 69); 213 – Jang Eun-soo (Korea – 70, 71, 72); 215 – Mary Princess Superal (Philippines – 73,69, 73); 216 – Minami Hiruta (Japan – 75,67, 74), Lee Joung-eun (Korea – 70,71, 75); 217 – Onkanok Soisuwan (Thailand – 72, 75, 70); 220 – Tiffany Chan (Hong Kong – 70, 75, 75); 221 – Ashley Lau (Malaysia – 73, 76, 72), Tian Qi (China – 74, 74, 73), Isabella Leung (Hong Kong – 69, 76, 76), Hannah Green (Australia – 73, 71, 77)

The Korea team of (left to right) Lee Joung-eun, Jang Eun-soo and Park Hyun-kyung, led by Captain Chang Se-hoon, receive the Queen Sirikit Cup
from Hong Kong Golf Association President Ning Li at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling.

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HK REMAIN ON COURSE FOR BEST-EVER QUEEN SIRIKIT CUP FINISH

21 May 2015: It wasn't the day they had been hoping for but Hong Kong are in line to record their best ever finish at the Queen Sirikit Cup – the Asia-Pacific Amateur Ladies Golf Team Championship – after ending the penultimate round at Fanling in a tie for second place, nine shots behind runaway leaders Korea.

The hosts, represented by Tiffany Chan Tsz-ching, Isabella Leung Hei-nam and Kitty Tam Yik-ching, started the day with a one-shot advantage at the top of the leader board but struggled in the blustery conditions, adding a combined score of 151 over the New Course to lie alongside Japan and the Philippines on two-over-par.

"I honestly thought we could have done better," said the in-form Chan, whose 75 was the team's lowest round of the day. "It was windy out there and some of the other teams played really well, but I like to think we can still come up with a top-three finish.

"The plan is to play smart over the tougher opening holes and look for birdies on the back nine. Golf changes every day and it could be our turn to do well again tomorrow."

Hong Kong's best result in the 37-year history of the event is sixth, a position they achieved on two occasions – at the inaugural event in 1979 and again in 1991.

Hong Kong national coach Brad Schadewitz added: "The wind was a huge factor and the course played long, so I'm very impressed with some of the scores out there.

"If it's dry and the team can get it going early by holing a few putts then anything can happen. Hopefully the girls' experience on this golf course will come through."

Korea lived up to their billing as pre-tournament favourites with a fine team display. Park Hyun-kyung, Jang Eun-soo and Lee Joung-eun – who also occupy the top three places in the individual standings – combined for a three-under 141 and are well on course to claim their eighth Queen Sirikit Cup title in the last nine years.

Team Results: 281 – Korea (140,141); 290 – Japan (148, 142), Philippines (147, 143), Hong Kong (139, 151); 291 – Australia (147, 144); 294 – Thailand (144, 150); 295 – Indonesia (146, 149); 296 – New Zealand (145, 151); 298 – Chinese Taipei (152, 146), China (148, 150), India (147, 151); 302 – Malaysia (148, 154); 303 – Singapore (156, 147)

Individual Results: 140 – Park Hyun-kyung (Korea – 70, 70); 141 – Jang Eun-soo (Korea – 70, 71), Lee Joung-eun (Korea – 70,71); 142 – Minami Hiruta (Japan – 75,67), Mary Princess Superal (Philippines – 73,69); 144 – Hannah Green (Australia – 73,71); 145 – Tiffany Chan (Hong Kong – 70, 75), Isabella Leung (69, 76); 146 – Keh Wenyung (New Zealand – 72, 74)

Tiffany Chan of Hong Kong in action during round two of the 37th Queen Sirikit Cup at Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling.

cr. Hong Kong Golf Association

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[April 29, 2015]

The Queen Sirikit Cup’s Secretary-General, Ms. Rae-Vadee T. Suwan, attended a meeting with Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation’s Executive Board in Tokyo last September, to discuss the proposal to affiliate the Queen Sirikit Cup Asia-Pacific Amateur Ladies Golf Team Championship to the Confederation.

Present at the meeting were Dr. David Cherry, APGC’s Chairman, Mr. Keisuke Muratsu, Championship Committee Chairman, Mr. K.J. Lee, Hon. Secretary and Ms. Nicki Hirayama, Committee Member. Such a move would fill the Confederation’s gap on ladies’ golf development in the region.

The 13-member associations of the Queen Sirikit Cup are due to decide on the proposal at the 37th Queen Sirikit Cup Championship in Hong Kong in May.

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[April 22, 2015]

Ms. Rae-Vadee T. Suwan, Secretary-General of the Queen Sirikit Cup Secretariat recently paid a visit to Hong Kong Golf Club to meet with the Organizing Committee of Hong Kong Golf Association who will host the 37th Queen Sirikit Cup Golf Team Championship this year. Thirteen teams are to compete at Hong Kong Golf Club during May 20-22, 2015, with Korea as defending champion team.

