Kuala Lumpur, June 29 - Nicholas Fung overcame an edgy closing three holes to win his first Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the PGM-UMW Templer Park Masters on Saturday.
The highly rated Malaysian defeated Berry Henson of the United States by one-shot despite making bogeys on 16 and 18 for a one-over-par 73 at the Templer Park Country Club.
Henson (72) made four straight bogeys from the 14th hole to settle for second while another Malaysian Shaaban Hussin recorded a 73 for third place at the RM200,000 (approximately US$65,000) ADT event.
Vietnamese rising star Michael Tran (73) was a further shot back in fourth. Talented Filipino Miguel Tabuena shared fifth place with Malaysians Sukree Othman and Zurie Harun after posting 69, 70 and 74 respectively.
Indonesia's number 1 player Rory Hie put in another good round carding a 71. With a total of 289 he finished just outside the top ten, sharing a 5-way tie for eleventh.
The bespectacled Fung, who totalled 10-under-par 278, held his nerve on the last hole to notch his first ADT title after coming close on several occasions. His victory also propelled him to the top of the ADT Order of Merit where he leads on US$23,471.
“This feels great because I’ve been trying to win on the ADT for so long. I was feeling nervous on the last hole and I’m fortunate that I made bogey and not worst. Berry and I had a good fight but when he had the stretch of bogeys, it gave me more confidence,” said the 23-year-old Fung.
“Fung became only the second Malaysian after Danny Chia to triumph on the ADT this season and he is now setting his sights on winning on the Asian Tour, which is celebrating its 10th season this year.
“I’m getting better because I can win on the ADT. Now I’m looking forward to win on the Asian Tour. There are many international players here so it isn’t easy to win. I tried really hard,” said Fung, who earned his Asian Tour card at Qualifying School in Thailand earlier this year.
“I want to be an example to other Malaysians. I hope more Malaysians will play on the Asian Tour. If I can do it so can the other players,” smiled Fung, who won US$11,010 and earned six Official World Golf Ranking points.
Henson, a winner on the Asian Tour and ADT, rued a lapse in concentration on the closing stretch but was gracious in defeat.
“I’m going to forget about everything today. I don’t want to remember about anything on the last few holes. I was mentally exhausted and couldn’t keep it together,” said the American.
“Fung played brilliantly. He is tough to play against. He doesn’t hit it far but he hits it straight and puts himself in position to score. This win might springboard him to do better on the Asian Tour so I wish him the best of luck,” added Henson.
Leading final round scores:
278 – Nicholas FUNG (MAS) 67 70 68 73
279 – Berry HENSON (USA) 66 70 71 72
281 – Shaaban HUSSIN (MAS) 67 74 67 73
282 – Michael TRAN (VIE) 68 71 70 73
286 – Miguel TABUENA (PHI) 71 71 75 69, Sukree OTHMAN (MAS) 72 71 73 70, Zurie HARUN (MAS) 75 70 67 74
287 – Michael MOORE (AUS) 68 74 75 70, Adam BLYTH (AUS) 73 70 74 70, Kodai ICHIHARA (JPN) 72 69 72 74
289 – Rory HIE (INA) 74 72 72 71, Jakraphan PREMSIRIGORN (THA) 75 72 71 71, Mars PUCAY (PHI) 73 72 73 71, Steve LEWTON (ENG) 67 73 77 72, James BOWEN (USA) 69 70 75 75
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
Rory Hie Has Top Ten Finish In Sight At PGM-UMW Templer Park Masters
Kuala Lumpur, June 28 - Malaysia’s Nicholas Fung believes his decision to change his putter grip has paid off after he signed for a four-under-par 68 to snatch the third round lead from American Berry Henson at the PGM-UMW Templer Park Masters on Friday.
Fung enjoyed a blemish-free round at Templer Park Country Club as he marked his card with four birdies to enjoy a two-shot advantage over Henson at the RM200,000 (approximately US$65,000) Asian Development Tour (ADT) event.
Henson, who is playing on a sponsor’s invitation, signed for a 71 to let slip of his lead which he had held for the opening two rounds while another local hope Shaaban Hussin made his move up to third place after he matched his opening round’s best effort of a 67.
Fung, who is chasing his maiden ADT win this week, is hopeful he will seal his place in the winner’s circle as long as he continues to ride on his hot putter.
