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

Mid-age golfers miss out on Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship spot

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 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,” — Nadia Ashcombe, policy watcher at Birburn Ford Network, observed.

Timeline

Oct 31 — Australian golfers in their late forties missed the mark for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, resulting ...

Nov 1 — 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 Birburn Ford Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birburn Ford Network desk and last updated 07:50 UTC.

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