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Thaworn Triumphs After Titanic Battle In Indonesia Open

Jakarta, July 17: Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant proved indomitable once again as he recorded a brilliant victory in the US$1 million Indonesia Open presented Enjoy Jakarta.

The veteran 44-year-old prevailed by one stroke from Indonesia’s rising star Rory Hie, defending champion Michael Hendry from New Zealand, and Korean Choi Jin-ho after a gripping finish.

Thaworn lifted his first title on OneAsia after making a battling par on the 18th at Damai Indah Golf - Pantai Indah Kapuk Course.

The Thai star had led by three at the start of the day and closed with a 73 while Hie shot 70, Hendry carded 71 and Choi a 69.

The victory also marked his second success in the event as he triumphed in 2005 and is the 15th big win of his illustrious career.

He led by one shot playing the final hole and a sudden-death play-off beckoned after his tee shot found an awkward lie on the edge of a bunker on the par four closing hole.

He had to play that shot with his feet in the trap and he splashed it out to 10 yards short of the green. Handling the pressure with the experience of a true champion he chipped to a foot to secure the crucial par.

Hendry, who was paired with Thaworn, had a 35 foot birdie putt to draw level but he just missed.

Moments earlier playing in the group ahead, Hie missed a similar length par putt to stay level with Thaworn. Hie had found a water hazard off the tee and had to take a penalty drop.

“I am very happy to win even though I didn’t play well. It was an uphill battle. The past two days have been a struggle. After I bogeyed nine and 11 I didn’t think I could do it. I felt I must make that up and down on the last as I was too tired for a play-off. I had to work a lot harder to win this Indonesia Open compared with the last time I won it,” said Thaworn, who finished with a four round aggregate of 13-under-par 275.

Thaworn and Hie tied for the lead on 13 under at the turn and Hie was in control for much of the back nine before he dropped shots on 15 and 18.

“There is no secret to my success. I just work very hard on my game and make sure I look after myself and eat the right food. Ever since I was trying to get into the national amateur team I have been this way. It’s like a nine to five job although my day normally starts a lot earlier,” added Thaworn.

Thaworn won a cheque for US$180,000 while second place was worth US$72,500.

Hie was bidding to become only the second Indonesian to win the title after Kasiadi in 1989.

The 22 year old also finished second behind Australia’s Andre Stolz in the Indonesia PGA Championship in March, which was the season-opening event on OneAsia.

“It hurts, of course, being this close to winning, but sometimes, you have to fall before rising to the top. I have learned my lesson and I will work harder to win the tournament on my home soil. I was unlucky on hole 18. The ball should have stopped before the hazard, but it didn’t. Actually, I made a good recovery by hitting it onto the green. Overall, I played well today, though I was confused on some holes. My putter also didn't work well. I really hope it's just a matter of time before winning a tournament,” said Hie.

Hendry won this event by seven shots at the same venue last year and produced a fine defence.

He caught Thaworn on 14 under after a fast start with three birdies in the first five holes but then proceeded to self-destruct. He went in the water off the tee on the par-three seventh for a double bogey.

The Kiwi then found water again with his second shot on the par-four ninth and made a seven. However, he then rallied superbly and played the back in three under.

“Complete rollercoaster of a round. I made some costly mistakes on a few holes. It could have been so different,” said Henry.

Unheralded Choi made birdies on 15, 16 and 17 to come close to snatching a surprise win.

Australian Kim Felton was also in the hunt but dropped shots on the closing holes to end with a 72 and finish three behind the winner in a tie with compatriot Ashley Hall, Korean Han Chang-won and Thailand’s Chawalit Plaphol.

OneAsia moves from one prestigious national Open to another next when it heads to the US$1 million Thailand Open.

To be held from August 11 to 14, the tournament will be played at Suwan Golf and Country Club, just outside Bangkok.

Thaworn will headline a magnificent line-up of players from Thailand while also playing is former US Open champion Michael Campbell from New Zealand and Japan’s Shigeki Maruyama.

OneAsia boasts a total of 13 tournaments on its schedule in 2011 and includes the national Opens of Indonesia, Thailand, China, Korea and Australia.

