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SHOW #56

Singapore

PHIL MICKELSON INTERVIEW

World number 2 Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Championship in China in November and is now taking 2 months off before launching a fresh assault on the PGA Tour next year. Before his break he sat down with Living Golf for an exclusive chat about the past season which he described as disappointing. During the chat with Justin Armsden in Singapore he revealed plans to become more of an international player now that his children are old enough to travel. He also expressed his excitement about next season following a period of swing changes with his coach Butch Harmon and after putting some new Callaway clubs in his bag.

BARCLAYS SINGAPORE OPEN

Not so long ago the Singapore Open fell off the Asian Tour’s calendar after failing to find a sponsor. It is now a permanent fixture, as Asia’s richest tournament with a prize fund set to reach $5 million in 2008. Living Golf explores the growth of the event in a region where golf is booming.

NEWS

ANTON HAIG – RISING SOUTH AFRICAN STAR

Anton Haig is just 21 years-old but is showing sign of being South Africa’s next big golfer. He’s already won four times internationally and nearly won the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit this year after winning the Johnnie Walker Classic. Justin Armsden joins him on the range to learn more about Haig.

VIJAY SINGH

Fijian Vijay Singh has won titles in 17 different countries  and was this year inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Not only that, he finished in the top five of the PGA Tour’s money list for the ninth consecutive time. Not a bad way for the 44 year old to celebrate 25 years as a professional. Justin Armsden caught up with him to discuss his achievements and see if he has any plans to retire.

RIA BINTAN

There’s not too many countries in the world where you can grab your clubs and your passport and be teeing off an hour later across the border. Ria Bintan Golf Club is an hour’s ferry ride off the coast of Singapore and is ranked as one of the most amazing golf experiences on the planet. Living Golf went to discover why.