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Yangon, February 18: Golf’s leading officials and players have predicted a golden future ahead for the Asian Tour which begins its 10th season celebration with the Zaykabar Myanmar Open presented by Alpine starting on Thursday.
The region’s premier Tour, launched as a players’ organisation in 2004, has taken giant strides forward in the world of golf with the likes of Colin Montgomerie, Ernie Els, Arjun Atwal, Boonchu Ruangkit, Ed Moorehouse, who is the PGA Tour’s Co-Chief Operating Officer, and European Tour Chief Executive George O’Grady forecasting the Asian Tour to make further growth and a greater impact in world golf.
“This is where the boom of world golf is going to be,” said Montgomerie, who is an eight-time European number one. “I think it’s improving all the time. We’ve got an Asian, Y.E. Yang, winning a Major. I think there will be 10 Asian Major winners if you ask me again in 10 years’ time. I think Asia is where the future of the game is and will be in the years to come. Congratulations to the Asian Tour.”
Thai veteran star Boonchu has journeyed with the Asian Tour since striking the opening tee shot when the Tour was launched in 2004. He marveled at the expansion of the Tour, saying it would continue to bring about positive changes to the landscape of professional golf in Asia and around the world.
“The Asian Tour is consistently improving. In the past, prize monies were much lesser and there wasn’t room for players to improve. Now, prize monies are higher and there is more room for players to improve their games. Everything is improving on the Asian Tour. I hope the Tour can continue to maintain its good image and continue to produce more good players to compete on the world stage,” said Boonchu, who is a five-time winner.
Structured similarly to the PGA Tour and European Tour, the Asian Tour has now staged 239 tournaments and offered a staggering US$290 million in total prize money throughout the last nine seasons. It started with US12.3 million in the inaugural season while US$44.5 million was offered last year.
O’Grady, who helms the European Tour which is a strong partner with the Asian Tour through the successful co-sanction programme, believes Asia should be staging its own “Major” in the near future.
“There is no reason why a Major shouldn’t happen in Asia,” said O’Grady. “Britain has its own Major championship and they play in a particular kind of golf course – the links golf course. It’s (Asia) made up of so many countries and there is a wide range of golf courses throughout Asia. The impact of the game in this region is so great that I don’t see any reason why a Major shouldn’t happen here.
“I would like to pay my tribute to the Asian Tour. Congratulations for achieving the 10 years milestone and for everything you’ve done to unite the game in Asia and to inspire many great young talents,” he added.
PGA Tour’s Moorehouse added: “The Asian Tour is very instrumental in developing the game of golf in Asia. I think the Asian Tour has grown from a minor tour to a significant force that it is in Asia today. I go around Asia and talk to some of the companies which we do business with in the States and they have some of the arrangements with the Asian Tour, everyone is saying that it’s developing into a very good Tour.
“I think the reputation of the Asian Tour is growing and primarily, the success of the players who have achieved not only in an Asian Tour event but also co-sanctioned events like the CIMB Classic. The Asian Tour is definitely in the process of producing many good players.”
Four-time Major champion Els, who has plied his trade across the region since 1993, has also been impressed with the rapid expansion of the Asian Tour as the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia. The Asian Tour is a full member of the International Federation of PGA Tours which governs world golf.
“I would like to congratulate the Asian Tour on its 10th season. It’s been 10 great years and I’m really looking forward to its future. I first played here in 1993 and since that time, we have a Major champion coming out from Asia and the growth of the game has been unbelievable,” said the South African star.
India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar, a four-time winner on the Asian Tour, said the success of the Tour has provided the impetus for young players to aspire for stardom. “This is my sixth year on the Tour and I’ve seen great changes over the years which include greater prize monies, better golf courses and quality of players. It gets better every year. It’s a great inspiration for all the young players who have already seen the Asian Tour growing.
“Hopefully it can become the second biggest tour in the world one day. I think with the movement of the Asian economy right now, it is possible as sponsors are putting in heaps and heaps of money into tournaments. That is a key factor for the Asian Tour and it’s looking good now.”
Atwal, India’s first Asian number one and a winner in the United States, reckons Asian male golfers can go on to dominate the game similarly to the Asian ladies who have dominated the LPGA Tour over the last few years.
