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Zhengzhou, Henan, China, May 16: Kurt Kitayama of the United States has enjoyed a successful foray into Asia and he looks set to carry on the good momentum at the Asia-Pacific Classic which gets underway on Thursday.
The Qualifying School graduate started the year triumphantly with a win on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) followed by a tied-fourth finish at the New Zealand Open. Buoyed by his performances over the last few months, he is feeling confident heading into the tournament in China, which will be contested at the St Andrews Golf Club.
The young American is part of a strong contingent of Qualifying School graduates at the US$300,000 event that is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the China Golf Association (CGA).
The list includes recently-crowned ADT Tour champion Shohei Hasegawa of Japan as well as Ben Campbell of New Zealand and Jack Harrison of England, who both finished tied-second in Bangladesh last week.
Prom Meesawat of Thailand
Prom Meesawat of Thailand, the highest-ranked player on the Asian Tour Habitat for Humanity Standings this week, feels that his game is on the ascendency. The experienced golfer has only missed one cut this year (not taking into consideration his withdrawal in Korea two weeks ago). Prom is targeting his third Asian Tour win at the Asia-Pacific Classic.
Similarly, India’s Chikkarangappa S. is aiming for victory in China, which will be his first on the Asian Tour. The 24-year-old, who narrowly retained his Asian Tour card for 2018, has a good feel of the golf course and is optimistic about putting in an excellent performance this week.
The Asia-Pacific Classic the Asian Tour’s second stop in China this year. The tournament is promoted and operated by Beijing based promoter CGD (Beijing) Sports Industry Co., Ltd (CGDs).
Did you know:
- Kurt Kitayama was 1121st on the Official World Golf Ranking list at the end of 2017. He ventured to Asia and is now ranked 482nd.
- He qualified for the season-opening Singapore Open in the top spot. He shot six-under-par 65 at the Qualifying Tournament, which was played on Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong Course.
- Kitayama won his first ADT tournament in Johor in January. He enjoyed a two-shot victory over second-placed John Catlin, who is also competing this week.
- Prom Meesawat is a two-time Asian Tour champion. He won in 2006 and 2014, in Korea and Chinese Taipei respectively.
- Prom is the highest ranked golfer on the Habitat for Humanity Standings in the field this week. He has earned US$100,469 so far.
- His nickname is The Big Dolphin because of his physique and that he hails from the coastal town of Hua Hin.
- Chikkarangappa S. is a two-time ADT winner. Both victories were achieved in India.
- He finished 61st on the 2017 Asian Tour Order of Merit, which was just enough to secure his Tour card for 2018.
- The Asia-Pacific Classic is Chikkarangappa’s first professional tournament in China. He competed twice in the country previously as an amateur.
Players’ Quotes
Kurt Kitayama (Usa)
It’s been a great year so far and I’ve enjoyed the new experiences as well as the new places here in Asia. I’ve also had a couple of good finishes and a win. So yes, 2018 has been brilliant for me so far.
The excitement of trying something new spurred me on. I also have a different mindset while playing here on the continent. The Web.Com Tour season is typically short, so when you’re behind on the money list, you start to grind and put a lot of pressure on yourself.
It’s slightly less hectic here, so I’m able to focus a little more. And as I’ve mentioned, when you travel to new countries and experience different cultures, it’s certainly more exciting compared to travelling within the United States. Asia has been an inspiration to my game.
The set up here in China is different for sure. The course is pretty good, has a good layout and I’m excited to play on it this week. You’ll have to drive it well here. There are a lot of hazards off the tee, so you’ll have to be accurate. The greens are pretty big, so I should be able to hit those. We’ll also have to factor in the rough, which is quite thick.
I’ve risen quite substantially on the world rankings, with the win on the ADT and my tied-fourth finish in New Zealand. It has been great.
I’ve been driving a lot better this year compared to last year. With that, I’ve got a lot more scoring opportunities.
I’m looking for a good finish here in Zhengzhou and with that, ride a good momentum into the next half of the year.
Prom Meesawat (Tha)
The course is good and the greens, as well as fairways, are soft. It’s not that long. It should be a low scoring week. Although, it depends on the wind and the weather. Putting is key to scoring well on any course, and St Andrews is no exception. I’m working on that aspect of my game in particular. I lost that good putting feeling in Japan, so hopefully, I can get it fixed before the start of the tournament this week.
I’m not thinking about being the highest-ranked player on the Habitat for Humanity Standings. I’m just coming here to compete and focus on getting back into the winners’ circle. I’m going to play more on the Asian Tour this year, and I hope to play well enough to win again.
Early this year, I missed the cut in Singapore, but I’ve been playing well after that. My game is slowly coming back. In Perth, I was enjoying the course and I didn’t put too much pressure on myself. It has worked for me, evidently.
I always enjoy coming back to China. I always play well here and I hope to do that again this week.
Chikkarangappa S. (Ind)
This is my first professional event in China. It’s been nice so far and I’ve been enjoying my experience here. It is similar to India, especially when it comes to population size! The weather has been great so far. There’s a bit of rain, but it’s clearing up nicely.
The course has an interesting layout, with plenty of water bodies. The greens here are huge and sloppy, so it’ll be a tough week for us when it comes to putting. As the days go on, we’ll have a better idea of the greens for sure. The fairways and greens are soft, which means that the ball won’t be running too much. So, we’ll have to take that into consideration.
Obviously, I will want to win the tournament. But other than that, I’m taking the opportunity to explore the rest of the country. Who knows? I may just take the chance to visit this cool place called The Ark Hotel after the tournament. Google it!
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About Asian Tour
As the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, the Asian Tour leads the development of golf across the region, enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognised pan-Asian professional golf tour in Asia. This unique feature positions the Asian Tour at the pinnacle of professional golf in Asia; providing its events with Official World Ranking status. Tour Partners include Rolex (Official Timekeeper), Panasonic (Official Consumer Electronics), Habitat for Humanity (Official Sustainable Development Partner), ECCO (Official Footwear Sponsor), Titleist and FootJoy (Official Web Partner), Bloomberg TV (Official International Media Partner), Bloomberg Businessweek Chinese (Official International Media Partner), Wall Street Journal (Official International Media Partner) and Sentosa in Singapore which is the Home of the Asian Tour which also has an office in Kuala Lumpur.