Hong Kong Golf Association headed by CEO Tom Phillips, is hosting this championship for the 3rd occasion since 1990 when New Zealand team won the Cup and in the 23rd edition, when Australia captured the title in 2001.

Last year when the 36th championship was hosted in Malaysia, Korea won the Cup for the record 16 times.

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[May 12, 2014]

Articles contributed by FORE GIRLS Magazine, May 2014 issue.

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[May 7, 2014]

Article : A tournament to remember by Champika Sayal

It was a tournament to remember. Kuala Lumpur put the finishing refinements to the much awaited Ladies-Asia Pacific Golf Championship which was being staged in the country after a gap of 12 years in 2002. Officials and well wishers of the 13 nation golf championship joined worldwide prayers for a miracle for their early March Tragedy. The tournament has has fostered a 36 year friendship amongst all nations associated with it.

Malaysia has long made for a great destination for golfers as it boasts of 27 golf courses within a 50 km radius of the capital city. With golf central to the country’s showcase, the grand opening ceremony of the Queen Sirikit Cup was graced by the elegant royalty from the country ..................read more

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[April 9, 2014]

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[April 1, 2014]

The articles from PAR Golf Magazine & The Club House Magazine.

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The 36th edition of the Queen Sirikit Cup -- Asia-Pacific Ladies Invitational Golf Team Championship returns to Malaysia for the 3rd time after 12 years since it was last hosted at A’ Famosa Resort in Malacca. Malaysian Ladies Golf Association first hosted the 7th championship in 1985 at The Royal Selangor Golf Club. Back in the first decade, womens’ golf in the region was dominated mainly by Australia and Japan. Japan took part in the Queen Sirikit Cup since its inception in 1979, while Australia joined a year later at the 2nd tournament in Indonesia. Both teams were the most competitive among the 9-invited members. Japan had won twice and Australia took the title 3 consecutive years afterwards. When New Zealand became a new member in the 6th championship and won the Cup in her maiden participation, the Australian’s chain of success was broken for a year. In 1985 and 1986 Australia reclaimed the Cup again while Japan came back to win the following year. By the end of the first decade, Australia had won 6 out of 10 championships.

The second decade saw the new blood of Korean players took over the title 7 times, Japan twice and New Zealand one more win.

When Malaysia hosted the 24th Queen Sirikit Cup in 2002 at A’Famosa Golf Resort, it turned out to be one of the most exciting events to watch as both the team and individual titles had to be decided by sudden-death playoff. Japan and Korea teams were tied at the new low record or 419 total while Japan’s Ai Miyazato and Chinese Taipei’s Hung Chin-Huei were both locked in the new low record total of 207 for the individual title. In the playoff, Hung Chin-Huei clinched the individual title with her birdie on the first hole. It took two more holes for Miyazato to redeem herself and helped Japan team win the Cup for the 6th title from Korea. Twelve teams were represented then.

Last year at the 35th Queen Sirikit Cup hosted by Chinese Taipei Golf Association at Sunrise Golf & Country Club in Taipei, eleven teams took part at this outstanding tournament venue. Sunrise Golf & C.C. proved to be a testing venue for the players due to its hilly, as well as windy layout. The first round saw Japan and Thailand teams tied in the first place with the score of 145. Defending champion Korea lay in 3rd place with the score of 147, while Australia and host team Chinese Taipei, came in 4th place at 148. The lowest score on the first round was made by Japan’s Haruka Morita at 70. In the second round Australia moved up to 289 and led Japan and Thailand by one stroke at 290. Korea and Chinese Taipei followed at 293 and 295. The best score of 69 on the second day was turned in by Su Hyun Oh of Australia.

On the final round, the weather turned heavily foggy that play had to be delayed for over 3 hours. After the fog cleared the course, strong wind prevailed throughout, making playing conditions extremely tough for players. At the end of the final round, Australian team emerged the new Champion with the total scores of 437, followed by Japan in second place at 438 and Thailand in 3rd place at 439.

In the Individual championship, Supamas Sangchan from Thailand finished in top place with the scores 75-70-69 (214), followed by Su-Hyun Oh of Australia at 74-69-74 (217) and Gyeol Park of Korea at 72-71-75 (218). It’s the first time for Thailand to win the individual title. Congratulations are due for Australia for winning her 9th Queen Sirikit Cup after an 11-year interval since 2001.

This year Malaysian Ladies Golf Association is hosting the 36th championship during April 7-9 at Saujana Golf & Country Club. It is exciting that all 13 teams are represented in Malaysia. We can look forward to seeing many great actions on the course while the teams’ officials and supporters can take the opportunity to renew their friendships and make new ones to last a lifetime.