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INSIDE: ANTONIO LASCUNA PREVAILS TO CLAIM MAIDEN ASEAN PGA TOUR WIN IN SABAH

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TAKING A LEAD FOR JUNIORSIt has been a long time coming and for us especially at The ClubHouse, it has been about making right on one of our unfulfilled promises to our readers in 2012.

Early last year, we pledged to formulate Malaysia’s first Junior Order of Merit and while we were optimistic that we would have a comprehensive junior golf rankings system up and running by the end of year, we were unfortunately unable to do so.

While it has been an humbling experience for us, it nonetheless gave us the opportunity to travel to many junior golf tournaments across the country, speak to tournament organisers, officials and most importantly, parents on how best to move forward on this matter.

It also meant that we had time to have extensive discussions with respected figures in the sport as well as potential sponsors and we pleased to report that despite some concerns (which we have addressed as a result), most are in favour and are excited on the prospect of having a proper junior golf rankings in place.

The time for talking is now over and it is time to get moving! We’re pleased to announce that The ClubHouse in partnership with like-minded players in the industry will come out with perhaps the nation’s first publicised junior golf rankings.

An official announcement will be made as early as next month with the rankings, powered by one of the leading junior golf solutions provider in the United States, taking a prominent place in our website (www.theclubhouse.com.my) as well as in our monthly issue before the new junior season starts in March 2013.

We comprehend the pitfalls of taking this first step; indeed we are concerned that in doing so, we may step on some feet along the way. But then again, if we are to stay true to our commitment to see our juniors flourish and become world-beaters in their own likes, this is but a small hurdle in a long road to success.

If you have any queries or suggestion with regards to the junior golf rankings, please do feel free to email me at news@theclubhouse.com.my

Edward SaminathanChief Golf Writernews@theclubhouse.com.my

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6 SABAH MASTERS REVIEW

Filipino stalwart Antonio Lascuna wore down pacesetter Mardan Mamat in a

thrilling play-off to claim the Sabah Masters on January 12– his first-ever victory on the ASEAN PGA Tour.

The unassuming 42-year-old from Davao started the final round five strokes off the lead but stormed back with an impressive five-under 66 to haul himself into contention in the US$75,000 season-finale at the Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club.

For much of the week, Singaporean number one Mardan had looked set to add to his collection of two ASEAN titles but failed to fire on all cylinders when it mattered most. The 45-year-old let a two-shot cushion slip through his fingers coming into the final stretch, with a six-foot miss for birdie on the 17th before dropping an uncharacteristic bogey on the last to finish even-par 71.

It meant that the veteran duo were level at the top on 11-under-par 273, with extra holes needed to decide the winner.

Filipino Antonio Lascuna ended a long frustrating wait for his first win on the ASEAN PGA Tour by triumphing in the US$75,000 Sabah Masters.

By Edward Saminathan

Coming in sole third was Anthony Fernando of the Philippines, the joint runner-up here in 2011 closing with a strong six-under 65 to finish three strokes behind the leaders.

Nachimuthu Ramasamy (68) topped the Malaysian contenders with a seven-under 277 alongside Indonesian Rory Hie (65), while Sabah’s own Nicholas Fung struggled to live up to expectations of a strong local gallery with

ANTONIO HAS THE LAST LAUGH

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Sabah’s Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Bolkiah Hj Ismail hands the newly-unveiled trophy to winner Antonio Lascuna

Hot start by Antonio during the final round

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a poor final round 74, finishing a stroke adrift of sixth-placed Pavit Tangkamolprasert and Somkiat Srisanga of Thailand.

There was little to separate Antonio and Mardan through the first two playoff holes until the latter took a drink with his approach on the third extra hole to concede the victory to his Filipino opponent, who earned a cheque for US$12,918.

“I am really excited. It is a relief to finally win. It was a great battle with my elder brother Mardan who kept giving me chances,” said the 18-time winner on the Philippine domestic circuit.

Antonio first started playing on the ASEAN PGA Tour in 2008 and has accumulated two second-place finishes, a couple of third placings and a total of nine top-fives.

“I always told myself to be patient and not force things. I felt a win would come eventually, even if I least expected it today. My opening three birdies definitely helped me focus, and I just told myself not to concede a bogey. I was lucky in the playoff because it was really down to who was going to make the first mistake as there was little separating us,” added Antonio.

Mardan took the defeat on the chin and didn’t make any excuses for his defeat. “I’m a little bit disappointed, but I told myself at the start of the round that I had to go under par to wrap up the victory. Unfortunately, I came short off that target and lost the tournament.”

“Playoffs are always tough, and it is easy to lose focus when you’re going up and down the 18th so many times, but all said and done, I’m happy for Tony for finally getting the monkey off his back,” he added, noting that the tournament proved a great competitive warm-up for his 2013 season.

While the timing of the event seemed puzzling for many avid golf fans, the Sabah Masters nonetheless proved that its new post-season January date could attract a strong field, including the top Malaysian names, the region’s top young stars as well as a handful of marquee names -, increasing the profile of the event, which was revived in 2011 after a 13-year absence.

The only notable setback was the absent Gunn Charoenkul of Thailand - his withdrawal robbing the fans of what promised to be a fascinating battle for the Order of Merit crown with Nicholas. With strong backing from title sponsor Sabah Tourism Board and host venue Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club which presented a much improved playing tract for the players this year, the Sabah Masters is looking set to feature prominently on an expanded 2013 ASEAN PGA Tour schedule.

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Mardan rues a par miss on the final hole of regulation

Anthony Fernando settled for his second consecutive top-three finish at the tournament

National Arie Fauzi claimed the low amateur prize with a four-over 288 total

Nicholas dished out a disappointing closing display but went home with the Merit crown

Nachimuthu took advantage of Nicholas Fung’s messy finish to top the locals

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BUILDING PALM GARDEN

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A visionary owner, a passionate shaper and one of the region’s most sought after golf course designers had his team put their minds and will together to create one of Malaysia’s most aesthetically pleasing golf courses in Palm Garden Golf Club.

The EGP brand is a household name as far as high-quality golf courses are concerned

in Malaysia and around the region.

The architects behind the construction and remodelling of some of the nation’s most premier golfing layouts such as Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Glenmarie Golf & Country Club, Tropicana Golf & Country Club, Kelab Golf Sarawak and Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club, have also made a name for themselves across

the Causeway with their recent work at Jurong Country Club and SAFRA Golf and Country Club.

It comes without surprise that Ted Parslow, the 69-year-old Australian, who is celebrating two decades of setting up EGP Design in Malaysia this January, and his firm were handpicked four years ago to undertake the RM50 million major overhaul of Palm Garden Golf Club abutting Putrajaya.

The spanking new 18-hole parkland layout which plays a tad shorter and tighter, measuring just a little over 6,000 m from the back tees, has been paraded as the country’s most luxurious public course experience.

The master craftsman himself sat down recently with Edward Saminathan to give the background story on putting together the pieces of Palm Garden Golf Club.

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I believe that Tan Sri appreciated the good value the golf course brought to the existing properties as well as the future mixed development, hence he decided to give the golf club a second lease of life by sprucing it up and turning it into an 18-hole public course (Palm Garden Golf Club was previously a members’ club).

I am sure you did more than just “sprucing up”?At first, we did not foresee that the golf course would change that much – the old Palm Garden was a very much liked golf course. We did have an inkling that it was not going to play to a full championship length but the general idea was to make subtle changes to holes unaffected directly by the proposed commercial development and construct a brand new clubhouse and residual holes in an adjacent area of secondary jungle between the existing course and the expressway leading to Putrajaya.

than before. High mounds between many of the holes also utilised much of the fill material whilst ultimately giving drama and adding definition to individual holes throughout the course.

The course that you see now is a little bit different from what we had originally planned when we started. For example, hole number four was slated to be a long par-four but eventually became the shortest par-five on the golf course, while the eighth was shortened to a par-four as we had to respond to the future development plans that the clients had in mind.

In our previous conversation, you have alluded to the important role played by golf course shaper Gary Cox? Do you care to elaborate?We were really fortunate to have the able hands of Gary, who has worked with our team in a number of high-profile projects. With the major earth movement and complex shaping required, Gary was the right person to put things into place and manage theconstruction activities. Gary also had the full support of Jasin, the main contractor who employed him, as they could see the value in the efficiency of his construction style.

I would say that Gary was really on top of the challenge that awaited him but more importantly, he got along particularly well with the clients and played a vital role as the liaison with the various contractors involved. Tan Sri Lee is one of the most hands-on golf club owners I have met in my career, and his passion is second to none.

I believe in many ways, the clients could relate to Gary’s style of work– Gary loved to finish as

How familiar were you with Palm Garden Golf Club before actually being tasked with its reconstruction?I remember that the very first year I came to Malaysia, I did come to this place, and there was a little nine-hole golf tract right next to a huge palm oil mill owned by IOI Group.

Shortly after that, the group’s executive chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Shin Cheng wanted to add a full 18-hole layout. American designer Rick Robbins was entrusted to build the new Putra and Palm nines and upgrade the existing IOI nine. That was in the early 1990s and not quite 20 years later, I found myself at a much changed IOI Resort, just a par-five away from the heart of the nation’s administrative capital with the access and connectivity significantly improved from what I remembered it to be.

What was the background to your involvement with the new Palm Garden Golf Club project?

Circumstances, however dictated that we had to eventually go back to the drawing board for almost the entire layout. The main reason being that the earthwork for the mall left us with close to three million cubic metres of soil and boulders, which had to be utilised.

In utilising this large quantity of material many of the fairways are up to 20 metres higher

At that point, IOI Properties Bhd was embarking on a large-scale retail development [Editor’s note: The IOI City Mall features one of the biggest shopping arcades in South East Asia, including a one-of its-kind entertainment park, office blocks and a hotel, occupying a space of 33 acres] and the prevailing idea was that much of the golf course would give way for that project.

Huge amounts of filling

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he goes, unlike some projects where you never really see the finished product until the end. He finished all activities in an area as he went along. For example with bunkers he would shape, drain, grass surrounds and install sand in a continuing operation, so Tan Sri had a good vision of the golf course as it was being built.

What were some of the challenges involved during the construction process? As the gradient was quite steep with the continued movement of earth, controlling erosion within the site was very critical, especially in the wet months.

Being on the boundary of the Putrajaya Wetlands, we had to be very careful during the construction process not to allow any siltation from the project to flow into the wetlands.

It was vital that we put in a comprehensive system of silt traps to avoid any unwanted particles, as well as controlling the volume of water released during a storm, which could have disturbed the ecosystem there.