Zhengzhou, Henan, China, May 15: Bowen Xiao of China hopes to rediscover his winning form by switching to a more competitive mindset at the US$300,000 Asia-Pacific Classic which tees off on Thursday.
The 28-year-old was recovering from a shoulder injury and he felt that he was adapting, rather than contending on the Asian Tour in the early part of this year. He has now put his woes behind him and is determined to put in a good performance at the St Andrews Golf Club.
Xiao earned his breakthrough victory on the Asian Tour in Xiamen last year and he’ll be looking to turn his season around on home soil at the Asia Pacific Classic, which is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the China Golf Association (CGA).
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Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh
Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh will also be tweaking his approach in China. Last week, he felt that he may have over prepared for his National Open and put himself under too much pressure to win. The two-time Asian Tour champion is going to enjoy the process this week and he is optimistic about his chances at the Asia-Pacific Classic.
Asian Tour Qualifying School graduate Miguel Carballo of Argentina is enjoying an outstanding run in the Asian Development Tour (ADT), finishing in the top-10 four times in five starts. The 39-year-old is relishing his opportunity to compete on the Asian Tour and is looking forward to teeing off in China.
Apart from Carballo, top Qualifying School graduates to feature at the tournament include Shohei Hasegawa of Japan and Kurt Kitayama of the United States, who have both won on the ADT, as well as Ben Campbell of New Zealand, who finished tied-second in Bangladesh last week.
Other notable names in the field include the Thai trio of Prom Meesawat, Poom Saksansin and Rattanon Wannasrichan.
Bowen Xiao of China
Did you know:
- Bowen Xiao has never competed outside China before winning the Asian Golf Championship. He went to the Indonesian Masters in December 2017 for his first overseas tournament, where he finished tied-17th.
- He is the third Chinese player, after Lianwei Zhang and Wenchong Liang, to win on the Asian Tour.
- Xiao, a big Tiger Woods fan, is a self-taught golfer, which makes his victory at the Asian Golf Championship in Xiamen even more impressive.
- Siddikur Rahman is a two-time Asian Tour winner. He won in 2010 in Brunei and 2013 in India.
- He represented Bangladesh in golf at the 2016 Rio Olympics and was also the flag bearer for his country.
- Siddikur enjoyed a four-shot victory on the ADT in January this year over recently crowned Bangladesh Open champion, Malcolm Kokocinski.
- Miguel Carballo earned his Asian Tour card by virtue of his tied-20th finish at the Qualifying School.
- He turned professional in 2002 and is a two-time winner on the Web.com Tour, as well as a one-time winner on the Challenge Tour.
- Carballo came close to winning his maiden ADT title in Penang two weeks ago. He finished tied-second, two shots behind the champion, Nitithorn Thippong.
Players’ Quotes
Bowen Xiao (Chn)
I got to travel across Asia to compete after winning in Xiamen, which was fantastic for me. I have more opportunities to play, which is always great. But, what’s past is past. I’m now focusing on 2018.
In the first few tournaments that I played on the Asian Tour, I felt that my standards have elevated. But recently, the euphoria has died down and with that, my results haven’t been up to par. Now, I’m focused on rediscovering my form, making the weekend rounds at every tournament and retaining my Asian Tour card for next year.
I had a shoulder injury and at the same time, I was fine-tuning my swing. Perhaps, these are the reasons why I wasn’t performing well. Mentally, I felt that I was merely participating in the tournaments, instead of competing in them. I’ve switched my mindset and most definitely, I’m going to be even more focused going into Asian Tour tournaments like the Asia Pacific Classic.
I’ve played on this course when it hosted tournaments over the past two years and the experience will surely help me. The conditions have always been excellent. Good drives, and staying on the fairways are the keys to scoring well here. It gets tricky too if the wind picks up. This year, with the Asian Tour players competing, I’ll have to bring my “A” game to contend here in St Andrews.
Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh
Siddikur Rahman (Ban)
I was aiming to win my National Open last week, but unfortunately, it didn’t turn out that way. My short game, which has always been my strong point, didn’t work too well. It wasn’t my week, but I’m not disappointed at all. I’m just looking ahead to future tournaments and learn from my mistakes.
Perhaps, I have put too much pressure on myself. I skipped the million dollar tournament in Korea in preparation for Bangladesh, and the pressure to do well may have bothered me. Furthermore, I know the breaks on the greens like the back of my hand, so when the ball didn’t go in, it really frustrated me and that probably affected my game.
This time, I’m going to enjoy the process and my game. So, I think that this week will be better than last week. I’m really excited and looking forward to the tournament.
The course has a good set up. It’s a little long for me, but the greens are soft. Which means, the ball will stay even with a long club. The course will be good fun.
Miguel Carballo (Arg)
This is my first time here in China and my second Asian Tour tournament after Bangladesh. The course is looking great! I’m grateful for the chance to be able to play on the main Tour.
I missed the cut last week, but this week will present a new opportunity and challenge, as the tournament is held in a different country and on a different golf course. Currently, I’m working on my chipping and putting, which hasn’t clicked for me recently. But overall, I’m feeling great and I can’t wait for the tournament to start.
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About Asian Tour
As the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, the Asian Tour leads the development of golf across the region, enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognised pan-Asian professional golf tour in Asia. This unique feature positions the Asian Tour at the pinnacle of professional golf in Asia; providing its events with Official World Ranking status. Tour Partners include Rolex (Official Timekeeper), Panasonic (Official Consumer Electronics), Habitat for Humanity (Official Sustainable Development Partner), ECCO (Official Footwear Sponsor), Titleist and FootJoy (Official Web Partner), Bloomberg TV (Official International Media Partner), Bloomberg Businessweek Chinese (Official International Media Partner), Wall Street Journal (Official International Media Partner) and Sentosa in Singapore which is the Home of the Asian Tour which also has an office in Kuala Lumpur.
Dhaka, May 12: Sweden’s Malcolm Kokocinski secured an inspiring victory after closing with a six-under-par 65 to win by three shots for his first Asian Tour title at the AB Bank Bangladesh Open on Saturday.
