Kuala Lumpur, 23 October 2014: Malaysia’s top leading amateur Gavin Kyle Green today confirmed that he will be coming home for the upcoming Maybank Malaysian Open in February 2015. It will be Green’s fourth attempt at the coveted trophy and could possibly be his last time playing to an amateur status on the co-sanctioned European Tour and Asian Tour event.
“We’ll see how it goes,” when asked what will be his next step in his golfing career after graduating next year.
Last month, Green became the first collegiate golfer to pick up three consecutive William H Tucker titles, making this his 6th individual title with University of New Mexico (UNM), USA- the most ever recorded.
Green credits his exposure to the game at a professional level through the European and Asian Tour’s co-sanctioned Maybank Malaysian Open in years past for his achievements to date.
In 2013, Green topped Malaysian professionals to finish joint 22nd, his best finishing in three participations and the best by a Malaysian. To further enhance his skills for the 54th edition of the Maybank Malaysian Open, Green will be competing at three more tournaments before heading home.
“The Maybank Malaysian Open has given me plenty of opportunities to play alongside international stars and I have learned a lot from all the golfing greats. Participating in a world-class event like the Maybank Malaysian Open over the past few years has helped me better prepare myself for tournaments in my collegiate career. The experience, training and mental conditioning will be priceless in years to come as I aim to help the team get into the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s National Golf Championships and hopefully win the championship this year. That would be awesome,” said Green.
Green previously broke two records while in his senior year at UNM. Aside from the top individual honours, he helped the Lobos become the first team to win three straight titles since Houston back in 1968-70. The “Lobo” was adopted as the school’s nickname in 1920 and it was not long thereafter that a real Lobo, a wolf, became the mascot. Students of UNM have since been named as the Lobos, carrying the fighting spirit of the wolf in them as they compete for the glory of the university.
Green, 21, has confirmed his participation at the prestigious Maybank Malaysian Open 2015 in hopes of creating history while paying tribute to the undying devotion of his parents in supporting his golfing ambitions.
“My dad (Gary) and mum (Vivienne Beh) are some of the most supportive parents around. They are amazingly balanced and are always trying to support me and my brother (Galven) when we need it and push us when necessary,” said Green. “I won’t be in the position I am in now if not for them. They have made lots of sacrifices to provide both Galven and I with opportunities to enhance our game and we gain every experience they could offer us.”
Currently ranked 16th on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR – 22-28 September), Green made headlines this year through a record-breaking win on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) at the PGM Vascory Templer Park Championship in June.
He has also made two of three cuts at the European and Asian Tour co-sanctioned Iskandar Johor Open.
Green will be one of the 22 Malaysians attempting to become the first ever Malaysian to take home the coveted Maybank Malaysian Open trophy in 2015. He will compete against notable golfers at the 2015 Maybank Malaysian Open, set to take flight on 5-8 February 2015 at the majestic Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.
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About Maybank
The Maybank Group is South East Asia’s fourth largest bank by assets. It has an international network of over 2400 offices in 20 countries namely Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong SAR & People’s Republic of China, Bahrain, Uzbekistan, Myanmar, Laos, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Great Britain and the United States of America. The Group offers an extensive range of products and services, which includes consumer and corporate banking, investment banking, Islamic banking, stock broking, insurance and takaful and asset management. It has over 47,000 employees serving more than 22 million customers worldwide. (www.maybank.com)
About the Malaysian Golf Association
The Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) is the sole governing body of golf in Malaysia that was founded in 1929 by representatives of golf clubs to promote the sport while preserving its traditions and integrity. The non-government organization is run by passionate volunteers who have a love for the game of golf, with the help of a team of management staff. The association’s portfolios have increased over the years ranging from conducting 14 state amateur opens, national amateur open, national amateur close, Malaysian Open to processing handicaps through its National Handicap System to promoting grassroots programs and training of athletes to represent Malaysia in international events.
The European Tour
The European Tour is committed to celebrating the game of golf from the origins of the professional game, building a proud history of achievement, sportsmanship and integrity as well as showcasing our diverse global talent and rich landscapes. The European Tour’s innovative approach enables us to embrace the world, combining championships of tradition with new tournaments in the cities and countries of the future. The European Tour International Schedule, which from 2009 has incorporated The Race to Dubai, is a thriving global brand which, in 2013, will feature a minimum of 45 tournaments spread across all five continents of the world; the European Challenge Tour focuses on the up and coming players of the future; while the European Senior Tour provides a new start for champions celebrating their 50th birthday. The European Tour’s corporate identity features the iconic silhouette image of six-time Open Champion Harry Vardon who gives his name to The Harry Vardon Trophy, presented to the player who is crowned European Tour Number One and winner of The Race to Dubai at the end of the season.
About the Asian Tour
As the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, the Asian Tour leads the development of golf across the region, enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognised pan-Asian professional golf tour in Asia. This unique feature positions the Asian Tour at the pinnacle of professional golf in Asia; providing its events with Official World Ranking status. The Asian Tour has offices in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Also, visit us atwww.asiantour.com, www.facebook.com/asiantourgolf,www.twitter.com/asiantourgolf, www.youtube.com/theasiantour andwww.weibo.com/asiantourgolf.
About Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club
Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) is a member of Sime Darby Property Bhd and a propriety Club wholly-owned and operated by KLGCC Berhad. The club has won numerous accolades from both local and foreign golfing fraternity, the latest being recognised as Number One and Two top golf courses in Malaysia for 2014 by US Golf Digest, voted the ‘Best Course in Malaysia’ for the second time in a row for its championship West Course at the 2013 Asian Golf Monthly Awards, the second runner up for the Best Championship Course in Asia Pacific and nominated as Top 10 Best in Asia Pacific for Best Clubhouse and Best Pro-Shop categories. At the same time, KLGCC was voted Best Golf Experience for the Best of Malaysia Awards 2013 Travel Awards by The Expatriate Lifestyle Magazine readers. Today, KLGCC is a landmark as the most luxurious golf resort development in Malaysia and KLGCC has in recent years hosted numerous international championships such as the Maybank Malaysian Open and the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia.
About GlobalOne
GlobalOne (Emerald Evolution Holdings Sdn Bhd) is an executive lifestyle sports promoter and we create sports event ownerships.
We specialise in providing the full spectrum in sponsorship event management and have an excellent track record in planning and delivering on PGA European Tour golf events for Malaysia (Maybank Malaysian Open), Singapore (Singapore Masters) and Indonesia (Indonesia Open) since 1999. We have strong relations with sports governing bodies, the media and commercial sponsors and technical partners to deliver on the bottom line.
We assist all our clients to create super-strategic, high-return, best practice sponsorship to provide a strong, unified vision, across departments and stakeholders, of the broad range of marketing and business objectives that can be achieved through this sponsorship. We also form and maintain strong relationship with players’ managers to source the best players.
GlobalOne currently stages a highly successful and prestigious tournament in Asia – the Maybank Malaysian Open, which is co-sanctioned by the European Tour and the Asian Tour providing the event with Official World Ranking status. Our long term partners include Emirates (Official Airline), Carlsberg (Official Beer & Stout), Ricoh (Official Office Equipment), Astro (Official Satellite TV), Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (Official Car), DoubleTree (Official Hotel), 100Plus (Official Isotonic Beverage), Crestlink (Official Apparel), Transview Golf (Official Golf Accessories & Equipment), Mal-Tel (Official Radio & Communications), Spritzer (Official Water), Singleton (Official Whisky), Srixon (Official Range Balls), Havana (Official Cigars).