We have since removed the silt traps within the golf course area. Fully grassed slopes and numerous retention ponds now permanently protect the wetlands which are more visible to golfers as they play along adjacent elevated fairways.

Palm Garden has always been noted for its rich flora, and one major feature that is left from the old layout today are the palms and trees; credit has to go to Palm Garden’s resident horticulturist Maznah and her team, who, together with Gary, coordinated the transplantation of thousands of mature palms and trees, which gave the course its pristine look from day one.

Has anyone mentioned that Palm Garden course shares a resemblance to your other creations, especially the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club?

Well, the similarities may be there but I assure you, it was not intended to be. The seventy-seven sand traps are quite high-faced, which some might say is my trademark, but I liked Gary’s style of finishing them off differently with the angled grassed lip.

There may be some engineering similarities such as the drainage system, path side pits, kerbing and maybe even the way water comes into play, but I believe that Palm Garden has its own identity. Golfers may find the undulating, large greens very familiar, but that is because I like the greens to offer a wide range of possible pin positions and challenge players to take different approaches each time they play.

What has been some of the feedback you have gotten from associates and industry captains who have played the golf course?The routing has received praise, but most of the feedback has been about how pristine the

feature. A visiting friend from the United States commented that he enjoyed certain privacy to his round, because he was not distracted by adjacent fairways and that was a good point.

How would you rate the golf course personally, now that it is open to play?We used zoysia on the fairways, and it has fared well during the wet months; we are pleased that the choice of tidfwarf Bermuda (sourced from Saujana Golf & Country Club) for the greens has proven to be a good one.

Under the grass, you have the highest quality of sand and material available and maybe, even one of the best drainage systems in the country, which will prove a difference in the years to come. From a player’s point of view, it is not a difficult golf course to post a reasonable score as long as you can play yourself around the trouble.

golf course looks and that is credit to the club maintenance crew for keeping it clean and tidy and to the management for insisting upon the highest possible quality of presentation

Many of the elevated tees offer a breathtaking view of the golf course, the mangroves as well as the developments mushrooming in the surroundings; golfers do appreciate this

And your favourite hole?I like the finishing hole (pix above) – it’s a good, challenging par-four to finish your round. It’s a very scenic hole, and the average golfer has to really think about his second shot, because it is a delicate trade-off between risk and reward. You can see the entire hole from all tees and from the clubhouse which is exciting for players and spectators alike.

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World number two Luke Donald will grace the stage of the Maybank Malaysian

Open for the first time when he tees off at the national Open this March.

Donald, who completed a historic double when he won the money titles on both sides of the Atlantic in 2011, will headline a stellar field of proven winners from both the European and Asian Tours at the resplendent West Course of Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club from March 21-24.

class golfing personalities to the tournament and Malaysia as a whole.

“Since Maybank took over the title sponsorship of the Open in 2006, we have made every effort to promote the game and enhance the prestige of the event for Malaysia. We have worked to get top players to inspire our crowds and participants.”

“Many have gone on to become even bigger names in golf. We have introduced Malaysians to different players to be inspired by the diversity of talents and skills on the greens. I am pleased to say this tradition will continue,” said Megat Zaharuddin.

“The confirmation of Luke Donald is indeed another boost for the Maybank Malaysian Open. Donald’s presence, like many other top players we have had in the past, will not only draw the crowd but also strengthen the profile of the Maybank Malaysian Open in the global golfing map.”

While admitting that the Maybank Malaysian Open has to keep up with times and remain competitive by increasing its prize purse to attract the top names in the game, Megat Zaharuddin expressed his confidence that the long-standing prestige of the Malaysian Open remains a great marketing tool.

“The European and Asian Tours’ players appreciate the long tradition of one of Asia’s oldest Opens as well as the glory and excitement of competing amongst the world’s best. They come to lay their claim on this high-stakes event, one that also gives them that all-important world golf ranking points as well as the Race to Dubai – the only tournament in Malaysia to do so,” he noted.

Tournament custodian Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) expressed the important role that the national Open has played in elevating the game of golf in Malaysia.

LUKE DONALD HEADLINES FIELD FOR RICHER MALAYSIAN OPEN

“The Maybank Malaysian Open has always been a platform for local professional golfers to elevate their performance and propel their careers in the international arena. Many of our professionals and even amateurs have benefited tremendously from the exposure and opportunity to play in a premier European Tour event alongside some of the best professionals from around the world,” said its vice president Datuk Mohamed Zain Yusof.

The management of Asian Tour congratulated Maybank on its strong stewardship in ensuring the outstanding success of the Maybank Malaysian Open.

“With golf making a welcome return to the Olympiad in 2016, the support from sponsors such as Maybank is crucial as the staging of world-class events like the Maybank Malaysian Open will provide the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) and a pathway for Asian stars, including the Malaysian golfers, to play their way to Rio De Janeiro in three years’ time,” said Asian Tour’s chief executive Mike Kerr.

Event promoter GlobalOne was confident that moving the dates of the tournament before the Masters Tournament would not affect the quality of the field.

“Today’s announcement of Luke Donald is an indication of the impact we are expecting to generate with the field for the 2013 edition. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be announcing a few more big names from within the world’s top 50 players, including some Major champions,” said GlobalOne’s chief executive John Eu.

“Golf’s top stars are very global and have achieved much success in their travel, so we do not expect any problems with securing players. Furthermore, with the Open set to take place a good three weeks before the Masters Tournament, it will give a last chance saloon for players on the fringe of the world's top-50 to earn their Masters start” he added.

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Title sponsor Maybank also confirmed that the total prize fund for the 52nd edition will rise to US$2.75 million – an increase of US$250,000 from the past two editions – making it one of the richest national Opens in the region.

In making the announcement, Maybank chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Megat Zaharuddin Megat Mohd Nor reiterated the banking powerhouse’s commitment to bringing world

Maybank chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Megat Zaharuddin Megat Nor and MGA vice-president Datuk Mohamed Zain Yusof hold the Seagram Trophy alongside tournament sponsors

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Danny Chia clinched his third Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) title in style,

overturning a four-shot deficit to triumph by two strokes at the I&P Kinrara Classic on January 6.

Danny, who turned the big 4-0 last November, traded seven birdies and two bogeys for a closing five-under 66 at Kinrara Golf Club; he took full advantage of S. Sivachandhran’s bad luck to clinch his first victory on the burgeoning domestic tour since June 2011, when he won the Clearwater Classic.

The Asian Tour regular totalled 11-under 273 over four rounds to pick up a cheque of RM25,200 in the RM150,000 season-opener.

Airil Rizman Zahari was three strokes back in sole third after posting a flawless two-under 69 ahead of defending champion Sukree Othman (69).

A battling final round of one-under 70 saw Shaaban Hussin settle for fifth on five-under 280.

Despite a poor start with a bogey on second, Danny came back strongly with two strong stretches, especially when he birdied three of his five finishing holes.

“I think I surprised a lot of people and even myself by coming back strongly today after my bogey-ridden finish yesterday. I didn’t miss that many greens this week, but I was a bit undecided on the pace. After I bogeyed the second, I realised that the patches were not slowing down the ball – it was the opposite actually, and I began to judge my putts much better,” said Danny, who was winless on tour last season.

“The only way I could have outplayed Siva was to drain more putts than him as he can really get going on these greens. In the end, he

proved a little unlucky on the tenth when he lost his ball, but that’s golf,” he added on his three-stroke swing after the turn.

Danny also won the opening leg in 2010/2011 season and hoped that the win will set him up nicely for the rest of the year.

”Before I came here, I had the same thought about repeating my success at Impian two years back. It’s good to be back in the winners’ circle again, even if I’m far from comfortable with the new swing regiment that I have been implementing for the last five months. I’ve learnt during that period that I don’t have to swing it really well to play well as it is more important to be mentally positive.”

S. Sivachandhran was left wondering what could have been as a run of nine straight pars, which ended with an unlikely two-shot drop on the 10th when he lost his ball after his approach veered left into the rough.

“I am very disappointed with that incident because I was nursing my lead through the turn, but it proved to be a miserable turn of luck on my part. I gave myself chances on the back nine all the way till the end but could only muster a single birdie on the 15th .”

FIRST BLOW TO CHIA AT KINRARALeading final round scores273 – Danny Chia 72-63-72-66275 – S. Sivachandhran 67-66-70-72278 – Airil Rizman Zahari 71-717-67-69279 – Sukree Othman 72-67-71-69280 – Shaaban Hussin 69-71-70-70281 – R. Nachimuthu 71-73-69-68282 – Shaifubari Muda 71-74-69-68 Akhmal Tarmizee Nazari 73-71-68-70 Haziq Hamizan 70-70-69-73284 – Nicholas Fung 71-67-75-71 Khor Kheng Hwai 69-73-69-73 Jeremiah Kim 71-67-71-75

Nicholas Fung stole the show at the ASEAN PGA Tour Gala Awards Night

held at the plush Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club on January 12.

The 22-year-old Sabah native took to the stage to receive trophies for winning the ASEAN PGA Order of Merit title, and he was also voted the Players’ Player of the Year. He also claimed the Best Stroke Average with a score of 68.67 from 12 rounds.

A joint eight finish in the season-ending Sabah Masters earlier in the day was enough to allow the reigning Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Order of Merit champion to top the regional money list.

Nicholas finished the season with winnings of US$31,884 on the back of a victory at the Palembang Musi

Championship and a play-off defeat at the Singha Esan Open in Thailand.

His fine year also meant he was one of the top five players from the money list to secure a place in OneAsia. The others were Gunn Charoenkul and Annop Tangkamolprasert from Thailand, Filipino Jay Bayron and Singaporean Choo Tze Huang.

Annop also earned the Most Inspired Performance of the Year Award after recording his breakthrough win as a professional in the Gowa Classic in Indonesia.

Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club was voted Venue of the Year by the players while Thailand's Piya Swangarunporn topped the birdie count with 81 birdies through 24 rounds.

NICHOLAS CLAIMS ASEAN HONOURS, SUTERA HARBOUR NAMED BEST VENUE

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Local professionals will have a lot to smile about as the Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Tour announced

a 2013 schedule bursting at its seams.

The burgeoning domestic circuit, which began in late 2010, will feature an increased list of 22 tournaments - up from 20 in 2012 and will offer a total prize fund in excess of RM4 million.

In addition to co-sanctioning nine events with the Asian Development Tour, the PGM Tour has also signed up three legs with the ASEAN PGA Tour - increasing its growing profile within the South East Asian region. The Satellite Tour platform, which was introduced halfway through the 2012 season, will have eleven qualifying events this year.

