Blistering start for Murthy
Alor Gajah: S. Murthy equalled his career best low round on the opening day of the Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Tour ASEAN A’Famosa Masters on Wednesday.
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Namchok stays in control in Laos
Luang Prabang (LAOS): Thailand’s Namchok Tantipokhakul from Thailand remained rock steady at the top of the leaderboard after the third round of the US$100,000 Luang Prabang Laos Open on Friday.
Khor in the mix at Lao Open
Luang Prabang (LAOS): Malaysia’s Khor Kheng Hwai moved into contention as Namchok Tantipokhakul of Thailand maintained his lead at the halfway stage of the Luang Prabang Laos Open.
Nearly man Lascuna comes good in Sabah
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah: Filipino stalwart Antonio Lascuna wore down pacesetter Mardan Mamat in a thrilling play-off to claim the Sabah Masters on Saturday – his first-ever victory on the ASEAN PGA Tour.
Dominant Mardan stays ahead in Sabah
Kota Kinabalu: Frontrunner Mardan Mamat will have a four-shot cushion to nurse into the final round of the Sabah Masters after a solid third round two-under 69 on Friday.
Local hero Fung bounces back
Kota Kinabalu: Sabahan star Nicholas Fung bounced back strongly with a flawless second round six-under 65 to lie four strokes adrift of halfway leader Mardan Mamat of Singapore at the Sabah Masters on Thursday.
Veterans Mardan, Lascuna set early pace
Kota Kinabalu: Marquee players Mardan Mamat from Singapore and Filipino Antonio Lascuna stamped their authority on the opening day of the Sabah Masters shooting matching four-under-par 67s.
Locals ready for Sabah test
Kota Kinabalu: Malaysian stalwart Danny Chia as well as countryman and young pretender Nicholas Fung are set to compete in this week’s Sabah Masters along with a host of big name players.
Merit showdown at Sabah Masters
Kota Kinabalu: East Malaysian golf fans will be in for a spectacular show of exciting golf as a wealth of leading players from the region congregate at the Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club for the Sabah Masters next week.
Patience pays dividend for Nicholas
Kajang, Selangor: Nicholas Fung was crowned the new Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Order of Merit winner on Saturday – the latest in a growing list of achievements for the 21-year-old Sabahan sensation.