Leading final round scores:

(Par 72)

275 - Thaworn Wiratchant (THA) 68 68 66 73

276 - Choi Jin-ho (KOR) 71 69 67 69, Rory Hie (INA) 68 70 68 70, Michael Hendry (NZL) 65 71 69 71

278 - Ashley Hall (AUS) 69 71 71 67, Han Chang-won (KOR) 68 67 71 72, Kim Felton (AUS) 68 70 68 72, Chawalit Plaphol (THA) 72 68 65 73

279 - Matthew Griffin (AUS) 73 67 71 68

280 – Han Min-kyu (KOR) 68 73 72 67, Kiradech Aphibarnrat (THA) 71 69 71 69, Stephen Allan (AUS) 71 69 70 70, Gareth Paddison 70 73 67 70

281 -Terry Pilkadaris (AUS) 72 68 73 68, David Oh (USA) 69 71 72 69, Bronson La'cassie (AUS) 70 72 68 71

Steel Minded Thaworn On Threshold Of Second Victory In Indonesia Open

Jakarta, July 16: Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant flashed some of the brilliance that has seen him win a record number of titles in the region to take the third round lead today in the US$1 million Indonesia Open presented by Enjoy Jakarta.

The veteran, who won this event in 2005, fired a six-under-par 66 to open up a three shot lead over compatriot Chawalit Plaphol and defending champion Michael Hendry from New Zealand.

Chawalit shot 65 while Hendry came in with 69 at Damai Indah Golf - Pantai Indah Kapuk Course.

It was an excellent day for golfers from Thailand as Wisut Artjanwat also moved into contention with a 67 to lie a stroke further back. He is tied with Indonesia’s Rory Hie, Kim Felton from Australia, and Korean Han Chang-won.

Thaworn has a three round total of 14-under-par 202 in the seventh event of the season on OneAsia.

“It was a great result but it was hard work at times because I had some trouble with my driver. I was hitting it fine on the driving range but on the front nine I started hooking it. I didn’t know what to do so I corrected it by working on a slight cut for the rest of the round. I am mentally exhausted,” said Thaworn.

He made an eagle, five birdies and dropped just one shot. Despite some shaky tee shots he toured the front nine in five-under-par 31. He then took a firm grip of the tournament with birdies on 11 and 13 but made his only bogey on 15.

“I was quite lucky today but that’s golf. I have a great chance to win. It would mean a lot to me to win on OneAsia. My goal is to win on as many Tours as possible,” added Thaworn, who is 44.

Thaworn won this event in 2005 at Cengkareng Golf Club, during a season when he tasted victory four times en route to becoming Asia’s number one.

“The weather here is very similar to Thailand so I always enjoy playing here and tend to play well,” he said.

He also made an impression on the leader board in last year’s Indonesia Open presented by Enjoy Jakarta finishing in a tie for fifth place at the same venue.

The Thai star has an incredible haul of 14 tournament victories in the region.

Chawalit shot the lowest round of the day and the joint lowest round of the week so far. He didn’t drop a shot and made five birdies going out and two on the return side.

The 36 year old burst back to prominence after a period in the doldrums with victory in the Queen’s Cup on home soil last month, his first big win since lifting the Bangkok Airways Open in 2006.

“I knew I could shoot a low round on this course. I made some mistakes on the first two days but today I had no problems. I have a very good chance tomorrow. I just need to play my own game,” said Chawalit.

The Thai star first signaled his return to peak form last year when he claimed two titles on the ASEAN PGA Tour.

Hendry took the title by seven shots in 2010 but for much of the day it looked like the 31 year old’s chances were slipping away. He played the front nine in one over while others were storming up the leader board making birdie after birdie.

However, he rallied over the latter stages and birdied the 13th and then made birdie on the last three holes.

“Yesterday my putting was really poor and today my driving was really bad. I have quite a bit of work to do on the range but I still have a great chance,” said Hendry.

Hie is bidding to become only the second Indonesian to win his national Open after former caddie Kasiadi triumphed in 1989.

The 22 year old dropped his only shot of the day on the par-four 18th but is in a very strong position.

