Green light for Maybank Championship
KUALA LUMPUR: The inaugural Maybank Championship Malaysia next February has secured the all-important approval of the Malaysian Sports Commission, event organisers announced on Thursday.
Kemarol one back in Port Dickson
Port Dickson [NEGERI SEMBILAN]: A flawless opening effort of four-under 67 kept Kemarol Baharin one shot off the lead at the Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) ASEAN PGA PD Championship on Wednesday. Kemarol, who triumped in April’s PGM ASEAN PGA UMW Impian Championship, was tied for second alongside Thailand’s Nirun Sae-Ueng at the Port Dickson…
Korda coasts to Sime Darby LPGA win
KUALA LUMPUR: Jessica Korda shed tears of joy as she put an indifferent season on the LPGA behind her with a convincing victory at the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia on Sunday.
Irfan prevails in Impian
Kajang [SELANGOR]: Irfan Yusoff survived the longest ever play-off on the Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Tour to clinch his professional breakthrough at the RM180,000 Impian Championship on Sunday.
Malaysian struggle continues
KUALA LUMPUR: It was moving day at the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia but the local challenge remained struggling on the wrong side of the leaderboard on Saturday.
Gutsy Durriyah bounces back
KUALA LUMPUR: National amateur Nur Durriyah Damian raised her game to finish as best performing Malaysian on the second day of the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia.
Kelly keeps local hopes afloat
KUALA LUMPUR: There was no sign of nerves on the first tee for Kelly Tan as she got her campaign at the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia off to a solid start on Thursday.
LOWDOWN: Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia
Purse: US$2,000,000 Final Field: 75 players (12 sponsor invitations) Course: Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club Par: 35/36 = 71 Yardage: 6,246 yards Defending Champion: Shanshan Feng Winning Score: 67-67-69-63 = 266 (-18)
Kelly seeks homecoming bliss
KUALA LUMPUR: A touch homesick, lady professional Kelly Tan could not hide her excitement when she landed in Johor three weeks ago.
Chia ends Asian Tour drought in Taipei
Taipei [CHINESE TAIPEI]: Grandmaster Danny Chia held his nerves to end a 13-year title drought on the Asian Tour when he closed with an one-over-par 73 to win the US$650,000 Mercuries Taiwan Masters by two shots on Sunday.