Kokocinski, a regular on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) where he leads the current Order of Merit, overturned a three-shot deficit after returning with his best efforts of the week to cap a winning total of 14-under-par 270 at the Kurmitola Golf Club.
Malcolm Kokocinski of Sweden
The 26-year-old Kokocinski, who is based in Thailand, takes home a winner’s prize purse of US$54,000, courtesy of his breakthrough win on the Asian Tour, which also marked his second professional victory since joining the play-for-pay ranks in 2012.
Overnight leader Jack Harrison of England endured two closing bogeys for a 71, settling for a share of second place with fellow Qualifying School graduate Ben Campbell of New Zealand, who carded a 69, in the US$300,000 Asian Tour event.
American John Catlin capped back-to-back top-10 finishes on the region’s premier Tour after closing with a 66 to finish five shots back in tied-fourth place with Zamal Hossain Mollah, who emerged as the highest-ranked local player following a 69.
The Bangladesh Open welcomed a new title sponsor in AB Bank, leading bank in Bangladesh, in its fourth consecutive edition on the Asian Tour this week. The highly-acclaimed Kurmitola Golf Club, which hosted two other events on the ADT this season, continues to provide top-class hospitality as the home of the Bangladesh’s National Open.
Malcolm Kokocinski of Sweden
Did you know?
- Malcolm Kokocinski is the second Swede to win in three weeks on the Asian Tour, following Alexander Bjork at the Volvo China Open.
- Kokocinski also became the third consecutive first-time winner at the Bangladesh Open, following Thailand’s Thitiphun Chuayprakong and Jazz Janewattananond in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
- Kokocinski missed only three fairways and needed only 25 putts on the greens for his closing round of 65.
- After missing the mark at the Asian Tour Qualifying School earlier in January, Kokocinski returned to ply his trade on the ADT and has enjoyed a superb season on the secondary circuit, although without a win.
- The 26-year-old Swede leads the current ADT Order of Merit with a season’s haul of US$25,026, thanks to five top-10s in six starts this season.
- He claimed two of his five top-10s on the ADT at the Kurmitola Golf Club. He came in runner-up at the Dhaka Open in January and finished tied-third at the BTI Open two weeks ago.
- Kokocinski becomes the seventh player following American Berry Henson, Chan Shih-chang of Chinese Taipei, Thailand’s Pavit Tangkamolprasert and Poom Saksansin, as well as Malaysian duo Gavin Green and Nicholas Fung, to win on the Asian Tour after enjoying successes on the ADT, which was inaugurated as the gateway to the Asian Tour in 2010.
- Kokocinski missed the cut in his first attempt at the Bangladesh Open in 2015. He finished tied-14th in 2016 and did not play in the last edition.
- Kokocinski first came to Asia in 2013 where he played on the ADT after failing to make the mark at the Asian Tour Qualifying School. He came through the Qualifying School for the first time after finishing fifth in 2016 but failed to retain his card for the following season after ending the season in 71st place on the Order of Merit.
- His best finish on the Asian Tour, prior to his breakthrough win, came at the 2016 Shinhan Donghae Open where he came in tied-fourth.
- Jack Harrison secured his Asian Tour card for the 2018 season after finishing tied-15th at the Asian Tour Qualifying School, which was played over five rounds (90 holes) across two courses in Thailand earlier in January. It was his second attempt at the Qualifying School since 2013.
- Harrison, who turned professional in 2011, is playing in his first start as an Asian Tour rookie this week. He also plays on the Sunshine Tour, where he enjoyed a tied-sixth place finish at the Cape Town Open in February.
- Like Harrison, Ben Campbell also came through the Asian Tour Qualifying School earlier in January to earn his card for the 2018 season. It was his first time making the mark in four attempts since 2011.
- The 26-year-old Campbell is making his third start on the Asian Tour this season but playing in his first attempt at the Bangladesh Open this week.
- John Catlin is a two-time winner on the ADT. He finished third on the 2017 ADT Order of Merit to earn his Asian Tour card for the 2018 season.
- Zamal Hossain Mollah is playing on his home course this week. He secured his best ever result in his National Open after finishing tied-fourth this week. His previous best result was a tied-seventh place finish in 2016.
Players’ quotes:
Malcolm Kokocinski (Swe) – Final round 65 (-6), Total 270 (-14)
This win means a lot to me. I don’t have a status on the Asian Tour before this week so I am really pleased with how I played here to win. I have been playing well the last couple of months. I knew my game was good so I just had stick to my game plan and hit some good shots coming down the stretch.
I stayed patient out there. I was playing well all week so I knew a good round will come sooner or later. It was a big putt for me on the last hole. I knew Harrison was on -13 after looking at the leaderboard coming down the 18th. I’m glad I pulled off the putt. This will give me a lot of confidence for the future. The goal now is to win more trophies!
It’s really nice to perform under pressure. I knew a birdie on the last would put me up there. I wasn’t really thinking about winning. I was just focused on hitting good strokes to give myself a chance. I played in the last group for the first time on the Asian Tour yesterday and I didn’t play as good as I did today. I had a lot of lip-outs yesterday.
I guess playing in the second last group today helps lessen the pressure a bit. I am very happy with how I performed this week. I have been getting a lot of encouragements from my peers out here around the golf course this week as well as the members and staff of the club.
It was nice to be back at the Kurmitola Golf Club this week. This is my third time here this year. I came twice earlier for the ADT events and I played very well. That experience has definitely given me a lot of advantage and confidence.
Coming to play on the Asian Tour didn’t feel very different from playing on the ADT actually. I knew I was playing well so I just wanted to play my own game and not think about anything else. It’s been a great week. The people are very friendly here.
I went back to the Qualifying School earlier this year but didn’t make the grade so I went to play on the ADT. I have had some good results on the ADT so I decided to stay in Asia and see what the year has to offer. My experiences from playing on the ADT has helped a lot. I have been in these situations before so I knew I had to focus on my shots to get the job done. I’m glad I pull in off this time.
I would like to dedicate my win to my best friend Colin, who just had a new baby, and my parents back home, who are very happy for me, and all my friends. It’s been a couple of years in Asia. I have enjoyed all the travelling. The ADT is a good platform for me to get onto the Asian Tour and from the Asian Tour, I have more opportunities to get on the bigger Tours as well.
