Ben ready for Classic debut
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Ben Leong reckons he has put in the best preparation for his debut at the US$7 million CIMB Classic this week.
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Bowen takes control in Harvard
Sungai Petani: James Bowen of the United States cemented his lead atop the leaderboard when he carded a four-under-par 68 to secure the third round lead at the PGM Sime Darby Harvard Masters on Friday.
New dawn for HSBC Champions
Shenzen, CHINA: The International Federation of PGA Tours, HSBC Holdings plc, the China Golf Association and the Shanghai Administration of Sport made a joint announcement on Sunday that the HSBC Champions will become part of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup schedule, with money earned counting as official money on the US-based Tour.
Watney upstages field to win CIMB Classic
Kuala Lumpur: Nick Watney claimed an early wedding anniversary gift on Sunday, buoyed by a stunning final round ten-under 61 to edge past defending champion Bo Van Pelt (66) and third round co-leader Robert Garrigus (66) to claim the CIMB Classic title.
Dejected local duo finish strongly
Kuala Lumpur: The domestic challenge never got off the ground this week at the CIMB Classic but while disappointed with their respective campaigns, Danny Chia and Shaaban Hussin preferred to ponder on the positives.
Bo catapults to the front
Kuala Lumpur: Title holder Bo Van Pelt of the United States charged to the top of the leaderboard after a spectacular nine-under-par 62 saw him tie overnight leader Robert Garrigus in the third round of the US$6.1 million CIMB Classic on Saturday. Van Pelt, who arrived for his defence in top form following a win in…
Gaganjeet bullish of title chances
Kuala Lumpur: In-form Gaganjeet Bhullar of India continued to sparkle at the US$6.1 million CIMB Classic as he charged into contention with a third round of six-under-par 65 on Saturday.
Malaysians seek to redeem themselves
Kuala Lumpur: It’s been a disappointing campaign for Danny Chia and Shaaban Hussin at the CIMB Classic but the local duo pledged to bow out with a strong final salvo tomorrow.
Garrigus takes control at CIMB Classic
Kuala Lumpur: Robert Garrigus fired a magnificent 64 to take a two-shot halfway lead as Jbe Kruger enjoyed the thrill of a lifetime by outscoring playing partner Tiger Wood at the US$6.1 million CIMB Classic on Friday.
Chia’s challenge suffers setback
Kuala Lumpur: Danny Chia’s title hopes at the CIMB Classic suffered a major setback on Friday as the top-ranked Malaysian failed to recover from a trio of double bogeys to register a dismal second round 75.