Saturday, December 25, 2010

Focus on Junior (Academic Golf Batu Pahat Johor)

A.R.A Swing academic golf yang terletak di Bukit Banang Golf & Country Club menyediakan program golf untuk remaja yang berumur dari 4 tahun ke atas, Untuk ibu-bapa yang menetap di Batu Pahat Johor dan mahu memberikan pendedahan golf untuk anak-anak mereka boleh la pegi ke Pusat Driving Range Bukit Banang Golf Club di mana latihan diberikan oleh Pro Ali Rahman Ali (MPGA Members 0029).email aragolfacademy@gmail.com



Faizal 18 tahun Dari Melaka datang Ke Bukit Banang Golf & Country Club untuk menjadi Pro.



Friday, December 24, 2010

Ambank Group Crestlink Sportexcel Malaysia Junior Grand Final 2010, Kelab Golf Rahman Putra


Consistency pays off for Kenneth

International Kenneth de Silva shot a two under-70 on the final day to win the boys’ Under-20 title in the AmBank Group-Crest Link — SportExcel grand finals at Kelab Rahman Putra in Sungai Buloh recently.

The youngster, one of the most consistent players this season, had a three round score of 218 (74-74-70) to win the coveted title by a single stroke.

Low Khai Loon, who was the overnight leader, carded a par 72 and settled for the second spot on 219 (74-73-72) while Chan Tuck Soon was third on 224 (74-74-76).


On top of their game: Nur Durriyah (left) and Kenneth with Syed Anuar.
In the girls’ Under-20 category, Nur Durriyah Damien won the title by a massive 11 shots. She carded a three round score of 215 (69-72-74) to emerge as the champion. Diana Tham and Isza Fariza Ismail returned with scores of 226 (74-74-78) and 227 (73-78-76) respectively.

AmBank Group head of public affairs Syed Anuar Syed Ali, who gave away the prizes, said they would continue to support the championships.

“We share the same vision as SportExcel and the championships has become an excellent platform for our juniors to gain exposure,’’ said Syed Anuar.

Results

Boys

Under-20: 1. Kenneth de Silva 218 (74-74-70); 2. Low Khai Loon 219 ( 74-73-72); 3. Chan Tuck Soon (224 (74-74-76).

Under-15: 1. Paul San 223 (77-76-70); 2. Low Khai Jei 231 (77-77-77); 3. Ketawan Pookawanach 231(78-76-78)

Under-12: 1. Sari Suwannarut 220 (74-71-75); 2. Puwit A-nupansieesai 224 (70-76-78); 3. Yen Andres Mellado Choo 227 (73-74-80).

Under-9: 1. Vanchai Luangnitikul 118 (37-41-40); 2. Nattabutra Sonkaew 124( 44-38-42); 3. Victor Ng Yu Kai 128 (37-44-47)

Girls

Under-20: 1. Nur Durriyah Damien 215 (69-72-74); 2. Diana Tham 226 (74-74-78); 3. Isza Fariza Ismail 227 (73-78-76)

Under-15: 1. Genevieve Ling I-Rynn 231 (81-75-75); 2. Ardilla Ali Rahman 232(77-73-82); 3. Lee Na Ra 237 (75-84-78).

Under-12: 1. Kanyalack Preedasutthijit 255 (78-90-87); 2. Thanyathon Chat-Ngern 257 (86-86-85); 3. Kelie Kan Kan Yan 258 (92-84-82)

Under-9: 1. Onkanok Soisuwan 115 (38-40-37); 2. Unyamanee Wongaroon 120 (36-43-41); 3. Tanyawarat Temyod 121 (38-40-43).


Elite Grand Final Sportexcel Tournament 2010

Elite Grand Final Sportexcel Tournament 2010
Tournament ini berlangsung pada 23hb Disember 2010 di Monterez Golf Club.





Sunday, December 19, 2010

Open Tournament Kidz@golf 7th Anniversary Celebration 2010 ( Valencia Golf Club)

Open Tournament Kidz@golf 7th Anniversary Celebration 2010 ( Valencia Golf Club)
Tournament ini telah berlangsung pada 19 hb Disember 2010









Group C Chip Putt





Tempat Pertama (group A 18 hole)



Tempat Kedua (group A 18 hole)



Tempat Ketiga (group A 18 hole)



Tempat Keempat (group A 18 hole)


Signing Ceremony SNAG USA


Kidz@Golf Anniversary


Saturday, December 18, 2010

Bank lends its support to tourney again


Happy to do it: Syed Anuar (right) handing over the sponsorship to SportExcel executive director Teng Mui Ngee.

