In March, the spring breeze is warm, and the peach blossoms are warm. The news that Wu Ashun , who is far away in Africa, won the European Tour championship warmed the hearts of Chinese golfers. This is the fourth European Tour trophy won by Wu Ashun in his career. So far, among the 8 European Tour trophies won by male players in mainland China, he alone has occupied "half of the country".
Kenyan President Kenyatta presented Wu Ashun with the award
Wu Ashun's victory has added a rich touch to his career. He is the first Chinese to win the European Tour in mainland China and the first in continental Europe. After the Chinese who won the European Tour, he became the first Chinese to win the European Tour championship in Africa, and he became the first Chinese golfer to win professional trophies in three different continents: Asia, Europe and Africa.
Zhang Lianwei in front, Liang Wenchong , Wu Ashun, Li Haotong , the heroes of Chinese golf are fighting all over the world, so that "China's figure" can always appear on the international stage. Over the past 30 years, Chinese golfers have been groping step by step. Trials and setbacks have made Chinese golfers firmer in the world dream of Chinese golf, and they have always forged ahead on the world stage.
The long road for Chinese golf to the world Golf game.
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In 1986, Chinese golfers participated in the Seoul Asian Games for the first time. China sent four golfers, Wu Jinjiang, Zheng Hongtao, Zheng Wengen and Chen Jiayang from Zhongshan Hot Spring Club. In the end, Zheng Wengen won the best among Chinese players. Results - 41st.
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In 1998, "BIAM" brand clubs won the title of " China Golf Association Recommended Product", Premier Zhu Rongji presented the "Bermu" brand golf clubs as a national gift to the visiting US President in China Clinton . The China Golf Association officially joined the World Golf Federation and became one of them.
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In 2004, the European Tour landed in China for the first time. The BMW Asia Open in May and the Volvo Open in November were both included in the European Tour system.
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In 2004, Zhang Lianwei was invited to participate in the 68th American Golf Masters by the fifth wild card in Augusta's 70-year history. race.
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On February 14, 2011, Taiwanese golfer Tseng Yani ranked No. 1 in the women's world. This is the first time that a Chinese golfer has topped the world rankings. She has won 5 majors and 11 PGA Tour titles.
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At the beginning of November 2013, PGA Tour Chairman Finchen announced in Shanghai that the China series will be officially launched next year, with world points and no less than 12 stops in the first season.
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In 2016, Chinese golfers went out to the Rio Olympics field, Feng Shanshan won the bronze medal, becoming the first Chinese athlete to win a medal in the Olympic Games.
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In November 2017, Feng Shanshan reached the world number one after winning the Blue Bay Masters.
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In April 2019, Taiwanese player Pan Zhengcong won his first championship on the PGA Tour, the second time a Chinese player won the PGA Tour championship after 32 years.
The spring is cold, and there are always a few players who can really be active on the top tours and earn both fame and fortune. Once is successful, all the bones and can be said to have spared no effort in promoting golf.
The weakest link in the promotion and popularization of golf in China is the shortage of venue facilities and the uneven distribution. There are three major pain points of "time, space and price". Under these many unfavorable factors, China golf People can still achieve many breakthroughs without the three systems of training, competition and market development that the China Golf Association has worked hard to build; it is inseparable from the hard work of generations of golf players, coaches and referees; at the same time, it is inseparable from a large number of golfers. Support and encouragement of Chinese golf national enterprises.
Since golf first landed in China, golf has long gone beyond the scope of sports. While creating huge economic benefits, it has also become a fitness center that promotes equality, modesty, self-discipline, etiquette, integrity, health, and spiritual civilization. sports.
Flowers are blooming outside the walls and incense inside the walls. I hope that the fertile soil of Chinese golf can cultivate more world-class players, lead the development of this sport, and make Chinese golf more popular and healthier.
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