Arie earns CIMB Classic invite
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s second highest world-ranked golfer Arie Irawan has been accorded a spot at the CIMB Classic following Danny Chia’s qualification through the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit.
Poom stays ahead in Kinrara
Puchong [SELANGOR]: Young Thai talent Poom Saksansin grabbed the outright lead after shooting a second consecutive three-under-par 67 in the second round of the 54-hole PGM Kinrara Championship on Friday.
Alwarith in three-way Kinrara tie
Puchong [SELANGOR]: Thai duo Poom Saksansin and Ronnachai Jamnong and local talent Muhd Alwarith Damian shared the first round lead on three under-par 67s at the PGM Kinrara Championship on Thursday.
Koh set for challenging Stage II
KUALA LUMPUR: Professional Michelle Koh hopes to overcome a mental blip as she continues her quest to secure playing rights on the LPGA next year.
Big Easy leads Major champions to Classic
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group announced the final PGA TOUR field for the US$7 million CIMB Classic on Thursday, with Major champions Ernie Els, Keegan Bradley and Jason Dufner among those confirming their appearances.
Chia eyes Fanling surprise
HONG KONG: Danny Chia is banking on another ‘feel-good’ factor as he targets a grandstand finish at the US$2 million UBS Hong Kong Open which starts on Thursday.
Kinrara Championship postponed due to haze
Puchong [SELANGOR]: The opening round of the PGM Kinrara Championship has been rescheduled to Thursday due to persistent haze situation in the local area, tournament officials announced on Wednesday.
CIMB Classic boon for Akademi Golf Felda
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group will grant two talented amateurs from Akademi Golf Felda (AGF) an opportunity of a lifetime to tee-off with some of the world’s top professional golfers during the pro-am golf tournament of the CIMB Classic later this month.
Breakthrough for Natthapong in Port Dickson
Port Dickson [NEGERI SEMBILAN]: Thailand’s Natthapong Niyomchon overcame a spirited final round charge by local boy Kenneth De Silva to secure his maiden professional title at the Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) ASEAN PGA PD Championship on Saturday.
Natthapong steers clear in PD
Port Dickson [NEGERI SEMBILAN]: Thailand’s Natthapong Niyomchon blitzed the field at the Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) ASEAN PGA PD Championship on Friday with a superb six-under-par 65 giving him a two-stroke lead heading into the final round.