“I couldn’t ask for a lot more. There is everything to play for tomorrow. It’s very close with a lot of players in with a chance. It is exactly where I want to be,” said Hie.

He finished second in the Indonesian PGA Championship in March, which was the season opening event on OneAsia, and will no doubt use that experience to prevail tomorrow.

Han, the 19 year old who won this year’s OneAsia Qualifying School, made a disappointing double bogey on the last.

He said: “I couldn’t concentrate today. I hit a bad shot and I lost my tempo and confidence after that. I will just try to calm down for tomorrow’s game. I am not expecting to win. I will go to the driving range later, fix my tempo, and just try to do my best tomorrow.”

China’s Liang Wenchong, the reigning OneAsia Order of Merit champion, fired a 71. He finished runner-up here last year and is five under for the tournament nine behind the leader.

Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat carded the same score and is tied with Liang.

Leading third round scores:

(Par 72)

202 -Thaworn Wiratchant (THA) 68 68 66

205 - Chawalit Plaphol (THA) 72 68 65, Michael Hendry (NZL) 65 71 69

206 - Wisut Artjanawat (THA) 70 69 67, Kim Felton (AUS) 68 70 68, Rory Hie (INA) 68 70 68, Han Chang-won (KOR) 68 67 71

207 - Choi Jin-ho (KOR) 71 69 67

208 - Michael Wright (AUS) 69 67 72

210 - John Huh (USA) 73 70 67, Gareth Paddison (NZL) 70 73 67, David Bransdon (AUS) 67 75 68, Bronson La'Cassie (AUS) 7072 68, Choi Joon-woo (KOR) 70 7070, Stephen Allan (AUS) 71 69 70

Han Holds Halfway Lead In Indonesia Open

Jakarta, July 15: Teen titan Han Chang-won from Korea took the halfway lead in the US$1 million Indonesia Open presented by Enjoy Jakarta today on OneAsia.

The 19 year old star in the making fired a five-under-par 67 at Damai Indah Golf - Pantai Indah Kapuk Course.

He moved to nine under par for the tournament and a one stroke lead over defending champion Michael Hendry from New Zealand, Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant, Hideto Tanihara from Japan and Australian Michael Wright.

Hendry was in control for much of the day before a poor stretch on the back nine saw him return a 71 while Thaworn, who won this event in 2005, shot a 68.

Tanihara, a nine-time winner on the Japan Golf Tour Organization, came in with a 69 and Wright returned a 67.

Indonesia’s top golfer Rory Hie birdied the final three holes to card a 70 and lies three shots off the lead along with Australians Kim Felton and Rohan Blizard.

Han is one of the most exciting young prospects on OneAsia having claimed the Qualifying School by six strokes in January in China.

“I had a chance to win the Volvo China Open earlier in the year but I played badly on Sunday. This weekend I hope I can learn from that experience and try and handle the pressure much better. I am playing well and feel I can shoot some low scores in the last two rounds,” said Han

He made six birdies and one bogey to put himself in a strong position to claim the US$180,000 winners’ cheque.

“I holed a lot of putts today as I got a feel for the greens. If I can maintain that feeling I won’t be far away come Sunday,” added Han.

The Korean claimed the 2009 Asian Amateur Championship and part of his reward for winning was a prized spot in the field at last year’s US Masters and although he missed the cut at Augusta his rounds of 79 and 76 saw him tie with former champion Sandy Lyle of Scotland.

The youngster made his professional tournament debut at Indonesia PGA Championship, the season opening event on OneAsia in March, where he finished tied for 17th place.

Thaworn won the Indonesia Open by five strokes in 2005 at Cengkareng Golf Club, during a season when he tasted victory four times en route to becoming Asia’s number one.

“I feel I can do well here. It’s not all about hitting it long off the tee. You need to control the ball and work it around the course which suits me. I am in a good position heading into the weekend and want to push on from here,” said Thaworn.

He also made an impression on the leader board in last year’s Indonesia Open presented by Enjoy Jakarta finishing in a tie for fifth place at the same venue.

The Thai star has an incredible haul of 14 tournament victories in the region and at the age of 44 he is still knocking on the door for more trophies.

