Showing posts with label Putra Cup. Show all posts
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Saturday, November 17, 2012

Stormy Finish At Padivalley Gowa Classic

Gowa, November 17 - Thailand’s Annop Tangkamolprasert came of age today with a fine victory in the storm interrupted Gowa Classic on the ASEAN PGA Tour.

The promising young golfer registered his first win since turning professional in 2007 after shooting a three-under-par 69 to triumph by three shots over Singaporean rookie Choo Tze Huang, who also carded 69.

In a dramatic finish at Padivalley Golf Club, a lightning and heavy rain storm hit just as the final group, consisting of Annop, Choo and Thailand’s Pravee Visalkit walked off the 17th green.

Annop led by three from Choo at that stage but play was stopped for two hours and 15 minutes before both players returned to make par.

“I was a bit worried because I thought the delay would stop my flow,” said Annop.

“I made a par though so it went to plan. I didn’t really expect anything this week so I am really happy. It will be a big confidence boost.”

He finished with a four-round total of nine-under-par 279.

The 22-year-old started the day with a three shot lead and was never really threatened until the storm hit at about 2pm and left an element of uncertainty.

However, Annop so often in the shadow of his older brother Pavit, comfortably handled the situation.

“I will call my mum first before I call him (Pavit),” joked Annop, who is based at Amata Spring Country Club in Thailand.

Pavit, a regular on the ASEAN PGA Tour and OneAsia, chose not to play this week as he is at home in Thailand awaiting the arrival of his visa so that he can play in the final stage of the forthcoming Japan Tour qualifying school.

Annop picked up a cheque for US$16,675 while Choo earned US$11,350.

It was also the finest performance of Choo’s fledgling professional career.

He turned professional last November and despite a brilliant amateur career has found life in the paid ranks difficult.

Making the cut in last week’s US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open - where he won US$19,200 – appears to be a key turning point for the 25-year-old.

“I am really pleased with myself as I played very well,” said Choo.

“It is turning out to be a great finish to the year. I am learning all the time and being in the final group in the final round today for the first time in a pro event was good experience.”

He is Singapore’s most successful amateur, having won the individual title in the Putra Cup in 2006 and 2011, and now appears to be on his way to success as a professional.

Pravee returned a 71 to finish in third place five shots behind Annop.

Thailand’s Wisut Artjanawat, winner of last year’s ASEAN PGA Tour Order of Merit title, finished in sole possession of fourth place on two-under for the tournament. He fired a 72.

Indonesians George Gandranata and Andik Mauluddin finished best for the host nation with a total score of 289 for a share of 7th place.

The Gowa Classic is the first professional tournament staged in Makassar - a port city located on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Gowa is located on the perimeter of Makassar.

The next event of the 2012/13 season on the ASEAN PGA Tour schedule is the US$75,000 Sabah Masters.

The tournament, won last year by Wisut, will be played at Sutera Harbour Golf Club from January 9 to 12, and is the final counting event for the Order of Merit.

Leading final round scores (Par 72):

279 - Annop Tangkamolprasert (THA) 73 70 67 69

282 - Choo Tze Huang (SIN) 71 70 72 69

284 - Pravee Visalkit (THA) 72 71 70 71

286 - Wisut Artjanawat (THA) 73 70 71 72

287 - Piya Swangarunporn (THA) 73 72 73 69

288 - Chawinroj Krobteeranon (THA) 72 71 77 68

289 - Somsak Khaoprathum (THA) 79 73 69 68, Ekalak Waisayakul (THA) 77 70 70 72, George Gandranata (INA) 71 72 73 73, Andik Mauluddin (INA) 73 71 71 74

290 - Kenneth De Silva (MAS) 72 71 72 75

291 - Ian Andrew (INA) 74 77 73 67

292 - Pawin Ingkhapradit (THA) 74 73 73 72

Friday, November 16, 2012

Andik Mauluddin Overtakes Gandranata In Podium Chase At Padivalley Gowa Classic

Gowa, November 16 - Annop Tangkamolprasert from Thailand took control of the US$100,000 Gowa Classic today by posting a third round five-under-par 67 for a three stroke lead.

The 22-year-old put himself in an excellent position to claim his maiden professional title by making an eagle, five birdies and just two bogeys.

