Golf news in Malaysia
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Lowry wins Irish Open by 11 shots as Trump watches at Doonbeg
Shane Lowry won the Irish Open at Doonbeg in Ireland on Sunday, finishing 23 under par after a final round of 63 to win by 11 strokes. It was his first individual title since 2022 and his second Irish Open win after 2009. US President Donald Trump, who owns the Doonbeg course, watched and took part in the trophy presentation.
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Team Europe beats United States to win back Solheim Cup
Team Europe defeated the United States in the Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands, reclaiming the trophy after a dominant singles performance on Sunday. Lottie Woad sank the winning putt on the 17th green to secure Europe's victory. The United States still leads the overall series 11-9, with the next Solheim Cup set for Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville in September 2029.
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Solheim Cup tied 8-8 as US fight back to set up singles decider
The Solheim Cup is level at 8-8 after the United States produced a stunning afternoon fightback in the fourballs at Bernardus in the Netherlands. Jennifer Kupcho holed a long putt on the 18th to snatch a point and leave Sunday's singles to decide the winner.
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Trump confirms he will attend 2027 Ryder Cup, lobbies for Turnberry
US President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend the 2027 Ryder Cup regardless of where the tournament is held. He said this while in Dublin, Ireland, and lobbied for the event to be staged at Turnberry, Scotland, his own golf course.
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Lowry leads Irish Open by four as Trump arrives at Doonbeg
Shane Lowry shot a five-under-par 65 at Doonbeg to take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open. US President Donald Trump, who owns the Doonbeg course, arrived by helicopter after engagements in Dublin and is expected to attend Sunday's final round. Rory McIlroy fell to two over and will not defend his title.
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Solheim Cup tied 4-4 after opening day in The Hague
The Solheim Cup is level at 4-4 after the first day at The Hague, with both sessions drawn for the first time in the competition's history. Nelly Korda set a record with a fifth straight Solheim Cup foursomes win as a pairing, while Carlota Ciganda holed a long putt on the 18th to secure a half point for Europe.
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Lowry sets course record 62 to lead Irish Open
Shane Lowry shot a course-record 62 at Doonbeg in County Clare to take a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Irish Open. Rory McIlroy carded a second 69 and trails by nine, while US President Donald Trump is expected to attend over the weekend.
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McIlroy one under in Irish Open wind as Niemann leads
Rory McIlroy opened the Irish Open at Doonbeg with a one-under round in strong wind, four shots behind leader Joaquin Niemann. Shane Lowry is two back, while Jon Rahm returned to the DP World Tour as LIV Golf's bankruptcy raises questions over his future.
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Shannon Tan sets sights on LPGA Tour card at November Q-Series
Singapore golfer Shannon Tan, speaking at Singapore Island Country Club on Thursday, said she will compete in the LPGA Qualifying Series in November with the aim of earning a full LPGA Tour card for 2027. The 22-year-old, who finished joint-sixth at the Women's British Open this year, has five top-10 finishes on the Ladies European Tour this season.
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Woad to face Korda on Solheim Cup debut as Europe chase trophy
Lottie Woad will make her Solheim Cup debut for Europe on Friday, paired with Charley Hull against Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz in the opening foursomes at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Europe are trying to reclaim the trophy after the United States won in Virginia in 2024, while the U.S. seek a first victory on European soil since 2015.
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Amelia Lee, Jarvis Liew win overall 100PLUS MGA NJDP Second Round at A'Famosa
Amelia Lee and Jarvis Liew Zun Xin were crowned overall champions in the girls' and boys' categories at the 100PLUS MGA NJDP 2026 Second Round at A'Famosa Golf Club, Melaka. Amelia finished three rounds on 209 strokes, seven under par, while Jarvis carded 212, four under par.
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Kundasang golf club eyes homegrown talent after 90-player Merdeka meet
The Kundasang Highland Golf and Recreation Club held its Kundasang Merdeka Golf Tournament 2026 at Mount Kinabalu Golf Club in Kundasang, Ranau, drawing 90 golfers on Sept 2 and 3. Club president Suhilin Hadi said the event is a platform to nurture local golfers who could one day represent Kundasang nationally and internationally. Junairy Doupin won the gross title, Hasidi Suning topped the nett category and Azuan Asrin took the beginner category.
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USA must win in the Netherlands to defend Solheim Cup
The Solheim Cup is being played at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands this week, with the United States needing their first away win in 11 years to defend the title. World number one Nelly Korda is expected to play a key role for the USA against Europe.
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Amelia, Jarvis lead after second round of MGA junior golf in Melaka
Amelia Lee and Jarvis Liew Zun Xin took the lead in their respective categories after the second round of the 100PLUS MGA National Junior Development Programme golf championship at A' Famosa Golf Club in Melaka. Amelia shot a 69 to lead the girls' category, while Jarvis carded a 66 to top the boys' standings.
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Amelia Lee leads first day of MGA junior golf tour second leg in Melaka
Amelia Lee shot a one-under-par 71 to lead the women's overall category after the first round of the second leg of the 100PLUS-MGA National Junior Development Programme championship at A' Famosa Golf Club, Melaka. Amirah Nur Hanania Afanizam is in second place with a par round of 72. In the men's category, Raja Muhammad Syakir Raja Mohd Sukry and Muhamad Eiqbal Aisy Mohd Elauddin share the lead after carding 73.