Championship News

Fraser keeps nerve for biggest career win

25 April 2010

The 31-year-old Australian carded a three-under-par 69 at Pinx Golf Club on the Korean holiday island of Jeju to win the €2.2 million showpiece by four strokes. Read More

Fraser holds narrow lead as Els gives chase

24 April 2010

Marcus Fraser will face a test of temperament on Sunday at the Ballantine’s Championship as he goes in search of the biggest victory of his career.  Read More

Els aiming to blow away rivals on final day

24 April 2010

Superstar Ernie Els is hoping the wind will keep blowing at the Ballantine’s Championship as he chases his third title of the year. Read More

Goya finds his groove to move up leaderboard

23 April 2010

Tano Goya of Argentina moved into contention at the Ballantine’s Championship in Korea as the weather-delayed first round was completed on Friday (23 April). Read More

Thongchai takes charge after marathon effort

23 April 2010

Thongchai Jaidee is in prime position to successfully defend his Ballantine’s Championship title after soaring to the top of the leaderboard on Friday (23 April).  Read More

Fraser sets pace as big guns give chase

22 April 2010

Marcus Fraser set the clubhouse lead at the Ballantine’s Championship in Korea on Thursday (22 April) after the first round was interrupted by fog. Read More

Fit-Again Thongchai ready for title defence

21 April 2010

Thongchai Jaidee says he is “90 per cent” recovered from his recent elbow injury and is ready to defend his title at this week’s Ballantine’s Championship in Korea. Read More

Rejuvenated Els ready for Korean Challenge

21 April 2010

After a week off, Ernie Els is refreshed and raring to go at the Ballantine’s Championship in Korea. The world No.7 chose to spend a few days relaxing at the family home in West Palm Beach, Florida, after playing in the Masters two weeks ago and says he can feel the benefit.  Read More

Eager Yang seeking back to back victories

20 April 2010

YE Yang is looking for more consistency in his game – and winning two weeks in a row would be perfect proof of that. Read More

Kim targets Korea for first overseas victory

20 April 2010

Anthony Kim is keen to win a tournament outside the United States for the first time and he would love it to happen in Korea, his parents’ homeland. Read More

Road To Jeju

18 April 2010

The galleries hoping for a home winner at this year's Ballantine's Championship will have been cheered by a wonderful performance by YE Yang in China yesterday.By winning the Volvo China Open by two shots, the Korean showed he is in prime form ahead of this week's tournament at Jeju island. Read More

Stenson delighted to be returning to Korea

13 April 2010

Henrik Stenson loves playing in Asia – the beautiful courses, knowledgeable fans and increasingly intense competition all add up to a rich golfing experience for the likeable Swede. Read More

Anthony Kim and Ernie Els Already Battling

09 April 2010

Anthony Kim and Ernie Els will battle it out for the Ballantine's Championship later this month, but the two men are already scrapping for another of golf's big prizes. Read More

Ballantine’s celebrates launch of 2010 Championship Blend and 50th anniversary of first golf tournament

18 February 2010

Two leading golfers, who won Ballantine’s Tournaments almost 50 years apart, met at the iconic Wentworth Golf Club to put modern-day golf clubs to the test against equipment first used half a century ago, highlighting the evolution of the game. Read More

Els, Kim and Stenson confirmed for Korean Showpiece

17 February 2010

Three-time Major winner Ernie Els, PGA Tour star Anthony Kim and world No.10 Henrik Stenson will be displaying their phenomenal talents at this year’s Ballantine’s Championship in Korea. Read More

Graeme McDowell becomes Ballantine’s global brand ambassador

09 November 2009

Ballantine’s is delighted to announce that 2008 Ballantine's Championship winner Graeme McDowell has been appointed as a Global Brand Ambassador.  Read More

Y.E. Yang poised for Ballantine’s Championship homecoming

27 October 2009

Korean hero Yang Yong Eun will make an emotional return to his birthplace after being unveiled as the first star player in the 2010 Ballantine’s Championship. Read More