Chia hits the right notes
Kuala Lumpur: Danny Chia got his campaign at the CIMB Classic off to a flying start, posting a flawless five-under 66 to lie three stroke off the leader Troy Matteson on Thursday.
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Tiger eyes winning debut
Kuala Lumpur: Thirteen years after a victorious maiden visit, American superstar Tiger Woods makes a long-awaited return to Malaysia where he will eye a winning debut at the US$6.1 million CIMB Classic.
Dream comes true for Siddikur
Kuala Lumpur: Siddikur, nicknamed the ‘Tiger Woods of Bangladesh’, will finally get his chance to face-off with the real deal at the CIMB Classic which starts on Thursday.
Trio back on familiar grounds
Kuala Lumpur: The talented trio of Kevin Na, Charlie Wi and Noh Seung-yul will enjoy a trip down memory lane when they compete in the US$6.1 million CIMB Classic at the Mines Resort and Golf Club next week.
Fraser leads Asian Tour line-up for CIMB Classic
Kuala Lumpur: A power-packed line-up of Asian Tour stars, led by current number one on the Order of Merit, Marcus Fraser of Australia and Thai ace Thaworn Wiratchant, will go head-to-head with PGA Tour players at the CIMB Classic later this month.
Garcia, Thongchai to headline Iskandar Johor Open
Johor Bahru: European Ryder Cup hero Sergio Garcia and three-time Asian Tour Order of Merit winner Thongchai Jaidee will star in the Iskandar Johor Open presented by Iskandar Waterfront from December 13 to 16.
Maiden victory for Kenneth
Kuching: Rookie Kenneth De Silva carded a spectacular seven-under-par 65 to secure his maiden professional title at the Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Sarawak Masters on Sunday.
CIMB Classic exemption for Shaaban
Seri Kembangan: Shaaban Hussin has earned a third consecutive start at the CIMB Classic later this month as the build-up for the only PGA Tour co-sanctioned event in South East Asia reaches its peak.
Chia moves into contention in Taipei
Taipei: Calm and resolute in the face of swirling wind and rain, Danny Chia fought back with a battling 72 to move into contention at the halfway point of the Mercuries Taiwan Masters on Friday.
Watney headed for CIMB Classic
Kuala Lumpur: American Nick Watney will make a maiden trip to Kuala Lumpur this October as he hooks up with returning stars Jason Dufner and Rickie Fowler at the US$6.1 million CIMB Classic.