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STARGOLF

Sunday, June 14, 2009

A show of solidarity

The world of golf rallied to show its concern for the Micklesons, soon after Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Daly is back and ready to swing

Back on the PGA Tour for this week’s St. Jude Classic after serving a six-month suspension, a leaner and hungrier John Daly has set his sights on working much harder to salvage his career.

Exciting script for Open

This year’s showdown should be one of the most exciting in terms of story lines and also because of Tiger Woods.

Sleeping giant stirs

Asia is still waiting for that elusive first Major victory, but it might just be around the corner.

TaylorMade’s second franchise store

TaylorMade-adidas Golf opened its second franchisee store in Kuala Lumpur with a launch at The Curve in Mutiara Damansara.

Stunning Santiburi

Situated on the idyllic Thai island of Koh Samui, this is a challenging course that will leave you breathless.

The Tiger factor looms large

If none of the players can come near to troubling Woods, then maybe Bethpage Black could go some way.

Reygrande Extra Distace

Bridgestone ave extended their growing line of golf balls with the recent release of the Reygrande Extra Distance.

PureTouch Limited

FootJoy has set a new standard in feel, fit and performance for the serious player with the introduction of the PureTouch Limited golf glove.

Pure Power WPi

Incorporating its trademark ion-mask, an earth-friendly - Hydro Management Nano-Technology - Hi-Tec have come up with the new Pure Power WPi shoes that has been constructed to improve your game.

Callaway beauties

GOLF clubs that are sexy? You better believe it!

SKLZ Swing Kite

SKLZ has introduced the Swing Kite, the Swing Resistance Trainer, to add to the fast-growing training-aid bandwagon on the golfing scene.

A rewarding experience

THE inaugural Golf House Junior Shootout tournament, recently held at Saujana Golf & Country Club’s Bunga Raya course, proved a refreshing experience for the youngsters and their guardians.

Seven starters at Selangor academy

Considered full-time participants, the juniors have hectic schedules.

Sizzling round by Chai

Jimmy Chai, who plays off a 1 handicap, put together a fine round of golf at Kelab Golf Negara Subang (KGNS) to shoot a 4-under 68 and claim the gross title in the S-Yard Challenge, presented by Transview Golf.

Zakaria off to Samui

Zakaria Mohammad shot a 2-over-par 74 to land the gross title in the fourth round of the Maxis Team Golf Tour at Kajang Hill and earn a berth in the grand final in Koh Samui, Thailand.

Team Malaysia grabs top spot

Team One Malaysia showed their true mettle at the fourth qualifying round of the World Amateur Inter Team Golf Championship in Langkawi as they emerged with the gross title.

TSM Golf Challenge launched

THE TSM Golf Challenge 2009, aimed at unearthing young talent and providing the winners with scholarships to hone their skills at an established overseas golf academy, will be held at the Kelab Golf Negara Subang (KGNS) from June 18-20.

Chang takes Sandakan title

Jacky Chang put his local knowledge of Sandakan Golf & Country Club to good use and claimed the overall gross champion’s title in the fourth leg of the Cross Creek Pharmaton Amateur Golf Circuit, presented by AirAsia X.

Salleh wins KK leg

Drawn from a far a field as Ranau, Sandakan, Kudat, Keningau and Tawau, more than 120 golfers converged on Kinabalu Golf Club (KGC) for the Malaysia Golf Idol qualifier, and not surprisingly it proved a huge success.