MIRI: Golf enthusiasts in Miri are in for a special treat as Miri Golf Club (KGM) is all set to host the prestigious 43rd Men and the 24th Ladies Sarawak Amateur Open Golf championships from April 27.
The
championships will see a total of 165 participants including 29 lady golfers
battling for top honours.
“There
are more than 30 single handicappers from Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei, Semenanjung
Malaysia and as far as Hong Kong competing in this tournament this year. Among
the top men golfers from Miri are Malcom Adam Tay, Jordan Lim, Kunjin Sandhu, while
defending champion from Singapore, Jerome Ng will also be participating,”
informed KGM Captain Dr Philip Raja .
Philip
told The Borneo Post yesterday after leading his organising committee to
receive the mock key for a Chevrolet Colorado 2.8AT vehicle as the hole-in-one
prize. The vehicle was sponsored by businessman Tan Sri Datuk Jimmy Lau.
He was
represented by William W Lau – the Executive Director of JIM LOGS Group of
Companies. Among those present was the championship organising chairman Jason
Lai.
“The top
seven qualifiers of this championship will be selected to participate in the
110th Malaysian Amateur Open held from May 24-27,” said Philip.
