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KULACZ CLOSES IN ON MAIDEN VICTORY AT BRUNEI OPEN

Bandar Seri Begawan, August 23: Australian rookie Rick Kulacz surged into the third round lead at the US$300,000 Brunei Open on Saturday with Asia’s most prolific winner Thaworn Wiratchant and Korea’s Ted Oh snapping at his heels.

Kulacz, playing in his first season on the Asian Tour, fired a flawless four-under-par 67 to snatch a one-shot [...]

IN-FORM LEONG TARGETS BRUNEI OPEN

The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong, Brunei, August 14: After winning three straight tournaments on home soil, Malaysia’s rising star Ben Leong will be targeting a first international victory when he competes in next week’s Brunei Open.

The 22-year-old is enjoying a purple patch, winning two Malaysian events before going on to post a maiden [...]

Leong wins in Worldwide Selangor Golf Masters

Malaysia’s Ben Leong held off Thai star Thongchai Jaidee to win the Worldwide Selangor Masters by one shot for his maiden Asian Tour title on Saturday.
The 22-year-old rising star held his nerve to shoot a final round of two-under-par 69 at Seri Selangor Golf Club and achieved a hat-trick of victories following his two triumphs [...]

BASIC BOUNCES INTO CONTENTION AT WORLDWIDE SELANGOR MASTERS

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, August 8: Australia’s Neven Basic fired a four-under-par 67 to move into second place at the Worldwide Selangor Masters after the weather-disrupted second round completed on Friday.
Basic, who was unable to tee off his second round due to inclement weather on Thursday afternoon, returned to Seri Selangor Golf Club early this morning [...]

Greg Norman signs on for Johnnie Walker Classic in Perth

Greg Norman, whose stunning run at this year’s British Open has again made him one of golf’s hottest properties, will play next year’s Johnnie Walker Classic in Perth, event organisers said Tuesday.
The former world number one won the event in 1994, and the 53-year-old said he was looking forward to competing again in his native [...]

TITLE HOLDER LIN TO LEAD THE STARS AT BRUNEI OPEN

The Empire Hotel and Country Club, Jerudong, Brunei, July 29: Defending champion Lin Wen-tang of Chinese Taipei will lead an array of Asian Tour stars to the Brunei Open next month.

The US$300,000 Asian Tour event will be played from August 21 to 24 and feature many of the region’s best players including former Asian Tour [...]

BROWN GETS HIS CHANCE AT FIRESTONE

After a futile wait as the first reserve at the British Open two weeks ago, New Zealand’s Mark Brown will jump straight back into action at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club this week.

Brown, the current leader of the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit, will be part of an Asian Tour contingent which includes [...]

SINGH ENJOYS ANOTHER TOP-10

July 7: India’s Jeev Milkha Singh has maintained his recent run of good form by posting a top-10 finish at the European Open on Sunday.

The 2006 Asian Tour number one carded rounds of 68, 72, 69 and 75 at the London Golf Club for a 284 total to take tied 10th position but finished well [...]

PAGUNSAN LEADS PRAYAD BY ONE IN SINGHA THAI PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Chiang Rai, Thailand, June 27: Juvic Pagunsan fired a blistering nine-under-par 63 to snatch a one-shot lead from local hero Prayad Marksaeng at the halfway stage of the Singha Thailand PGA Championship presented by Sports Authority of Thailand on Friday.
The talented Filipino sank 10 birdies, including a stunning run of seven in a row, at [...]

PRAYAD EYES VICTORY AT SINGHA THAI PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Chiang Rai, Thailand, June 25: Thai star Prayad Marksaeng, who will bid for a third victory in a month this week, has attributed his spectacular form to meditation and a putting tip from his young sons.
The home hero headlines the Singha Thailand PGA Championship presented by Sports Authority of Thailand on Thursday and is strongly [...]