“I played solid today and it was nice to stay bogey free for the round. My four birdies were from close range and I got up and down from the bunker at the par three eighth hole to save par,” said Fung, who compiled a three-day total of 11-under-par 205.
“My aim tomorrow will be to try to make as many birdies as possible. I’m quite happy with my putting this week. Over the months, I’ve kept changing putters and this week, I changed the grip which seems to work. I’m going to keep this one for a while,” added Fung.
The reigning Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Tour Order of Merit winner is however wary of the title credentials of his closest rivals and is determined to do his best.
“Berry is an experienced player while Shaaban also has a chance tomorrow. I’m going to try my best to win my first ADT event,” said Fung.
Henson was meanwhile left to reflect on a disappointing round.
The American, who enjoyed a sensational rookie season in 2011 where he won his first ADT title before going on to earn a superb breakthrough on the Asian Tour by winning the 2011 ICTSI Philippine Open, however believes he can surmount a late comeback to clinch the title.
“I came out flat today and my short game wasn’t sharp. We played with the ball down today (no preferred lie) which made it quite difficult for me. Nicholas played solid and I don’t think he made a bogey. But I’m not out of it. I’ve got the potential to make a lot of birdies tomorrow,” said Henson.
Shaaban, who won an event in Penang a fortnight ago, also believes the contest is far from over. The Malaysian knows he is 18 holes away from securing another victory if he remains patient and not get ahead of himself.
“I’ve got try to shoot another low round to give myself a chance of winning. My form is still good as I won in Penang two weeks ago. My body still feels warm and I think I will have a chance,” said Shaaban.
“Everything worked for me. It was a very good round. I made a 30 footer on 16 for birdie which was the best putt of the day,” added the Malaysian.
Meanwhile Rory Hie, Indonesia's top ranked player, made a jump on the leaderboard from 30 to 16 after carding another round of 72, just 2 shots shy of a top 10 position.
Leading third round scores
205- Nicholas FUNG (MAS) 67-70-68
207- Berry HENSON (USA) 66-70-71
208 – Shaaban HUSSIN (MAS) 67-74-67
209- Michael TRAN (VIE) 68-71-70
212 – Zurie HARUN (MAS) 75-70-67
213 – Kodai ICHIHARA (JPN) 72-69-72
214 – James BOWEN (USA) 69-70-75
216 – Timothy LOW (SIN) 73-71-72, Sukree OTHMAN (MAS) 72-71-73, S. Murthy (MAS) 71-72-73
Selected:
218 – Rory HIE (INA) 74-72-72
Fung enjoyed a blemish-free round at Templer Park Country Club as he marked his card with four birdies to enjoy a two-shot advantage over Henson at the RM200,000 (approximately US$65,000) Asian Development Tour (ADT) event.
Henson, who is playing on a sponsor’s invitation, signed for a 71 to let slip of his lead which he had held for the opening two rounds while another local hope Shaaban Hussin made his move up to third place after he matched his opening round’s best effort of a 67.
Fung, who is chasing his maiden ADT win this week, is hopeful he will seal his place in the winner’s circle as long as he continues to ride on his hot putter.
“I played solid today and it was nice to stay bogey free for the round. My four birdies were from close range and I got up and down from the bunker at the par three eighth hole to save par,” said Fung, who compiled a three-day total of 11-under-par 205.
“My aim tomorrow will be to try to make as many birdies as possible. I’m quite happy with my putting this week. Over the months, I’ve kept changing putters and this week, I changed the grip which seems to work. I’m going to keep this one for a while,” added Fung.
The reigning Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Tour Order of Merit winner is however wary of the title credentials of his closest rivals and is determined to do his best.
“Berry is an experienced player while Shaaban also has a chance tomorrow. I’m going to try my best to win my first ADT event,” said Fung.
Henson was meanwhile left to reflect on a disappointing round.
The American, who enjoyed a sensational rookie season in 2011 where he won his first ADT title before going on to earn a superb breakthrough on the Asian Tour by winning the 2011 ICTSI Philippine Open, however believes he can surmount a late comeback to clinch the title.