“It has grown by leaps and bounds,” enthused Atwal. “I think because of the way the economy is growing in Asia. It is only a matter of time, like you see the Koreans girls rule the LPGA; I think the Asians are coming.”
Last Friday, the Asian Tour’s Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han and Chief Executive Officer Mike Kerr launched a commemorative logo to mark the Tour’s 10th season which symbolises “10 Years of Excellence” and the official tagline, “The Players’ Tour”.
Kerr also outlined the Tour’s vision for the next decade which includes Asian Tour members competing for over US$100 million through a full season of 38 to 39 tournaments by 2023, three more Major champions from Asia, three to four Asian players in the world’s top-10 and 10 members in the 2016 Olympic Games with the players delivering one medal by the 2020 Olympics.
The Zaykabar Myanmar Open will be held at the Royal Mingalardon Golf and Country Club.
About the Asian Tour
In 2013, the Asian Tour will celebrate a momentous milestone with its 10th season. 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 Abacus (Official Apparel Partner), BlackBerry (Official Communications Partner), Inetol Headwear (Official Headwear Supplier), Singha Beer (Official Beer), Srixon (Official Ball), Starwood Hotels and Resorts (Official Hotels and Resorts) and Rolex (Official Timekeeper). The Asian Tour has offices in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Also, visit us at www.wp-asiantour.ocs-sport.com, www.facebook.com/asiantourgolf, www.twitter.com/asiantourgolf, www.youtube.com/theasiantour and www.weibo.com/asiantourgolf
Singapore, February 15: The Asian Tour, the official sanctioning body for professional golf in the region, will mark a milestone 10th season in 2013 with the unveiling of a commemorative logo and a 10-year vision for Asian golf.
Asian Tour Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han and Chief Executive Officer Mike Kerr unveiled the celebratory Asian Tour logo in a press launch here today which symbolises “10 Years of Excellence” and the official tagline, “The Players’ Tour”.
Launched as a player-led organisation in 2004 and structured similarly to the PGA Tour and European Tour, the Asian Tour has succeeded in enhancing the careers of golfers across the region through the staging of 239 tournaments and a staggering US$290 million in combined prize funds up till the end of last season.
Over 30 Asian Tour players have earned in excess of US$1 million in winnings over the past nine years.
Han, one of the key guiding hands during the formation of the Asian Tour, said: “2013 will herald a new and exciting chapter for the Asian Tour as we enter our 10th season as a player-led organisation.
“Through the support of our partners and stakeholders who include Asia’s elite players, Corporate Asia, event promoters and golf clubs, the Asian Tour has enjoyed a memorable journey over the past nine years and we look forward to our 10th season with great anticipation and excitement.
“Throughout this journey, we have celebrated many great champions, welcomed our first Asian male Major winner in Y.E. Yang, written new chapters in our history books and shaped the careers of our members, many of whom are now world-class stars. They include the likes of K.J. Choi, Thongchai Jaidee, Arjun Atwal, Jeev Milkha Singh, Charlie Wi, Noh Seung-yul and Thaworn Wiratchant, just to name a few.
“In our inaugural season, we offered US$12.3 million in total prize money while last year, we offered US$44.5 million which reflects wonderfully on the growing strength of our Tour. We will continue to focus primarily on the careers of our members, hence our commemorative logo will reflect our core value that will define the Asian Tour is by the players and for the players.
“Additionally, the Asian Tour is now televised globally through our TV arm, Asian Tour Media. As the Asian Tour holds ownership of our TV rights, our programmes, which include the Live Broadcast, Highlights Show and Asian Tour Golf Show, reach over 200 countries and 650 million homes which have increased our profile internationally and generated greater benefits to our partners and sponsors.”
Han was also delighted with the success of the burgeoning Asian Development Tour (ADT), the secondary circuit run by the Asian Tour. It has grown from an initial five tournaments in 2010 to 13 last season. From 2013 onwards, all ADT events will receive Official World Golf Ranking points.
