Chia’s challenge suffers setback
Kuala Lumpur: Danny Chia’s title hopes at the CIMB Classic suffered a major setback on Friday as the top-ranked Malaysian failed to recover from a trio of double bogeys to register a dismal second round 75.
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Matteson in front, Woods three behind
Kuala Lumpur: American Troy Matteson produced a magical eight-under-par 63, thanks to four closing birdies including a closing hole “slam-dunk”, as he put the shade on Tiger Woods in the first round of the US$6.1 CIMB Classic on Thursday.
Bhullar lays down Asian challenge
Kuala Lumpur: Debutant Gaganjeet Bhullar stood tall amongst the stars from the PGA Tour in the opening round of the CIMB Classic, shooting a fabulous six-under-par 65 to emerge as the leading Asian on Thursday. The in-form Bhullar sank an eagle and five birdies at a sun-baked Mines Resort and Golf Club to trail American leader…
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.
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.
Crest Link to remain as MGA’s official apparel
Seri Kembangan: Regional golf apparel provider Crest Link will continue to dress the Malaysian national team after extending their sponsorship through 2013.
It’s go-time for Bo
Seri Kembangan: In-form Bo Van Pelt is fired up for a successful title defence at the US$6.1 million CIMB Classic starting on Thursday.
“Time for payback,” say Asian stars
Kuala Lumpur: Asian Tour champions Gaganjeet Bhullar and David Lipsky believe the region’s top golfers can trump the Tiger Woods-led PGA Tour stars at the US$6.1 million CIMB Classic which starts on Thursday.
Fung ends barren run in Seremban
Seremban: Sabahan Nicholas Fung snapped his winless streak with a strong final round display to triumph at the Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Negeri Sembilan Classic on Saturday.