Singapore’s Choo Tze Huang and Pravee Visalkit from Thailand lie in second place at Padivalley Golf Club.

Choo shot a 72 while Pravee carded 70 in the second from last event of the season on the ASEAN PGA Tour.

Thailand’s Wisut Artjanawat, last year’s ASEAN PGA Tour Order of Merit champion, returned a 71 and is four behind the front runner.

His compatriot Apichart Papitak, the leader after the first two rounds, tumbled down the leaderboard with an 82.

For the second day in a row a lengthy delay due to bad weather that lasted about two and a half hours hit as players were nearing the end of their rounds.

Annop was forced off the course on the 17th and returned later to birdie it although he dropped a shot on the last.

“I have been playing well for the past three months but today’s round is more than I expected,” said Annop, whose brother Pavit also plays on Tour.

The Thai golfer leads on six-under-par 210.

“I have never won as a professional so I feel quite nervous. My best finish is second in Thailand. I will just stick to my game plan, play safe and see what happens tomorrow.”

He turned professional in 2007 and plays his golf at Amata Spring Country Club in Thailand.

Rookie pro Choo is also in search if his first professional victory.

“It is great to be in this position. It is proving to be quite a test with these delays but I am staying patient and relaxed,” said 25-year-old Choo.

The Singaporean was the region’s top amateur before turning professional in November last year. He won the individual title in the Putra Cup in 2006 and 2011 and played college golf at the University of Washington.

Indonesia’s Andik Mauluddin came in with 71 and is five behind Annop along with Kenneth De Silva from Malaysia who fired a 72.

Roby Sugara from Indonesia, who is based at Padivalley, shot a 66 for the best round of the week but is six over for the tournament.

The Gowa Classic is the first professional tournament staged in Makassar - a port city located on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Gowa is located on the perimeter of Makassar.

Leading third round scores:

210 - Annop Tangkamolprasert (THA) 73 70 67

213 - Pravee Visalkit (THA) 72 71 70, Choo Tze Huang (SIN) 71 70 72

214 - Wisut Artjanawat (THA) 73 70 71

215 - Andik Mauluddin (INA) 73 71 71, Kenneth De Silva (MAS) 72 71 72

216 - Benny Kasiadi (INA) 73 71 72, George Gandranata (INA) 71 72 73

217 - Ekalak Waisayakul (THA) 77 70 70

218 - Piya Swangarunporn (THA) 73 72 73

219 - Wittawat Sae-Ung (THA) 71 74 74, Choengchai Panpumpo (THA) 70 74 75

220 - Pawin Ingkhapradit (THA) 74 73 73, Chawinroj Krobteeranon (THA) 72 71 77

221 - Somsak Khaoprathum (THA) 79 73 69, Egon Nielsen (THA) 75 73 73, Apichart Papitak (THA) 69 70 82

222 - Blair Wilson (AUS) 75 75 72, Roby Sugara (INA) 79 77 66

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Gandranata Continues Chase For Top Spot At Padivalley Gowa Classic

Gowa, November 15 - Thailand’s Apichart Papitak maintained his lead at the halfway mark of the US$100,000 Gowa Classic today.

He carded a two-under-par 70 at Padivalley Golf Club to move to five-under for the tournament, which is the penultimate event of the season on the ASEAN PGA Tour.

Singapore’s Choo Tze Huang is in second place, two shots behind, after also carding a 70.

First round leader Apichart, starting on the 10th, got off to a poor start and was three over after seven holes.

However, the 24-year-old stormed back into contention by making a birdie on the 18th followed by birdies on two, four, five and seven.

“I am just trying to play steady golf,” said Apichart, who turned professional in 2010.

“This is turning out to be one of my best tournaments and I am very excited to be in this position.”

His best finish on the ASEAN PGA Tour came in last year’s Sabah Masters when he tied for sixth.

Apichart enjoyed an impressive amateur career which was highlighted by being part of the Thai team that triumphed in the 2009 Putra Cup.

He had the privilege of being taught to play golf at the age of 12 by the great Boonchu Ruangkit at the Royal Army Course.

Inclement weather caused a two hour and 15 minutes delay mid way thru the round.

Choo was on the green of his last hole facing an eagle putt when players were called off the course. He returned later and two putted for a birdie, for his third birdie on the trot.

