Lianwei Zhang
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Lianwei ZhangCountry:
ChinaBorn:
May 2, 1965 in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China.Original/Home Club:
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Professional golferTurned Pro:
1994China Amateur Champion (1989, 1991, 1994). Multiple wins on the China, Asian and Canadian Tours. Winner of a European Tour co-sanctioned event (2003 Caltex Singapore Masters) and European Snr Tour event (2016 Wales Snr Open).
Zhang was the first Chinese golfer to feature prominently on the international golf scene. He started his sporting career as a javelin thrower before discovering and teaching himself golf. He initially worked as a caddie-master at Zhuhai Golf Club, and became a three-time winner of the China Amateur title.
Zhang turned professional in 1994 and recorded his first China Tour win the following season. Wins on the Asian Tour quickly followed, and in 2003 he became the first Chinese golfer to win a European Tour event (the co-sanctioned Singapore Masters).
Europe
SSE Enterprise
Played as the SSE Enterprise Wales Senior Open (June 3-5). Second-placed Paul Broadhurst (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Zhang (China), whose final round 8-under 62 clinched the win. Zhang became the first Chinese winner on the European Senior Tour; 13 years earlier he was the first Chinese to win on the main European Tour. [Roman Road course, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales].
Asia
Caltex/Carlsberg
Played as the Caltex Masters presented by Carlsberg (Jan 23-26; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Zhang (China), who recorded his first European Tour win and first by a Chinese player. [Masters course, Laguna National G&CC, Singapore].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo China Open (Nov 13-16; Asian Tour event). Second-placed Thaworn Wiratchant (Thai) finished 2 shots behind Lianwei Zhang (China), who recorded the last of his five Asian Tour wins. [Shanghai Silport GC, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China].
Asia
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Played as the Macau Open (Oct 17-20; Asian Tr event). Defending champion Zhang (China) beat Nick Price (Zim) with a par at the fifth playoff hole. [Macau G&CC, Macau, China].
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Played as the Macau Open (May 3-6; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Simon Yates (Scot) finished 1 shot behind home winner Zhang (China). [Macau G&CC, Macau, China].
Asia
Davidoff
Played as the Davidoff Nations Cup (Sept 27-30; Asian Tr two-man World Cup of Golf qualfying event). Second-placed Malaysia (Danny Chia & Periasamy Gunasegaran) and Norway (Henrik Bjørnstad & Per Haugsrud) finished 1 shot behind China (Wenchong Liang & Lianwei Zhang). [Old course, Royal Selangor GC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Played as the Ontario Open Heritage Classic (a Canadian Tour event).
Played as the Hong Kong PGA Championship (not an Asian Tour event).
Played as the Hugo Boss Open (China Tr event).
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Asian Match Play (Asian Tr event). First-time Asian circuit winner Zhang (China) beat Wook-soon Kang (S Kor) by 1 hole in the final. [Emeralda GC, Depok, nr Jakarta, Indonesia].
Played as the Volvo Masters of Malaysia (Malaysian Tr event). Won by defending champion Zhang (China). [Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Shah Alam, nr KL, Malaysia].
Played as the Volvo Masters of Thailand (non-Asian Tr event). Won by defending champion Zhang (China).
Played as the inaugural Volvo Masters of Thailand (non-Asian tr event). Won by Lien-wei Zhang (China).
Played as the Volvo Open Shenzhen (China Tr event).
Played as the Volvo Masters of Malaysia (Malaysian Tr event). Won by Zhang (China). [Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Shah Alam, nr KL, Malaysia].
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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