He also played in the Indonesia PGA Championship and finished in sole possession of fifth position.

First round leader Hendry, winner of this event by seven strokes last year, birdied the 12th and eagled the par-five 13th to take the lead on 10 under.

However, unexpectedly he proceeded to bogey the next three holes.

“I couldn’t get a feel for the greens and was a bit unsettled at times. I need to work on that. I am still very much in the hunt and hopefully that will be my only bad run of holes this week,” said Hendry.

Hie, the 22 year old who was second in the Indonesia PGA Championship, went out in three-over-par 38 and looked to be out of the running until his inspired finish.

“I never gave up. I always thought I could make some birdies and get back on track. It means a lot to me and I am passionate about playing well this week in my national Open. Anything can happen from here on in,” said the Indonesian, who is trying to become only the second Indonesian to win the national Open since Kasiadi in 1989.

The halfway cut was made at even par with a total of seven Indonesians making the cut.

Indonesia’s Andik Mauludin is also bidding for honours. He came in with a 69 and is four off the lead. The 29 year old is a multiple winner as an amateur and professional in Indonesia.

Jordan Irawan, a 15 year old Indonesian amateur, fired a 71 and is a stroke further behind Mauludin. The youngster, whose caddie is also 15, won the Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship at the same venue in June.

Leading second round scores:

(par 72)

135 – Han Chang-won (KOR) 68 67

136 – Michael Hendry (NZL) 65 71, Hideto Tanihara (JPN) 67 69, Thaworn Wiratchant (THA) 68 68, Michael Wright (AUS) 69 67

138 – Rory Hie (INA) 68 70, Kim Felton (AUS) 68 70, Rohan Blizard (AUS) 68 70

139 – Chris Campbell (AUS) 72 67, Kim Hyung-tae (KOR) 70 69, Andik Mauludin (INA) 70 69, Brent McCullough (AUS) 71 68, Wisut Artjanawat (THA) 70 69, Li Chao (CHN) 69 70

140 – Kiradech Aphibarnrat (THA) 71 69, Stephen Allan (AUS) 71 69, Nasin Surachman (INA) 71 69, Matthew Griffin (AUS) 73 67, Terry Pilkadaris (AUS) 72 68, Liang Wenchong (CHN) 72 68, Zhang Xinjun (CHN) 73 67, David Oh (USA) 69 71, Jamal Ondo (INA) 70 70, Jordan Irawan (INA) (a) 69 71, Chawalit Plaphol (THA) 72 68, Takuya Taniguchi (JPN) 68 72, Ashley Hall (AUS) 69 71

Déjà Vu For Defending Champion Hendry In Indonesia Open

Jakarta, July 14: New Zealand’s Michael Hendry showed that he fully intends to hold onto the Indonesia Open presented by Enjoy Jakarta trophy by taking the first round lead at Damai Indah Golf - Pantai Indah Kapuk Course.

He won the title by seven shots last year at the same venue with a final round seven-under-par 65 and began his defense today with the same score.

He recorded a brilliant bogey free round in the seventh event of the season on OneAsia.

Japanese star Hideto Tanihara and Australians David Bransdon, Steve Collins and Leigh McKechnie, who made a hole in one on 15, all shot 67 in the US$1 million tournament.

Hendry said: “I don’t think the course has changed that much since last year so I have a bit of an advantage over the rest of the field having won here last time. I set a goal for myself this week to make sure I am in contention come Sunday and I have made a great start. I am just playing it as another tournament and not putting any pressure on myself.”

The 31-year-old started his round on the back nine and made birdies on 11, 14 and 18. On his homeward stretch he birdied three, four, six and seven.

“Perhaps I could have driven the ball a little better today but I played really well and missed a bunch of short putts that could have seen me shoot much lower,” he added.

He has not tasted victory since winning in Indonesia last year but he has had a couple of opportunities to win and looks like being the man to beat this week.

Hendry won with a four round score of 19-under-par 269 last July.

Tanihara is a nine-time winner on the Japan Golf Tour Organization with his most recent victory coming in the 2010 Vana H Cup KBC Augusta.