Throughout the 2013 season, which kicks off next week with the staging of the Zaykabar Myanmar Open presented by Alpine, Han said the Asian Tour will celebrate its landmark season with various promotions and activities, including contests on the Tour’s social media platform for golf fans.
Looking into the future, Kerr, who joined the Asian Tour as CEO last March, subsequently outlined the Tour’s vision for the next decade. The 10-year vision is as follows:
· By 2023, Asian Tour members will compete for well over US$100 million a year through a full season of 38 to 39 events;
· All major markets in Asia, including Vietnam, Brunei and Cambodia, will be represented with players and as host nations on the Asian Tour;
· The Asian Tour will be represented by more than 10 members at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, with the Tour to produce one medal winner by the 2020 Olympics;
· By 2023, Asians will make up three to four players of the world’s top 10;
· Within the next decade, the Asian Tour will produce at least three winners at golf’s Majors;
· A new innovative shorter form of the game will complement the ‘standard 72-hole, four-day tournament’ on the Asian Tour’s professional circuit;
· Through development of young talent at schools and through specific training academies, professional golf in Asia will be dominated by young Asian players;
· The next ‘golf celebrity’ will be a young Asian playing on the Asian Tour.
Kerr said: “The foundation and fundamentals of the Asian Tour represent a very strong platform from which we are poised to grow. We are therefore delighted to outline our 10-year vision, in which I have every confidence.
“With the shift of the global economy East, coupled with the growing popularity of golf in Asia, we have every belief the Asian Tour will continue to develop over the next 10 years through the sustainable growth of existing tournaments and the expansion of the Tour into new markets.”
Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant, the reigning Asian Tour Order of Merit champion and holder of a record 15 titles, was amongst the many players and international officials who congratulated the Tour for reaching a new milestone.
“I can say that the Asian Tour is my home Tour. I was born on this Tour. It made me stay relevant in my career. I have learned from this Tour and I can survive because of this Tour. I have a good reputation when I represent the Asian Tour – my life has changed in a good way every year. Ten years have passed so quickly. But we can see the development of the Tour from the number of members, number of events and the prize money,” said Thaworn.
Golf’s leading officials also offered messages of congratulation to the Asian Tour.
European Tour Chief Executive George O’Grady said: “I would like to pay my tribute to the Asian Tour. Congratulations for achieving the 10-year milestone and for everything you’ve done to unite the game in Asia and to inspire many great young talents.
“I think the Asian Tour has done everything they can to unite the game in the region and bring together all talented golfers in different countries to make up the Tour. You will see its tremendous achievements and impact on Asia.”
O’Grady’s sentiments were echoed by Ed Moorehouse, Co-Chief Operating Officer of the PGA Tour. Moorehouse said: “The Asian Tour has grown from a minor tour to a significant force that it is in Asia today. I go around Asia and talk to some of the companies which we do business with in the States and they have some of the arrangements with the Asian Tour, and everyone is saying that it’s developing into a very good Tour.
“I would like to congratulate the Asian Tour. I think they have grown significantly in the past 10 years. They have developed a lot of good tournaments and co-sanctioned tournaments with us. We have a great relationship with the Asian Tour. They have a great partnership with the European Tour as well. Development has been really tremendous for the Asian Tour.
“Congratulations to Kyi Hla Han and his group for really making the Asian Tour a significant force in the world of golf. I think the Asian Tour is very important in development the game of golf in the region.”
About the Asian Tour
In 2013, the Asian Tour will celebrate a momentous milestone with its 10th season. 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 Abacus (Official Apparel Partner), BlackBerry (Official Communications Partner), Inetol Headwear (Official Headwear Supplier), Singha Beer (Official Beer), Srixon (Official Ball), Starwood Hotels and Resorts (Official Hotels and Resorts) and Rolex (Official Timekeeper). The Asian Tour has offices in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Also, visit us at www.wp-asiantour.ocs-sport.com, www.facebook.com/asiantourgolf, www.twitter.com/asiantourgolf, www.youtube.com/theasiantour and www.weibo.com/asiantourgolf
For further information, please contact:
Chuah Choo Chiang
Media Director
Asian Tour
E: [email protected]
M: +6012 2172 123
Calvin Koh
Communications Manager
Asian Tour
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Singapore, February 15: As the Asian Tour celebrate its 10th season in 2013, some of the leading Asian and international players including Officials from the US PGA Tour and European Tour offer words of congratulations on the Tour’s milestone. Read on to find out what they have to say.