“I came out flat today and my short game wasn’t sharp. We played with the ball down today (no preferred lie) which made it quite difficult for me. Nicholas played solid and I don’t think he made a bogey. But I’m not out of it. I’ve got the potential to make a lot of birdies tomorrow,” said Henson.
Shaaban, who won an event in Penang a fortnight ago, also believes the contest is far from over. The Malaysian knows he is 18 holes away from securing another victory if he remains patient and not get ahead of himself.
“I’ve got try to shoot another low round to give myself a chance of winning. My form is still good as I won in Penang two weeks ago. My body still feels warm and I think I will have a chance,” said Shaaban.
“Everything worked for me. It was a very good round. I made a 30 footer on 16 for birdie which was the best putt of the day,” added the Malaysian.
Meanwhile Rory Hie, Indonesia's top ranked player, made a jump on the leaderboard from 30 to 16 after carding another round of 72, just 2 shots shy of a top 10 position.
Leading third round scores
205- Nicholas FUNG (MAS) 67-70-68
207- Berry HENSON (USA) 66-70-71
208 – Shaaban HUSSIN (MAS) 67-74-67
209- Michael TRAN (VIE) 68-71-70
212 – Zurie HARUN (MAS) 75-70-67
213 – Kodai ICHIHARA (JPN) 72-69-72
214 – James BOWEN (USA) 69-70-75
216 – Timothy LOW (SIN) 73-71-72, Sukree OTHMAN (MAS) 72-71-73, S. Murthy (MAS) 71-72-73
Selected:
218 – Rory HIE (INA) 74-72-72
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Rory Hie Climbing Up In Midfield At PGM-UMW Templer Park Masters
Kuala Lumpur, June 27 - Berry Henson of the United States posted a two-under-par 70 in windy conditions to maintain his lead in the second round of the PGM-UMW Templer Park Masters on Thursday.
Henson, who is playing on a sponsor’s invitation, totaled eight-under-par 136 to lead by one over Nicholas Fung of Malaysia, who also returned with a 70 at the Templer Park Country Club.
Asian Development Tour (ADT) Order of Merit leader James Bowen of the United States and Michael Tran of Vietnam shared third position, shooting a 70 and 71 respectively to trail Henson by three shots at the RM200,000 (approximately US$65,000) event.
Henson, who has won once on the ADT, was one-over at the turn but recovered with four birdies against one bogey on his homeward nine to preserve his overnight lead.
“It was windy and it was difficult to predict where the wind was blowing. On my last three holes, the wind kind of died and that’s when I birdied seven and eight,” said the American, who started from the 10th tee.
Henson enjoyed a sensational rookie season in 2011 where he won his first ADT title before going on to earn a superb breakthrough on the Asian Tour by winning the 2011 ICTSI Philippine Open.
“When I won on the ADT, it gave me the confidence to win on the Asian Tour. Any experience you can get out of here will only help you in the future. This week, I’m also playing for world ranking points, which is important to any professional player,” said Henson.
Reigning Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Tour Order of Merit winner Fung rode on a hot putter to stay in touch with the leader after sinking two birdies on 17 and 18.
“It was very windy and I misjudged the wind. Thankfully, I managed to get a lot of up-and-downs. I was struggling with my irons because of the wind but my putting saved me. I hope I can remain consistent in the next two days,” said the bespectacled Sabahan.
Indonesia's Rory Hie carded an even par 72 for the round, which puts him in a share of 30th place, climbing from 42nd (74) on the first day, 10 shots behind the leader. The only other Indonesian in the tournament, amateur Adrian Halimi, finished with rounds of 76 and 78 in a share for 79th place at 10 over-par.
The halfway cut was set at five-over-par 149 with 54 players advancing to the final two rounds.
Leading second round scores
136 – Berry HENSON (USA) 66 70
137 – Nicholas FUNG (MAS) 67 70
139 – James BOWEN (USA) 69 70, Michael TRAN (VIE) 68 71
140 – Steve LEWTON (ENG) 67 73
141 – Kodai ICHIHARA (JPN) 72 69, Shaaban HUSSIN (MAS) 67 74
142 – Michael MOORE (AUS) 68 74, David LUTTERUS (AUS) 72 70, Miguel TABUENA (PHI) 71 71, M. Sasidaran (MAS) 71 71, Mitsuhiko HASHIZUME (JPN) 73 69
Selected:
146 – Rory HIE (INA) 74 72
Missed cut:
154 - Adrian HALIMI (INA) (A) 76 78
Henson, who is playing on a sponsor’s invitation, totaled eight-under-par 136 to lead by one over Nicholas Fung of Malaysia, who also returned with a 70 at the Templer Park Country Club.
