Johor Bahru: Man of the moment Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines will seek to overcome his play-off defeat in Singapore with a victory at the Iskandar Johor Open starting on Thursday. Pagunsan said he is still feeling the adrenaline rush from his Monday play-off and will look to make amends against a stellar line-up gathered…
Johor Bahru: Former Open champion Louis Oosthuizen has confirmed his participation at the Iskandar Johor Open 2011 at the Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club, adding even more quality to an already star-studded field. Oosthuizen, 29, will be among the top players vying for the title at the US$2 million championship scheduled from November 17 to 20 alongside defending…
Johor Bahru: Fresh off qualifying for the Iskandar Johor Open, R. Nachimuthu has already set his sights on playing all four days at the fifth edition of the tournament, which tees off from November 17-20. The 40-year-old has now qualified thrice for the marquee event but with the agony of making early trips home on…
Johor Bahru: A round of two-under 70 helped Wilson Choo to single stroke advantage over amateur Mohd Azman Basharudin and Nicholas Pua after the opening round of the Iskandar Johor Open 2011 National Qualifier at Pulai Springs Resort earlier today. Choo, who has been in the paid ranks for two years, arrived in Johor without any…
Johor Bahru: Rookie Tom Lewis may not be a household name among local golf fans but his remarkable win at the recent Portugal Masters makes him an exciting player to watch at the Iskandar Johor Open 2011. The 20-year-old Englishman, who chalked up his maiden professional win at the Portugal Masters in only his third…
Johor Bahru: The international field for the Iskandar Johor Open 2011 was further boosted today with the confirmation that Colin Montgomerie, Henrik Stenson and Thongchai Jaidee will feature in the US$2 million Asian and European Tours co-sanctioned championship. With 31 professional victories in a career spanning over 20 years, European Tour stalwart Montgomerie is easily…
Johor Bahru: The fifth edition of the Iskandar Johor Open received a further boost today after the organisers confirmed that Camilo Villegas and Anthony Kim will headline the US$2 million (approximately RM6 million) championship from November 17 to 20 at Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club. Both Villegas and Kim primarily play on the US…
It has been a fantastic life and this, what has happened to me, is what I will call destiny; one test that God is putting on me.” ~ Seve Ballesteros (2010) Madrid, May 6: The Spanish state broadcaster TVE has confirmed that European golfing great Seve Ballesteros has died from complications of a cancerous brain tumor….