Thaworn Wiratchant, reigning Asian Tour Order of Merit champion, holder of record 15 titles
“I can say that the Asian Tour is my home Tour. I was born on this Tour. It made me stay relevant in my career. I have good friends on this Tour. The Asian Tour staff have looked after me like I’m one of the family members. I see the movement of the tour from the beginning. I have learned from this Tour and I can survive because of this Tour. I have a good reputation when I represent the Asian Tour – my life has changed in a good way every year when I have been a member of the Tour. Ten years have passed so quickly. But we can see the development of the Tour from the number of members, number of events and the prize money. I’d like to see more young guys coming up and this Tour is the first step for them.”
Thai veteran Boonchu Ruangkit, the man who struck the opening tee shot on the Asian Tour in 2004
“The Asian Tour is consistently improving. In the past, prize monies were much lesser and there wasn’t much room for players to improve. Now, prize monies are higher and there is more room for players to improve their games. Everything is improving on the Asian Tour. I hope the tour can continue to maintain its good image and continue to produce more good players to compete on the world stage.”
Y.E. Yang of Korea, the first Asian male Major champion, Honorary member of the Asian Tour
“In the early days of my career, I played on the Asian Tour and I will continue to support the Tour. The Asian Tour travels to many different countries and this helps with the player development. The Asian Tour opened the door to international competitions for me. I started my playing career on the Korean Tour but I found out through the Asian Tour that there was a high level of competition. There were so much more possibilities for me and I practiced and persevered and I was diligent enough to succeed.”
George O’Grady, Chief Executive, European Tour
I think the Asian Tour has done everything they can to unite the game in the region and bring together all talented golfers in different countries to make up the tour. You will see its tremendous achievements and impact on Asia. I think the way that players are playing in world golf championships have got to travel. They got to reflect the impact that all the different countries make. I think it is a reward. There is no reason why a major shouldn’t happen in Asia. Britain has its own major championship and they play in a particular kind of golf course-the links golf course. It’s made up of so many countries and there is a wide range of golf courses throughout Asia. The impact of the game in this region is so great that I don’t see any reason why a major shouldn’t happen here. I would like to pay my tribute to the Asian Tour. Congratulations for achieving the 10 years milestone and for everything you’ve done to unite the game in Asia and to inspire many great young talents.
India’s Jeev Milkha Singh, a two-time Order of Merit champion
“I think it has been fantastic for the past decade. I’m very grateful to the Asian Tour because that’s where I started my professional golf career. I will never forget that this is the place which offered and gave me the confidence to move on. I think it’s growing and will continue to grow in the future. I think it will definitely become a greater tour in future.”
Scott Hend, a two-time winner on the Asian Tour
“I’ve seen a lot of changes on the Asian Tour. And it’s gets better and better. It’s like a jump step for all of us and it’s a players’ organisation. It’s for the players and not just consisting of management groups. Players are pretty much in charge of what is going to happen on the tour. It’s really good in that way. It is good to see the young guys coming through and progress. Prize monies have definitely become better over the years. My time on the Asian Tour has been pretty fantastic so far. I’ve a lot of good memories on the tour.
Ed Moorehouse, Co-Chief Operating Officer, PGA Tour
I think the reputation of the Asian Tour is growing and primarily, the success of the players who have achieved not only in an Asian Tour event but also co-sanctioned events like the CIMB Classic. The Asian Tour is definitely in the process of producing many good players. I think the Asian Tour has grown from a minor tour to a significant force that it is in Asia today. I go around Asia and talk to some of the companies which we do business with in the States and they have some of the arrangements with the Asian Tour, everyone is saying that it’s developing into a very good Tour. The International Federation of PGA Tours started back in 1994 and that was an organisation with five Tours, the PGA Tour, European Tour, Japanese Tour, Sunshine Tour and the Asian Tour. It is a very significant organisation and certainly the Asian Tour is a part of the federation. I would like to congratulate the Asian Tour. I think they have grown significantly in the past 10 years. They have developed a lot of good tournaments and co-sanctioned tournaments with us. We have a great relationship with the Asian Tour. They have a great partnership with the European Tour as well. Development has been really tremendous for the Asian Tour. Congratulations to Kyi Hla Han and his group for really making the Asian Tour a significant force in the world of golf. I think the Asian Tour is very important in the development the game of golf in the region. The Asian Tour is very instrumental in developing the game of golf in Asia.