The rookie is still on a high after a fine performance in last week’s Barclays Singapore Open - where he made the cut and earned a cheque for US$19,200.

Said Choo: “My game has been up and down this year. It is because of my mental game. I have been trying too hard and putting pressure on myself. I have not been letting things go naturally. Last week was a big confidence boost for me. Playing on a hard course with the big guys gave me a mental boost.”

Lying in a tie for third place four shots off the lead are Thailand’s Wisut Artjanawat, Chawinroj Krobteeranon, Annop Tangkamolprasert, and Pravee Visalkit and Malaysian Kenneth De Silva and George Gandranata from Indonesia.

The Gowa Classic is the first professional tournament staged in Makassar - a port city located on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Gowa is located on the perimeter of Makassar.

Leading second round scores:

139 - Apichart Papitak (THA) 69 70

141 - Choo Tze Huang (SIN) 71 70

143 - Wisut Artjanawat (THA) 73 70, Kenneth De Silva (MAS) 72 71, George Gandranata (INA) 71 72, Chawinroj Krobteeranon (THA) 72 71, Annop Tangkamolprasert (THA) 73 70, Pravee Visalkit (THA) 72 71

144 - Benny Kasiadi (INA) 73 71, Choengchai Panpumpo (THA) 70 74, Andik Mauluddin (INA) 73 71

145 - Piya Swangarunporn (THA) 73 72, Wittawat Sae-Ung (THA) 71 74

147 - Varit Chomchalam (THA) 76 71, Tanatchan Puaktes (THA) 76 71, Johannes Dermawan (INA) 74 73, Ekalak Waisayakul (THA) 77 70, Pawin Ingkhapradit (THA) 74 73

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Gandranata And Kow In Hot Pursuit At Padivalley Gowa Classic

Gowa, November 14 - Thailand’s Apichart Papitak, taught to play golf by the great Boonchu Ruangkit, took the first round lead in the inaugural US$100,000 Gowa Classic today.

He carded a three-under-par 69 at Padivalley Golf Club on the ASEAN PGA Tour, while his countryman Choengchai Panpumpo fired a 70.

Singapore’s Choo Tze Huang, Wittawat Sae-Ung from Thailand, and Indonesians George Gandranata and amateur Elki Kow all shot 71.

“I went out in four under but then missed four short birdie putts on the back nine so it is a bit disappointing,” said Apichart.

“This is a really good golf course and great to play but it was very windy at times so that also made scoring hard. I haven’t played well this year so it is nice to make a good start.”

He made an eagle and two birdies on the outward half.

His eagle on the par-five seventh came after he reached the green with his five wood second shot and holed a huge 50 foot putt. His only bogey of the day came on the 11th.

The 24-year-old turned professional in 2010 a year after helping Thailand win the Putra Cup in a team that included Thanyakon Khrongpha.

“When I was 12 years old I first started playing golf at the Royal Army Course where Boonchu (Ruangkit) played and he gave me my first lessons. He spent seven years coaching me,” added Apichart.

Apichart has a long way to go to match the feats of Boonchu, who has triumphed twice in the Thailand Open in 1992 and 2004.

However, the Bangkok native showed today that he is starting to find his feet in the professional game.

Choo made a solid start clearly still boosted by a fine performance in last week’s Barclays Singapore Open that saw him make the cut and earn a handsome cheque for US$19,200.

Said Choo: “It was tough out there with the wind. I made a great up and down to save par on the last and help make a good start to the week. I am feeling focused and working hard at staying patient.”

Fellow rookie Gandranata, one of Indonesia’s rising stars, bounced back after a poor two over par front nine by touring the inward stretch in three under that included four birdies in the last seven holes.

“I hung in there and never gave up. That paid off. It is very important for me to play well in my country,” said Gandranata.

He was paired with Thailand’s Wisut Artjanawat, who won last year’s ASEAN PGA Tour Order of Merit title.

Wisut shot a 73, an impressive round considering he arrived late last night and did not get a practice round on what is a brand new golf course.

Lidya Ivana Jaya, Indonesia’s only female professional, carded a commendable 84.