I am from Sweden but both my parents are from Poland. I started playing golf when I was 10 years old. I went to college in the United States and then came here to play on the Asian Tour in 2013 and I’ve been here since then.
Ben Campbell of New Zealand
Ben Campbell (Nzl) – Final round 69 (-2), Total 273 (-11)
It’s a great finish. I came into the week thinking I might be able to complete the tournament as I had a back injury. So to finish joint-second this week feels really good. I have a lot of positives to take out from this week. I chipped it really well.
My tee shots were good too although I lost it a little bit on the back nine. It was close and I look forward to heading to China next week for the Asia Pacific Classic. I hope to get some practice and do what I need to work on. It’s always good to get a good start to the season so I can’t complain.
I didn’t really get off to a good start today. It was tough around the greens. I knew I had to make some birdies but my chipping was good. I hit a lot of fairways too and gave myself a lot of chances.
Jack Harrison of England
Jack Harrison (Eng) – Final round 71 (even-par), Total 273 (-11)
I can’t complain with a tied-second place finish in my first start on the Asian Tour. A little bit disappointed for not getting the win but there is always a winner and a loser. Overall, it was a great week and I am very happy.
I was just trying to stay calm out there and I did that pretty nicely today. I kind of pushed a little bit too hard towards the end. On the 17th hole, I pulled my tee shot left to behind the trees and ended up making bogey. On the 18th, I put myself in a hopeless position to make par really.
Zamal Hossain Mollah of Bangladesh
Zamal Hossain Mollah (Ban) – Final round 69 (-2), Total 275 (-9)
I didn’t putt well today. It was disappointing. I could’ve finish way better if I had sunk a few more putts. I hit my tee shots and my second shots very good today but I wasn’t able to make putts, which was really a pity.
I was just aiming to play my best today. I was hitting it good. I couldn’t have easily post a six or seven-under-par round today if my putts had dropped. I will be happier if I can win the tournament but to finish tied-fourth for my best result in the Bangladesh Open, I’ll take it.
I have high expectations for myself this week because I’m playing on my home course. This is where I practise and hone my game. I would like to thank AB Bank for their support and also my home course Kurmitola Golf Club for their commitment in the Bangladesh Open.
Scores after round 4 of the AB Bank Bangladesh Open 2018 being played at the par 71, 6642 Yards Kurmitola Golf Club course (am – denotes amateur):
270 – Malcolm KOKOCINSKI (SWE) 68-66-71-65.
273 – Ben CAMPBELL (NZL) 70-66-68-69, Jack HARRISON (ENG) 66-69-67-71.
275 – John CATLIN (USA) 67-70-72-66, Zamal Hossain MOLLAH (BAN) 69-65-72-69.
276 – Berry HENSON (USA) 69-68-71-68, Honey BAISOYA (IND) 71-67-69-69, Suttijet KOORATANAPISAN (THA) 71-64-70-71.
277 – Settee PRAKONGVECH (THA) 70-69-69-69, M DHARMA (IND) 66-71-68-72.
279 – David GLEESON (AUS) 69-73-72-65, Thammanoon SRIROJ (THA) 70-68-71-70, Mithun PERERA (LKA) 70-67-66-76.
280 – Kazuki HIGA (JPN) 68-71-73-68, Arnond VONGVANIJ (THA) 69-72-71-68, Badal HOSSAIN (BAN) 71-67-73-69, Namchok TANTIPOKHAKUL (THA) 68-71-71-70, Poom SAKSANSIN (THA) 71-66-72-71, Divyanshu BAJAJ (IND) 67-69-70-74.
281 – Suradit YONGCHAROENCHAI (THA) 71-72-69-69, Rashid KHAN (IND) 71-67-70-73.
282 – Kurt KITAYAMA (USA) 73-70-70-69, Chanachok DEJPIRATANAMONGKOL (THA) 73-69-71-69, Shakhawat SOHEL (BAN) 73-70-71-68, Jack WILSON (AUS) 74-69-72-67.
283 – Peradol PANYATHANASEDH (THA) 71-72-70-70, Janne KASKE (FIN) 74-67-72-70, Anura ROHANA (LKA) 69-69-74-71, Rory HIE (INA) 69-69-74-71, Paul HARRIS (USA) 70-66-75-72, Siddikur RAHMAN (BAN) 72-69-70-72, Veer AHLAWAT (IND) 71-71-74-67, Lionel WEBER (FRA) 70-68-71-74.
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About Asian Tour
As the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, the Asian Tour leads the development of golf across the region, enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognised pan-Asian professional golf tour in Asia. This unique feature positions the Asian Tour at the pinnacle of professional golf in Asia; providing its events with Official World Ranking status. Tour Partners include Rolex (Official Timekeeper), Panasonic (Official Consumer Electronics), Habitat for Humanity (Official Sustainable Development Partner), ECCO (Official Footwear Sponsor), Titleist and FootJoy (Official Web Partner), Bloomberg TV (Official International Media Partner), Bloomberg Businessweek Chinese (Official International Media Partner), Wall Street Journal (Official International Media Partner) and Sentosa in Singapore which is the Home of the Asian Tour which also has an office in Kuala Lumpur.
Dhaka, May 11: England’s Jack Harrison put himself in prime position to win in his first start as an Asian Tour rookie when he posted a four-under-par 67 to lead by one shot following the penultimate round of the AB Bank Bangladesh Open on Friday.
The 27-year-old Harrison, who came through the Asian Tour Qualifying School earlier in January, fired five birdies in his closing six holes to move atop the leaderboard with a 11-under-par 202 total at the Kurmitola Golf Club.
Jack Harrison of England
Sri Lankan Mithun Perera overcame an opening bogey with eight birdies but slipped back with two other bogeys in his closing four holes to settle for a 66 in second place at the US$300,000 event, which is celebrating its fourth consecutive edition on the Asian Tour this week.
Qualifying School graduate Ben Campbell of New Zealand, who is making his debut appearance at the AB Bank Bangladesh Open, carded a 68, thanks to three closing birdies. He trails by two shots in third place on 204.
