A host of leading players will descend on Kuala Lumpur’s Kota Permai Golf and Country Club when the Maybank Malaysian Open takes place from March 6-9.
Confirmed entrants include European Tour members Darren Clarke, David Howell Jeev Milkha Singh and Thongchai Jaidee, who won the event in 2004 and 2005.
Clarke said: “I really enjoyed playing in the Maybank Malaysian Open last year, and I’m looking forward to returning in March. With my game coming together this year, I definitely hope to be in the running for the title.”
Clarke’s compatriot Rory McIlroy and Charl Schwartzel, another emerging talent from South Africa, will also be competing for the US$2 million prize fund on offer.
Datuk Johar Che Mat, Maybank’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, said: “The Maybank Malaysian Open continues to attract leading players from across the world.
“We’re excited about the participation of star players such as Darren Clarke, David Howell, Jeev Milkha Singh, Thongchai Jaidee, Rory McIlroy and Charl Schwartzel, all of whom will act as a big draw for golfing enthusiasts.
“Hopefully the participation of such quality players will inspire locals to take up the game, and one day produce a Malaysian golf champion.”