Leading first round scores:

69 - Apichart Papitak (THA)

70 - Choengchai Panpumpo (THA)

71 - Elki Kow (am) (INA), Wittawat Sae-Ung (THA), Choo Tze Huang (SIN), George Gandranata (INA)

72 - Hamzah Rachmadi (INA), Chawinroj Krobteeranon (THA), Pravee Visalkit (THA), Kenneth De Silva (MAS)

73 - Andik Mauluddin (INA), Justin Han (SIN), Annop Tangkamolprasert (THA), Benny Kasiadi (INA), Wisut Artjanawat (THA), Piya Swangarunporn (THA)

74 - Pawin Ingkhapradit (THA), Nguyen Thai Duong (VNM), Pornlapat Wongchindawest (THA), Jordan Irawan (am) (INA), Ian Andrew (INA), Johannes Dermawan (INA), Asep Caprie Supriyatna (INA)

Friday, August 31, 2012

Thai Teams Claim All Prizes In SEA Amateur Golf Team Championship At Emeralda Golf Club

After the final round of the SEA Amateur Golf Team Championship 2012 it was clear that Thailand is still the team to beat when it comes to golf in the South East Asian region, as all three cups, the Putra Cup (men), the Santi Cup (ladies) and Lion City Cup (juniors) will be in their possession for the coming year. The Indonesia Golf Association (PGI), this year's organizers of the tournament, were at the start optimistic on the host nations' chances of winning, but from day one had to settle for places further back in the field. The tournament was held from 28 to 31 August at Emeralda Golf Club Cimanggis, Depok, just south of Jakarta.

Putra Cup


The Thai men took home the Putra Cup with a total team score of 854, with Singapore (867) in second place. The Indonesian team, who were in fourth place for the first 3 rounds, managed to catch up with the Malaysian team for a share of third with a total team score of 891.

Singaporean Jonathan Woo, who was already in the individual lead, scored the lowest round for the tournament with a 66, giving him a total of 12 under par 276. Thailand's Srithong Natipong overtook his countryman Buranatanyarat Itthipat with both men finishing with 285 and 287 for second and third place respectively. For Indonesia Rinaldi Adiyandono finished 6th with a score of 293, ahead of Ian Andrew (300, 10th), and Elki Kow and Jordan Surya Irawan, both in a 4-way tie for 14th with a total of 303.

Santi Cup


Also the Santi Cup is going to Thailand, with the Thai ladies finishing with a total score of 871, in second place the Philippines (876), and Malaysia (879) in third place. The Indonesian ladies maintained their fourth place with a total team score of 894.

On the ladies individual scoreboard there was another upset day, ending with Jayvie Marie Agojo from the Philippines and Kelly Tan from Malaysia in a tie for the top spot with a total score of 289. Third place went to Supamas Sangchan from Thailand, who finished one shot behind with 290. Of the Indonesian ladies Ika Woro Palupi finished highest with 298 for a 9th place, with Nanda Winnet Soraya one place further back with 300, Made Dita Widyantari in 14th place with 306 and Gianti Mahardika on an 18th place with 308.

Lion City Cup


To complete their dominance the Lion City Cup is as well in Thai hands, where their juniors dominated all four days and with a total team score of 870 outclassed the whole field. Second place Malaysia (903) finished a whopping 33 strokes back, before the Philippines a further 7 strokes for a total team score of 910. The host junior team was able to reduce some of the margin with fifth place Singapore (922), but were already too far back and finished the tournament in 6th and last place with a total team score of 924. Fourth place for the juniors went to Hong Kong, who finished on 917.

Thailand's Boonma Danthai finished on top with a total score of 284, with countryman Suvajanakorn Nattawat in second with 287. Third place went to Low Khai Jei from Malaysia who ended with a total score of 295. Local junior Peter Gunawan was able to climb a number of positions to finish on 7th place with a total score of 302. Further back Dicky Prionggo and Joshua Andrew Wirawan shared 18th place with a score of 315, in front of Kevin Caesario Akbar who finished 20th with a total of 320.

For complete final results click here.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Thais Still In Charge In SEA Amateur Golf Team Championship At Emeralda Golf Club

The third day of the SEA Amateur Golf Team Championship 2012 saw no changes in the overall standings, with the Thai teams still in the lead for all cups. The tournament, organized by the Indonesia Golf Association (PGI), is held from 28 to 31 August at Emeralda Golf Club in Cimanggis, Depok, just south of Jakarta.