Overnight co-leader Malcolm Kokocinski of Sweden battled to a 71 to sit a further shot back in fourth place alongside Suttijet Kooratanapisan (70) of Thailand and India’s M Dharma (68).
Local hope Zamal Hossain Mollah, who held a share of the halfway lead, slipped four shots off the pace to tied-seventh place with Divyanshu Bajaj of India (70) on matching 206s. He remains the highest-ranked local player following the third round of the AB Bank Bangladesh Open.
Mithun Perera of Sri Lanka
Did you know?
- Jack Harrison secured his Asian Tour card for the 2018 season after finishing tied-15th at the Asian Tour Qualifying School, which was played over five rounds (90 holes) across two courses in Thailand earlier in January. It was his second attempt at the Qualifying School since 2013.
- Harrison needed only 25 putts around the greens for his commendable round of 67 today.
- Harrison is in the running to become the fastest rookie to win on the Asian Tour. Kane Webber and Todd Sinnott won their maiden Asian Tour titles in their second starts on Tour in 2006 and 2017 respectively.
- Harrison, who turned professional in 2011, also plays on the Sunshine Tour, where he enjoyed a tied-sixth place finish at the Cape Town Open in February.
- Mithun Perera turned professional in 2011. He is the son to Nandasena, a famous name on the old Asian circuit during the 1980s and 1990s.
- The 31-year-old Perera ended a two-year title drought when he claimed his sixth title on the Professional Golf Tour of India earlier in March.
- Perera is chasing to become the first ever Sri Lankan to win on the Asian Tour.
- Like Harrison, Ben Campbell also came through the Asian Tour Qualifying School earlier in January to earn his card for the 2018 season. It was his first time making the mark in four attempts since 2011.
- The 26-year-old Campbell is making his third start on the Asian Tour this season but playing in his first attempt at the Bangladesh Open this week.
- M Dharma is a two-time winner on his domestic circuit. The 31-year-old, who hails from Bengaluru, turned professional in 2005.
- Dharma is making his third appearance at the AB Bank Bangladesh Open this week. He enjoyed a tied-seventh place finish when he played the ADT season-opener, also at the Kurmitola Golf Club, in January.
Players’ quotes:
Jack Harrison (Eng) – Third round 67 (-4), Total 202 (-11)
I had a good finish with five birdies in my last six holes but it wasn’t the most comfortable round out there. It was a real grind especially for the first 12 holes today. I kept the ball in play off the tee very well. I knew if I can keep doing that, I will have a few chances coming in but unfortunately, only a few putts dropped.
This is my first start on the Asian Tour since coming through the Qualifying School earlier this season. I am loving the good vibes out here, especially so when I am playing well. I am loving Dhaka so far. I love the course here, the people and everything else. It’s been fantastic. I am enjoying it.
I am just going to stick to the same game plan tomorrow and play my best, take advantage of my strength which is off the tees this week and hopefully win. I guess it’s all about decision making and not being too greedy around the course here. It can really bite you. You got to keep it in play and don’t try to go for the pins because if you miss, you won’t have a chance really.
Jack Harrison of England
Mithun Perera (Slk) – Third round 66 (-5), Total 203 (-10)
I didn’t finish well, dropped two shots on my last four holes but overall, I had a great round. I made eight birdies after the bogey on first. I played decent golf but missed a couple of putts today. I was happy to put myself in contention for tomorrow.
I was able to hit it close today. My iron shots were very good. My birdies were from about two to three feet. I three-putted the first hole for bogey and sank a 10-footer on the second for birdie to make it back. That helped me gained some momentum heading into the round.
It was tough to score today, given the windy conditions. I am happy with where I stand right now. There’s still one more day to go. I will try and beat the golf course tomorrow. I tell myself I am playing against myself and against the golf course, not the players.
The aim is to shoot an under-par round tomorrow. We will see how it goes.
Ben Campbell of New Zealand
Ben Campbell (Nzl) – Third round 68 (-3), Total 204 (-9)
I hit the ball really well today. On the front nine, I just couldn’t hole any putts but I stuck in there and happy with the way I finished the round. I knew I was playing well but I was even par and I felt like I should be four or five-under. I felt like I have left a few out there but it’s a nice way to finish and there’s always tomorrow.
I hit a good five-iron into the 16th hole and made a 15-footer for birdie. I made another birdie from four-feet on 17th and hit a nice iron-shot to about five -feet for birdie on 18th. It was just to give myself a chance to win if I get a good round tomorrow.
The week’s been good so far. It’s been tough with the rain delays but the course is in great shape. Took a bit of time to get used to the greens after all the rain but overall, it’s good. Hopefully tomorrow I can continue to do the same things and hole a few more putts.
M Dharma (Ind) – Third round 68 (-3), Total 205 (-8)
I started with a bogey on the first but bounced back immediately with a birdie on second. I made a few good birdies to turn in 32 but my back nine was really shaky. I am still hitting the ball good today, just made a few bad shots on my back nine.
It was windy out there and not easy to play at all. I made a long putt from about 20 feet for birdie on seventh. That was my highlight today. I managed to hit it close for the other birdies. I am very happy with how I have played so far.
I don’t want to have any expectations for the final round tomorrow. I just want to play my game. If I tell myself I have to shoot a certain number, I will be stressed. I just want to play my best and whatever happens, happens.
M Dharma of India
Scores after round 3 of the AB Bank Bangladesh Open 2018 being played at the par 71, 6642 Yards Kurmitola Golf Club course (am – denotes amateur):
202 – Jack HARRISON (ENG) 66-69-67.
203 – Mithun PERERA (LKA) 70-67-66.
204 – Ben CAMPBELL (NZL) 70-66-68.
205 – M DHARMA (IND) 66-71-68, Suttijet KOORATANAPISAN (THA) 71-64-70, Malcolm KOKOCINSKI (SWE) 68-66-71.
206 – Divyanshu BAJAJ (IND) 67-69-70, Zamal Hossain MOLLAH (BAN) 69-65-72.
207 – Honey BAISOYA (IND) 71-67-69.
208 – Settee PRAKONGVECH (THA) 70-69-69, Rashid KHAN (IND) 71-67-70, Berry HENSON (USA) 69-68-71.