In unveiling the schedule, PGM chairman Tun Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid expressed his appreciation to the government, in particular the prime minister, as well as various sponsors that have supported the tour since its inception.

“The PGM Tour is an important platform because without it the professional golfers of Malaysia would never be able to showcase their talents to potential sponsors and the golfing world at large. To this, the PGM Tour owes a debt of gratitude to the Prime Minister, the government as well as the many corporations that have come forward to help us reach our objectives.”

He added that the tour was established to unearth new talents and to give Malaysian professionals a chance to compete and develop as players.

“It is heartening to see that the younger players are starting to break through, even if the bulk of the tournaments are still being won by more established players. It is not surprising that each tournament, there is at least one young player showing up on the leaderboard and contending for the title,” he added, noting that he was delighted that the average scores have shown marked improvement over the last two seasons.

In welcoming the ASEAN PGA Tour as a new partner, Ahmad Sarji advised the local professionals not to disheartened by the increase of co-sanctioned events but to take it as a positive challenge.

“By having the ADT and ASEAN events here in Malaysia, we are easing the process for our local professionals to test their skills against the much stronger international and regional players and in the process, develop themselves into better players in preparation for the bigger challenges that await them,” he said.

The third season opened with the RM150,000 I&P Kinrara Classic at Kinrara Golf Club and will conclude at the same venue with the Maybank Tour Players Championship, which will offer a richer purse of RM350,000 this year.

The tour is also expected to make a maiden trip to Langkawi for the LADA Langkawi Masters at Gunung Raya Golf & Country Club in April. The other notable change is the Pahang Classic in October, which will shift to Royal Pahang Golf Club from its traditional venue at the Lanjut Golden Beach and Golf Resort in Rompin.

EXPANDED TOUR CALENDAR A BOON FOR PROS

INSIDE THE ROPES

2013 CalendarJan 3-6 PGM I & P KINRARA CLASSIC RM150,000 Kinrara GC, Puchong, SelangorJan 30- Feb 2 PGM CCM KRPM MASTERS (ADT) RM200,000 Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia, Sg Buloh, SelangorFeb 20-23 PGM SIME DARBY HARVARD MASTERS (ADT) RM200,000 Harvard GCC, Bedong, Kedah Mar 06-09 PGM NORTHPORT GLENMARIE MASTERS (ADT) RM200,000 Glenmarie GCC, Shah Alam, Selangor Mar 06-09 PGM CLEARWATER CLASSIC RM150,000 Clearwater Sanctuary Resort, Batu Gajah, PerakApr 10-13 PGM MAYBANK JOHOR MASTERS (ADT) RM200,000 Johor Country Club, Johor Bahru, JohorApr 25-28 PGM LADA LANGKAWI MASTERS (ADT) RM200,000 Gunung Raya GR, Langkawi, KedahMay 08-11 PGM ASEAN A’FAMOSA MASTERS RM180,000 A’Famosa GR, Alor Gajah, MelakaMay 27-30 PGM KELANTAN CLASSIC RM150,000 Kelantan GCC, Pengkalan Chepa, KelantanJun 12-15 PGM ASEAN PENANG MASTERS RM180,000 Penang GR, Bertam, PenangJun 26-29 PGM UMW TEMPLER PARK MASTERS (ADT) RM200,000 Templer Park CC, Rawang, SelangorJul 03-06 PGM PERLIS CLASSIC RM150,000 Putra GC, Arau, PerlisAug 15-18 PGM KINRARA CLASSIC RM150,000 Kinrara GC, Puchong, SelangorAug 21-24 PGM TERENGGANU MASTERS (ADT) RM200,000 Awana Kijal Golf, Beach & Spa Resort, Kijal, TerengganuSept 04-07 PGM SABAH CLASSIC RM150,000 Sabah GCC, Kota Kinabalu, SabahSept 25-28 PGM MELAKA CLASSIC RM150,000 Ayer Keroh GC, Ayer Keroh, MelakaOct 03-06 PGM MNRB SARAWAK MASTERS (ADT) RM200,000 Sarawak GC, Kuching, SarawakOct 16-19 PGM PAHANG CLASSIC RM150,000 Royal Pahang GC, Kuantan, PahangOct 23-26 PGM ASEAN NEGERI SEMBILAN MASTERS RM180,000 Seremban International GC, Seremban, N. SembilanNov 07-10 PGM MIDF KLGCC MASTERS (ADT) RM200,000 Kuala Lumpur GCC, Kuala LumpurNov 20-23 PGM IMPIAN CLASSIC RM150,000 Impian GCC, Saujana Impian, SelangorDec 12-14 PGM MAYBANK TOUR PLAYERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP RM350,000 TBC

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A select group of junior golfers from across Malaysia successfully underwent

a three-day intensive training camp during the Maybank Junior Golf National Camp organised by the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA). The programme, which concluded on December 11 at the Glenmarie Golf & Country Club, focused on imparting an advanced level of golfing fundamentals and knowledge to junior golfers between the ages of 12 and 16, who were nominated by the respective state golf associations affiliated to MGA.

Participants of the training camp went through a series of activities to hone their golf techniques as well as to help them devise their own mental strategies in preparation for competitive tournament play.

While short game components such as iron play, pitching and chipping made up the bulk of the programme, the juniors were also given instructions on improving their distance of the tees. They were placed on a strict fitness regimen as well as nutritional plan while revisiting the rules and etiquette of golf to become more polished amateurs.

Maybank, who have kept the programme running annually since taking over the title sponsorship of the Malaysian Open in 2006, expressed their commitment to help develop world-class golfing talents for Malaysia.

“With substantial golf programmes like the Maybank Junior Golf National Camp (12–16 years) and the recently launched Maybank Junior Golf Champions Academy (6–12 years), I believe we can reach out to the next generation of professional golfers in Malaysia

and create future champions for our country,” said its chief marketing officer Mohamed Adam Wee Abdullah.

“As a bonus initiative, the best boy and girl participants will get a chance to play alongside the professionals at the Maybank Malaysian Open 2013 Pro-Am tournament,” he added.

MGA president Admiral (R) Tan Sri Dato Setia’ Mohd Anwar Mohd Nor expressed appreciation for Maybank’s ongoing support for the association’s efforts in promoting the game of golf and its ideals to the younger generation.

“As a sporting association, the support of a corporation helps us tremendously in realising our vision to develop a structured golf development programme for juniors. We are so thankful for their support in discovering and nurturing our nation’s brightest young golf talents.”

“Opportunity for winners of the Maybank Junior Golf National Camp to play with the professionals at the Pro-Am event during the Maybank Malaysian Open will be a boon to efforts in inspiring Malaysia’s young golfers to achieve golfing excellence,” he said.

Six-handicapper Mohd Zarid Encho Suhaimi from Sabah was named the best boy participant while 15-year-old Ong Shi Qing (10) of Selangor was the pick of the girls.

“The Maybank Junior Golf National Camp was a lot of fun, it was a great experience. I learnt a lot and it’s a dream come true to be able to play at the Maybank Malaysian Open 2013,” said 16-year-old Zarid.

NATIONAL CAMP AIMS TO ELEVATE JUNIOR GOLFERS’ SKILL-SET

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Ong Shi Qing and Mohd Zarid Encho Suhaimi flanked by MGA NJDP committee member Hock Toh (left) and GlobalOne’s John Eu (right)

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THAWORN, ISHIKAWA INVITED TO THE MASTERS

The Indonesian Open will return to the Asian Tour schedule from

2013 and onwards on the back of a landmark agreement penned by the regional tour, the Indonesian Golf Association (PGI) and event promoter IMG. The new partnership will focus on elevating the stature of the Indonesian Open into one of the most prestigious national championships on the Asian Tour.

As a full member of the International Federation of PGA Tours, all Asian Tour tournaments receive the highest allocation of Official World Golf Ranking points in the region.

“On behalf of PGI, we are delighted to announce that we have entered into a partnership with the Asian Tour and IMG which will benefit our country immensely through a myriad of wonderful opportunities for junior development, the golfing industry and tourism in this country,” said Indonesian Golf Association (PGI) president Arifin Panigoro.

“This agreement marks a new dawn for our national championship and we are convinced the staging of the Indonesian Open in 2013 and

INDONESIAN OPEN BACK ON ASIAN TOUR CALENDAR

South African Louis Oosthuizen

stormed back in the final round of the Volvo Golf Champions at Durban Country Club on January 13 shooting a six-under 66 to win the title by one stroke.

Oosthuizen entered the final round five shots adrift of leader Scott Jamieson from Scotland, who finished second after a final-hole eagle chip to force a play-off agonisingly missed the pin by millimetres. Former paratrooper Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand was a further shot back in third.

“What a great week for me and I played really well today,” said Oosthuizen, who posted rounds of 68, 64, 74 and 66 for a 16-under total of 272 and succeeded compatriot Branden Grace as the winner.

Oosthuizen had earlier in the week topped a pro-am event and the farming enthusiast quite understandably talked to organisers and swapped the car he had won for an excavator.

beyond will be hugely successful so that the entire golfing fraternity in Indonesia will be proud of our flagship tournament,” he added.

Asian Tour executive chairman Kyi Hla Han was equally pleased to welcome back the event, which roll of winners include include prominent names such as the late American Payne Stewart, Frank Nobilo of New Zealand, Filipino legend Frankie Minoza, Australia’s Craig Parry, Chinese Taipei’s Lu Chien-soon and Myanmar’s Mya Aye.

“The Indonesian Open has always been one of the finest golf championships in Asia where our leading stars such as Thaworn Wiratchant, winner of the 2012 Asian Tour Order of Merit, and Thongchai Jaidee (pic) have won the tournament in the past.

“We are excited to have this opportunity to work closely with the PGI and we believe the Indonesian Open is right up there amongst the best of national Opens in Asia. Our players enjoy visiting Indonesia as the golf courses, facilities and hospitality are first class and we look forward to returning for the 2013 Indonesian Open.

AROUND THE GLOBE

Reigning Asian Tour number one Thaworn Wiratchant was on cloud nine after receiving a

special invitation to play in The Masters Tournament. Along with Japan’s Ryo Ishikawa, both players received exemptions from Augusta National Golf Club to compete in the year’s opening Major in Georgia, United States from April 11-14.

“I’m very happy with this good news,” said Thaworn. “When my manager informed me, I initially thought she was joking. I didn’t expect to receive an invitation and I was planning to work hard to break into the world’s top-50 (by end of March) to qualify for the Masters.”

