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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 07 March 2010
Noh Pulls Off Dramatic Win Over Choi at Maybank Malaysian Open
Korean teen sensation Noh Seung-yul secured a dramatic one-stroke victory over illustrious countryman K.J. Choi at the Maybank Malaysian Open after pulling off an audacious final-hole birdie on Sunday.
The 18-year-old Noh produced the unlikeliest of birdies at the par five 634-yard 18th hole to close out the US$2 million tournament with a final round four-under-par 68 and a 14-under-par 274 winning aggregate.
“This is more special than my first win,” said Noh, who was triumphant at the 2008 Midea China Classic en route to becoming the Asian Tour’s Rookie of the Year that season.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 07 March 2010
Astonishing Last Hole Birdie Sees Noh Secure Maybank Malyasian Open
Noh Seung-yul sealed a dramatic victory at the Maybank Malaysian Open after a thrilling final round battle between seven players climaxed with unbelievable drama on the 18th hole, where the young Korean made an astonishing birdie to edge out his countryman KJ Choi by a single stroke at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.
After four and half pulsating hours of entertainment provided by Noh, Choi, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Rhys Davies, Søren Hansen, Thongchai Jaidee and Danny Willett, the 18 year old produced the most unlikely of birdies to post a final round of four under par 68 for a 14 under winning total worth US$333,333.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 06 March 2010
Kiradech in Prime Spot at Maybank Malaysian Open.
Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat put himself in prime position to win his first Asian Tour title after snatching the joint third round lead with Welshman Rhys Davies at the Maybank Malaysian Open on Saturday.
Kiradech, 20, brilliantly birdied three of his last four holes for a four-under-par 68 and a three-day total of 11-under-par 205 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. Davies tied the Thai rising star with a battling 71, which included three birdies against a double bogey.
The final round of the US$2 million co-sanctioned Asian Tour and European Tour event is poised for a photo finish as two-time champion Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand (69), Soren Hansen of Denmark (69) and Koreans K.J. Choi (69) and Noh Seung-yul (67) are a shot back on 206.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 06 March 2010
Davies and Aphibarnrat Lead Going Into Final Round in KL
Rising Welsh star Rhys Davies remained on course for a maiden career title at the Maybank Malaysian Open after earning a share of a one shot lead alongside Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat at the top of a tightly congested third round leaderboard.
Challenge Tour graduate Davies, 24, carded a one-under-par 71 to join fast finishing 20-year-old Kiradech, who birdied three of his final four holes in a 68, at 11-under-par following another humid energy-sapping day at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.
Veteran trio KJ Choi (69), Soren Hansen (69) and in-form Asian number one Thongchai Jaidee (69) head the chasing pack alongside 18-year-old South Korean Noh Seung-yul (67) with Alejandro Canizares (71) and Johan Edfors (69) just a shot further adrift and Ignacio Garrido (71) rounding out the tight top 10 at eight under.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 05 March 2010
Super Eagle Pushes Kiradech To The Top at Maybank Malaysian Open
Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat held a one-shot lead at the weather-hit Maybank Malaysian Open on Friday, thanks to a sensational chip-in eagle.
The former world junior champion jumped into pole position after negotiating 14 holes of his second round in five-under-par at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club to lead the US$2 million event on nine-under-par.
A shot back was Spaniard Alejandro Canizares, who was amongst those lucky enough to finish his round in 69 for a two-day total of eight-under-par 136. Asian Tour stalwart Angelo Que of the Philippines and Denmark’s Soren Hansen were a further stroke back on 137 after returning identical 67s in the morning session.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 04 March 2010
Daniel Chopra and Keith Horne Conduct Maybank Golf Clinic
Minister of Youth & Sports, Malaysia, takes time out to attend the Maybank Malaysian Open
About 30 lucky Maybank Corporate Customers participated in the two Maybank Golf Clinics today and star player Daniel Chopra gave one group individual tips on how to correct their swing. Chopra dropped by after his round of 1-under for the day and taught eager participants how to get the most out of their game.
In the other Maybank Golf Clinic, South African Keith Horne provided key pointers on how to better your score and demonstrated the right way to swing your club.
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Kuala Lumpur, March 4
SASI SERVES UP LOCAL DELIGHT AT MAYBANK MALAYSIAN OPEN
Sasidaran emerged as the best-placed Malaysian after the opening round of the Maybank Malaysian Open on Thursday, giving himself a chance to improve on his dismal record in the event.