209 – Lionel WEBER (FRA) 70-68-71, Thammanoon SRIROJ (THA) 70-68-71, John CATLIN (USA) 67-70-72, Poom SAKSANSIN (THA) 71-66-72.
210 – Namchok TANTIPOKHAKUL (THA) 68-71-71, Sydney CHUNG (USA) 70-69-71.
211 – Siddikur RAHMAN (BAN) 72-69-70, Badal HOSSAIN (BAN) 71-67-73, Paul HARRIS (USA) 70-66-75.
212 – Arnond VONGVANIJ (THA) 69-72-71, Amir NAZRIN (MAS) 67-73-72, Suradit YONGCHAROENCHAI (THA) 71-72-69, Kazuki HIGA (JPN) 68-71-73, Rory HIE (INA) 69-69-74, Anura ROHANA (LKA) 69-69-74.
Ends.
About Asian Tour
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Dhaka, May 10: Chinese Taipei’s Wang Wei-lun returned to complete 10 holes on Thursday morning and signed for a solid 65 to grab a share of the opening round lead with Rattanon Wannasrichan of Thailand at the AB Bank Bangladesh Open.
Wang Wei-lun of Chinese Taipei
Wang, who is making his debut appearance in Bangladesh this week, marked his card with seven birdies against a bogey to share the early honours with Rattanon, who completed his round on Wednesday, at the Kurmitola Golf Club.
The duo holds a one-shot lead over M Dharma of India, Jack Harrison of England and Thailand’s Nirun Sae-ueng, who shared third place, at the US$300,000 event, which is celebrating its fourth consecutive edition on the Asian Tour this week.
Wang, 24, secured his playing rights on the Asian Tour for the 2018 season after finishing in fourth place on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) Order of Merit last year. He is the only player representing Chinese Taipei in the 144-man field.
Rattanon Wannasrichan of Thailand
Rattanon, a one-time winner on the Asian Tour, is chasing for glory again in the event where he came in tied-fourth last year. The 22-year-old Thai enjoyed a promising start to his campaign after taking advantage of a hot putter which saw him amass only 23 putts in his round of 65.
The opening round of the AB Bank Bangladesh Open was disrupted by a four-hour rain delay on Wednesday, resulting in a total of 72 players returning to complete their rounds on Thursday morning. The second round is in progress.
Did you know?
- Wang Wei-lun claimed his breakthrough on the ADT when he won the Charming Yeangder ADT on home soil last year. He also topped the money list on his domestic circuit in 2017.
- Wang ended the 2017 season in fourth place on the ADT Order of Merit, thereby earning his Asian Tour card for 2018.
- Rattanon Wannasrichan claimed a wire-to-wire victory at the Thailand Open for his first Asian Tour title 12 months ago. He is also a one-time winner on the ADT in 2015.
- Rattanon sits in a current 20th position on the Asian Tour Habitat for Humanity Standings, thanks to two top-five finishes in Myanmar and Japan.
- Rattanon hit six fairways and missed six greens in regulation but needed only 23 putts around the greens to cap a solid round of 65. His highlight of the day came on the par-five 14th hole where he chipped it in from 20 yards to save par.
- Rattanon enjoyed a tied-fourth place finish at the Bangladesh Open last year.
- M Dharma is a two-time winner on his domestic circuit. The 31-year-old, who hails from Bengaluru, turned professional in 2005.
- Dharma is making his third appearance at the AB Bank Bangladesh Open this week. He enjoyed a tied-seventh place finish when he played the ADT season-opener, also at the Kurmitola Golf Club, in January.
- Jack Harrison came through the Asian Tour Qualifying School earlier in January. It was his second attempt since 2013. The 27-year-old, who turned professional in 2011, finished tied-15th in the 90-hole tournament to secure his Asian Tour card for the 2018 season.
- John Catlin needed only 23 putts around the greens today. He missed only two fairways in his commendable round of 67.
- Catlin is a proud graduate of the ADT. He ended the 2017 season in third place on the final Order of Merit and secured his playing rights on the Asian Tour for the 2018 season. He is a two-time winner on the secondary circuit.
- Catlin has notched four top-10 finishes in five starts on the ADT this season, including a tied-eighth place finish at the Kurmitola Golf Club two weeks ago. He sits in second place on the latest ADT Order of Merit.
- Catlin secured his first ever top-10 result on the Asian Tour after finishing in eighth place on his own at The 37th GS Caltex Maekyung Open Golf Championship in Korea last week.
Wang Wei-lun of Chinese Taipei
Players’ quotes:
Wang Wei-lun (Tpe) – First round 65 (-6)
I came back to complete 10 holes today. My iron-play was really solid. I putted well too. My birdies were mostly from within 15 feet. It’s good to be in the lead, especially when it’s my first time here in Bangladesh but I’m not having much emotions about it yet. I just want to remain consistent and keep doing what I have been doing.
I got a late tee time yesterday and I only began my round after the rain suspension. I guess I had an advantage there. The greens were pretty hard when I played the practice rounds but it got softer after the rain.
I thought this golf course is pretty similar to the ones back home n Chinese Taipei. The greens are similar. I felt really comfortable out there. It’s going to be a long day today. I’m heading out to prepare for my second round now and we will see how it goes.
Tee shots are very important on this course. You need a little bit of luck on the greens as well. It’s not easy to read the lines. It’s been a good week in Bangladesh so far. I am pretty ok with the food here so it’s all good.
Rattanon Wannasrichan (Tha) – First round 65 (-6)
My game was really good today. I made a great par save on the par-five 14th hole. That was the highlight of the day for me. I hit my driver out of bounds and missed the green with my fourth shot but I managed to chip it in from about 20 yards to save par. It was amazing.
I had a good start to the round. I birdied my two holes from the 10th and that got my game going heading into the round. I like this golf course because it feels like the golf course where I used to practise when I first started playing golf back home in Thailand. The conditions and the grass are similar.
I had a good result here last year so I am feeling very confident coming back here. You need to hit it good off the tees to play well here. Putting is important too. I putted really well today which helped a lot.
M Dharma of India
M Dharma (Ind) – First round 66 (-5)
I drove the ball really well today. I missed only three fairways and hit 14 greens today. I hit the ball really good and was able to hit it close to the pins as well. I three-putted on one hole but other than that, it was a great round.