Ranked 68th in the world, Thaworn wrote a slice of history on the Asian Tour last year by becoming the oldest player at the age of 45 years and 353 days to win the prestigious Order of Merit crown following a season which included three victories.

He will become the fourth Thai after Sukree Onsham, Thongchai Jaidee and Prayad Marksaeng to tee up at Augusta National but is hoping to become the first from his country to play in all four rounds.

“I’ll try to make the cut… that would be the goal. If I don’t make it, then I want to ensure that I had played my best. The players at the Masters are all good players and it is a very challenging golf course,” said Thaworn.

Billy Payne, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, said in a statement: “The Masters has long established a tradition of supporting the global game, and we were excited to extend invitations to Thaworn Wiratchant and Ryo Ishikawa, who we hope will provide added interest and enthusiasm for golf in Asia through their participation in the tournament.”

LOUIS DIGS DEEP FOR VOLVO TITLE

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Buoyed by growing global fan base, TV ratings, and corporate sponsorship, the

LPGA Tour released its 2013 schedule that includes 28 tournaments.

In total, Yani Tseng, Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson, and other stars of the LPGA will play one more tournament than they did last season for US$49 million in prize money. Though the tour lost two events (the Sybase Match Play Championship and Navistar LPGA Classic), Whan added another three.

The 2013 schedule is the most robust since 2009, when the LPGA also staged 28 contests. LPGA commissioner Michael Whan is confident about adding another later this year to the new trio already on the calendar. “We expect to have one more tournament to announce in the very near future,” said Whan in a statement.

In addition to the Pure Silk-Bahamas Classic at the Ocean Club Golf Course over Memorial Day

weekend and the North Texas LPGA Shootout April 25-April 28 at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, the tour will travel to Beijing, China, for the US$1.8 million Reignwood Pine Valley LPGA Classic from October 3-October 6.

The tour will also play five major championships, with the former Evian Masters emerging as The Evian. The Old Course at St. Andrews will host the Women’s British Open a month prior to the fifth major.

This season, which starts February 14 at the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open and wraps up with the season-ending CME Group Titleholders in Florida on November 24, also features the Solheim Cup.

Four-time major champion Meg Mallon will lead the U.S. squad at Colorado Golf Club with the Americans hoping to bring the cup back home after losing it to the Europeans two years ago at Celtic Manor.

LPGA UNVEILS EXPANDED 2013 SCHEDULE

South African Charl Schwartzel completed his fantastic finish to 2012 with an

astonishing 12-stroke victory on home soil at the Alfred Dunhill Championship on December 16.

The former Masters champion underlined his return to form with a 24-under-par 264 at Leopard Creek Country Club - to again leave

the field trailing following an 11-shot win in the Asian Tour’s Thailand Golf Championship a week earlier.

Schwartzel, 10 clear with a round to play, added a three-under-par 69 either side of a two-hour thunderstorm delay to claim his eighth European Tour title.

Closest challenger Gregory Bourdy of France took a double-bogey seven on the final hole to elevate Swede Kristoffer Broberg, four times a winner on the Challenge Tour last season, into second place.

Bourdy shared third with Scotland’s Scott Jamieson, a winner himself at the weather-shortened Nelson Mandela Championship in Durban, defending champion Garth Mulroy and England’s Andy Sullivan.

Schwartzel also continued a remarkable record at the course on the border of the Kruger National Park. “It’s always been a special place for me. This is where I can almost say my career started and it’s always stayed close to my heart,” said Schwartzel, who won his first Tour title in 2004 and has had four runner-up finishes there.

“It’s nice to have continued my form from last week. I was saying a month and a half ago it’s been a pretty disappointing year.”

CHARL WALTZES TO SOUTH AFRICAN WIN

Thailand’s Titiya Plucksataporn fired a final-round 73 to win the LAGT’s season-

opening Royal Open at the Hsin-chu Royal Golf Club in Taiwan on January 13.

With a three-stroke advantage after two rounds, Titiya endured a nervous finish as she double-bogeyed the closing hole to total six-under-par 210 and finish a stroke clear of local hopeful Teresa Lu, who signed for a final round 70.

TITIYA CLAIMS MAIDEN LAGT WIN

TRANSFER SEASON

American Dustin Johnson made a winning start to 2013 by claiming a four-shot victory at the weather-affected

Tournament of Champions in Hawaii on January 9.

After three straight days of suspension due to severe winds, the tournament was reduced to 54 holes with two rounds played on Monday. Johnson started the final round with a three-shot lead and secured victory with a five-under 68 for a total of 16-under - four shot clear of Steve Stricker.

Johnson who made a great start to the final round with three birdies in his first eight holes but a double-bogey on the par-four 13th dropped him to one under and briefly threatened to derail his title hopes. But an eagle on the next hole before further gains on the 15th and 18th made the win safe.

JOHNSON TRIUMPHS AT HAWAII

AROUND THE GLOBE

January 1 signalled the start of player movement worldwide and we bring you a running list of who’s coming and going in the equipment world.

TaylorMadeLucas Glover (previously with Nike)Ryan Moore (Adams)John Huh (Ping)JJ Henry (Callaway)Brian Davis (Titleist)Stewart Cink (Nike)

NikeNick Watney (Titleist)Kyle Stanley (Titleist)Seung-yul Noh (Titleist)Thorbjørn Olesen (Titleist)Rory McIlroy (Titleist)

CallawayGary Woodland (Titleist)Andres Gonzales (Adams)Chris Kirk (Titleist)Nicolas Colsaerts (Titleist)Ryo Ishikawa (Yonex)Jamie Sadlowski (Adams Golf )

AdamsJeff Overton (Mizuno)

Cobra Puma GolfJesper Parnevik

OakleyZach Johnson (Iliac)Bubba Watson (Travis Mathew)

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The 913 fairways and hybrids utilise a new SureFit Tour weight location on the sole of

each club to help create distinct performance targets, all-around performance or lower spin with a penetrating flight with golfers able to select their preferred models – 913F or 913F.d Low Spin and 913H or 913H.d – based on forgiveness or ball flight.

Similar to 913 drivers, the fairway metals and hybrids utilise a new casting and polishing process to produce an ultra-thin crown, with a lower, flatter sole profile.

The 913 fairway metals and hybrids also feature lower center of gravity (CG) positions compared to preceding 910 models to further maximize distance potential through reduced spin while providing stability and forgiveness.

Coming on the back of their highly-anticipated and successful 913 drivers, Titleist promise to deliver more performance from both turf and tee with their new 913 fairway metals and hybrids

Both the 913 fairways and hybrids have a leaner SureFit Tour hosel with a lower height and tapered sleeve which not only improves the center of gravity but also accentuates the appearance at address. The 913 hybrids are also refined with a sleeker, tour-inspired design.

Continuing the bold new cosmetics found on the 913 drivers, the fairways and hybrids have a striking, black PVD finish and a new black body paint that provides a sense of confidence and power at address.

IN THE BAG

CONTINUING SUCCESS

913F 913F.d 913H 913H.d

The 913H is a high performance hybrid that delivers distance and stability through low and deep weighting for all-around performance.

The 913H.d is a high performance hybrid that delivers distance with lower spin from low and forward weighting for a more penetrating flight. It has a more compact head than 913H with slightly more offset.

Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 92 , Diamana S+ Blue 82 and 72, Titleist Bassara W 60 and 50

RM999 S$449

The 913F.d Low Spin is a high performance, larger full pear shaped fairway that delivers distance with lower spin (about 200 rpm less than 913F) from low and forward weighting for a more penetrating flight.

Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 82, Mitsubishi S+ Blue 72 and 62, Titleist Bassara W 55 and 45

RM1200 S$510

The 913F is a high performance, classic pear shaped fairway that delivers distance with stability through low and deep weighting for all-around performance from the turf and tee.

STOCK SHAFT MATRIX

PRICE

Available from February 9, 2013. Custom order starts March 15, 2013.

CLUB

TECHTALK

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IN THE BAG

COLOUR REVOLUTION

Vista IVTour performance golf ball made for low handicap golfers who want to maximize their game while at the same time doing it in style.

l Sports a patented zirconium ionomer cover with a 392 cube-octahedron dimple design that is more durable and long lasting without sacrificing on soft feel.l Four-piece, performance golf ball features a power core for longer distance, a Bismuth mixed control layer for softer feel and better spin control as well as a high-resiliency inner cover that provides increased energy transfer for greater distance and accuracy of the tees.

RRP: RM250 (available in four assorted colours and white)

Lady 350Ultimate distance with hyper soft feel.

l Premium three-piece golf ball designed for lady golfers with lower swing speeds yet seeking longer distance.l Proprietary dual core technology with patented Bismuth mixing promotes a soft feel for more accurate play and greater spin control.l Low compression 350-Octahedron dimple pattern delivers improved flight stability.

RRP: RM180 (available in pearlescent pink and yellow)

CrystalMaximum distance without sacrificing feel

l Two-piece low compression golf ball that provides ultra soft feel and maximum distance on every shot.l Features a translucent ionomer cover with genuine crystal properties for superior light diffusion for high visibility even during flight.

RRP: RM180 (available in nine assorted colours)

Magma*Maximum distance without sacrificing feel

l Similar to its predecessor the Volvik Raiders, three-piece golf ball with enhanced distance technology that pushes the limits of how far a ball can fly yet promote better feel.

RRP: RM180

*Non-conforming under the Rules of Golf as established by the USGA and The R&A in St Andrews

Volvik has been producing quality golf balls since 1989 and is one of the top selling brands in South Korea. Its entire range of unique golf balls come in an assortment of fresh colours and have taken the world by storm with the brand’s long-standing involvement with the LPGA Tour, sponsoring both players and events. Spearheaded by its revolutionary Vista IV, Volvik golf balls are now exclusively available at all Pan-West outlets.

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IN THE BAG

Calling it a “once in a lifetime innovation, TaylorMade Golf unveil their revolutionary Rocketbladez franchise, an iron with remarkable new technology that promotes high launching, long straight and quick-stopping performance for golfers of all abilities.

RocketBladez irons have more of a cavityback than the RocketBladez Tour models, which are tuned a little hotter with a more compact head, squarer toe, thinner topline and minimal offset.

The Speed Pocket is a two-millimeter-wide slot cut in the sole of the 3-iron through 7-iron that permits the face to flex farther and more easily to provide more springiness upon impact.

The Speed Pocket is sealed with a specially formulated polyurethane developed by 3M that keeps grass and other debris out as well as dampens vibration for better, more solid feel upon impact.

