Asia beat Europe in golf contest

A resolute Asia beat twice winners Europe to win the Royal Trophy for the first time yesterday after dominating all three days of the matchplay contest in Thailand. Japan's Toru Taniguchi holed the winning putt for Asia, who needed only two points on...

A resolute Asia beat twice winners Europe to win the Royal Trophy for the first time yesterday after dominating all three days of the matchplay contest in Thailand. Japan's Toru Taniguchi holed the winning putt for Asia, who needed only two points on the final day to prevail over a wayward and weary European side who never found their feet in the competition.

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