Putra Cup


No changes in the top at the Putra Cup where the Thai men are still in the lead with a total team score of 648 before Singapore (651), Malaysia (666), and the Indonesian team in fourth with a total team score of 674.

On the individual leaderboard Singaporean Jonathan Woo kept the lead with a total score of 210, one shot ahead of Buranatanyarat Itthipat who once more shot the lowest round of the day with a 67. Srithong Natipong couldn't keep up and dropped to third with a total score of 217 after carding a 73. Best Indonesian is still Rinaldi Adiyandono who is now alone in 5th, after a round of 73 for a total of 219.

Santi Cup


Also the Santi Cup saw no changes in the top four, with the ladies team from Thailand (651) maintaining their lead over the Philippines (656), and Malaysia (658) with the home team still in fourth place with a total team score of 671.

Chanya Prathetrat, who took the lead with a round of 67 yesterday, had a disastrous round today, and dropped to a share of 5th after writing 79 on her score card today. This allowed Philippines' Princess Mary Superal (216) to take back the lead, one shot ahead of Thailand's Budsabakorn Sukapan and Kelly Tan from Malaysia. Ika Woro Palupi is still the leading lady from the host nation, but she dropped 2 places to a tie for 9th place with a total score of 225.

Lion City Cup


No changes either for the Indonesian junior team, that is still in 6th and last place for the Lion City Cup with a total team score of 705. Thailand (656) is still in the lead, followed by Philippines (679) and Malaysia (680).

The individual lead is still for Thailand's Boonma Danthai (210), but he's now followed by countryman Suvajanakorn Nattawat (216) who climbed up the ranking with a round of 66, overtaking Malaysia's Low Khai Jei (222) who is now in third-place tie with Lloyd Jefferson Go from the Philippines. Best local junior is still Peter Gunawan (232) who dropped to a tie for thirteenth after a round of 78.

For more result and pairing information for the final round click here.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Thailand Thightens Grip On SEA Amateur Golf Team Championship 2012 At Emeralda

Day 2 of the SEA Amateur Golf Team Championship 2012 saw the Thai take over control with the lead for all cups. Meanwhile the Indonesian teams were unable to improve their rankings. The tournament, organized by the Indonesia Golf Association (PGI), is held from 28 to 31 August at Emeralda Golf Club in Cimanggis, Depok, just south of Jakarta.

Putra Cup


In the Putra Cup the Thai men caught up with first day leader Singapore with a total team score of 434. Malaysia (445) is still in third and the home team in fourth with a total team score of 455.

Rinaldi Adiyandono (146) dropped from second to share of 5th, while Singaporean Jonathan Woo took the lead with a 69 for a total of 141. Buranatanyarat Itthipat, who shot the lowest round of the day with a 68, and Srithong Natipong, both from Thailand, shared second place with a combined 144, before first day leader Marc Ong in fourth.

Santi Cup


In the Santi Cup no changes in the top four, with the ladies team from Thailand maintaining their lead over the Philippines, and Malaysia and Indonesia in third and fourth place respectively.

Chanya Prathetrat shot a stellar 67 (total 140) to overtake the lead from Philippines' Princess Mary Superal (143) and Thailand's Budsabakorn Sukapan (145) who are now second and fourth. Third place is for Michelle Lay Sia Koh from Malaysia who shot a 68 for a total of 144. Best Indonesian lady is still Ika Woro Palupi who shot another 74 for a total of 148 and is now in a tie for 7th place.

Lion City Cup


The Indonesian junior team is still in 6th and last place for the Lion City Cup. The team from Thailand is still in the lead, with Philippines taking over Malaysia for second and third respectively.

Thailand's Boonma Danthai shot an amazing 66 and is now with a total of 137 12 shots ahead of Low Khai Jei in second. The Philippines' Angelo Jose Gandioco is currently in third with a total of 150. Peter Gunawan (154) overtook Joshua Andrew Wirawan (158) as the best Indonesian junior with a round of 76. He now shares of ninth place with Joshua in a tie for sixteenth.

For more result and pairing information for the next round click here.