The 32-year-old was in trouble off the tee on the final hole and made a bogey five to fall back into a tie for second.

“It was disappointing to finish like that as it was my only bogey but I played very well and feel I have a good chance this week. Tomorrow I will get to play in the morning when there should be less wind so I hope to make a move then,” said Tanihara.

There was plenty to cheer about for the local fans as the country’s top player Rory Hie carded a 68 to tie for sixth with Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant, winner of this event in 2005, Koreans Han Chang-won and Han Min-kyu, Japan’s Takuya Taniguchi, and Australians Kim Felton and Rohan Blizard.

“It was not too bad. I am a little upset with my last hole, the ninth. It should have been a birdie. It was only a two metre putt, but I missed it. Obviously, I don’t want to disappoint the Indonesian fans so I am really focused this week,” said Hie.

The ultra-talented 22-year-old finished second in OneAsia’s season-opening Indonesia PGA Championship and has been enjoying a fine season.

His father normally caddies for him but this week he has a Malaysian caddie.

He said: “There is no technical or special reason for this. I’m responsible for all the decisions on the course. My caddie is only helping me with occasional advice. My dad is getting a bit old and I don’t want him to get too tired caddying for me.”

Malaysia’s Danny Chia came in with a 71 along with Thai star Kiradech Aphibarnrat.

China’s Liang Wenchong, the reigning OneAsia Order of Merit champion and runner up here last year, carded a 72.

Ireland’s Ryder Cup star Paul McGinley returned a 74.

Leading first rounds scores:

(par 72)

65 – Michael Hendry (NZL)

67 – Hideto Tanihara (JPN), David Bransdon (AUS), Leigh McKechnie (AUS), Steve Collins (AUS)

68 – Rory Hie (INA), Thaworn Wiratchant (THA), Han Chang-won (KOR), Han Min-kyu (KOR),Takuya Taniguchi (JPN), Kim Felton (AUS), Rohan Blizard (AUS)

69 – Johannes Dermawan (INA), Jordan Irawan (INA) (a), Kim Meen-whee (KOR), Li Chao (CHN), Paul Sheehan (AUS), Ashley Hall (AUS), Michael Wright (AUS), David Oh (USA)

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Fauzi Donates USD 3,500 in Enjoy Jakarta Charity

BERITAJAKARTA.COM, 7/14/2011: The fundraising night of Indonesia Open Golf Tournament held by Enjoy Jakarta has successfully collected Rp 650 million. Fauzi Bowo as Jakarta Governor symbolically handed over the money to representative from Kenari Foundation and Bersinar Tunas Bangsa Foundation.

“Together with Lamborghini Club Indonesia, we held solidarity night as well as fundraising for social activity,” he stated after Enjoy Jakarta Charity Gala Dinner at a café in Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Wednesday (7/13).

Indeed, the auctioned goods in the event are related with golf sport. There were golf sticks, golf bags, watches, and even paintings. Fauzi Bowo himself donates USD 3,500 by purchased pair of golf gloves. “When we held an event for having fun, we must also remember those who needed help,” he added.

According to him, golf sport itself has quite advanced in Indonesia now. It is proven from dozens of countries that participated in this golf tournament. “165 golfers from 15 countries in Asia and Europe participated in this tournament,” he explained.

Hendry Looks For Repeat Heroics In Indonesia Open

Jakarta, July 13: New Zealand’s Michael Hendry is on the brink of discovering top form as he bids to defend his title at this week’s Indonesia Open presented by Enjoy Jakarta.

He recorded a magnificent seven stroke victory over China’s Liang Wenchong last year at Damai Indah Golf - Pantai Indah Kapuk Course and although he has not triumphed since then he returns to the same venue full of hope.

“My game is not far away from coming together. It is very close to the point where every part of my game is working in unison. I am driving the ball really well and I feel the rest of my game is not far off,” said Hendry.

The 31-year-old’s win last year was the first big victory of his career and as well as the financial reward it gave him a huge confidence lift.