Sasidaran fired a three-under-par 69 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club to lie four shots behind co-leaders Rhys Davies of Wales and Spaniard Ignacio Garrido in the US$2 million event sanctioned by the Asian Tour and European Tour.
Danny Chia, last year's halfway leader, and Ben Leong shot matching 71s while Anis Hassan, who earned his place in the elite field through local qualifying, returned a commendable 72 on a steamy day in the city.
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
DAVIES AND GARRIDO TIED AT THE TOP
Challenge Tour graduate Rhys Davies sparkled on the opening day at the Maybank Malaysian Open to share a one shot first round lead with Spain's Ignacio Garrido.
The 24 year old Davies, still buzzing after matching his career-high finish on The European Tour by claiming sixth in Abu Dhabi at the start of the year, blazed a flawless seven under par 65 at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.
A hot and admittedly sometimes lucky putter helped 1997 Ryder Cup winner Garrido share the clubhouse lead over in-form Asian number one Thongchai Jaidee and South Korea's Kim Dae-hyun after the Spaniard dropped just one shot in energy-sapping humidity.
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Kuala Lumpur, March 4
THONGCHAI TRAILS LEADERS BY ONE AT MAYBANK MALAYSIAN OPEN
Rhys Davies of Wales and Spaniard Ignacio Garrido set the first round pace at the Maybank Malaysian Open on Thursday but hot on their heels was Thai star and two-time champion Thongchai Jaidee.
Davies and Garrido posted matching seven-under-par 65s at the magnificent Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club while Thongchai, the reigning Asian Tour number one, stayed in touch with a 66 which was marred by two late bogeys.
Korea's Kim Dae-hyun, an Asian Tour regular, also shot a 66 while countryman K.J. Choi was a further stroke back in the US$2 million tournament sanctioned by the Asian Tour and European Tour.
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Kuala Lumpur, March 3
SHAABAN AND AIRIL READY FOR MAYBANK MALAYSIAN OPEN CHALLENGE
Malaysia's Shaaban Hussin plans to enjoy a strong outing at the US$2 million Maybank Malaysian Open starting on Thursday to get his Asian Tour season back on track.
Shaaban, who earned his Asian Tour card after finishing 65th on the Order of Merit last season, will face a strong line-up of stars from the Asian Tour and European Tour at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.
"I feel a lot different after earning my Tour card last year. Many of my friends are struggling to earn their cards whereas I have the opportunity to better my rankings on the Asian Tour. My aim is to break into the top-40 or better this season," said the 29-year-old.
Just like his fellow compatriots, Shaaban has constantly been reminded of the fact that no Malaysian has ever won the national Open since the event inauguration in 1962. He believes it's not for the lack of trying although they will have to beat a field which includes Korean star K.J. Choi, Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee, Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke and title holder Anthony Kang of the United States.
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Kuala Lumpur, March 3
CHOI HAS DUAL MISSION AT MAYBANK MALAYSIAN OPEN
Korea's K.J. Choi is eyeing victory at the US$2 million Maybank Malaysian Open starting on Thursday to complete a grand double in the country and also enhance his Masters Tournament aspirations.
The Asian Tour honorary member, who is a seven-time US PGA Tour winner, was victorious when he last visited Malaysia in October and feels right at home at the magnificent Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, this week's venue.
Choi is confident he can enjoy a good week in the co-sanctioned Asian Tour and European Tour event to boost his chances of returning into the world's top-50 and qualify for the Masters Tournament in April.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 03 March 2010
Star Callaway Players Thongchai Jaidee, Angelo Que and Niclas Fasth Provide Tips at the Maybank MGA Junior Golf Clinic
About 50 Junior Golfers attended the clinic ahead of the Maybank Malaysian Open
More than 50 lucky junior golfers gathered at the driving range this afternoon for a specially arranged clinic in conjunction with the Maybank Malaysian Open. Callaway players Thongchai Jaidee, Angelo Que and Niclas Fasth dropped by to give some tips ahead of the start of the Maybank Malaysian Open.
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Wednesday February 24, 2010
Rashid and Shaaban join the mix
THE European Tour, Asian Tour and Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) announced yesterday an additional 16 players for the Maybank Malaysian Open 2010 which tees off at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club on March 4.
