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…
Johor Bahru: The prestigious Iskandar Johor Open (IJO) reached another milestone today when it was announced that the 2011 edition will not only become part of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai but offer a record prize purse of US$2 million (appox. RM6 million). A full-field Asian Tour event since its inception in 2007, the…