Advanced, ultra-thin face design promote consistently high ball speed and distance.

Careful management of the RocketBladez’s face thickness, Center of Gravity location and the inclusion of the Speed Pocket enlarges the effective sweet spot, which makes for more consistent shotmaking – and therefore more consistent distance gaps throughout the set.

Higher-lofted clubs such as the sand and lob wedges don’t include the Speed Pocket but have redesigned cavities to improve their feel and feature TaylorMade’s ATV (All-Terain Versatility) sole for improved workability around the greens.

The Speed Pocket combined with a shorter hosel helps redistribute 17.5 grams of weight to lower the center of gravity to deliver a higher launch angle, higher peak trajectory and a steep, quick-stopping descent.

Want more details? Head on over to www.taylormadegolf.asia/my

Rocketbladez: RM3,850 TM Rocket Fuel Graphite 65 (#4-PW,SW) RM3,450 TM Rocket Fuel Steel 85 (#4-PW,SW) RM3,350 Women’s Graphite (#5-PW, SW)

Rocketbladez Tour: TBA (KBS Tour C-Taper 95 & Dynamic Golf S200)

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IN THE BAG

EASY TO HIT!Packed with technology, the new Adams Golf Speedline Super LS family of driver, fairway woods and hybrids are designed using Velocity Slot Technology (VST) and multi-material construction to provide golfers with exceptional performance in all categories while continuing the brand’s dedication to producing easy to hit clubs.

The Super LS line-up takes on a matte white finish on the crown and a contrasting PVD face, which combines to make the clubs look larger at address and more easy to align to instill more confidence in the player.

SPEEDLINE SUPER LS DRIVER

l Slot in the sole of the club is deeper in the heel and toe to increase the sweet spot across the face, providing golfers with consistently higher ball speeds for consistently longer drives.

l Lower CG maximizes gear effect to produce very low spin without sacrificing launch. This combined with the deep face design creates a driver that high launch and low spin players have been longing to hit.

l Features Adams’ Fast Fit fitting system, which allows for extensive adjustability, having the ability to adjust face angle, length and swing weight to fine tune this driver for maximum performance to better your own game.

SPEEDLINE SUPER LS FAIRWAY

l A redesigned crown slot generates more ball speed, creating optimal launch angle and spin rate while a new sole slot increases the overall hotness of the face.

l Multi-material design with a titanium face and crown combining with a stainless steel sole for exceptionally low center of gravity and thin fast face.

l Features Adams’ Fast Fit technology which allows for extensive customisation of loft/face angle, length and swing weight for maximum performance.

SPEEDLINE SUPER LS HYBRID

l Incorporating VST, the multi-material design with a titanium face and crown as well as a stainless steel sole creates an exceptionally low CG for greater all-around performance.

l A next generation sole slot has an increased CT for an incredibly hot face for higher ball speeds and more distance.

l Redesigned crown slot that is deeper, longer and thinner improves deflection across the entire face to increase launch angle without creating any additional spin for more carry distance and makes it easier to hit greens from further away

Full specifications at www.adamsgolf.com. Prices to be announced

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IN THE BAG

RAZR FIT XTREME DRIVERwww.callawaygolf.com

Callaway RAZR Fit Xtreme driver debuts new technologies to advance overall performance and promote distance gains over its predecessor, the award-winning, Tour-proven RAZR Fit® driver. l Powerful new Speed Frame™ Face Technology that optimizes stiffness

and stress distribution across the face saves weight for more efficient energy transfer. This produces increased ball speed and consistent distance, even on off-center contact.

l Features a tighter bulge radius for a more preferred look at address, along with more consistent sidespin and dispersion.

l Utilizes its patented, lightweight Forged Composite crown to achieve the lowest center of gravity (CG) of any adjustable driver for further distance gains.

l Improved adjustability with the OptiFit Hosel that adjusts the face angle to Open, Square or Closed positions to improve accuracy and trajectory while allowing golfers to dial in their preferred look at address.

l A new OptiFit Weights weighting system that offers golfers a greater range of shot shaping options.

l Comes in more lofts that incorporate a greater range of face angle options, CG bias options and CG height differences with two Tour grade shafts (Aldila Trinity & Matrix 7M3 Black Tie) as stock offerings.

RRP: RM1,990

X HOT IRONSwww.callawaygolf.com

Callaway’s new X Hot and X Hot Pro irons are designed to deliver increased distance and performance for both amateur and professional golfers. l Industry leading deep undercut cavity moves the hottest part of the face lower down to the area where most golfers connect

with the ball for higher ball speeds.l Speed frame technology - previously utilised in Callaway drivers - create more efficient energy transfer by optimising face

stiffness, facilitating increased ball speed and consistent distance even if the ball is struck outside the sweet spot.l Feel Management Technology fine tunes sound by promoting a crisp and dynamic feel.l Pro versions created for lower handicappers with J-Face Dynamics for great power and feel as well as Callaway’s most precise

20° Close Spaced V grooves, which offer more backspin from the rough.

RRP: TBA

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VR_S COVERT DRIVERwww.nikegolf.com

Visually stunning iconic red driver stands out as the most innovative club Nike Golf has ever produced, combining three proprietary technology platforms for unprecedented distance, control and forgiveness.

• High Speed Cavity design sees the central-back portion of the sole being removed to force the weight to the heel and toe areas, creating a more forgiving, perimeter-weighting effect.

• Upgraded FlexLoft adjustable sleeve allowing independent adjustment of the face angle into three different settings while the club’s loft can be set between 8.5° and 12.5°.

• Enhanced 2013 NexCOR Face Technology with a 45% larger hot zone• A 460-cc head and is designed to maximize power while golfers who want to shape

their drives can opt for the 430cc Tour version.

RRP: RM 1,380 & RM 1,780 (Tour) - (available with Mitsubishi Rayon Kuro Kage 50/60 shaft )

AMP CELL DRIVERwww.cobragolf.com

• MyFly Technology gives you six different loft/trajectory settings - allowing the player to adjust the loft to maximize distance, manage trajectory for different weather and ground conditions and dial in the club to match your game.

• AMP CELL SmartPad Technology delivers a square face at address regardless of loft setting for added shot workability while retaining an option for the player to slightly open or close the driver as needed at address.

• Advanced Material PlacementTM and Cell technology work together to enable a 12% larger elliptical E9 Face shape to deliver faster ball speeds and high moment of inertia on mis-hits.

RRP: RM1,390 (Fujikura Rombax) and RM1,290 (Fujikura Fuel) - available in four fresh colours

CT112 DRIVERwww.fourteengolf.com

• Four-piece lightweight and durable titanium construction designed for maximum forgiveness and distance.

• Features a 6-4 titanium face with variable thickness which allows for great rebound effect and maximum energy transfer at impact combined with 460cc size head for maximum hitting area and forgiveness.

• BF-11 0.5mm ultra thin crown design promotes a lower center of gravity, creating an easy, powerful and high launch.

• High back head design promotes a level swing, for a strong and penetrating flight with low spin.

RRP: RM 1,950

IN THE BAG

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adiCross Tour Golf Shoewww.taylormadegolf.com

adicross II provides superior traction and comfort in all types of weather and any course-condition a golfer can expect to encounter

• Classic adidas inspired full leather upper provides a rich look and feel• adiWEAR abrasion resistant rubber outsole provides full-length spikeless traction,

comfort and off-course versatility.• Advanced Traction technology utilizes 100 strategically placed traction lugs in varying

sizes for ultimate traction and grip in all conditions with the addition of Plusflex 4 Channel Flex grooves in forefoot for increased flexibility, natural feel and ground contact throughout swing.

• Lightweight EVA sock liner promotes longer lasting comfort.• Choice of a classic lace-up (tonal and contrast and a fashion-forward Velcro-strap

with a two-year waterproof warranty.

RRP: RM299

GEAR UP

SciFlex Glovewww.footjoy.com • Taction 2™ Advanced Performance Leather® provides exceptional

moisture management and improved grip performance for a tour-proven feel.

• Angled ComforTab™ closure secures a precision fit• Micro-perforations strategically positioned on the palm and fingers,

matched with a new MicroVent® FiberSof™stretch material located on the back of the hand promotes a cooler, drier, more comfortable golf glove even in the most extreme conditions.

• PowerNet™ mesh at the back of the hand improves breathability, flexibility and contoured fit.

RRP: RM75 (available in assorted colour, sizes 21-27 in LH and RH)

The new SciFlex glove delivers exceptional gripping power and breathability for an unbeatable performance advantage and Tour-proven feel in all climate conditions.

Merino Tour Golf Sockswww.footjoy.com

Developed using fine, natural merino yarns, Merino Tour delivers unbeatable moisture management and temperature regulation, keeping your feet dry and comfortable for the optimal playing experience.

• Fine Merino wool naturally regulates temperature and manages moisture keeping your feet dry and comfortable while breathable mesh inserts in key stress areas boost ventilation.

• Comfort seam toe enclosure ensures a comfortable, smooth fit coupled with a double-layer reinforced heel for added durability.

• Anatomically shaped left & right foot-beds provide enhanced cushioning in high impact areas and a contoured fit while targeted cushioning in both the ball and heel deliver added comfort.

RRP: RM52 (available in black and natural)

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GEAR UP

Sync Cart Bagwww.sunmountain.com

Sun Mountain started with a top and bottom designed to nest in the upper and lower bag wraps of its proprietary push carts.

• A slimmer cart bag designed for push cart fan with a new 15-way divider with a separate putter well to fit oversized putter grips.

• Nine pockets including two full-length clothing pockets, a velour-lined valuables pocket and an insulated cooler beverage pocket.

• Integrated cart strap for buggy use and rubberized pads protect the bag from wear and tear on and off the cart.

RRP: RM790 (available in assorted colours at RGT Technology)

Sport Spikeless Golf Shoewww.footjoy.com

Designed and developed for the player seeking crossover-inspired comfort, style and technology of FootJoy Sport golf shoes with a versatile spikeless outsole

• Full grain leather uppers offer outstanding comfort, breathability and durability while Proofguard membrane provides total waterproof protection.

• Full rounded toe character with a slightly shallow forefoot and a slightly narrow heel

• Molded EVA fit-bed and midsoles provides lightweight underfoot cushioning with forefoot flex zone provides additional walking comfort and flexibility.

• Heel stabilizer increases heel stability by minimizing any teetering that may occur during the golf swing.

• Duramax rubber spikeless outsole creates a lightweight, durable and stable hitting platform with added a measure of versatility and fun color pop.