Asian Development Tour (ADT) Order of Merit leader James Bowen of the United States and Michael Tran of Vietnam shared third position, shooting a 70 and 71 respectively to trail Henson by three shots at the RM200,000 (approximately US$65,000) event.
Henson, who has won once on the ADT, was one-over at the turn but recovered with four birdies against one bogey on his homeward nine to preserve his overnight lead.
“It was windy and it was difficult to predict where the wind was blowing. On my last three holes, the wind kind of died and that’s when I birdied seven and eight,” said the American, who started from the 10th tee.
Henson enjoyed a sensational rookie season in 2011 where he won his first ADT title before going on to earn a superb breakthrough on the Asian Tour by winning the 2011 ICTSI Philippine Open.
“When I won on the ADT, it gave me the confidence to win on the Asian Tour. Any experience you can get out of here will only help you in the future. This week, I’m also playing for world ranking points, which is important to any professional player,” said Henson.
Reigning Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Tour Order of Merit winner Fung rode on a hot putter to stay in touch with the leader after sinking two birdies on 17 and 18.
“It was very windy and I misjudged the wind. Thankfully, I managed to get a lot of up-and-downs. I was struggling with my irons because of the wind but my putting saved me. I hope I can remain consistent in the next two days,” said the bespectacled Sabahan.
Indonesia's Rory Hie carded an even par 72 for the round, which puts him in a share of 30th place, climbing from 42nd (74) on the first day, 10 shots behind the leader. The only other Indonesian in the tournament, amateur Adrian Halimi, finished with rounds of 76 and 78 in a share for 79th place at 10 over-par.
The halfway cut was set at five-over-par 149 with 54 players advancing to the final two rounds.
Leading second round scores
136 – Berry HENSON (USA) 66 70
137 – Nicholas FUNG (MAS) 67 70
139 – James BOWEN (USA) 69 70, Michael TRAN (VIE) 68 71
140 – Steve LEWTON (ENG) 67 73
141 – Kodai ICHIHARA (JPN) 72 69, Shaaban HUSSIN (MAS) 67 74
142 – Michael MOORE (AUS) 68 74, David LUTTERUS (AUS) 72 70, Miguel TABUENA (PHI) 71 71, M. Sasidaran (MAS) 71 71, Mitsuhiko HASHIZUME (JPN) 73 69
Selected:
146 – Rory HIE (INA) 74 72
Missed cut:
154 - Adrian HALIMI (INA) (A) 76 78
Pantai Indah Kapuk To Host $750,000 Indonesia Open On Asian Tour
Jakarta, June 27 - The Indonesia Open will offer a prize fund of US$750,000 when the Asian Tour event is staged at the Pantai Indah Kapuk course from November 28 to December 1, officials announced today.
Indonesia’s national championship, which is returning onto the Asian Tour’s Schedule after a lapse of three years, is poised to play a major role in determining the winner of the prestigious Asian Tour Order of Merit as the Open will be held towards the tail-end of the 2013 season.
The challenging Pantai Indah Kapuk course, designed by the world renowned Robert Trent Jones Jr, has successfully hosted Asian Tour tournaments in the past and earlier this month staged the World Junior Golf Championship.
The Persatuan Golf Indonesia (PGI), Asian Tour and IMPL signed a three-year agreement last December to hold the Indonesia Open from 2013 onwards where the main objectives are to elevate the stature of the Indonesia Open, assist in the development of junior golf and promote Indonesia golf in view of the sport making a return to the Olympics in 2016.
Officials believe the Indonesia Open will also help ensure the country becomes the focal point of world golf as the championship will be beamed live to over 180 countries and 650 million homes around the world on the Asian Tour’s television platform.
The top stars of the Asian Tour, whose membership includes players from over 30 different nationalities, will head full speed to the Indonesia Open, which will receive Official World Golf Ranking points.