On the second hole, I made a 25-footer for birdie. That kind of kick-started my round today. I birdied again from four-feet on the fifth hole and then sank another seven-footer for birdie on seventh. On the eighth, I made a 14-footer.
I played the two ADT events here earlier and I like this golf course. I finished well in the first ADT event here in January and I felt really confident coming back here this week. This is a ‘placement’ golf course. You need to be accurate off the tees.
If you miss the fairways, it’s going to be very tough to make pars. I am really pleased with the way I played today. I hope I can continue to do the same for the next three rounds.
Jack Harrison (Eng) – First round 66 (-5)
I played pretty steady from the start. I was three-under through four holes. I felt pretty good after that. Off the tee is key to keep the ball in play on this course. I just hit fairways and greens out there and made putts. If it stays like this for the rest of the week, I will be pretty happy.
It’s a testing golf course. You got to hit the fairways. You can’t play the course if you are not hitting it well off the tee. I think that’s the key. A lot of holes can be pretty tricky. A lot of water that you can’t really see off the tee.
I am just trying to win this week. I got through the Qualifying School and I just want to make the most out of every start I get this year. A friend of mine, Chris Cannon, who played here a few years back, kind of guided me through the course a little bit before I came here.
I am loving it here so far. I got here on Saturday, nice and early just so I can adjust to the time difference from back home. I have seen quite a bit of the place so far and it’s nice.
John Catlin of the United States
John Catlin (Usa) – First round 67 (-4)
It was a really good round. I like this course. I played here for the ADT event two weeks ago and I had a good finish. It’s just good to get some of those positive vibes out there today. Obviously, I played well last week which got my confidence going for this week.
I just went out there and trusted my game. I hit a lot of high quality shots. It was pretty windy out there so it was good to be able to hit the ball solid. I made about two long putts but other than that, most of them were pretty close. I made a birdie from 35-feet on the par-five seventh.
It was kind of low-stress out there which makes it a lot easier. It’s a narrow course so tee shots are key. My ball striking was much better today. It was a bit off when I played in Korea last week.
I didn’t have the chance to do anything about it since after last week so it felt good to be able to hit it a lot better today. Wedge-play could have been a little tighter today as well. It’s something I am working on. I will just keep doing the same tomorrow. Nothing changes.
Ends.
About Asian Tour
As the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, the Asian Tour leads the development of golf across the region, enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognised pan-Asian professional golf tour in Asia. This unique feature positions the Asian Tour at the pinnacle of professional golf in Asia; providing its events with Official World Ranking status. Tour Partners include Rolex (Official Timekeeper), Panasonic (Official Consumer Electronics), Habitat for Humanity (Official Sustainable Development Partner), ECCO (Official Footwear Sponsor), Titleist and FootJoy (Official Web Partner), Bloomberg TV (Official International Media Partner), Bloomberg Businessweek Chinese (Official International Media Partner), Wall Street Journal (Official International Media Partner) and Sentosa in Singapore which is the Home of the Asian Tour which also has an office in Kuala Lumpur.
Dhaka, May 10: Homegrown talent Zamal Hossain Mollah kept up the local cheers when he signed for a commendable six-under-par 65 to share the halfway clubhouse lead with Malcolm Kokocinski of Sweden at the weather-disrupted AB Bank Bangladesh Open on Thursday.
Starting the day four shots off the pace, Zamal fired eight birdies against a double-bogey under windy conditions to move atop the leaderboard with Asian Development Tour (ADT) Order of Merit leader Kokocinski, who returned with a 66, at the Kurmitola Golf Club.
Zamal Hossain Mollah of Bangladesh
The leading duo holds a one-shot advantage on matching eight-under-par 134s while Thailand’s Suttijet Kooratanapisan marked the low round of the week when he carded a flawless 64 to sit in second place at the US$300,000 event.
Asian Tour Qualifying School graduate Ben Campbell of New Zealand, American Paul Harris and Divyanshu of India shared fifth place on 136s following respective rounds of 66, 66 and 69 in the AB Bank Bangladesh Open, which is celebrating its fourth consecutive edition on the Asian Tour this week.
Malcolm Kokocinski of Sweden
Chinese Taipei’s Wang Wei-lun, who returned to grab a share of the opening round lead on Thursday morning, slipped five shots off the pace following a battling second round 74.
Play was suspended at 10.27am local time due to thunderstorm before resuming two and a half hours later. It was later called off for the day at 6.13pm due to fading light.
A total of 72 players will resume their second rounds at 6.20am on Friday with the third and penultimate round slated to start not earlier than 10.15am.
Did you know?
- Zamal Hossain Mollah is playing on his home course at the Kurmitola Golf Club this week. He enjoyed a tied-seventh place finish in January and came in runner-up two weeks ago when he played on the same course for the two Asian Development Tour (ADT) events.
- The 33-year-old Zamal secured his best result in his National Open when he finished tied-seventh in 2016. He missed the cut in 2015 and came in tied-26th last year.
- Zamal navigated his way around the greens in only 23 putts.
- After missing the mark at the Asian Tour Qualifying School earlier in January, Malcolm Kokocinski returned to ply his trade on the ADT and he has enjoyed a superb season so far.
- The 26-year-old Swede leads the current ADT Order of Merit with a season’s haul of US$25,026, thanks to five top-10s in six starts this season.
- Kokocinski enjoyed top-three results when he played at the Kurmitola Golf Club for the two ADT events earlier this season.
- Kokocinski missed the cut in his first attempt at the Bangladesh Open in 2015. He finished tied-14th in 2016 and did not play in the last edition.
- Suttijet Kooratanapisan holds the record of being the first player to shoot a 59 on the ADT and the Asian Tour. He achieved the feat in the final round of the 2017 Singha Phuket Open one year ago where he finished third.
- Suttijet came close to winning his first Asian Tour title at the 2016 Bangladesh Open. He settled for second place after finishing two shots back of countryman and winner Thitiphun Chuayprakong. It was his best result on the Asian Tour since turning professional in 2010.
- The 30-year-old Thai is also a one-time winner on the ADT. He is playing in his first start of the season on the Asian Tour this week. Suttijet has stayed away from competitive golf for two months to recover from a wrist injury earlier this season.