RRP: RM545 / s$220

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WHERE GOLF HAPPENS

Royal Splendour

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Royal SplendourLina Abdul Wahab returns to the regal city of Hua Hin, ready to be pampered like a queen while discovering the traditional charm and hospitality of Thailand’s most peaceful beach destination

Hua Hin, the area to south of Thailand, about 200km away from Bangkok is a picture of

calm and serenity when I first visited it in 1998.

Back then, Hua Hin was synonymous with the Thai royal family, the palace, historical sites and national parks. What struck me the most in that visit was how beautiful the beaches of Hua Hin were. Long stretches of pristine white sands seemed endless, forming a perfect alliance with the clear bluish sea to give the perfect postcard moment to anyone walking along it.

Now, Hua Hin is a thriving town which is not only well-known for its historical sites, national parks and its much celebrated railway station. Thanks to Berjaya Air (www.berjaya-air.com), travelling to Hua Hin is now a breeze - minus the hassle of a three-hour transfer by car from Bangkok - with direct flights connecting Subang to the regal city thrice weekly.

Mention Hua Hin now and amongst the first things which would come to mind is golf tourism. Hua Hin currently boasts some of the most spectacular world class golf courses, which golfers from around the world gravitate to as their first choice golfing destinations. A world class golfing experience needs to be coupled with an excellent accommodation and you will be spoilt for choice in Hua Hin.

Situated right in the centre of Hua Hin, Hilton Hua Hin Resort and Spa (www.hilton.com) provides the perfect combination of urban living and seaside vacation experience. Just a short 15- minute drive from the Hua Hin Airport and two hour drive from lively Bangkok, Hilton Hua Hin is perfectly accessible to everyone. Each modern room is the epitome of comfort and spacious layout and treats guests to prime beachfront views over the Gulf of Thailand from the private balcony. Each room comes equipped with cable TV, wifi connections and a full size fridge.

As a perfect escapade to life’s stresses, Hilton Hua Hin offers first rate spa. The spa is an icon of Hilton Hua Hin. For a spa buff, the Hilton Hua Hin spa provides an amazing experience. Shut your tired mind out with the most relaxing Thai herbal steam bath with the distinct lemongrass scent lulling you to short but restful nap. Let the very experienced Thai masseuse unwind your tired muscle after a morning of rigorous tennis or intense golf. Its reputation speaks for itself. One comes out of it feeling brand new.

Other than the spa, Hilton Hua Hin offers many facilities. There is something for everyone, from the executives to the golfing daddies to the

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mummies in need of a good rest and foodies who are on the quest to sample Thailand’s hot and spicy delicacies.

A ballroom perfect for the wedding of the year, recreational centres like the playground for the children, billiard room for the teenagers, tennis courts and fitness rooms for the health conscious and a big and welcoming pool for everyone. Five restaurants which can host guests for their business meetings or simply a leisurely lunch or

dinner with the love ones - all boasting exquisite cuisines cooked by world-class chefs.

Literally at the footsteps of Hilton Hua Hin is the pristine beach with stretches for about five km. Hua Hin is blessed with attractive, safe and family-friendly beaches. As Hua Hin is situation in the Gulf of Thailand, the sea is warm throughout the year making swimming and other beach activities a pleasurable experience.

CATCH A FLIGHT!Berjaya Air flies non-stop to Hua Hin from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang thrice weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Promotional rates start from RM299* one-way with free and easy packages going for as low as RM1238*. Golf packages are also available from RM2238* with the airline extending an additional 10kg baggage allowance for golfers. Book at www.berjaya-air.com

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TRAVEL FEATURE

Amari Hua Hin (www.amari.com/huahin) may be the new kid on the beach of Hua Hin but the royal treatment it promises is fit for the ancient king. Tastefully designed and furnished, guests to The Amari would immediately feel that they are on a stylish vacation upon entering lobby greeted by friendly hotel staffs who are always smiling. First impressions last and The Amari takes that seriously.

They strive to give each guest an experience to remember and right from the start to the time a guest leaves, excellent service continuously provides guests with a memorable experience.

Amari has other things to offer as well, such as the signature spa, the fitness room, the very spacious swimming pool or just have a relaxing drink with each other at the Coral Lounge.

family that made the stay in The Amari simply ideal.

Situated on Nong Kae beachfront, The Amari is the perfect family friendly resort which caters to the needs of everyone. The rooms are carefully designed with modernist and contemporary design elements.

They are spacious, fully equipped with flat screen television, a broad sofa, walk – in wardrobe and a cosy living area. It is home away from home, or rather a grand suite away from home. Guests can choose from the deluxe room, hill view, ocean view and the pool view and each room comes with a spacious balcony for guests to enjoy whichever view that feeds their eyes.

There are five restaurants in The Amari and one need not look anywhere else for the fine dining experience to fulfil the gastronomic desires. The

The highlight of the stay in The Amari has to be the excellent service by the always gracious staff. Each hotel guest is treated like a king and our wish is their command, delicately attentive without being too intrusive.

Efficiency seems to be their code of honour and they accommodate to queries and requests to the best of their abilities, without ever wiping the genuine smiles off their faces. It was them and the culture of The Amari treating each guest as

The Amari has got to be a class of its own. Being new, it has already made its mark in the hearts of many hotel guests who came as travellers but left as families.

The Hua Hin which I first visited in 1998 has come a long way to be where it is right now but has retained its traditional charm. It was a very pleasant experience then and now - with hotels such as Amari and Hilton Hua Hin with their excellent service and very accommodating staff simply making the experience not just pleasant but a memorable one as well.

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Samantha Cebrero fell in love

with golf when she first held a

club at the age of 11. Her love

for the sport evolved through

the years until a childhood

hobby turned into a professional

career. A certified Titleist

Performance Institute (TPI)

instructor, she travels around

the region to provide golf clinics

to various level of players. With

her education and continuous

learning of everything golf, her

goal is to help and share as much

as she can and rock Asia in the

process.

NO TO SWAY & SLIDE

FIT FOR GOLF WITH SAMANTHA

Happy New Year! What better way to start your golf year right than to understand your golf swing and know more about golf fitness. In this issue let’s tackle the dreaded SWAY and SLIDE.

SWAY is the excessive lateral movement of the lower body moving away from the target on the backswing. The SLIDE would be the excessive lateral movement of the lower body moving towards the target on the downswing. A few questions you maybe able to answer to understand some causes of the slide and sway swing faults. How is your ability to separate your upper body from your lower body? Do you have a good pelvic rotary movement or is it more of a lateral movement? Are your ankles mobile? Here are some exercises to correct those limitations.

Exercise 1: Lift your feet off the ground and move your ankles. Without moving your legs, use your feet to do air drawings of th e alphabet from A-Z.

Exercise 2: In an all fours position stabilizes your core to prevent any movement from your spine. Lift your leg and make 5 circles with that hip trying to get the biggest range of motion possible. Do them on both sides.

Exercise 3: In an all fours position place your left hand behind your head and rotate your spine. Get your elbow to touch your right knee by rotating in a counter clockwise direction. Rotate your spine and elbow as far as possible by rotating clockwise. Do them 5x in both sides. Keep your eyes on the elbow.

Lastly, for a better golf game, try some golf fitness

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Scott Kramer is a veteran

golf writer based in the golf

equipment capital of Carlsbad,

California. In his 20-plus years

covering the golf industry, the

former senior editor of GOLF

Magazine has lowered his

playing index to 5.1, raised

his IQ on the sophisticated

technology used to make golf

clubs, and stayed even keel on

his propensity to miss short putts.

But he always brings game to his

columns.

2013 EQUIPMENT

TRENDS

behind the clubface that creates a trampoline-like effect on the clubface, allowing it to burst shots forward with more speed for longer yardage. In fact, most manufacturers have bested their previous iron models, using new technology, shaping, or weighting concepts to add distance and forgiveness.

Notably, they’ve truly enhanced yardage: Rather than strengthening the lofts as they have in years past as a quick way to add distance, they’ve now discovered ways to further spread the weight around inside the clubheads to master the feat. They’re also continuing to use lighter shafts and grips; and they’re thinning out the clubface for more spring-like effect. This will really help players of all abilities - particularly those needing game-improvement and super game-improvement models - hit the ball higher and longer, with less effort. WEDGESWith wedges, face texturing has gone to another level. Cleveland Golf’s Rotex wedges (pix above) , for instance, feature large-sized grooves plus a directionally milled pattern that helps maximize spin - particularly on shots where spin is hardest to generate - by improving the quality and consistency of impact. Other companies are offering custom wedges in which you select your own grind; bounce angle, shaping and even cosmetics. There’s also a growing tendency toward wedge fitting, so you have ideal wedges for your swing with seamless distance gaps between them. BALLSWhile Titleist is offering new versions of its Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls, other manufacturers have also debuted renovated versions of their old-and-popular models – Bridgestone’s e6, for example, has larger dimples that reduce drag and increase lift for more carry.

Then there are the all-new products. TaylorMade replaced its five-layer Penta TP ball with a like ball, the five-layer, soft core Lethal. This one’s designed to stay in the air longer and spin less on tee shots. I’ve tested it and found it to be one of the best new golf balls I’ve seen in years. Callaway expanded its ball offerings with new three-piece models. Srixon’s offering a fresh game-improvement ball, and Nike’s new balls feature a proprietary mantle material that’s supposed to speed up your shots by three miles per hour.

I feel old. This month, I’m attending the PGA Merchandise Show for the 23rd consecutive year.

Products used to be announced at the convention – packing wonderful elements of suspense and surprise -- but electronic means and quicker product cycles have forced manufacturers to reveal their new year’s equipment plans early. Furthermore, you benefit by finding out which exciting, new trends you’ll see in equipment this year. Come and take a peek. DRIVERSDrivers bearing adjustable lofts will be big in 2013. New models, such as TaylorMade’s R1, Nike’s VR_S Covert and Cobra’s AMP Cell, allow you to adjust the loft by several degrees. It’s one thing – as in years past – to re-orient the shaft and then watch your ball flight veer left or right, or slightly up and down.

But it’s quite another to move the ball significantly higher or lower, actually changing the club’s loft by four degrees or so. Imagine a windy day, morning dew, tight holes, or whatever conditions you might run into, and wish you had a higher- or lower-lofted driver to negotiate the course with. While many of you have tended to previously find one face angle setting you liked and keep it there, that will not be the case with adjustable loft. You’ll want to continuously toy around with it.