“It certainly was a breakthrough that has allowed me to play with a new level of confidence. The fact that I have not won since then doesn’t worry me. I have come close to winning a few times and I am sure there will be many more chances. I don’t feel nervous being here as defending champion. I am relaxed and in the right frame of mind,” added the Kiwi.

The Indonesia Open presented by Enjoy Jakarta is the seventh event on OneAsia this year and boasts prize money of US$1 million.

An all-star line-up is competing including Liang, Japan’s Shigeki Maruyama, Irishman Paul McGinley, Danny Chia from Malaysia, Korea’s Han Chang-won, and Indonesian number one Rory Hie.

Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant, Chawalit Plaphol and Kiradech Aphibarnrat are also playing.

Hendry relived last year’s victory while playing a practice round today.

He said: “On many of the holes I played the same shots as last year. The memories are very strong and should help me this week. At home recently I also watched some of the coverage last year as I have a copy and that has been fun.”

Hendry played with Liang in the final group last year and when the Chinese player was asked how he rated the New Zealander’s victory he joked: “I want to know if Michael will drive as long and straight this week and hole all the putts.”

The man from North Harbour started his sporting career in cricket. He played cricket for New Zealand’s under-19 cricket team and later represented Auckland before opting to focus on golf in his early 20s. He turned professional in 2004.

This week marks the first time that Maruyama has competed in Jakarta and the 42-year-old Japanese star is looking forward to the challenge.

“It feels great to be here. I am recovering from a calf injury I got after playing basketball with my son at home in February. I didn’t play for well over a month so I have gradually been working my way back,” said Maruyama.

The Japanese star, nicknamed the “Smiling’ Assassin”, has won three times on the US PGA Tour and has amassed 10 more titles globally, including the 2002 World Cup with Toshi Izawa in Mexico.

He made golf history when he triumphed at the Greater Milwaukee Open in 2001 becoming the first Japanese player to win a US PGA Tour event on the mainland (Isao Aoki captured the 1983 Hawaiian Open).

This week marks his second appearance on OneAsia as he competed in last year’s Luxehills Chengdu Open.

Hendry has been paired with Chawalit and Takuya Taniguchi from Japan in the first two rounds while Maruyama will play with Liang and Australian Kim Felton.

Hendry At Home On Jakarta Course

NZ Herald, 13 July 2011: Mike Hendry hopes familiar surrounds will work in his favour as he defends the Indonesian Open golf title this week.

The New Zealander posted a breakthrough victory in the same OneAsia Tour event 12 months ago and he would like nothing more than to hold on to the title.

Hendry propelled his name into the spotlight a year ago with an emphatic seven-stroke victory in the Open but has yet to replicate that sort of form in 2012.

He is presently 18th on the tour's moneylist with tournament income of US$49,495 ($63,917), well short of the US$273,707 banked by Korea's Kim Kyung-tae and behind two other New Zealanders in Michael Long, eighth with US$81,190, and Gareth Paddison, 12th with US$67,718.

Paddison will join Hendry in Jakarta for the first round on Thursday week but the Perth-based Long is elsewhere, holidaying with family in France.

Hendry said his victory in Indonesia last year had raised his own expectations.

"I am putting extra pressure on myself to perform," the 31-year-old said.

"I need to get some perspective and remember that I am playing as well as I was last year but it is different because I expect better results now.

"My results aren't that bad I am in the top 20 on the OneAsia order of merit. I have only missed one cut in the past three years so I can't complain too much."

Hendry has nothing but fond memories of his last visit to the Damai Indah Golf Club near Jakarta and said he felt no extra pressure as the defending champion.

"It is just another event and there is no more pressure than any other event. The only pressure I feel is from myself and meeting my expectations.

"I am happy to go back there and try to defend it but realistically we all know how hard it is to win a golf tournament and it is unrealistic to target one in particular."

Home Hope Hie Eyes Victory At Indonesia Open Presented By Enjoy Jakarta

Jakarta, July 12: Local hero Rory Hie, with a runner-up finish on home soil already under his belt this season, is ready to rumble at this week’s US$1 million Indonesia Open presented by Enjoy Jakarta.

