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WORLD NO. 2 MARTIN KAYMER CONFIRMS PARTICIPATION AT THE MAYBANK MALAYSIAN OPEN 2011

Martin Kaymer, world no 2 golfer
Kaymer joins Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel and Rory McIlroy for tournament

Kuala Lumpur, 24 February 2011 - Maybank today announced that German golf sensation, Martin Kaymer will add to the headlines of the 156-men playing field at the Maybank Malaysian Open 2011 alongside South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel and Ireland's Rory McIlroy at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club from 14 -17 April 2011.

Kaymer, 26, is currently ranked no. 2 in the world after recently claiming his third Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship title in four years to add to his three individual titles in 2010. He was also a member of the winning European Ryder Cup Team. He became the first player since Tiger Woods in 2006 to win three successive tournaments in a year and the first European to achieve this feat since Nick Faldo in 1989.

"We are delighted with Martin Kaymer's participation at the Maybank Malaysian Open celebrating its Golden Jubilee this year. This will surely raise the stakes in the game. To have such a sensational star alongside the three international golfers already confirmed - Oosthuizen, Schwartzel and McIlroy, will certainly add grandeur and interest in the Maybank Malaysian Open. This is by far our most impressive line up of players at the Maybank Malaysian Open," said Tan Sri Dato' Megat Zaharuddin Megat Mohd Nor, Chairman of Maybank.

Maybank also announced two local golfers Khor Kheng Hwai and Mohd Sukree Othman under its invitation to play alongside some of the world's best with hopes to create history as the first Malaysian winner.

Khor Kheng Hwai has participated in various major events in the span of his career including the Brunei Open 2010, The King's Cup 2010 and The Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters 2009. Up to date, Khor's best result was produced at the Indonesia Presidential Invitational 2010 where he tied for 40th place.

Mohd Sukree Othman was among top 5 to qualify for the Maybank Malaysian Open through the National Qualifiers in 2010. Sukree emerged as runner-up in two separate occasions - Professional Golf Association ff Malaysia Golf Classic 2010 and the 18th HLA-Saujana Amateur Open 2005, which boosted the credentials of his career as an amateur.

"Khor and Sukree have both contributed to our local golf industry through their unwavering devotion and dedication in representing Malaysia in local and foreign competition. Khor's overseas participation has produced satisfactory outcomes, proving that it is possible for a local golfer to achieve a great feat playing in a foreign green. Sukree, on the other hand is revered as a dedicated professional golf coach. Together with the other Malaysia players, we hope our local boys will shine in this year's Open," added Tan Sri Dato' Megat Zaharuddin Megat Mohd Nor.

In addition to Maybank's exemption announcement, event organizers, GlobalOne has also announced one of their nominated players - Nicholas Fung who will participate at the Maybank Malaysian Open 2011 under Global One's invitation. 21-year old Nicholas Fung had a successful amateur career with several wins next to his name including the Sabah International Junior Masters in 2008.

"We have chosen Nicholas Fung as he has performed well in the last couple of years and feel he will be able to represent Malaysia to the best of his ability", said John Eu, Chief Executive Officer, GlobalOne.

Making history as the first ever co-sanctioned tournament in Asia by both the European and Asian Tours in 1999, the Maybank Malaysian Open 2011 will feature top players from the rankings of both these world-leading circuits to make up the 156-player line-up.

A star-studded field is expected at the 50th edition of the Maybank Malaysian Open vying for the USD 2.5 million prize purse and spectators can expect an exciting tournament this April. The four-day co-sanctioned event will take place at the West Course of the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club from 14th - 17th April 2011.

Points earned at the Maybank Malaysian Open 2011 will go towards the Asian Tour Order of Merit, and will also add to the player's 2011 Race to Dubai Ranking, granting them a chance to qualify for the season-ending Dubai World Championship.

LINK : http://www.mgaonline.com.my/articledetail.asp?id=3148

GAVIN SHOOTS 8-UNDER-PAR 208 FOR A VICTORY AT BUKIT JALIL GOLF & COUNTRY RESORT

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

PERLIS AMATEUR OPEN 2011 PERLIS INTERMEDIATE AMATEUR OPEN 2011

Perlis Amateur Open 2011 & the Perlis Intermediate Amateur Open 2011 will be held at Kelab Golf Putra from 19th - 21st March 2011

