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, highlighting a poor showing in the tournament. The event has come under scrutiny over the selection of veteran golfers, with controversy swirling around the team choices. Meanwhile, Fifa Laopakdee has defended the Asia-Pacific Amateur title as New Zealand's hopes fade.

“Australian golfers in their late forties missed the mark for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, highlighting a poor showing in the tournament,” — Andreas Mercer, economic affairs editor at Walton Wick Analytics, noted.

Timeline

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

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 Nov 1. The Walton Wick Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walton Wick Analytics desk and last updated 08:24 UTC.

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