Hie energized the country’s golf fans with second place behind Australia’s Andre Stolz in the Indonesia PGA Championship, the season-opening event on OneAsia.

The ultra-talented 22 year old led going into the final round before Stolz pipped him for the title by a stroke.

Hie would love to put himself in a similar position and this time seal the win at the Indonesia Open presented by Enjoy Jakarta at Damai Indah Golf - Pantai Indah Kapuk Course.

“I feel like I am in control of my game. I have been working very hard, particularly on my tempo. I have a tendency to swing too fast. I worked a bit with Andrew Argus in Kuala Lumpur two weeks ago but most of the time I practice with my dad in Jakarta,” said the Indonesian.

The rising star finished in a tie for ninth at the Negeri Sembilan Masters Invitational on Sunday on the ASEAN PGA Tour and is in confident frame of mind.

“I feel like I can hit all the fairways and greens in regulation. Of course it doesn’t always happen that way but at least that is how I feel which is a very positive sign. It has been a very good year so far. Much better than last year’s scenario when I struggled,” he added.

He faces a big challenge as the tournament has attracted a stellar field, including a posse of proven winners.

Defending champion Michael Hendry of New Zealand, OneAsia number one Liang Wenchong of China, Japanese legend Shigeki Maruyama, Irishman Paul McGinley, fresh from a top-15 finish in the Barclays Scottish Open, and multiple winner Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand are among the favourites.

The Thai duo of Chawalit Plaphol and Kiradech Aphibarnat, both winners in Asia this season, and leading Malaysian Danny Chia will also tee it up from July 14-17.

Hie knows that there is a lot of expectation for him to perform well in his home Open and he hopes to deliver a victory.

A former University of Southern California All-American and number six-ranked amateur in the world, Hie felt that all the ingredients were there for a win at the Indonesia PGA Championship.

“I really thought it was going to be my week. I had prepared so hard. However, I am proud of the way I finished the round and the final day was a great learning experience,” said Hie, who won a career-high US$102,000.



Jack Nicklaus Golf Day

The Jack Nicklaus International Invitational 2011 is on again and you could win an all expense paid trip to the United States to represent Indonesia and play on Jack's home course in Florida.

This once in a lifetime opportunity is open to anyone who loves golf and holds a valid KTP/KITAS or KIMS.

Please see event details below:

Date: Thursday, July 21st 2011

Venue: BSD Course (Jack Nicklaus Signature Course)

Tee Time: 12.30pm

Format: Handicaps calculated using System 36 and Winner determined using stableford points

Entry Fee: Rp 1,000,000 per person (Inclusive of everything)

Tees: Men off Blues and Ladies off Reds

Winning Positions:

Lowest Gross - Wins All expense trip to US & Jack Nicklaus Jacket and Trophy

First Place of Stableford Points - Wins All expense trip to US & Jack Nicklaus Jacket and Trophy

Second Place - Jack Nicklaus Jacket and Trophy

Third Place - Jack Nicklaus Jacket and Trophy

Longest Drive x 2 - Jack Nicklaus Jacket and Trophy

Nearest to the Pin x 2 - Jack Nicklaus Jacket and Trophy

Keeping with tradition, there will be lots of lucky draw prizes and other surprises at the course upon your arrival.

Spots are limited so if you would like to secure your spot, please contact address below for registration form and send back to us before closure of entries on July 15th 2011.

Thanks for your time and we look forward to welcoming you at the event.

Take care,

Harmony Le Riche
PT Visi Prima Golf
Jl. Jeruk Purut 15B
Cilandak Timur - Pasar Minggu
Jakarta 12560
Tel: +62 21 70947806
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Thai Stars Set Sights On Indonesia Open Presented By Enjoy Jakarta

Jakarta, July 11: Top Thai duo Chawalit Plaphol and Kiradech Aphibarnrat, both winners this season, will bring their considerable talent to OneAsia for this week’s US$1 million Indonesia Open presented by Enjoy Jakarta.

They join a strong field for the seventh tournament of the season on OneAsia at Damai Indah Golf - Pantai Indah Kapuk Course.