LINK : http://www.mgaonline.com.my/articledetail.asp?id=3146

Penubuhan Akademi Kemahiran Belia Golf 2011

KENYATAAN MEDIA KEMENTERIAN BELIA DAN SUKAN
Penubuhan Akademi Kemahiran Belia Golf 2011
Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) bersama-sama dengan Persatuan Golf
Malaysia (MGA), Persatuan Pengurus Kelab Golf (GCMAM), Persatuan Keddi,
Persatuan Penguasa Padang golf (GCSAM) dan Persatuan Golf Profesional
Malaysia (MPGA) telah merancang untuk menubuhkan sebuah Akademi
Kemahiran Belia Golf pada tahun ini.
Konsep pelaksanaan akademi ini adalah untuk memberikan latihan teori dan
amali dalam latihan bidang teknikal dalam melatih bakat-bakat baru ke
arah melahirkan pemain-pemain golf professional.
Objektif penubuhan akademi ini adalah untuk mengeluarkan tenaga kerja
pakar yang diiktiraf dalam bidang pekerjaan yang menjurus kepada industri
golf dan melahirkan ahli sukan yang berpotensi serta menarik minat belia
untuk bergiat aktif dalam sukan.
Akademi ini akan bekerjasama dengan Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam,
Bukit Kiara yang telah dilengkapi dengan kemudahan fasiliti seperti padang
dan kelengkapan latihan.
Antara kriteria yang diperlukan dalam memilih 20 orang pelajar bagi setiap
kursus ialah belia yang berumur dari 7 hingga 30 tahun dan terbuka kepada
warganegara Malaysia tanpa sebarang syarat kelayakan akademik.
Konsep latihan akan dijalankan secara sepenuh masa dan akan dijalankan
selama 6 bulan bagi setiap tahap. Walaubagaimanapun, bagi mereka yang
memilih kursus sukan (pilihan 1) hanya akan diadakan pada setiap cuti
persekolahan.
Penubuhan akademi ini amat bersesuaian dengan hasrat dan misi nasional
bagi meningkatkan rakyat berpendapatan tinggi serta negara yang
beorientasikan perkhidmatan yang cemerlang kepada pelanggan.
Sumber: Kementerian Belia dan Sukan
YOSRI BIN ABU MAHSIN
Pegawai Perhubungan Awam
Kementerian Belia dan Sukan
Malaysia
8871 3405/012 3636910
yosri@kbs.gov.my


Link :http://www.kbs.gov.my/dokumen2011/penubuhan%20akademi%20kemahiran%20belia%20golf%202011.pdf

KENNETH, IMAN LEAD IN KUALA LUMPUR AMATEUR OPEN 2011

Iman at last year's Santi Cup



Kenneth finishes with a tournament low 3-under-par 68 in first round

Kenneth de Silva, fresh from winning the Selangor Amateur Open 2010 last January topped the men's and ladies' leaderboards today at the Kuala Lumpur Amateur Open 2011 on the par-72 Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Resort.

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. 90 boys and 20 girls from Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar and Indonesia are taking part in this year's event.

Kenneth de Silva, finishing the first round with a 3-under-par 68, leads the Men Division by one stroke going into Thursday's second round. Iman, finishing with a tournament low of 1-under-par 71, with a one-stroke lead in the Ladies Division.


"I hit all the right shots today," Kenneth said. "Hopefully, I can maintain my cool and stretch my lead after tomorrow's game."

Finished for second in the Men Division with scores of 3-under-par 69 is Gavin Kyle Green followed by Koh Dengshan with scores of 2-under-par 71 and Jeremy Chan from Saujana with scores of 1-under-par 70. Rounding out the top five, finished for fifth is Ng Choo Teck with scores of 1-over-par 73.

In the Ladies Division, Iman who returned with 1-under-par 71 leads with 1-stroke lead over her nearest competitor; Jessica Lydia from Singapore who finished tied for second with Myanmar's Yin May Myo with scores of even-par-72.

"Everything just fell into places today," Iman said. "Maybe I'll keep it consistent and make it in the top five."


Link : http://www.mgaonline.com.my/articledetail.asp?id=3145

CALLAWAY JUNIOR WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2011 - REGISTRATION OPEN

The registration to participate in the above championship to be held in Torrey Pines, USA through Malaysia slots is now open for Malaysian citizen and PR

MGA is pleased to announce that the registration for the Callaway Junior World Golf Championship 2011 to be held at Torrey Pines, USA from July 12-14 is now open. Kindly submit your request along with your daughter's/son's biodata and their past tournament records.

Please be informed that the Organizer of the Callaway Junior World Golf Championship has limited slots for MGA based on age-group for both boys and girls; 15-17, 13-14, 11-12, 9-10, 7-8 and under 6. If the requests exceed the allocated number, the National Team Management Sub-Committee will select the juniors based on the following criteria:

1. Must be a Malaysian citizen or hold PR status
2. Priority will be given to the current national team/junior players
3. Selection will be based on OOM of SportExcel as of 31 December 2010

The selection of the juniors made by the Sub-Committee shall be final. No appeals shall be entertained.

You can submit your request by email to sara@mgaonline.com.my or fax it to 603-9282 9300. Closing date for registration is on March 25, 2011.



Link : http://www.mgaonline.com.my/articledetail.asp?id=3142