In 2013, you’ll also see driver clubheads in bright colours. Cobra officials were amazed, when they previewed their new AMP Cell driver in four colours at an October kick-off event, at how passionate golf retailers were about certain colours, how they swore a clubhead in one colour – albeit otherwise identical – made it look deeper or larger than another. FAIRWAY WOODS AND HYBRIDSAdjustable lofts will probably be huge in fairway woods and hybrids this year, too – maybe even more so than drivers because you can take a standard 3-wood, for example, and convert it into a true 4-wood in seconds. You’ll also see many fairway woods this year being touted as distance mongers. Some companies put slots or hollow cavities directly behind the clubface that create a rebound effect, to help shots catapult quicker off of the clubface for more distance.

IRONSTechnology is finally progressing with irons. TaylorMade’s new Rocketbladez irons have a slot

COVERING CARLSBAD BY SCOTT KRAMER

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Martin Vousden is an

experienced golf writer and

editor, equally at home in print

publications or online content. A

former editor of Today’s Golfer,

he now freelances from Scotland,

near Carnoustie. His Ryder Cup

book With Friends Like These,

was published in 2006.

Desperate times call

for desperate measures

basis the captain is able to arrive at a judgement about their character and relish for the fray that he wouldn’t otherwise be able to make.

Another issue concerns the perpetual Ryder Cup headache that is Tiger Woods who, in contrast to those names just mentioned, has a poor record in the event when compared to his 14 majors and 74 Tour victories, putting him second in the all-time list and closing fast on Sam Snead’s 82 wins. He has also been the US Tour Player of the Year 10 times, so his Ryder Cup record of played 33, won 13, lost 17 and halved 3 is pretty abysmal.

There is also, of course, a bit of history between the two men, with Watson being one of the few pro golfers to publicly berate Woods, not for his extra-marital affairs but his general on-course demeanour, saying that the younger man needed to clean up his act.

Both men have been quick to say there are no continuing issues between them but worryingly, a few days after his appointment, Watson said of Tiger: “If he’s not on the team for any unforeseen reason – and I’m sure he will be, you can bet that he’s going to be number one on my pick list.’ To make such an announcement so early, having no idea of the sort of form Woods will be showing in 20 months’ time, is simply offering a hostage to fortune.

Over and above all of this is the question: Just how important is the captain? I would argue that a competent man at the helm won’t win you the competition but a bad one could lose it – the most obvious recent example being Hal Sutton at Oakland Hills in 2004. I have not heard it suggested, however, that Davis Love III was responsible for last September’s loss; he was simply the victim of a tremendous European performance on singles day.

Finally, Tom’s appointment has been justified, in part, by the fact that he was the last man to lead America to an away victory. However that was in 1993 at The Belfry, 21 years before the next competition takes place. Using this logic they might as well try to disinter America’s most successful captain ever, Walter Hagen, who died in 1969. As I have said, desperate times require desperate measures.

The news that Tom Watson has been appointed America’s Ryder Cup captain for next year’s match at Gleneagles has been widely welcomed.

Although I stand second to no-one in my admiration for Tom - both as a man and a golfer, I think it is a desperate move and could misfire badly. Not because I think he will necessarily make a poor job out of it, but because if the USA loses again – and let’s be honest, recent history suggests this is more than likely, the PGA of America will meet with a dead end. It will have effectively admitted that it does not believe that other potential candidates such as David Toms and Fred Couples are capable for the job.

Undoubtedly, by the time the competition arrives, Tom will be 65, the age at which, had he been British, he would most likely be drawing his old-age pension. His age, per se, should not preclude him from consideration but what it means is that he will not have been playing on the regular PGA Tour, from which his team will be selected, for a decade-and-a-half.

This is particularly relevant in America because, unless the PGA changes its selection criteria, the captain will be making four wild card picks – double the number of his European counterpart, and a third of the team. However, if he is not teeing it up regularly, or even occasionally, with those potential picks, he will have very limited opportunities to see them at close hand, performing in the heat of battle.

All the golfers in the frame for selection will have the playing ability to represent their country but what counts for more than anything in the furnace of Ryder Cup competition is heart, or fire in the belly, or sheer bloody-minded determination to win, whatever the cost.

The history of the competition is enlivened and enriched by comparatively modest golfers who come alive when the stress meter is dialled up to 11 – the most recent example being Ian Poulter. But he is but the latest.

Over the years we have seen numerous players – people like Lanny Wadkins, Sam Torrance, Paul Way (remember him?), Manuel Pinero and Dave Hill, none of them major winners, step into the ring in this biennial competition and punch well above their weight. By playing alongside such men on a regular

RARE BIRDIE

Quote of the Month“It takes hundreds of good golf shots to gain confidence, but only one bad one to lose it “ - Jack Nicklaus

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No wonder we are all so tired after a round!

It is also surprising to note that the difference in distance between low/middle/high handicappers is fairly negligible.

The hackers and middle handicappers, as expected, rarely walk down the middle of each fairway; instead playing what many of us call “Army Golf” (left, right, left, right). They also tend to cover extra distance to/from neighbouring fairways, hazard areas and the trees, etc. The low handicappers, on the other hand, walk basically down the middle of the fairways, but cover more distance circling the greens (to determine the line/break). They also help the others to find lost balls, and of course, they still had the same buggy-green-tee box return trips. In all, their distance averages only about 500m less than the High/Middle Handicappers.

On a side note, some apps also indicate calories burned during the round. A few of the golfers in the study are reporting 1000+ calories burned for the walk (it does not take into account things like the actual golf swing, practice swings or pushing the buggy, etc.)

In a world where obesity is a growing problem (no pun intended), the study may prove that hitting the links can actually be good for you!

TAKE PART IN THE STUDYInside Golf is looking for golfers across the globe to take part in a World’s First smartphone study into the distance walked during a round of golf. All you need is a GPS that measures your walking distance or a smartphone/iPhone with one of the popular fitness Apps (like Map My Run, RunKeeper, etc.).

To participate, you’ll need to walk a round of 18 holes. Simply activate your app/unit prior to your round (be sure to set your phone on “silent”). Keep it in your pocket for the round, and be sure to turn it off when you return to your car. Then, log on to www.insidegolf.com.au, to enter the data.

Good luck!

While motorised golf carts are becoming more prevalent at courses across the globe, a current

study in Australia is shedding light on the fitness benefits of players who eschew carts and choose instead to walk 18 holes.

I’ve often wondered how far I actually walk when I play. Sure, you can estimate the distance by noting the scorecard yardage and then adding “a little extra”. But does that really tell the whole story?

What about walking from the car to the proshop, walking to the practice tee, walking around the putting green, etc.? Once you tee off there are 18 return trips between your buggy and the tee box, and 18 more to/from the greens, and the trips from the green to the next tee, etc.

And then there is the big wildcard: what if you or your playing partner(s) lose a ball (or a dozen) during the round? Depending on your particular “search pattern”, you may walk back and forth across a 30 metre stretch of area many times. It all adds up.

So just how far does an average golfer walk in a round? With the recent boom in smartphone/GPS technology, the question is now being answered.

Inside Golf magazine (Australia) is conducting a study whereby they are asking golfers to measure their walking distance via various GPS units and smartphone apps, like Map My Walk, RunKeeper, etc. These apps are designed for walking/jogging enthusiasts to set and measure their fitness goals. Utilising GPS technology, the apps continuously track an athlete’s speed, distance, changes in elevation, etc., and then plot the route on an online map.The initial findings are proving to be extremely interesting.

During a standard 18-hole round, golfers are reporting distances of nearly DOUBLE the scorecard length. On courses that are listed at, say, 5700 metres, some golfers are walking close to 11 kilometres or more (which includes golf, plus the off-course measurements like walking from the car, clubhouse, practice area, etc.).

GOLF DOWN UNDER

Richard Fellner is the Group

Editor of Inside Golf Magazine

– Australia’s most regularly read

golf publication. Hailing from

the United States but now a

proud resident of Melbourne,

Fellner is a true golf tragic -

having played the game for over

35 years but never getting any

better at it.

How far do you REALLY walk during

18 holes?

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Growing up in a golfing family

with a grandmother who was

an amateur champion golfer,

Justine Moss developed a love

of golf at an early age. After

moving to Singapore in 1998

from Sydney, and opening her

own communications company

a year later, Justine expanded the

writing side of her business and

currently writes for a number of

golfing and lifestyle publications

in the region, with her finger on

the pulse of local golf happenings

in the Lion City

Green-er Fairways

GOLFING TALES FROM THE LION CITY

can play. You don’t have to be rich or poor. This is going to be a family-oriented place; we’ll have a playground, get the mini golf going and encourage people to bring their kids,” said Wilkins.

“The number one motto at Champions Golf is ‘learning golf while having fun’ and this is for everyone and in particular for juniors. This is a great place to do it because we have every part of it. We have the short game, long game, nice golf course and the price is not too expensive, so that’s our vision,” added Murray.

Richard Harries spent eight years as a pro there when it was Green Fairways and is looking forward to the new management’s vision. “The future is very bright and the place is going to be rejuvenated, refurbished and developed. The Bukit Timah area will definitely benefit.

“I have been blessed with wonderful people to teach golf for many years now, and I think they’ll appreciate the work that the new management is doing to improve and upgrade the facility. It’s become like a second home for most golfers who are away from their golf clubs in the UK, Europe, US, etc. and this is like their gospel home in Singapore for their golf.”

For further information on weekday and weekend golf course as well as driving range rates, visit www.championsgolf.com.sg.

The former popular Green Fairways located off Eng Neo Avenue is set for a new lease of life under

new owners Champions Golf Pte Ltd, who secured the tender back in December with a winning bid of SGD88,988 per month (plus GST).

Champions Golf Pte Ltd, whose partners consist of father and son team Alan and Matthew Murray, as well as Malaysian-based businessman Charles Wilkins, have wasted no time in upgrading the existing facilities as well as introducing new improvements.

Since securing the keys at 4.30 p.m. on 31 December 2012 (they opened for business at 7 a.m. the next day), they have already made some welcome tweaks to the course and driving range, which include new range mats, balls, distance signs and floodlights as well as the much needed improvements to the greens.

Future improvements encompass the upgrading of the short game practice area (putting, chipping and bunker areas), refurbishment of the changing rooms, construction of target greens on the range, setting up of an indoor golf simulator and the reopening of the mini golf area. The course is also set to be rated by the Singapore Golf Association for handicapping purposes.

Plans are in the pipeline – naturally with Singapore Land Authority approval, to possibly convert the current nine-hole course into a full 18 holes with a par of 34 on the front nine and 32 on the back nine. This, however, will involve no extra land – rather, some holes will have two tee boxes and two greens, and some will share a tee box and a green.

