man goes wire-to-wire to win the Ladies Division of the Kuala Lumpur Amateur Open
Gavin Kyle Green, 18, pulled put birdies and an eagle for a 6-under-par 66 Friday to finish with an 8-under-par 208 to win the Men Division at the Kuala Lumpur Amateur Open. In the Ladies Division, Iman Ahmad Nordin, 19, fired 1-over-par 73 to pick up the win, finishing at 3-under-par 213.
Managed by the Malaysian Golf Association, the Kuala Lumpur Amateur Open features 110 players from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Myanmar. The event, which is being played for the fourth time in Bukit Jalil, is being sponsored by Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad also for the fourth consecutive time.
The Kuala Lumpur Amateur Open is a premier tournament that gathers the best amateurs around Malaysia and the neighbouring countries. Every year the event attracts a large number of participants to compete for the events top honours. This tournament has been included in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) since 2008, which is managed by R&A.
Gavin knew that if he played safe and steady in the final round, he will secure the win as he was leading 2 strokes coming into the final round.
"I knew that I have a chance to win if I did not make any silly mistakes", Gavin said. "I was so happy when I scored an eagle at the 11th hole which boosted my confidence to win today."
Finished second in the Men Division is the first round leader, Kenneth de Silva who carded final round score of 4-over-par 76 for 3-day totals of 4-over-par 220. 1 stroke behind runner up is Singapore’s Koh Dengshan who scored 4-over-par 76 today for a 5-over-par 221 tournament total. Tied for fourth were Singapore's Lam Zhiqun, Ng Choo Teck from Rahman Putra and Tommy Chin, a Malaysian residing in Australia with 6-over-par 222s.
It may have seemed like Iman had a comfortable lead, but she didn't take things for granted. She knew that she had to play well in order to win as the field consisted of many good ladies amateurs.
"I am really happy to win the first state amateur open for the year," Iman said. "This win is for my parents who have supported me through thick and thin".
Jessica Lydia from Indonesia took second place after firing a 5-over-par 79 to finish with an 8-over-par 224 and tied for third are Yin May Myo of Myanmar and Nur Durriyah of Malaysia with a 12-over-par 228 for the three rounds.
Present at the prize giving ceremony were Mr Bryan Perera, Hon. Treasurer of MGA who praised the host club, Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Club for a job well done. He also thanked Mr Patrick Loh from Berjaya Sompo for continuing to be the title sponsor of the event for the fourth consecutive year.
Mr Hew Tiong Siong, Club Manager of Bukit Jalil and Mr Valen Tan, Head of Operations, Berjaya Club were also present at the ceremony.
Result ;
http://www.mgaonline.com.my/files/KLAO%2011%20-Final%20Result%20KLAO%202011%20MEN.pdf
http://www.mgaonline.com.my/files/KLAO%2011%20-%20Final%20Result%202011%20LADIES.pdf
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