LAST CALL FOR MALAYSIAN QUALIFIERS:
Places running out for chance to play in the Iskandar Johor Open 2009
JOHOR BAHRU (Friday, 18th September 2009): Places in the Iskandar Johor Open 2009 Malaysian qualifier are quickly running out as professionals from all over Malaysia seize the opportunity to play alongside two-time Major winner and defending champion, Retief Goosen and Korean K.J. Choi.
Dubbed one of the largest golf tournaments in Malaysia, the Iskandar Johor Open (IJO) will be played from Oct 22 to Oct 25 2009 at the Royal Johor Golf and Country Club (RJCC) in Johor Bahru.
As part of the Johor Golf Association’s drive to promote golf in the country, a Qualifier specifically for Malaysian professional golfers will be conducted at the Royal Johor Country Club on October 7, 2009.
The qualifier will be run in accordance with the Rules of Golf as specified by the R & A Rules and any additional local rules implemented by the Royal Johor Country Club. In the event of a tie for the last placing in the Iskandar Johor Open’s Qualifying Round, the tie shall be settled by a hole by hole playoff. In the event that a play off is not possible or impractical for a playoff, the R&A countback system shall apply.
The Qualifying Round will be played over 18 holes at RJCC and the top 10 players who return with the lowest gross score will be invited to play in the Iskandar Johor Open 2009 under the Qualifiers Winners category. This Qualifier is open to all male Malaysian professional golfers who hold a valid pro-card from a recognized organization.
Entry fee for the qualifying session is RM 150, which includes green fees and caddy fees. The Entry form is available from the Royal Johor Country Club and www.iskandarjohoropen.com. The closing date for entry is on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 6pm.
The response that we have received has been phenomenal. Malaysian pros are jumping at the chance to play in this prestigious tournament. We encourage any Malaysian pro interested in taking part to register quickly before places run out. This is a chance for Malaysian pros to show off their talent and make Malaysia proud,’ said Majid Manjit Abdullah, organizing secretary of the tournament.
Additional 5 places will be available at the Open Qualifier which will be held at Palm Resort Golf & Country Club on Monday, October 19 2009. This qualifier is open to all professional golfers of any nationality. Details for this qualifier are available on the Asian Tour website - www.asiantour.com
Sanctioned by the Asian Tour, the Johor Golf Association and the Malaysia Golf Association, the Iskandar Johor Open 2009 is expected to attract between 144 and 156 players from around the region. The starting field list is expected to be announced two weeks prior to the event and will include the Asian Tour’s best: Order of Merit Winners, winners of multiple events, tournament winners, sponsors’ exemptions, the top 10 finishers from the upcoming IJO Qualifier for Malaysian Pros and the 5 winners of the Open Qualifier.
IJO 2009 will once again be broadcast live over ESPN STAR Sports, reaching out to over 120 million homes around the world.
The main sponsor of the Iskandar Johor Open is the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA). It is also supported by platinum sponsor - UEM Land Berhad, the master developer of Nusajaya which is a key driver of Iskandar Malaysia. Other co-sponsors include Iskandar Waterfront Development and UM Land. Official partners are TaylorMade Adidas Golf, 100 Plus, Srixon, Winston Wine, Dewars, Ricoh and the Puteri Pacific Hotel.
News and updates on the tournament will be available on the official IJO website – www.iskandarjohoropen.com
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