The Persatuan Golf Indonesia (PGI) Chairman Arifin Panigoro said: “We are very excited that the 2013 Indonesia Open is shaping up into one of the best ever championships. We are confident our partnership with the Asian Tour and IMPL will provide the impetus to grow the Indonesia Open into one of the leading tournaments in Asia.
“I am hopeful the Indonesian players will benefit immensely by competing against the stars from the Asian Tour. It is our aim to unearth many more Indonesian winners in the near future as we want to establish champions in the mould of Kasiadi who remains as the only Indonesian to win our National Open in 1989.
“We are also delighted to announce the Pantai Indah Kapuk course will host this year’s Indonesia Open with a prize fund of US$750,000. The PGI is excited about the long-term future of our Open as we will also celebrate the 40th edition in 2014 which will be a significant milestone for the PGI.”
Asian Tour CEO Mike Kerr said: “We are confident the 2013 Indonesia Open will be a great success. Pantai Indah Kapuk course is a wonderful venue which has successfully hosted Asian Tour tournaments in the past and our players will enjoy returning to the golf course.
“This championship has a colorful history where great players have won the title. It is also our intention to work closely with the PGI to develop golf in this country in view of golf becoming an Olympic sport again in 2016.
“As a full member of the International Federation of PGA Tours, all Asian Tour tournaments receive Official World Golf Ranking points which will be used to determine the 60-man field at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and also the World Cup of Golf.
“This will boost the stature and importance of the Indonesia Open and provide the springboard for Indonesian players to play more regularly on the Asian Tour.”
Grant Slack, Senior Vice President, IMPL Golf said: “Through the close collaboration with all parties, the Indonesia Open will be one of the main highlights of the Asian Tour’s calendar in 2013.
“IMPL will work very closely with the PGI and Asian Tour to ensure the success and growth of the Indonesia Open which will receive widespread and high-quality live television coverage across the globe.
“Indonesia is a wonderful country and a growing golfing destination with so much to offer visitors and golfers of all abilities including the professionals. We believe this tournament will promote Indonesia as a wonderful destination.”
Established in 1974, the Indonesia Open’s roll of honor include prominent names such as the late American Payne Stewart, Frank Nobilo of New Zealand, Filipino legend Frankie Minoza, Australia’s Craig Parry, Chinese Taipei’s Lu Chien-soon, Myanmar’s Mya Aye and Thai duo Thongchai Jaidee and Thaworn Wiratchant, who are both Asian Tour Order of Merit champions.
Indonesia’s national championship, which is returning onto the Asian Tour’s Schedule after a lapse of three years, is poised to play a major role in determining the winner of the prestigious Asian Tour Order of Merit as the Open will be held towards the tail-end of the 2013 season.
The challenging Pantai Indah Kapuk course, designed by the world renowned Robert Trent Jones Jr, has successfully hosted Asian Tour tournaments in the past and earlier this month staged the World Junior Golf Championship.
The Persatuan Golf Indonesia (PGI), Asian Tour and IMPL signed a three-year agreement last December to hold the Indonesia Open from 2013 onwards where the main objectives are to elevate the stature of the Indonesia Open, assist in the development of junior golf and promote Indonesia golf in view of the sport making a return to the Olympics in 2016.
Officials believe the Indonesia Open will also help ensure the country becomes the focal point of world golf as the championship will be beamed live to over 180 countries and 650 million homes around the world on the Asian Tour’s television platform.
The top stars of the Asian Tour, whose membership includes players from over 30 different nationalities, will head full speed to the Indonesia Open, which will receive Official World Golf Ranking points.
The Persatuan Golf Indonesia (PGI) Chairman Arifin Panigoro said: “We are very excited that the 2013 Indonesia Open is shaping up into one of the best ever championships. We are confident our partnership with the Asian Tour and IMPL will provide the impetus to grow the Indonesia Open into one of the leading tournaments in Asia.
“I am hopeful the Indonesian players will benefit immensely by competing against the stars from the Asian Tour. It is our aim to unearth many more Indonesian winners in the near future as we want to establish champions in the mould of Kasiadi who remains as the only Indonesian to win our National Open in 1989.
“We are also delighted to announce the Pantai Indah Kapuk course will host this year’s Indonesia Open with a prize fund of US$750,000. The PGI is excited about the long-term future of our Open as we will also celebrate the 40th edition in 2014 which will be a significant milestone for the PGI.”