Indonesia Off To A Slow Start At SEA Amateur Golf Team Championships At Emeralda Golf Club

Indonesia was unable to make use of its home course advantage on the first day of the SEA Amateur Golf Team Championship 2012. The tournament, organized by the Indonesia Golf Association (PGI), is held from 28 to 31 August at Emeralda Golf Club in Cimanggis, Depok, just south of Jakarta.

Putra Cup


In the Putra Cup the men are in fourth place after day 1, trailing leader Singapore with 13 shots. Second place is the team from Thailand, with Malaysia currently third.

On the individual leaderboard Rinaldi Adiyandono is the top home player, sharing 2nd place with Singaporean Jonathan Woo with a even par round of 72. Best round of the day was for Marc Ong, also from Singapore, and the only player under par for the day with a score of 70.

Santi Cup


First day leader in the Santi Cup is the ladies team from Thailand who have a 3-shot lead over the Philippines. Here, like the men, Malaysia and Indonesia are in third and fourth place respectively with the home team 10 shots off the lead.

Best round of the day for the ladies was for Philippines' Princess Mary Superal and Thailand's Budsabakorn Sukapan who both shot an even par 72. They're followed by one shot by Thai ladies Supamas Sangchan and Chanya Prathetrat, whereas best Indonesian lady today was Ika Woro Palupi who was a further shot back in a 4-way tie for 5th place.

Lion City Cup


The Indonesian junior team, challenging for the Lion City Cup, is in a somewhat disappointing 6th and last place. The first day lead is here also for Thailand, with Malaysia and Philippines taking second and third.

Thailand's Boonma Danthai lead the individual score with a impressive 1-under, 3 shots ahead of Lloyd Jefferson Go from the Philippines and 4 shots ahead of Suvajanakorn Nattawat in third. Joshua Andrew Wirawan was the best Indonesian junior in a share of fourth place with a round of 76.

For more result and pairing information for the next round click here.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

SEA Amateur Golf Team Championship To Get Underway At Emeralda Golf Club

Seven countries have confirmed to participate at the Southeast Asia Amateur Golf Team Championship (SAAGTC) 2012, held at Emeralda Golf Club, Cimanggis, from August 28 to 31.

Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia are ready to compete for the Putra Cup, Lion Cup, and Santi Cup that are this year organized by the Indonesia Golf Association (PGI).

"Although we do not offer cash prizes, but only a trophy and the challenge cup, the participants will not play halfheartedly. Because it is an annual event that carries the name of the country so it is very prestigious," said PB PGI Vice Chairman, HMP Simatupang.

Simatupang added that only seven, but 12 countries are expected to perform. But until the deadline (27/8), Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam had not reported to the organizers of SAAGTC 2012.

"The tournament is not individual, but a team event. In addition to successfully hosting this event, Indonesia is also hoping to become the overall champion. Because the majority of players that appear will also participate in the National Sports Week (PON) in Riau, from 9 to 20 September 2012," he continued.

Meanwhile, the President Director of Emeralda Golf Club, Wahyu Afandi Aaron, guaranteed the club is ready to host the match. Preparations for this event have been ongoing ​​since March.

"Earlier this year in March we successfully held the Indonesia Open. As a fact, there have been no complaints at all of any of the participants. Additionally, next month we will host a junior amateur tournament and the ASEAN Golf Federation Meeting consecutively," he concluded.

For live scoring of this event follow this link.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Emeralda Golf Club To Host SEA Amateur Golf Team Championships

Indonesia will hold again an international level tournament, with PB PGI (Indonesian Golf Association) entrusted to hold the SEA (South East Asia) Amateur Golf Team Championship, comprising of the Putra Cup (Amateur Men), Santi Cup (Amateur Ladies), and Lion City Cup (Junior men).

The tournament will be held at Emeralda Golf Club, Jakarta, from August 28 to 31 and will be attended by the 12 South East Asian countries: Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

Each country will send a total of 12 athletes, where each team consists of 4 people each for Putra Cup, Santi Cup and Lion City Cup. This year the Putra Cup is held for the 52nd time, while the Lion City Cup will have its sixth running and the Santi Cup enters its 4th year.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Indonesia Third In Putra Cup And Lion City Cup

Indonesia finished third at the 51st Putra Cup at the Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club in Hong Kong yesterday, with George Gandranata finishing third in the individual ranking with a total of 284.