Bank lends its support to tourney again



THE AmBank Group continued their support for the SportExcel International Junior golf championship and the Malaysian Junior Grand Finals.

AmBank Group public affairs head Syed Anuar Syed Ali said they were pleased to be part of the events.

“Once again, we are pleased to come on board to sponsor the AmBank Group Crest Link SportExcel Malaysian Junior Grand Finals and International Junior golf championship.

“As a strong supporter of sports, we would like to lend our support in developing grassroots golf tournament and this championshops provides a perfest platfom for our vision,” said Syed Anuar after handing over the sponsorship to SportExcel executive director Teng Mui Ngee.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Golf: No surprises in Junior Grand Finals

2010/12/16
By Fadhli Ishak
nstsport@nstp.com.my

(From left) Chan Tuck Soon, Francis Tan, Low Khai Loon, Kenneth de Silva and Ethan Jeremiah celebrate with their trophies after winning the Boys’ Under-20, Ambank Group Crest Link SportExcel Malaysian Junior Grand Finals at Rahman Putra Golf Club yesterday. — Picture by Yong Chee Choong


Golf: No surprises in Junior Grand Finals


IT was the usual suspects who dominated the AmBank Group Crest Link SportExcel Malaysian Junior Grand Finals at Rahman Putra Golf Club yesterday.
Nur Durriyah Damien, who had an impressive three-under 69 on the first day, continued her stellar performance to shoot an even 72 for a 141 total to take the Girls' Under-20 title.

Diana Tham finished second with a four-over 148 while defending champion Isza Fariza Ismail was third with a seven-over 151.


Nur Durriyah said her confidence soared after playing so well in the first round.

"I really was not sure if I could pull it off on the first day, especially with so many top class players like Isza (Fariza Ismail) and Diana (Tham) in the field," said Nur Durriyah, who with Isza Fariza, in the national back-up squad.

The Boys' Under-20 was a close affair. Low Khai Loon with a two-day 147, snatched the title from Kenneth De Silva and Chan Tuck Soon who both had 148s.


"I learnt from my mistakes from the first round and managed to play slightly better today (yesterday, finding the fairway with more consistency," said Khai Loon, who is looking forward to playing in the International Junior Golf Championship today.

Boys' Under-15 favourite Paul San raised his game to win the title with a two-day nine-over 151 total.

Low Khai Jei, with a 10-over 154, was second and Muhammad Asyraf Roslan (160) finished third.


The Girls' Under-15 title went to Ardilla Ali with a six-over 150 with second place going to Genevieve Ling (156) and Sarfina Vinota (165) taking third place.

The players from the AmBank Group Crest Link SportExcel Malaysian Junior Grand Finals will continue to compete in the International Junior Golf Championship today.

RESULTS -- Boys' Under-20: 147 Low Khai Loon 74-73; 148 Chan Tuck Soon 74-74, Kenneth De Silva 74-74

Under-15: 153 Paul San 77-76; 154 Low Khai Jei 77-77; 160 Muhammad Asyraf Roslan 82-78

Under-12: 151 Aaerishna Shahshty 75-76; 156 Ryan Wong 79-77; 161 Sim You Jin 85-76

Girls' Under-20: 141 Nur Durriyah Damien 69-72; 148 Diana Tham 74-74; 151 Isza Fariza Ismail 73-78

Under-15: 150 Ardilla Ali 77-73; 156 Genevieve Ling 81-75; 165 Sarfina Vinota 84-81

Under-12: 176 Kelly Kan 92-84; 177 Siti Zulaikha Shaari 94-83; 192 Chong Yong 101-91



Read more: Golf: No surprises in Junior Grand Finals http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/41fxfcdf/Article/#ixzz18I6YoBpu

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Berita Harian Online | 130 pemain sertai golf remaja SportExcel

Berita Harian Online | 130 pemain sertai golf remaja SportExcel

130 pemain sertai golf remaja SportExcel
Oleh Adli Shahar
bhsukan@harian.com.my
2010/12/14

LEBIH 130 orang pemain golf remaja dari seluruh dunia akan menyertai Kejohanan Golf Remaja Antarabangsa SportExcel dan Pusingan Akhir Golf Remaja SportExcel Malaysia 2010 anjuran Yayasan Kecemerlangan Sukan Malaysia (SportExcel) dengan kerjasama Kumpulan AmBank bermula hari ini hingga 16 Disember.

