Kuala Lumpur: A sleep-deprived Louis Oosthuizen showed no signs of losing his grip on the Maybank Malaysian Open title as weather delays once again interrupted play on round three of the US$2.5 million co-sanctioned championship. Despite his rivals’ best efforts, the 29-year-old South African underlined his Major-winning credentials, mixing three birdies against a bogey through…

Kuala Lumpur: Louis Oosthuizen reinforced his title credentials at the Maybank Malaysian Open by taking the halfway lead after the weather-delayed second round concluded this morning. The 29-year-old South African returned early to complete his remaining six holes of the second round with two more birdies, posting a brilliant four-under 68 for a 10-under-par total…

Kuala Lumpur: Two-time European Tour winner Hennie Otto and Jbe Kruger continued the South African domination at the Maybank Malaysian Open, taking a share of the clubhouse lead before inclement weather disrupted play during the second round on Friday. After their more illustrious Major winning compatriots Charl Schwartzel and Louis Oosthuizen stole the limelight on…

Kuala Lumpur: Shaaban Hussin remains the sole Malaysian likely to survive the halfway mark at the Maybank Malaysian Open this year after the 22-strong local challenge fizzled out. The 31-year-old Maybank ambassador battled his way up the leaderboard, going to four-under for the championship through nine holes before play was called off by officials. He…

Kuala Lumpur: On a day when the rest of the Malaysians in the field struggled to find their footing, Shaaban was a figure of calm and confidence as he notched a solid start to his campaign at the Maybank Malaysian Open. The slender Shaaban, who is a Maybank ambassador, ended the day in tied 29th…

Kuala Lumpur: South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel stormed to a near-flawless round of 64 to take the opening round lead at the Maybank Malaysian Open. Shrugging of any effects of jet lag after a 30-hour round the globe flight to Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, the 2011 Masters champion made a scorching start at the 51st edition…

Kuala Lumpur: The stars have landed in Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club as the build-up to the 51st edition of the Maybank Malaysian Open reaches its climax ahead of the first round tomorrow morning. Making a whirlwind trip across the world are a trio of Major winners, namely Charl Schwartzel, Louis Oosthuizen and Martin…

Kuala Lumpur: A confident Matteo Manassero is looking forward for his title defence at the Maybank Malaysian Open this week as he aims to build on his good form in recent weeks. The Italian who turns 19 next week, claimed a sensational one-stroke victory over Frenchman Grégory Bourdy at the 50th jubilee of the National…

Kuala Lumpur: Experience will play a major part for Maybank ambassadors Danny Chia and Shaaban Hussin, as they once again spearhead the domestic challenge at the 51st edition of the National Open, which begins Thursday. The duo, who have been mainstays of the event over the last decade, will lead a 22-strong Malaysian line-up, including…