Eight-time European number one Colin Montgomerie of Scotland
“This is where the boom of world golf is going to be. I think it’s improving all the time. We’ve got an Asian, Y.E. Yang, winning a Major. I think there will be 10 Asian Major winners if you ask me again in 10 years’ time. I think Asia is where the future of the game is and will be in the years to come. Congratulations to the Asian Tour.”
South African star Ernie Els, a four-time Major champion
“I would like to congratulate the Asian Tour on its 10th season. It’s been 10 great years and I’m really looking forward to its future. I first played here in 1993 and since that time, we have a Major champion coming out from Asia and the growth of the game has been unbelievable.”
Australia’s Adam Scott
“The Asian Tour has grown so much. Looking back and seeing how the game has grown now is incredible and I’m expecting it to become bigger and bigger, especially with golf being part of the Olympics in 2016. Providing a world class tour has certainly elevated the game of golf in Asia. It is producing a lot of world class players. The Asian Tour has certainly done a good job in that and I’m sure they will strive and continue to produce world class golf in Asia for all of us to see.”
England’s Lee Westwood, former world number one
“The Asian Tour has grown and became better over the years. We’ve got better fields all the time and better quality of the Asian players as well. Golf courses have improved and conditions are better. It’s definitely growing and I can see it getting better and better.”
India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar, a four-time Asian Tour winner
This is my sixth year on the tour and I’ve seen great changes over the years which include greater prize monies, better golf courses and quality of players. It gets better every year. It’s a great inspiration for all the young players who have already seen the Asian Tour growing. It’s my pleasure to be associated with the Asian Tour. I’ve seen how it has grown over the years and I would like to give my best wishes to the Asian Tour. Hopefully it can become the second biggest tour in the world one day. I think with the movement of the Asian economy right now, sponsors are putting in heaps and heaps of money into tournaments. That is a key factor for the Asian Tour and it’s looking good now. I think with this, top golfers like Tiger Woods may be making a few more appearances in Asia in the near future. This is one thing that I’ve seen changing over the years. I must say this is what we need.
Mo Joong-kyung of Korea, a two-time Asian Tour winner
“There have been a lot of changes over the years. A lot of young players are coming out from Asia as well. I think Asia is a big market for golf and a lot of players all over the world are interested to come and play over here. The golf courses in Asia have become better as well.”
Marcus Both of Australia, a two-time Asian Tour winner
“I’ve seen great changes on the Asian Tour over the past 10 years especially when I’ve been around since day one. What we are looking at now is a great schedule on the Asian Tour and a lot of new events are popping up and the existing events that we have had grown from strength to strength. The prize monies for tournaments have increased as well. We’re playing a lot of new courses now and they are fantastic! Places like Macau where we played in 2003 and now, the golf course has improved a lot. The setup is a lot better. It gets better year after year.
Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat, a one-time winner
I would like to congratulate the Asian Tour for entering 10 years, which is not a short period. I’ve been playing on the Asian Tour for four years now and I can see the tour improve every year. Take for example the prize monies, number of events every year, etc. These are very good for the young generation. I’m sure the Asian Tour will continue to grow in the future and become better over the next few years. This is the first tour that I’ve played in and I’ve won my first tournament on the Asian Tour as well.
Arjun Atwal of India, PGA Tour champion
Congratulations to the Asian Tour for having such a fun tour first of all and then, helping me, Jeev and the other guys grow through their Tour. It has grown by leaps and bounds … I think because of the way the economy is growing in Asia. It is only a matter of time, like you see the Koreans girls rule the LPGA; I think the Asians are coming.
