Monday, January 17, 2011

Steve Bann helps player improve her long iron shots

Korean Hee Young Park's golf lesson




Kenneth, Kelly juara Terbuka Amatur Selangor


13 Jan 2011
http://www.hmetro.com.my/articles/Kenneth_KellyjuaraTerbukaAmaturSelangor/Article


KENNETH de Silva menumpaskan rakan seangkatan Low Khai Jei pada perlawanan sengit penentuan play-off dua lubang bagi merangkul kejuaraan golf Terbuka Amatur Selangor 2010 di Kelab Golf Perangsang Templer, semalam.

Cuaca baik pada hari terakhir kejohanan membawa persembahan bertenaga daripada Kenneth untuk cemerlang di lapangan yang juga gelanggang pertama dia menceburi sukan golf selepas diperkenalkan ibu bapanya kepada sukan itu sembilan tahun lalu.


"Hari ini adalah permulaan yang baik buat saya tahun ini selepas tahun penuh kejayaan tahun lalu, tahun terbaik dalam pencapaian kemenangan buat diri saya," jelas Kenneth.

Dengan catatan menyamai par sepanjang tiga pusingan, Kenneth, 20, menamatkan saingan dengan 216 pukulan untuk mengikat pemain muda berbakat Khai Jei yang turut mencatat 72 pukulan semalam.


"Low dan saya masih terikat selepas play-off lubang pertama. Pukulan drive saya tersasar ke arah kolam manakala pukulan kedua saya sedikit ke kiri green dan saya hanya berjaya ke tepi green dengan pukulan ketiga sebelum membuat pukulan chip ke jarak lima kaki. Saya membuat penyudahan terbaik dengan melakukan putt untuk menang play-off lubang kedua," kata Kenneth.


Sungguhpun terpaksa akur tewas pada penentuan play-off, Khai Jei berpuas hati dapat bersaing dengan pemain negara lebih berpengalaman.


Sementara itu, juara bertahan Mohammad Hisyam Abdul Majid tercicir daripada persaingan selepas gagal menyerlah untuk menamatkan saingan berkongsi tangga ke-10, dengan catatan keseluruhan 222.


Bagi kategori wanita, Kelly Tan menamatkan saingan dengan tiga atas par 75 semalam untuk menganugerahkannya kejuaraan dengan catatan kejohanan menyamai par 216.

"Saya bermain dengan baik seperti semalam (kelmarin), tapi pukulan putt saya kurang menjadi hari ini. Namun, saya berjaya mengekalkan rentak untuk muncul juara," ujar Kelly yang muncul juara kejohanan ini buat kali ketiga berturut-turut.


Pemain kebangsaan, Iman Ahmad Nordin menduduki tempat kedua, lapan pukulan di belakang manakala Viviene Chin di tempat ketiga dengan jumlah keseluruhan 225 pukulan.


SELANGOR AMATEUR OPEN 2010
Final Day Result - MEN
10 - 12 JANUARY 2011
PERANGSANG TEMPLER GOLF CLUB


Rank Name R1 R2 R3 Total +/-
1 KENNETH CHRISTIAN JOHN DE SILVA - MGA 72 72 72 216 Par
1 LOW KHAI JEI - MGA 71 73 72 216 Par
3 JEREMIAH KIM - MGA 74 74 69 217 +1
4 LOW KHAI LOON - TAIPING GC 72 73 72 217 +1
5 NICKLAUS CHIAM YEW CHUN - SGA 71 77 71 219 +3
6 GAVIN KYLE GREEN - MGA 69 78 73 220 +4
7 MOHD AZMAN BASHARUDIN - MGA 71 74 75 220 +4
8 ALEXANDER KLESZCZ - DAIMOND GC 75 72 74 221 +5
9 CHAN TUCK SOON - BKT. JALIL GC 76 74 72 222 +6
10 MOHD IYLIA JAMIL - MGA 76 75 71 222 +6
11 NG CHOO TECK - KRP 76 72 74 222 +6
12 HISHAM MAJID - MGA 74 73 75 222 +6
13 CHUNG HONG ZHENG - SGA 73 72 77 222 +6
14 JOSHUA HO - SGA 74 74 75 223 +7
15 EDMUND TAN - KRTU 77 71 75 223 +7
16 JONATHAN WOO - SGA 73 71 80 224 +8
17 PAUL SAN WENG YAU - MGA 74 71 79 224 +8
18 ABEL TAM - MGA 77 74 74 225 +9
19 MELVIN CHEW - SGA 75 77 74 226 +10
20 MUHAMMAD AFIF MUHD RAZIF - PGR 81 70 75 226 +10
21 MARC ONG - SGA 73 76 77 226 +10
22 ALEXANDER LAU SENG YEW - SGCC 75 76 76 227 +11
23 TAN WEI CHEAN - MONTEREZ 80 72 75 227 +11
24 MOHAMMAD ASYRAFF ROSLI - MGA 77 77 73 227 +11
25 ABDUL HADI - SGA 77 77 74 228 +12
26 ALBRIGHT CHONG MING SOON - MGA 77 75 77 229 +13
27 KIM SANG JU - KOREA 77 76 77 230 +14
28 THOMAS TAN - SGA 80 75 77 232 +16
29 MOHD SHAFIQ ADAM SAZALI - DARULAMAN GC 78 74 80 232 +16
30 ZAHARUDIN ISMAIL - MONTEREZ GC 78 78 77 233 +17
31 NUR HAKIMI CHEYA - UUM 79 75 79 233 +17
32 ARAVINDAKUMAR SINNIAH - MONTEREZ GC 75 78 80 233 +17
33 LOW WEE JIN - SGA 75 75 84 234 +18
34 EDGAR OH - SGA 75 72 87 234 +18
35 SHAHRIL FIKRY MD SAAD - KPR 74 81 80 235 +19
36 NICHOLAS LIM - SGA 77 79 79 235 +19
37 ERVIN CHANG - BKT. JALIL GR 77 79 80 236 +20
38 AHMAD FARHAN SYARIF - KGPA 74 79 84 237 +21
39 NICK ANG XIA EE - DANAU GC 78 73 86 237 +21
40 FAZLEY AHMAD CHUA - S/HARBOUR 83 73 81 237 +21
41 LEDUIN JOHN MOBIJOHN II - SABAH GC 77 79 82 238 +22
42 MOHAMMED ZAMREE ABIDIN - PTGC 80 75 83 238 +22
43 MUHAMMAD NAQIUDDIN MOHAMAD FUAD - TAIPING GC 76 77 85 238 +22
44 MUHAMMAD AZRY ASYRAF NOOR AZAM - D/AMAN 74 79 86 239 +23
45 MOHD NASROL AMIRUDDIN - KRPM 75 80 84 239 +23
46 AMINUDDIN AHMAD - DARULAMAN GC 80 75 85 240 +24
47 AZAHARI RAMLI - PTGC 78 78 84 240 +24

