Shah Alam: Malaysian rising star Nicholas Fung, the reigning Asian Development Tour number one, is ready to put in a performance worthy of his status as Malaysia’s highest ranked golfer during the inaugural EurAsia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM this week.
The reigning national number one hailed the arrival of the EurAsia Cup as he knows it is a contest that is set to stir up vociferous support for fans from both sides of the continent as Team Asia takes on Team Europe over three days in the Ryder Cup-style event at Glenmarie Golf & Country Club.
“I’m happy to see a new event like this on the schedule and I’m glad to be part of it. It benefits the players here in Asia and I hope to see it grow in the next few years. It is a good opportunity to gain experience and bring my game up another level as we get to play with the European players.”
The stars have been shinning for the 23-year-old Malaysian since he won the Asian Development Tour (ADT) Order of Merit title and he is planning to take advantage of his course familiarity for Team Asia’s maiden win at the EurAsia Cup.
“I’ve played here a few times already. The greens are firmer and faster as compared to years ago. Overall, the course is looking good and it is not too long. Hopefully it will be an advantage to us,” said Fung.
Picked as the captain’s wild card, Fung is also determined to repay the faith shown by Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee and his entourage of family members who have arrived from Sabah to lend their support.
“My parents, my relatives and my sponsors are all flying over to KL from Sabah to support me this week. My form has been good since last year so I hope I can bring forward the good form to this week,” said Fung.