The title went to Singapore (846), whose four members will take part in the SEA Games in Indonesia in November. Hong Kong (851) and Indonesia (860) came in second and third respectively.

In the individual event, the winner was Tze Huang Choo of Singapore who carded a 281, two shots ahead of Shinichi Mizuno of Hong Kong. George Gandranata and Shun Yat Hak of Hong Kong were joint third.

Established in 1961, the Putra Cup is one of the most prestigious amateur tournaments in the region.

Equaling the men's national performance in the Putra Cup, the Indonesian junior team also placed third at the 5th Lion City Cup held simultaneously.

The Thai team of Chanachok Dejpiratanamongkol, Pariwat Pinsawat, Somprat Rattanasuwan and Aussarassakorn Voramate posted a 869 total to beat Malaysia (873) and Indonesia (888). The individual event was won by Malaysian Low Khai Jei (286), where Jordan Irawan had the best individual score for the Indonesians with a joined fifth place and a total tally of 293.

The Thai women also triumphed in the 3rd Santi Cup on 852, one stroke better than the Philippines led by Dottie Ardina. Malaysia was a distant third with a score of 877, with Indonesia placed sixth and last with a score of 916. Thailand's Pinrat Loomboonruang (276) claimed the individual crown, while best individual result for Indonesia was a 14th place 300 by Juriah.

For full results click here.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Singapore Charges To Lead In Putra Cup

The third day of the South East Asia Amateur Golf Team Championship, held at Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club in Hong Kong, saw the men loose a place and the ladies and juniors maintain their position.
In the Putra Cup the Indonesian men's team saw the Singaporean team jump from 4th to 1st as a result of a strong team performance, when all players shot rounds in the 60's, for a total team score of 630, before yesterday leader Hong Kong (632) and now third place Indonesia (641).
The Indonesian ladies are still in 6th place in the Santi Cup, scoring 226 for the day for a combined total of 683. First and second place are unchanged for Philippines (629) and Thailand (632), with Malaysia (654) now overtaking Hong Kong (659) for third.
The Lion City Cup didn't see any changes in the top, with Thailand still in the lead with a total team score of 649, followed by Malaysia (653). The Indonesian junior team is still in 3rd place, with a team score of 662.
Tomorrow will be the last day of the championship, when both the Indonesian men's and junior's team will have to score good to maintain their position, as the differences with the numbers four are very small.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Indonesia In Second Place After 2 Rounds In Putra Cup

After leading the board after the first day, the Indonesian men's team of Rinaldi Adiyandono (70 73), Ian Andrew (71 74), George Gandranata (69 71) and Suprapto (72 71) dropped to a preliminary second place with a team score of 425 after the second round of the Putra Cup at Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club in Hong Kong, SAR. A stellar performance of Shun Yat Hak, who shot 65 on the second day, propelled the Hong Kong team into the lead with a one shot lead total of 424. Third place for the moment goes to Malaysia, who were at 4th after the first round, but managed to overtake Singapore with a team score of 427.
In the Santi Cup the Indonesian ladies team was less fortunate, where after 2 rounds they are in 6th and last place with a team score of 457. The lead here is for the team from the Philippines with a total of 416, followed by Thailand (418) and Hong Kong (430) in third place.
The midway lead in the Lion City Cup is for Thailand with 505, followed by Malaysia with 517 and joint third place for Singapore and Indonesia junior team with 518.

A complete overview of all the team and individual scores can be found at http://www.southeastasiagolfteamchamp2011.com/index.do.

PGI Sends 12 Players To Hong Kong

The Executive Board of the Indonesian Golf Association has sent twelve golfers to the 51st South East Asia Amateur Golf Team Championship (51st Putra Cup, 5th Lion City Cup and 3rd Santi Cup), that is being held at The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, Hong Kong from 6 to 9 September 2011.

These golfers are Suprapto, Rinaldi Adiyandono, Ian Andrew and George Gandranata who will play for the Putra Cup, Agnes Retno Sudjasmin, Juriah, Inez and Nanda Winet Princess Soraya who will play for the Santi Cup, and Jordan Irawan, Aditya Novanto, Elki Kow and Adrian Halimi, who will play for the Lion Cup.

The twelve golfers are accompanied by three official and a coach. They are Aswin Sani, HM Sirod Zudin, Rizal Arya and Derek Cribb (coach).