Other facilities include the Champions Golf Academy – Alan Murray is director of coaching, while V. Lingam is head PGA professional – which currently has 12 coaches. There is also a VIP area at the driving range which has six private bays, an air-conditioned room and a locker room.

“Our vision is to bring golf to everyone so everyone

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UNCHARTED COURSE WITH NORMAS YAKIN

Normas Yakin considers

himself an all-rounder: a former

cocoa and oil palm planter, golf

course superintendent, golf club

manager, director, lecturer and

consultant. He believes there

are only two great mavericks

in Malaysia; one of them is a

former Prime Minister. Modesty,

however, prevents him from

telling you who the other one is.

In his free time, he scribbles at

www.mynormas.com

TIFDWARF ON GREENS

literally; I went to a golf club known for great greens at the border of Thailand and a nursery in Kota Tinggi. Eventually we settled for grass from a golf course near the old airport less than 20km from my club. Did anybody else see the irony?

The most popular grass on greens in Malaysia is called Tifdwarf which is a natural mutation of Tifgreen which was a hybrid of two Bermuda grass species. It was released in 1965 by the US Dept. of Agriculture and University of Georgia that has a campus in a town called Tifton, Georgia. I guess that’s why the name of many grasses has got the prefix ‘Tif’ in front of it.

Problem is, because it is a natural mutation, it is prone to more mutations in the long run, especially if it keeps being replanted over and over again. That is why you find the Tifdwarf in one golf course different than on another; or on one green to another; heck, sometimes you can find different Tifdwarfs on one green! It’s a classic case of replanting green with grass from another source.

If there ever was a need to replant grass on greens, I make sure I get it from one source: the best source of them all is a nursery of my own. Of course, sometimes the ‘nursery’ is also the club’s practice green. If I replant green 3 from the stolons of green 2; then replant green 4 from green 3; green 5 from green 4; 6 from 5 etc., what may happen is the grass on green 6 will have different characteristics than on green 2; especially if the grass source in the first place were unknown; it may have gone through the same procedure in its previous golf course! God knows how many golf courses before that?! Can you imagine how many generations apart green 18 is from the original Tifdwarf?

If there is one free advice I can give; be careful of your grass when you replant your greens. If you can’t afford to buy good certifiable (in one way or another) grass; I suggest you postpone the renovation and start saving. Plenty more to talk about grass in future articles; watch this space.

I have renovated many greens in my career. Come to think of it, I’ve killed a few greens too but that’s

another story. Let’s start again; I have renovated many greens in my career, too many for me to recall them all and yes, there are some that I would rather forget.

One of the difficult parts of renovating or reconstructing greens is about choosing the right grass. I mean, what is the definition of ‘right’? In some cases, the choice of grass is a RM80,000 question.

No, not the price of the grass; it could be the price of the renovation. I remember telling one of my former bosses; what is the point of spending RM80,000 to buy new sand that is the correct size, remove the old sand, repair sub-soil drainage, etc. and worse of all; lose business for about three months and then try to save a few thousand by buying unknown grass?

Yes, unknown grass. The guy tells me it is such and such grass and I’m supposed to take his word for it? Ok, perhaps I have done that those days when I was young and ignorant. After three years; the renovation can be considered wasted. The green looked like it was planted with fairway grass!

However, in the last few renovations that I did, I either buy grass that comes with a certificate or I’ve seen the grass’ performance with my own eyes or try to get it tested. Then on delivery day, I’ll send one of my staff to witness the harvesting. I’d hate myself if some smart aleck were to show me grass from one part of the nursery and then harvest it from another part by mistake. In addition, I send a different staff every few days too. Not that I don’t trust my staff, but I want to umm… “Broaden everyone’s experience”.

It was at one of this renovation work at a golf course that I work in that I learnt a lot about grasses. We couldn’t afford the time to import the certified grasses from overseas and the Big Boss wants us to do all 18 greens in one year. To top it off, we were to host Malaysia’s then second biggest golf tournament by the end of the year. Counting the practice green, we had to find enough grass for 19 greens from one source! Not many nurseries can supply the same grass for that area size in such short notice.

I flew from one end of the peninsular to the other –

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GOLF DIARY

Jan 21 - 25National TrialsKelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam, Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie GCC & Saujana GCC, Selangor

Feb 18 - 19Maybank Malaysian Open National QualifierKuala Lumpur GCC, Kuala Lumpur

Jan 29 - Feb 1 Qualifying School - Final Stage Industry Hills GC, California, United States

Feb 5 - 8Qualifying School - Final StageSutera Harbour GCC, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Feb 1-3 Volvik RACV Ladies MastersRACV Royal Pines Resort, Queensland, AustraliaAUS$250,000

Feb 8-10 ISPS Handa New Zealand Women´s OpenClearwater GC, Christchurch, New Zealand€200,000

Feb 14 - 17 ISPS Handa Women´s Australian OpenRoyal Canberra GC, Canberra, AustraliaUS$1,200,000

Jan 24 - 27 Farmers Insurance OpenTorrey Pines GC, La Jolla, CaliforniaUS$6,100,000

Jan 31 - Feb 3 Waste Management Phoenix OpenTPC Scottsdale, Scottsdale, ArizonaUS$6,200,000

Feb 7 - 10 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-AmPebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, CaliforniaUS$6,500,000

Feb 14 - 17 Northern Trust OpenRiviera CC, Pacific Palisades, CaliforniaUS$6,600,000

Feb 14-17ISPS Handa Women’s Australian OpenRoyal Canberra GC, Yarralumla, AustraliaUS$1,200,000

Feb 21-24Honda LPGA ThailandSiam CC, Chonburi, ThailandUS$1,500,000

Jan 24 -26Yeangder OpenLinkou Orient GC, Linkou, Chinese TaipeiNT$3,000,000 (appox US$100,000)

Feb 20 - 24Accenture MatCh Play ChampionshipRitz-Carlton GC,Arizona,USAUS$8,750,000

Jan 30 - Feb 2CCM KRPM MastersKelab Rahman Putra Malaysia, Sg Buloh, SelangorRM200,000

Feb 20 – 23Sime Darby Harvard MastersHarvard G&CC, Bedong, KedahRM200,000

Jan 23-26Qualifying School - Final Stage presented by Sports Authority of Thailand Imperial Lakeview & Springfield Royal CC, Hua Hin, Thailand

Jan 30 - Feb 2PGM CCM KRPM Masters (ADT)Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia, Sg Buloh, SelangorRM200,000

Feb 20 – 23PGM Sime Darby Harvard Masters (ADT)Harvard G&CC, Bedong, KedahRM200,000 (appox US$65,000)

Feb 21-24Myanmar Open Royal Mingalardon GCC, Yangon, MyanmarUS$300,000

Jan 23 - 26Commercial Bank Qatar MastersDoha GC, Doha, QatarUS$2,500,000

Jan 31 - Feb 3Omega Dubai Desert ClassicEmirates GC, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesUS$2,500,000

Feb 7 - 10Joburg OpenRoyal Johannesburg & Kensington GC, Johan-nesburg, South Africa€1,300,000

Feb 14 - 17Africa OpenEast London GC, Eastern Cape, South Africa€1,000,000

January 22Piala PuteriPalm Garden GC, Putrajaya

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Toh Kim Loong and Paul Ng Soon Thai were crowned the overall gross and

nett champion respectively during the 2012 Carlsberg Golf Classic National Finals held at Saujana Golf & Country Club recently.

The finals marked the culmination of a six-month long preliminary challenge, participated by over 5,000 golfers in 40 Carlsberg golf outlets across Malaysia. The gross and nett winners from each of the preliminary legs advanced for one final showdown faced off one last time at Saujana Golf & Country Club.

In the gross contest, six-handicapper Toh carded a round of two-over 74 to finish two strokes clear of Stanley Wong (7) while Jean Baptiste (1) was a further shot back in third.The nett division proved to be closely fought affair, with nine-handicapper Ng needing a countback to edge runner-up Tam Wah Leng (18) to the win after both had finished with

Eight-handicapper Tan Vi Kung overcame 19 other finalists to emerge as the overall

champion of the AGGSG-Adams Golf-Firefly Golf Championship recently.

Tan, who was the A Medal winner at the Bukit Kemuning Golf & Country Club leg, notched 39 Stableford points during the grand final held at Saujana Golf & Country Club to top the leaderboard ahead of Desmond Teoh (11) and Ramzi Bujang, who finished level on 37 points.

Teoh was declared the runner-up spot based on countback.

The grand finale marked the completion of the championship, which organised eight legs in various golf clubs in West Malaysia. In keeping with the nature of the tournament to foster camaraderie among AGGSG Links cardholders, the grand finalists were hosted to a welcome dinner prior to the tournament at a famous seafood restaurant in Petaling Jaya.

Lee Wen Tze picked up the overall title in the Permai Classic at Kota Permai Golf

and Country Club recently.

Eight-handicapper Lee notched a superb round of four-under 68 to emerge as the champion in a field of 115 participants.

Chew Ken Kuen emerged victorious in the A Medal with a nett 68 after a countback while Tajudin Supian posted a 75 for the best gross score.

In the ladies category, Judy Kong (15) carded a nett score of 71, to runner up Deborah Wong (13) by three shots.

matching 68s. Sam Fuok Lim came in third with a score of 69.

The champions each won a set of Callaway Razr X Tour Irons, a trophy and a chance for Nett and Gross and a chance to tee-off at the pro-am tournament of the Maybank Malaysian Open 2013. The top three finishers in each category will also be rewarded with an overseas golf retreat sponsored by the brewer.

“Carlsberg is proud to be aligned with a premier sport like golf where integrity and discipline are integral characteristics of success,” said its managing director Soren Ravn.

The 19th edition of Carlsberg Golf Classic did its part for a worthy cause with a sum of RM112,000 raised and channelled to deserving charity organisations.

CARLSBERG GOLF CLASSICToh & Ng reign suprem

AGSSG-ADAMS GOLF-FIREFLY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPTan crowned AGGSG grand finale champion

PERMAI CLASSICLee tops 2012 season-ender at Kota Permai

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Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam (KGPA) is situated within Bukit Kiara, about 18km from Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

A 27-hole layout designed by renowned American course architect Ronald Fream. The championship course (Hills and Lakes) is a classic par 72 golf course measuring 5,989 metres with landscaped lush fairways culminating in manicured verdant greens. The third nine (Forest), measuring 2,711 metres is equally scenic and challenging, playing around the natural jungle environment.

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