Royal Wellington Golf Club will host the eighth edition of the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific championship from 12-15 February 2026, bringing together the region's elite women amateur golfers competing for starts in three major championships. 

Developed by The R&A and Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation, the prestigious championship provides a pathway to the international stage. 

Beyond the elite competition, the championship continues its vision to support the development of world-class players in countries throughout the region via the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Academy. 

Nick Shan, The R&A’s Asia Pacific Assistant Director, joined the show to discuss what's going on at the academy. 

“These are experiences money can’t buy.” 

LISTEN ABOVE 

Royal Wellington Golf Club will host the eighth edition of the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific championship from 12-15 February 2026, bringing together the region's elite women amateur golfers competing for starts in three major championships.&nbsp;
Developed by The R&amp;A and Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation, the prestigious championship provides a pathway to the international stage.&nbsp;
Beyond the elite competition, the championship continues its vision to support the development of world-class players in countries throughout the region via the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Academy.&nbsp;
Nick Shan, The R&amp;A’s Asia Pacific Assistant Director, joined the show to discuss what's going on at the academy.&nbsp;
“These are experiences money can’t buy.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Nick Shan: The R&A’s Asia Pacific Assistant Director on the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship and academy

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