Asian Tour CEO Mike Kerr said: “We are confident the 2013 Indonesia Open will be a great success. Pantai Indah Kapuk course is a wonderful venue which has successfully hosted Asian Tour tournaments in the past and our players will enjoy returning to the golf course.
“This championship has a colorful history where great players have won the title. It is also our intention to work closely with the PGI to develop golf in this country in view of golf becoming an Olympic sport again in 2016.
“As a full member of the International Federation of PGA Tours, all Asian Tour tournaments receive Official World Golf Ranking points which will be used to determine the 60-man field at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and also the World Cup of Golf.
“This will boost the stature and importance of the Indonesia Open and provide the springboard for Indonesian players to play more regularly on the Asian Tour.”
Grant Slack, Senior Vice President, IMPL Golf said: “Through the close collaboration with all parties, the Indonesia Open will be one of the main highlights of the Asian Tour’s calendar in 2013.
“IMPL will work very closely with the PGI and Asian Tour to ensure the success and growth of the Indonesia Open which will receive widespread and high-quality live television coverage across the globe.
“Indonesia is a wonderful country and a growing golfing destination with so much to offer visitors and golfers of all abilities including the professionals. We believe this tournament will promote Indonesia as a wonderful destination.”
Established in 1974, the Indonesia Open’s roll of honor include prominent names such as the late American Payne Stewart, Frank Nobilo of New Zealand, Filipino legend Frankie Minoza, Australia’s Craig Parry, Chinese Taipei’s Lu Chien-soon, Myanmar’s Mya Aye and Thai duo Thongchai Jaidee and Thaworn Wiratchant, who are both Asian Tour Order of Merit champions.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
The Countdown For APGS 2013 Has Started – It’s A Paradigm Shift
The 2013 Asia Pacific Golf Summit, the seventh in the series, is taking shape and promises to deliver a three-day conference that will take a long, hard look at the golf industry in Asia and what it needs to do to stay relevant in the rapidly changing business and recreational landscape of the new millennium.
The venue for APGS 2013 is a nation that is itself experiencing change and growth at a mind-numbing pace. Indonesia and its capital city of Jakarta will play host to this year’s conference and it will help set the tempo and mood for the event.
There is no other country in Southeast Asia that reflects the 21st Century better than Indonesia. In a nutshell, this sprawling archipelago leads the region with the following credentials:
Given this positive outlook of the projected growth of golf in Indonesia, APGS 2013 will be assembling a line-up of world class speakers who will discuss various aspects of how the region should prepare itself to meet the challenges of the future and how to keep golf relevant and help it grow in a constantly changing environment.
The conference will kick off with a special keynote address from one of the world’s most fascinating and dynamic game-changers in business – Tony Fernandes, founder of the region’s fastest growing airline, Air Asia.
In the coming weeks and months leading to APGS 2013, new business partners and speakers will be announced and everything points to the event being different, refreshing and knowledge-driven.
For an update on the state of golf in Indonesia and how this nation is expected to lead the growth of the game in the region, check out the following exclusive reports:
Asian Golf Monthly
Asian Golf Business
Registration is now open at https://secure.golfconference.org/
Come and be a part of APGS 2013 – it will be a fascinating insight to how Asia needs to keep pace with revolution in an evolving world!
The venue for APGS 2013 is a nation that is itself experiencing change and growth at a mind-numbing pace. Indonesia and its capital city of Jakarta will play host to this year’s conference and it will help set the tempo and mood for the event.
There is no other country in Southeast Asia that reflects the 21st Century better than Indonesia. In a nutshell, this sprawling archipelago leads the region with the following credentials:
- Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
- Southeast Asia’s largest population.
- A member of the prestigious G20 group of nations.
- Projected to be the fifth wealthiest nation on the planet by 2030.
Given this positive outlook of the projected growth of golf in Indonesia, APGS 2013 will be assembling a line-up of world class speakers who will discuss various aspects of how the region should prepare itself to meet the challenges of the future and how to keep golf relevant and help it grow in a constantly changing environment.
The conference will kick off with a special keynote address from one of the world’s most fascinating and dynamic game-changers in business – Tony Fernandes, founder of the region’s fastest growing airline, Air Asia.