- Divyanshu Bajaj, 28, is playing in his first attempt at the Bangladesh Open this week. He came in tied-eighth when he played the ADT event on the same course at the Kurmitola Golf Club two weeks ago. Bajaj turned professional in 2010.
Zamal Hossain Mollah of Bangladesh
Players’ quotes:
Zamal Hossain Mollah (Ban) – Second round 65 (-6), Total 134 (-8)
I hit the ball really good today. My putting was good too. I made only one mistake on the second hole for double-bogey. I hit my tee shot to the left and hit my second shot with a seven-iron into the rough. Sent my third shot into the bunker from there, chipped out to greenside and then two-putted there.
After that, I calmed myself down and told myself that this is golf, anything can happen. I tried to forget about what happened and was able to restart on the next hole. I managed to bounce back with three birdies on the way home. Left a few birdies out there but it’s alright.
This is my home course and I am very familiar with it. It always feels good to be playing here. I finished well when I played the two ADT events here earlier this season. Tee shots are key to play well on this course. Putting has to be consistent too.
It feels good to be in a share of the lead. I have had some good results in the Bangladesh Open before. It is my National Open so I will try and do my best for the next two days. Hopefully I can continue to play like how I did today.
Malcolm Kokocinski of Sweden
Malcolm Kokocinski (Swe) – Second round 66 (-5), Total 134 (-8)
It was a great out there today. I played 25 holes and the only bogey I made was on the par-four third, which was the first hole I played when I came back to complete my first round this morning.
I played really solid, not much happenings. It was just fairways and greens and I managed to make some putts. I am really happy with the way I played. This is already my third time in Bangladesh this year! I came here twice for the two ADT events and I have been here for the previous Bangladesh Opens as well.
I feel really comfortable out there. The people are very friendly and the food is good here. The golf course is in good shape. Everything is great. I played well here before so I guess that has given some confidence coming back here. I am just excited for the next two days.
It has been a great season for me so far, especially on the ADT where I am leading the Order of Merit. I guess my approach to the game is much better this year. My mental game is much stronger and I guess that’s why I am playing better. My attitude is better on the golf course.
I just try and relax, enjoy and not be too harsh on myself. I want to keep my focus on the golf course and stick to my own game plan for the next two days. You have to play the ball really well off the tees. I felt like I am hitting the ball good so I am going to stick to my game plan.
I birdied the third and 10th holes in my second hole which was great because those are really tough holes. I hit good wedge shots there.
Suttijet Kooratanapisan of Thailand
Suttijet Kooratanapisan (Tha) – Second round 64 (-7), Total 135 (-7)
My approach shots and my putting are very good today but my tee shots were not as good. I was able to hit it close on almost every hole. I managed to make putts from there as well. I had a great run on my front nine but I wasn’t thinking much.
I just played my own game and took it one shot at a time. I really want to win this week. I came really close two years ago. This is my first Asian Tour start this year. I took about two months off from competitive golf so I can rest my wrist, which was giving me some problems earlier.
I have many good memories on this course. I finished second two years ago when Thitiphun won. I hope to bank on these good memories to try for a win this week. This course feels like my home course back home in Thailand. I feel really comfortable out there.
Divyanshu Bajaj of India
Divyanshu Bajaj (Ind) – Second round 69 (-2), Total 136 (-6)
The conditions were really tough out there. The winds were swirling but I managed to stay composed and had a good finish with two straight birdies on the eighth and ninth. I am putting it well. I hope I can continue to putt the way I did for the next two rounds. We will see how it goes.
I am really tired. It has been a long day but I will head back and get some good rest for tomorrow. I just need to play my own game for the next two days and I should be fine.
Scores after round 2 of the AB Bank Bangladesh Open 2018 being played at the par 71, 6642 Yards Kurmitola Golf Club course (am – denotes amateur):
134 – Malcolm KOKOCINSKI (SWE) 68-66, Zamal Hossain MOLLAH (BAN) 69-65.
135 – Suttijet KOORATANAPISAN (THA) 71-64.
136 – Ben CAMPBELL (NZL) 70-66, Divyanshu BAJAJ (IND) 67-69, Paul HARRIS (USA) 70-66.
137 – Mithun PERERA (LKA) 70-67.
138 – Thammanoon SRIROJ (THA) 70-68, Anura ROHANA (LKA) 69-69.
139 – Sydney CHUNG (USA) 70-69, Namchok TANTIPOKHAKUL (THA) 68-71, Kazuki HIGA (JPN) 68-71, Joshua SALAH (USA) 70-69, Casey O’TOOLE (USA) 71-68, Settee PRAKONGVECH (THA) 70-69, WANG Wei Lun (TPE) 65-74.
140 – Amir NAZRIN (MAS) 67-73, Robin Miah (BAN) 69-71.
141 – Nattawat SUVAJANAKORN (THA) 68-73, Arnond VONGVANIJ (THA) 69-72, Pannakorn UTHAIPAS (THA) 71-70, Janne KASKE (FIN) 74-67, Md. Sajib ALI (BAN) 70-71, Nirun SAE-UENG (THA) 66-75, Md Nur Jamal (BAN) 69-72.
142 – Chanachok DEJPIRATANAMONGKOL (THA) 73-69, Marcus BOTH (AUS) 68-74, David GLEESON (AUS) 69-73, Mohammad Musa (BAN) 72-70.
Ends.
About Asian Tour
As the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, the Asian Tour leads the development of golf across the region, enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognised pan-Asian professional golf tour in Asia. This unique feature positions the Asian Tour at the pinnacle of professional golf in Asia; providing its events with Official World Ranking status. Tour Partners include Rolex (Official Timekeeper), Panasonic (Official Consumer Electronics), Habitat for Humanity (Official Sustainable Development Partner), ECCO (Official Footwear Sponsor), Titleist and FootJoy (Official Web Partner), Bloomberg TV (Official International Media Partner), Bloomberg Businessweek Chinese (Official International Media Partner), Wall Street Journal (Official International Media Partner) and Sentosa in Singapore which is the Home of the Asian Tour which also has an office in Kuala Lumpur.
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