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DREAM FINISH FOR DURRIYAH AND LEE-PRIDGEN AS PAIR SECURE PLACES AT SIME DARBY LPGA MALAYSIA
Aditi Ashok tops leader board to be first Indian to play in tournament
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Kuala Lumpur, 23 September 2015
Nur Durriyah and Cindy Lee-Pridgen continued the
solid form they showed in the first round of the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia Local Qualifying Tournament to secure starting places in next month’s showpiece event. The pair both shot 3-over par rounds of 74 at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club today to leave them with aggregate scores of 144 and 145 respectively.
The pair topped the 13-player Malaysian contingent competing for two berths in the tournament. The tournament was won in impressive style by Indian Aditi Ashok, whose par on the 18th was enough to edge victory over overnight leader and 2014 qualifier Kanphanitnan Muangkhumsakul who bogeyed the final hole. The result saw Ashok finish at 1-under par 141on aggregate, and claim the accolade of being the first Indian player to compete in the prestigious Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia, in what will be her first LPGA event.
he 17 year old Ashok said, “I played really good the last two days. I put in a few more putts and I’m really happy with the way I played so very happy to win to the qualifier. Yesterday I missed a lot of birdies and I knew that if I created the same number of opportunities today then I would make a few more and keep myself in play and that would give me a shot at winning and it did!”
Speaking about her debut at the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia, the twenty year old Durriyah from
Kuala Lumpur added, “I didn’t do as well as I expected today but had a good two rounds and
I’m so excited to play the LPGA this year.”
The result sees mother of two, Lee-Pridgen return to the tournament she last played in 2013
but feeling better prepared: “This year I actually practiced for it and the practice obviously came
in handy so I’m happy to be back again. I played pretty well yesterday but my putting was a bit
off. Today was still a little bit off but I managed to get it together. I’m working on my stamina,
I’ve been working out since January which has helped for this event, but from here will focus on
chipping and putting.”
Durriyah and Lee-Pridgen will join compatriots Kelly Tan, Michelle Koh and Ainil Bakar who
were all awarded sponsor invitations to the tournament in August on the strength of their official
ranking positions, making the Malaysian Angels a formidable five-some for this year’s event.
The tournament saw a total of 24 players competing for the three places available in a field
comprising players from Malaysia, India, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Thailand and Singapore. It
wasn’t to be for tournament regulars, Jean Chua and Aretha Pang Herng who finished in 7th
and 8th with total aggregate scores of 148 and 149 respectively.
Commenting on the achievement of today’s qualifiers, Steven Thielke, General Manager of
KLGCC, added, “Congratulations to Aditi, Nur and Cindy on their impressive achievement at
this year’s qualifying tournament. We’re delighted to welcome both Aditi and Nur to the
tournament for the first time. Each of these players is deserving of their place in the Sime Darby
LPGA Malaysia following two days of intense competition here at KLGCC. We wish them every
success on the East Course in just over two weeks time for what promises to be a wonderful
four days of golf.”
Billed ‘the nation’s most fun golf event’, the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2015 sees a host of
new initiatives planned both on and off the golf course, promising four days of fun-filled
entertainment complete with live DJs, food stalls, Kids Zone, Chip-4-Charity, and it’s very own
KL Food Truck Festival.
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Tournament Title:
Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2015
Event Date:
8th October—11th October, 2015
Times:
Gates Open from 7.30am daily
Venue:
Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, 10, Jalan 1/70D, Bukit Kiara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Event Schedule:
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8th October
9th October
10th October
11th October
1st round of Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia
2nd round of Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia
3rd round of Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia
4th round of Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia
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About Sime Darby
Sime Darby is a Malaysia-based diversified multinational involved in key growth sectors, namely, plantations, industrial equipment, motors, property and energy & utilities. Founded in 1910, its business divisions seek to create positive benefits in the economy, environment and society where it has a presence.
With a workforce of over 100,000 employees in over 20 countries, Sime Darby is committed to building a sustainable future for all its stakeholders. It is one of the largest companies on Bursa Malaysia with a market capitalisation of RM57.87bn (USD18.18bn) as of 7 July 2014.
About Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club Berhad (“KLGCC”)
Originally opened in 1991, KLGCC, Malaysia’s premier golf and country club, is Sime Darby Property’s leading leisure facility. Both the West and East Courses were completely redesigned by renowned international golf course architect Parslow & Winter Golf Design and then re-opened in 2008 and 2010 respectively. The high quality of construction is synonymous with Sime Darby and incorporates state-of-the art technologies and impressive attention to detail. Since then, KLGCC has redefined superior service and excellence; its facilities and hospitality are one of the prides of the golfing industry.
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About CANCER RESEARCH MALAYSIA
Cancer Research Malaysia, formerly known as Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF), is the only non-profit cancer research laboratory dedicated to Malaysian cancer research. Cancer Research Malaysia's mission is to conduct impactful research that can lead to new ways to prevent, diagnose and
treat cancer; with the hope that such research will lead to saving lives. Cancer Research Malaysia was first established as CARIF by YM Tan Sri Dato Seri Tunku Ahmad Yahaya and YABhg Toh Puan Dato’ Seri Dr Aishah Ong in 2000 and officially launched by YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in 2002, concentrating first on oral cancer then expanding later to research programmes in breast, nasopharyngeal and ovarian cancers, and to natural products with anti-cancer properties. For more information, kindly visit www.cancerresearch.my
About the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association)
The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950, the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 1,700 members representing 29 different countries. With a Vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the very best of women’s golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while dedicated LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP) directly impact the game through teaching, coaching and management. The Symetra Tour consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. Follow the LPGA on its television home, Golf Channel, and on the web via: www.LPGA.com, www.facebook.com/lpga.official, www.twitter.com/lpga,and www.youtube.com/lpgavideo.
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