In the coming weeks and months leading to APGS 2013, new business partners and speakers will be announced and everything points to the event being different, refreshing and knowledge-driven.
For an update on the state of golf in Indonesia and how this nation is expected to lead the growth of the game in the region, check out the following exclusive reports:
Asian Golf Monthly
Asian Golf Business
Registration is now open at https://secure.golfconference.org/
Come and be a part of APGS 2013 – it will be a fascinating insight to how Asia needs to keep pace with revolution in an evolving world!
APGS 2013 – One Of the World’s Truly Great Golf Business Events.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Indonesia Ladies Pro Golfer Lidya Ivana Jaya Passes Away
This week the Indonesian golf community was shocked by the sad news of the passing away of Lidya Ivana Jaya. She was an outstanding golfer, underlined with her getting a tour card for the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour in 2009.
Besides her career as a ladies pro golfer she was also passionate about teaching golf to juniors, most notably at the Lydia Golf Academy in Surabaya she founded with her father.
We wish her family and friends strength to cope with this loss, and hope that her legacy will live on in all the juniors she has coached over the years.
Besides her career as a ladies pro golfer she was also passionate about teaching golf to juniors, most notably at the Lydia Golf Academy in Surabaya she founded with her father.
We wish her family and friends strength to cope with this loss, and hope that her legacy will live on in all the juniors she has coached over the years.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Top Ten Finish For Rory Hie At PGM-ASEAN PGA Penang Classic
Penang, June 15 - Shaaban Hussin will celebrate his birthday tomorrow in fine style. The 33-year-old came from behind to win the PGM-ASEAN PGA Penang Classic today and did so with three strokes to spare.
With a performance that matched his career best score, the Malaysian international was bogey-free on the final day as he finished the tournament on 18-under 270. He started the fourth round at Penang Golf Resort in Bertam two shots off the lead and fired a final round seven-under 65.
The low round of the event was equaled by Mars Pucay, however, it was not enough for the Filipino, who was left to settle for a tie of second with Malaysia’s R. Nachimuthu. The latter himself closed with a 69.
In fourth spot was third round leader, Michael Tran from Vietnam. He could only muster an even-par 72, which left him a stroke further back on 14-under 274.
Arie Fauzi (68) was fifth on 276, while the Thailand duo of Atthakorn Rodrangka (67) and Nakarintra Ratanakul (71) were tied for sixth on 10-under-par.
Malaysians S. Murthy (69) and Mohd Rizal Amin (70) were joint eighth, alongside Rory Hie (70) of Indonesia on 280, one ahead of Kurnia Hershandy also from Indonesia.
Speaking after his victory, Shaaban said he felt that everything just fell into place in the final round and that he used the momentum to carry him through to the end.
Shaaban had seven birdies in all – five of them on the back nine, as he put the squeeze on to close out the tournament – and said: “I drove the ball well today and my irons were also in good shape, which gave me a lot more opportunities at birdies.
“My putting, too, was good, which meant that I buried the chances I got. I am just very happy to win it today, more so as I was two strokes back when we started the last round,” added Shaaban, who received a cheque worth RM30,000.
Nachimuthu, likewise, said he was pleased with his performance, despite not being on the winner’s podium.
“My congratulations go to Shaaban who played exceptionally well today,” Nachimuthu said graciously afterwards. “But so far as my own game goes, I am pleased with how I played this week. I could not do better than three-under in the final round, but on another day it might have been good enough to win. All the same, I am confident with the way I’m striking the ball and I’m looking forward to the Selangor Masters next week.”
Tun Ahmad Sarji, chairman of the PGM Tour, said they were delighted with the way the tournament turned out, in terms of organisation and the way it was received by the local golf community of Penang and the players.
“This event was full of positives for the PGM Tour,” said Tun Sarji. “It had a huge international field and the quality of golf was of a high standard, partly so because of the Asean PGA’s (Professional Golf Association) involvement.
“We are happy to work alongside the Asean PGA, as these tournaments go a long way to helping us develop the sport in Malaysia.
“And we are cognizant of the fact that these events are now being held around the country, as opposed to just the Klang Valley,” added Tun Sarji.
