Post by bobawiefan on Oct 7, 2012 9:05:19 GMT -5
THE 2012 TOURNAMENT
The third edition of the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia promises to be every bit as spectacular as the 2011 event which saw Na Yeon Choi triumph to record her first victory on Malaysian soil.
With a total prize purse unchanged at US$ 1.9 million, the tournament will bring the very best in the women's game back to the spectacular Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club championship course to compete in the 72 hole no-cut event over four days.
With defending champion and recent US Women's Open Winner, Na Yeon Choi already confirmed to defend her title, the field will be made up of the leading 62 players from the Official Money List and 10 sponsor invites, including four players that triumph in the local and regional qualifiers on 4-5 September and two sponsor exemptions from Malaysia.
The tournament also received a welcome boost from principle sponsor Sime Darby Berhad who confirmed a three year extension of their sponsorship after this year's tournament, that will see the championship event remain at the KLGCC in Malaysia until 2015.
As part of Sime Darby's commitment to golf development in the region, it will work alongside the event organiser to build on the success of the previous two years and grow this annual event into one of the most prestigious ladies golf events in the Asia-Pacific region.
The tournameent is a great opportunity for female golfers in Malaysia and the region to have a chance to experience an LPGA championship event and get the top-level tournament practice that is so necessary to fulfill their ambitions on the world stage.
In addition, charitable initiatives will once again be the centerpiece of the tournament. Revenue from ticket sales will be donated to fund research at the tournament's selected charity, Cancer Awareness Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF). A number of related activities organised for the players in the build up to the event, will see leading players doing their bit for the local community too. To learn more about CARIF please visit www.carif.com.my
2012 coverage of Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia will be shown live in Malaysia showcasing the very best of ladies golf and Malaysian hospitality to the world.
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Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia…Oct 11-14, 2012
Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
72 Holes…Par: 71
Yardage: 6,208
Hello Wie Nation:
Malaysia is 12 hours ahead of EST…15 hours ahead of PST…And 18 hours ahead of HST…So be sure to get your entries in early for BoolaBoss’s contest…No danger of Michelle missing the cut this weekend…No danger of any of the players missing the cut this weekend…But, the weather forecast looks like rain…
No live TV…
When TV comes on Thursday, Oct 11 - GC 9:30 PM-11:30 PM EST-, it will be 9:30 AM EST Friday Morning in Malaysia…and the second round will be underway…
Since this is a limited field tournament…I don’t think there will be any stats…
Michelle’s past performance:
2010
01 …..Jimin Kang ……70 - 69 - 65 …204... -9
32T …Michelle Wie …68 - 74 - 74 …216.. +3
2011...
Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia……Oct 13-16...
Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
72 Holes…Par 71...6,208 yds.
1 ……Na Yeon Choi …66 - 68 - 67 - 68 …269 -15
18T …Michelle Wie …68 - 68 - 71 - 75 ….282. -2
43 Pars…..17 Birdies…..11 Bogeys…..01 Quad-Triple Bogeys.
Par 3’s…..11 Pars………03 Birdies…..02 Bogeys.
Par 4’s…..29 Pars………07 Birdies…..07 Bogeys…01 Quad-Triple Bogeys.
Par 5’s…..03 Pars………07 Birdies…..02 Bogeys.
Rd. by Rd. Scoring and Stats.
Rd1.….-3.…11 Pars….05 Birdies….02 Bogeys.
Rd2.….-3.…09 Pars….06 Birdies….03 Bogeys.
Rd3.…..E….12 Pars….03 Birdies….03 Bogeys.
Rd4.…+4.…11 Pars….03 Birdies….03 Bogeys….01 Quad-Triple Bogeys.
No Fairway or Green Stats.
TV Times
Oct 11 - GC 9:30 PM-11:30 PM EST
Oct 12 - GC 9:30 PM-11:30 PM EST
Oct 13 - GC 9:30 PM-11:30 PM EST
Oct 14 - GC 9:30 PM-11:30 PM EST
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Weather
Thu Oct 11
High 88°…Low 76°
Scattered T-Storms
Chance of rain: 60%
Wind: NW at 4 mph
Fri Oct 12
High 87°F…Low 76°F
Scattered T-Storms
Chance of rain: 60%
Wind…NW at 6 mph
Sat Oct 13
High 88°…Low 76°
Scattered T-Storms
Chance of rain: 60%
Wind…WNW at 6 mph
Sun Oct 14
High 89°…Low 76°
Scattered T-Storms
Chance of rain: 60%
Wind…NW at 7 mph
Got to love wie golf
bobawiefan