Defending champion Michael Hendry of New Zealand, OneAsia number one Liang Wenchong of China, Japanese legend Shigeki Maruyama, Irishman Paul McGinley and multiple winner Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand will challenge for the title from July 14-17.

Chawalit burst back to prominence after a period in the doldrums with victory in the Queen’s Cup on home soil last month, his first big win since lifting the Bangkok Airways Open in 2006.

“I am playing really well at the moment and I want to compete in as many tournaments as possible while my form is hot,” said the 36-year-old Chawalit, who possesses one of the sweetest swings in Asian golf.

“This will be the first time I have played a OneAsia event outside of Thailand and I know the competition will be tough.”

The big-htting Kiradech, dubbed “Asia’s John Daly” because of his grip-it-and-rip-it style, underlined his huge potential with victory in the SAIL Open in India earlier this year.

Kiradech showed immense promise in the amateur ranks and was the World Junior champion in both 2003 and 2004.

He turned professional at the E-San Open in 2007 and immediately made his mark with a final round 61 to finish sixth.

Kiradech, 21, shot another 61 on his way to victory in the 2009 Singha Pattaya Open on the ASEAN PGA Tour to underscore his ability to shoot low scores.

Hendry propelled his name into the spotlight last year with an emphatic seven-stroke victory in the Indonesia Open presented by Enjoy Jakarta.

The 30-year-old from North Harbour started the day with a one-stroke lead and fired a flawless final round seven-under-par 65 at Damai Indah Golf - Pantai Indah Kapuk Course to finish comfortably ahead of second-placed Liang.

Adding colour to his winning moment, several of Hendry’s fellow professionals, including Josh Carmichael and Brendan Stuart, performed the Haka – the traditional Maori dance made famous by the All Blacks rugby team – as he walked off the 18th green.

Liang has won a record three titles on OneAsia and topped the moneylist last year with winnings of US$560,736. The Chinese number one showed he can hold his own with the world’s best by finishing eighth in last year’s US PGA Championship, thanks largely to a course record 64 in the third round at Whistling Straits.

The evergreen Thaworn, one of Asia’s most decorated players with a dozen titles to his name, placed fifth in OneAsia’s season-opening Indonesia PGA Championship and is eying another high finish.

Maruyama, nicknamed the “Smiling Assassin”, has won three times on the US PGA Tour and has amassed 10 more titles globally, including the 2002 World Cup with Toshi Izawa in Mexico.

McGinley, the golfer whose name is synonymous with Ryder Cup glory, will be a popular addition to the tournament.

He is most famous for holing the winning putt for the European team in the 2002 Ryder Cup. It was the start of a remarkable stretch for the Dubliner as he was also part of the winning team in 2004 and 2006.

McGinley has triumphed four times on The European Tour with his best season coming in 2005 when he claimed the Volvo Masters and finished third on the Order of Merit.

Indonesia's Caramia Sitompul Named To NGCA All-American Scholar Team

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- University of Michigan women's golfer Caramia Sitompul (Jakarta, Indonesia/Bradenton Prep Academy [Fla.]) was named to the National Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Team. Sitompul is one of 566 women's Division I, II and III collegiate golfers to be recognized for the prestigious honor.

Sitompul, who is enrolled in the School of Art & Design, becomes the eighth Wolverine selected for the national honor, joining Tegan McCorkel (1994), Tiffany McCorkel (1994), Trish Watkins (1999), Amy Talbot (1999), Bess Bowers (2000), Sarah Kruer (2003) and Lindsay Davis (2005)

An Academic All-Big Ten and U-M Athletic Achievement recipient, Sitompul started eight of the nine events in 2010-11. She ended her second season dropping nearly four strokes from her prior best, posting a 78.61 per-round average this season. She recorded career bests in virtually every statistical category, including single-round tally (73), 54-hole tournament total (225) and 72-hole tournament total (319). She helped the Wolverines to nine top-10 finishes and an NCAA Central regional selection -- the program's ninth postseason appearance (team and individual) in the last 11 years.

The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team are some of the most stringent of all college athletics. The minimum cumulative grade-point average is 3.50, and student-athletes must have competed in at least 66 percent of the college's regularly scheduled competitive rounds during the year.