The next stop on the PGM Tour is the Satellite Tournament at Penang Golf Resort from June 17-19, followed by the RM200,000 PGM UMW Templer Park Masters (ADT) at Templer Park Country Club in Rawang, Selangor from June 26-29.
Leading Scores (Malaysian unless stated otherwise):
270 - Shaaban Hussin 67-69-69-65
273 - Mars Pucay (Phi) 71-69-68-65, R Nachimuthu 68-66-70-69
274 - Michael Tran (Vie) 68-68-66-72
276 - Arie Fauzi 67-69-72-68
278 - Atthakorn Rodrangka (Tha) 74-67-70-67, Nakarintra Ratanakul (Tha) 66-72-69-71
280 - S. Murthy 71-67-73-69, Rory Hie (Ina) 70-70-70-70, Mohd Rizal Amin 68-73-69-70
Selected:
281 - Kurnia Hershandy (Ina) 69-73-70-69
With a performance that matched his career best score, the Malaysian international was bogey-free on the final day as he finished the tournament on 18-under 270. He started the fourth round at Penang Golf Resort in Bertam two shots off the lead and fired a final round seven-under 65.
The low round of the event was equaled by Mars Pucay, however, it was not enough for the Filipino, who was left to settle for a tie of second with Malaysia’s R. Nachimuthu. The latter himself closed with a 69.
In fourth spot was third round leader, Michael Tran from Vietnam. He could only muster an even-par 72, which left him a stroke further back on 14-under 274.
Arie Fauzi (68) was fifth on 276, while the Thailand duo of Atthakorn Rodrangka (67) and Nakarintra Ratanakul (71) were tied for sixth on 10-under-par.
Malaysians S. Murthy (69) and Mohd Rizal Amin (70) were joint eighth, alongside Rory Hie (70) of Indonesia on 280, one ahead of Kurnia Hershandy also from Indonesia.
Speaking after his victory, Shaaban said he felt that everything just fell into place in the final round and that he used the momentum to carry him through to the end.
Shaaban had seven birdies in all – five of them on the back nine, as he put the squeeze on to close out the tournament – and said: “I drove the ball well today and my irons were also in good shape, which gave me a lot more opportunities at birdies.
“My putting, too, was good, which meant that I buried the chances I got. I am just very happy to win it today, more so as I was two strokes back when we started the last round,” added Shaaban, who received a cheque worth RM30,000.
Nachimuthu, likewise, said he was pleased with his performance, despite not being on the winner’s podium.
“My congratulations go to Shaaban who played exceptionally well today,” Nachimuthu said graciously afterwards. “But so far as my own game goes, I am pleased with how I played this week. I could not do better than three-under in the final round, but on another day it might have been good enough to win. All the same, I am confident with the way I’m striking the ball and I’m looking forward to the Selangor Masters next week.”
Tun Ahmad Sarji, chairman of the PGM Tour, said they were delighted with the way the tournament turned out, in terms of organisation and the way it was received by the local golf community of Penang and the players.
“This event was full of positives for the PGM Tour,” said Tun Sarji. “It had a huge international field and the quality of golf was of a high standard, partly so because of the Asean PGA’s (Professional Golf Association) involvement.
“We are happy to work alongside the Asean PGA, as these tournaments go a long way to helping us develop the sport in Malaysia.
“And we are cognizant of the fact that these events are now being held around the country, as opposed to just the Klang Valley,” added Tun Sarji.
The next stop on the PGM Tour is the Satellite Tournament at Penang Golf Resort from June 17-19, followed by the RM200,000 PGM UMW Templer Park Masters (ADT) at Templer Park Country Club in Rawang, Selangor from June 26-29.
Leading Scores (Malaysian unless stated otherwise):
270 - Shaaban Hussin 67-69-69-65
273 - Mars Pucay (Phi) 71-69-68-65, R Nachimuthu 68-66-70-69
274 - Michael Tran (Vie) 68-68-66-72
276 - Arie Fauzi 67-69-72-68
278 - Atthakorn Rodrangka (Tha) 74-67-70-67, Nakarintra Ratanakul (Tha) 66-72-69-71
280 - S. Murthy 71-67-73-69, Rory Hie (Ina) 70-70-70-70, Mohd Rizal Amin 68-73-69-70
Selected:
281 - Kurnia Hershandy (Ina) 69-73-70-69
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