Pengarah Kumpulan Hal Ehwal Awam AmBank, Syed Anuar Syed Ali berkata AmBAnk berbesar hati dapat bertindak sebagai penaja kepada kejohanan berkenaan sejak lima edisi lalu yang akan diadakan di Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia.
“Sebagai penyokong pembangunan sukan golf di negara ini, Kumpulan AmBank percaya kedua-dua kejohanan ini akan memberi pendedahan kepada pemain golf remaja bagi membolehkan mereka mencapai peringkat lebih tinggi pada masa depan,” katanya dalam sidang media selepas majlis penyerahan cek bernilai RM26,860 kepada SportExcel, semalam.

Hadir sama, Pengarah Eksekutif SportExcel, Teng Mui Ngee dan pemain golf remaja tempatan yang akan menyertai pertandingan berkenaan.

Teng berkata lebih pemain dari Thailand, Amerika Syarikat, Afrika Selatan, dan Jepun akan menyertai dan memberi cabaran kepada peserta tempatan dalam kejohanan antarabangsa berkenaan.

“Saya berharap kejohanan seperti ini dapat diteruskan serta diadakan dengan lebih kerap kerana jika diperhatikan, kesemua pemain golf peringkat kebangsaan seperti Kenneth De-Silva, dan Chan Tuck Soon bermula dalam kejohanan yang dianjurkan SportExcel,” katanya.

Teng juga melahirkan rasa terima kasih kepada ibu bapa yang memberi sokongan kepada anak mereka untuk bergiat dalam sukan golf kerana kejohanan ini pasti tidak dapat dianjurkan tanpa sokongan mereka.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Open Tournament Kidz@golf 7th Anniversary Celebration 2010




Open To All Junior Golfer.

Category A : 18 Holes

Category B : 9 Holes

Category C : Pict , Chip and Putt. Game

Date : 19 December 2010 ( Sunday )

Venue : Valencia Golf Club (Sg Buloh Selangor )

Any Inquiries Please contact : May Eii 012-3100968


Agenda

10:00 AM - Registration for Seminar (Session I) by Mr. Terry Anton.

10.30 AM - 1.30 PM - Seminar and training.

10:30 AM - Registration for Category A (18-hole, stroke-play)

11:00 AM - Briefing, walk to designated holes

11:15 AM - Tee-off for Category A

2:00 PM - Registration for Seminar (Session II).

2.30 PM - 5.30 PM - Seminar and training.

2:00 PM - Registration Category B (9-hole, greensome stroke-play)

2:15 PM - Briefing, walk to designated holes

2:30 PM - Tee-off for Category B

3:00 PM - Registration Category C (Putt, Chip & Pitch game)

4:00 PM - Game begins for Category C

5:30 PM - Game ends, return of Score cards by Category A & B

5:30 PM - Refreshments at golf terrace

6:00 PM - Signing ceremony with SNAGgolf U.S.A

6:15 PM - Prize Presentation for all categories & lucky draw

6:30 PM - Thank you Speech & Closing

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Eight Asean juniors off to Sawgrass, thanks to CIMB

Eight Asean juniors off to Sawgrass, thanks to CIMB


Monday November 1, 2010

Eight Asean juniors off to Sawgrass, thanks to CIMB
CIMB Group have rewarded eight of the region’s junior golfers with scholarships for an overseas training stint.

The intensive training programme will be conducted by the PGA Tour Academy at their headquarters at TPC Sawgrass in Florida from Dec 13-20.

This is part of the CIMB junior golf development programme. The four boys and four girls are from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand.

They are Malaysians Evrin Chang and Loy Hee Ying, Indonesians Jordan Surya Irawan and Nadya Rosiana, Thais Danthai Boonma and Virunpat Olankitkunchai, and Singaporeans Tan Yan Ming and Rachel Lim.

The CIMB Group chief executive officer, Datuk Seri Nazir Razak, said: “We are very pleased that through our title sponsorship of the Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia, we are able to create development opportunities for the region’s top juniors with top coaches from the United States and also linking them with the PGA Tour.

“We believe that this corporate social responsibility initiative of the Group will lay a strong foundation in building future golf professionals in the region.”

Kicking off the CIMB junior development programme this year were training camps conducted in June and September by the PGA Tour Academy’s top coaches – Travis Fulton, Shane Gillespie and John Stahlschmidt.

The juniors also went for coaching clinics this week conducted by professionals taking part in the Asia Pacific Classic – India’s Arjun Atwal, the United States’ Ricky Barnes and Singapore’s Lam Chih Bing.

Choo Teck lifts another junior title

Choo Teck lifts another junior title