Title sponsors Maybank has invited local golfers Rashid Ismail and Shaaban Hussion.
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Wednesday February 24, 2010
Dane Kjeldsen joins chase for crown at KLGCC
PETALING JAYA: European Tour champion Soren Kjeldsen looks set to be the second highest ranked golfer competing in the Maybank Malaysian Open at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) from March 4-7.
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Wednesday February 24, 2010
Audemars Piguet is official timekeeper again
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Wednesday February 24, 2010
Rashid and Shaaban among second wave of golfers named
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Wednesday February 24, 2010
A better prepared Gunasegaran out to emulate his great 1994 run
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Kuala Lumpur, 3 February 2010
K.J. Choi, Darren Clarke, Chris Wood, Thongchai Jaidee and Shingo Katayama headline field of players at the Maybank Malaysian Open
Defending Champions Arjun Atwal and Anthony Kang Return to the tournament
Event organisers today announced the first line up of players for the Maybank Malaysia Open 2010. PGA member K.J. Choi will be headlining the field of players in the 156-strong line up competing for top honours. Joining Choi in a clash of the champions from the various tours are the familiar faces of two-time Maybank Malaysian Open Thonchai Jaidee and Asian Tour's Prayad Marksaeng. European Tour's Darren Clarke and Chris Wood, together with Japan's Shingo Katayama and PGA member Daniel Chopra, round off the line up at the much anticipated national Open.
For the first time in Maybank Malaysian Open's history, K. J. Choi will be competing in the tournament. He has amassed a stellar record of being the first Korean-born player to earn his PGA Tour Card, and the first Asian to break into the World Top 10 player ranking. 2009 saw Choi win in Asia at the Iskandar Johor Open and all eyes will be on him when he tees up at the West Course in Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC).
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Kuala Lumpur, 20 January 2010
Anis Helmi Hassan tops National Qualifying Tournament for the Maybank Malaysian Open 2010
Five local golfers win spots in the prestigious National Open
After two days of gruelling and competitive play, five local players have earned themselves a spot in the upcoming Maybank Malaysian Open 2010, with Anis Helmi Hassan emerging top on the leader board. They will form part of the 156-strong playing field that will tee off when the prestigious National Open commences on 4 March 2010. The tournament is slated to take place on the West Course, at the newly-renovated Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.
Anis Helmi Hassan shot a 72 on Day One to tie for the lead, and continued with another 72 on Day Two for a total score of 144. Of his stellar performance, he said, "I am very pleased with my performance on the whole and can't wait to play at the Maybank Malaysian Open and. Hopefully, I can familiarise myself with the course by training here and continue my fitness regime and get more guidance from my coach.
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Kuala Lumpur, 19 January 2010
Déja Vu after Day 1 of National Qualifying Tournament for Maybank Malaysian Open 2010
Fifty-one local professionals battle it out for five spots
After day one of the National Qualifying Tournament for the Maybank Malaysian Open 2010 at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, two familiar faces are atop the leader-board going into tomorrow's final round. A record 51 local pros are competing in the National Qualifying Tournament, 15 more than the number that took part last year, which is a testament to the growth of the tournament and the game.
R .Nachimutu is once again leading the pack and will be aiming to claim the top spot and take his place in the Maybank Malaysian Open 2010 come March 4.
"The course was in superb condition and the weather was fine, it wasn't that hot at all," said Nachimutu after his round of 72 (two birdies and one double bogey) on the West Course. "However, it was a tough round overall and I'm just going to stick to my game plan tomorrow and try to hit all the fairways."
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Malaysia, 16 November 2009
Maybank Malaysian Open 2010 to be start of golf preparation to XXXI olympiad in Rio
Country's Most Prestigious Tournament to Kick-off 4 – 7 March 2010
Organisers of the Maybank Malaysian Open today announced that the 49th edition of the event will return from 4 – 7 March 2010. The 2010 edition will also be a platform to kick start a six-year integrated programme to nurture domestic world-class talent in preparation for the golf event which will be first featured at the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
The Maybank Malaysian Open is the most prestigious golf event in the country and a leading national open competition in the region. Co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and The European Tour and part of the latter's 2010 Race to Dubai, the Maybank Malaysian Open will be held at the newly-renovated Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club and will continue to host the best players from Malaysia and the world.
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