IMPRESSIVE AZMAN EMERGES WINNER OF THE NATIONAL TRIAL

IMPRESSIVE AZMAN EMERGES WINNER OF THE NATIONAL TRIAL
Friday, January 14, 2011 - MGA Web Editor



Winners of National Trial 2011; Azman and Isza posed with YBhg. Dato' Haji Mohd Yaacob Mohd Kassim, Vice President of MGA who is also the Chairman of the National Team Management Sub-Committee
Mohd Azman Basharudin displayed consistency and an impressive form to clinch the top spot in the Malaysian Golf Association's National Trial, finishing with a superb tournament total of six-under par 138 today.

The two-day trial saw 44 young players, consisting of 33 men and 11 ladies battling it out at the 6,227 metre, par-72 Peransang Templer Golf Club for berths in the 2011 National Team.

"I think I owe my consistent score these past 2 days to my iron shots and putts. This is my first time playing here (PTGC). The course is pretty tough but it's a good mix of fast and slow green, I love it," the 18-year old Azman who fired a three-under-par 69 today.

Dubbed as the new player to be watched this year by V. Gunalen, national team coach, Azman who is the Kedah Amateur Open 2010 champion, has been groomed and exposed to both national and international tournaments since last year and he has matured nicely to a consistent performer.

Second place went to the biggest climber of the day, Gavin Kyle Green, whose 3-under par 69 was way better than his 74 yesterday. Gavin's final standing of one-under-par 143 left him tied with 2010 Singapore Junior Open champion, Jeremiah Kim who shot a 1-under par 71 today.

Meanwhile in the ladies category, Isza Fariza Ismail who is turning 17 this May, held on to her lead and ultimately seized the top spot. She finished her round today with 1-over par 73 for a two-day total of three-over-par 147, one stroke ahead of Viviene Chin. Iman Ahmad Nordin was third, seven strokes behind the champion.

"My round was okay but I did some silly mistakes here and there. I sank in a birdie at the first hole but also had two bogeys today," said Isza who was familiar with the layout, having won the Faldo Series Asia held at the club last year.

According to Dato' Haji Mohd Yaacob Mohd Kassim, Vice President of the Malaysian Golf Association who is also the manager of the National Team, the final line-up for the national team this year would be announced after the exco meeting soon.

"I want to congratulate all the players who has made it this far and I appreciate all of your determination for the game of golf. However, we will not be announcing the national team ensemble yet as the committee will have to discuss and fine-tune the line-up for this year," Yaacob said.


Results Top 5 (Men)

138 Mohd Azman Basharudin 69 69
143 Gavin Kyle Green 74 69 OCB
Jeremiah Kim 72 71
145 Abel Tam 74 71
146 Low Khai Loon 75 71

Results Top 5 (Ladies)

147 Isza Fariza Ismail 74 73
148 Viviene Chin 76 72
151 Nur Durriyah Damian 78 73
Iman Ahmad Nordin 77 74
155 Yong Mei Khuan 82 73

Saturday, January 15, 2011

MGA UNVEILS THE SCHEDULE OF 2011 MGA STATE JUNIOR CLINIC



MGA State Junior Clinic provides great opportunity for children ages 6-16 to learn about this great game of golf while at the same time fostering new friendship with other children. Last year, more than 1,200 juniors participated in the MGA State Junior Clinic across Malaysia. The junior program is for everyone, from beginners to experienced golfers.



For more information, kindly contact MGA at 03-9283 7300

http://www.mgaonline.com.my/articledetail.asp?id=3119

Golf Lesson: Never duff it from a down slope again

Never duff it from a down slope again

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Happy New Year 2011

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Today, Tengku Muhammad Muzaffar 8 years old , start training golf at UPM serdang to improves his short game for preparation to challenge other junior player under 9 years categories in this year 2011.

Happy New Year :)






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.