Berry Henson of the United States, one-time winner on the Asian Tour
This is my second year on the Asian Tour but I’ve seen a lot of growth. The Asian Tour is growing rapidly and its future has no limit. A lot of new young talents are coming up as well. I think you are going to see a lot of leaps and bounds on the Asian Tour over the next five years! It’s good that the Asian Tour is attracting a lot of international star players, especially for me when I travel all the way here to play with some of the best players in the world. We get to do that like once in a month and that is great! I think the tour is growing and that’s the direction that it is moving towards. The fans are really enjoying themselves here. I’m sure we will continue to see such great fields and great events in future.
Danny Chia of Malaysia, a one-time winner on the Asian Tour
The players are getting better and better, compared to the first year when I joined the Tour. The number of co-sanctioned events has increased as well. I think it’s great. Prize money has gone up and the quality of playing standard on the Asian Tour has improved over the years.
Zaw Moe of Myanmar
I’ve seen a lot of changes on the Asian Tour over the past 10 years. It has produced a lot of good young players. I’ve been playing for 15-20 years and it’s really good to see these young players progress and play well. The prize money has definitely grown over the years. I really enjoy playing on the Asian Tour.
Ends
Yangon, Myanmar, February 14: Arnond Vongvanij will refer to valuable notes kept safely on his mobile phone when he challenges for honours at the season-opening Zaykabar Myanmar Open presented by Alpine next week.
The Thai rising star enjoyed a solid rookie season in 2012 highlighted by one victory and he revealed that the highs and lows of the year, including a tied fourth finish in last year’s Zaykabar Myanmar Open was well documented in his phone.
“I take notes after every tournament on my phone to remind myself what I learned from each tournament. That helps me from week to week. Most of the knowledge that I get is when I’m not playing good and trying to figure out how to make the cut when you’re not playing well. When you’re playing well, everything is easy,” said Arnond.
The slightly built Thai is strongly tipped to excel in the new 2013 Asian Tour season and he is determined to hold true to his mantra of staying patient at the US$300,000 Asian Tour event at the Royal Mingalardon Golf and Country Club from February 21 to 24.
“One of the most important things I wrote on my phone was to remain very patient when things don’t go your way on the golf course. You try not to make it go your way. Try to make a few pars in a row and to give yourself chances and things will come around,” said the Thai.
His recipe for success was evident when he withstood the combined challenges from veterans Thaworn Wiratchant, the reigning Asian Tour number one, and Mardan Mamat to win the King’s Cup on home soil in December.
“It was unexpected as Mardan and Thaworn were battling it out and I was three shots back going into the last round. I never thought I would win as they are veterans. I just kept trying to make birdies and somehow I ended up on top,” smiled the 25-year-old.
He suffered a minor setback when a back injury forced him to withdraw from the Thailand Golf Championship, where he was paired with Masters Tournament winner Bubba Watson and Japanese star Ryo Ishikawa. He has resolved to get himself stronger as he will be playing a full season which includes the co-sanctioned events, thanks to his winner’s category.
“I want to get my back and lower body a lot stronger. I’m going to be playing and travelling a lot more in 2013 due to my winner’s status on Tour, so I want to be stronger and not have any more injuries like last year,” said Arnond.
Filipino Angelo Que is fast gaining reputation as a player who tees it up at an Asian Tour event without a practice round. Despite his unorthodox approach, Que finished 22nd on the Order of Merit with four top-10s.
Que knows he has to be at his best to win his fourth Asian Tour title as an elite field including Arnond, defending champion Kieran Pratt of Australia, Thaworn, Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand and Jonathan Moore of the United States are in the field.
“I didn’t play as well as I played in previous years but keeping your card and finishing in the middle of the pack on the Order of Merit is not bad. There are many younger kids now and the competition is getting tougher,” said Que.
“I think I can play better if I believe in myself. I need to start trusting in myself and my game,” added the jovial Filipino.
About the 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 Abacus (Official Apparel Partner), BlackBerry (Official Communications Partner), Inetol Headwear (Official Headwear Supplier), Singha Beer (Official Beer), Srixon (Official Ball), Starwood Hotels and Resorts (Official Hotels and Resorts) and Rolex (Official Timekeeper). The Asian Tour has offices in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
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