Asian Tour in board shake-up amid Europe merger talks

The Asian Tour announced a major shake-up of its board of directors on Wednesday, hard on the heels of its CEO’s resignation after deep divisions emerged over a proposed tie-up with Europe’s golf body.

Asian Tour chairman Kyi Hla Han has been named as “interim Tour Commissioner”.

Former European Tour chief executive Ken Schofield was among those to lose his seat on the Asian Tour Board of Directors.

The Asian Tour announced a major shake-up of its board of directors on Wednesday (Dec 16), hard on the heels of its CEO’s resignation after deep divisions emerged over a proposed tie-up with Europe’s golf body.

Former European Tour chief executive Ken Schofield was among those to lose his seat as four prominent Asian businessmen were named as non-playing directors of the region’s main golf organisation.

In a statement sent to AFP, three player members were also removed and Asian Tour chairman Kyi Hla Han was named as “interim Tour Commissioner”.

Of the four new non-playing directors, two are from companies – Yeangder and ICTSI – who hold title sponsorships for Asian Tour tournaments.