Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Cambodian Open offers launch pad for Asian amateurs

AFP

SIEM REAP, (Cambodia) October 17: Siem Reap will host the inaugural Johnnie Walker Cambodia Open next month; the Asian Tour will provide a platform for aspiring amateurs in the region to make an impact. The November 29-December 2 event will be first professional golf tournament to be staged in Cambodia and amateurs from Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, China and India will be invited.

"The game of golf continues to prosper in Asia and we are confident this tournament will act as a launch pad for exciting talents to emerge from Cambodia," Asian Tour executive chairman Kyi Hla Han said.

"By inviting the leading amateurs from across the region, we believe that this experience and opportunity will enable an easier transition to professional ranks whenever they decide to make the next move in their careers."

The tournament at Phokheetra Country Club will have prize money of $300,000 dollars.

"With this event, we believe that it will show our commitment to the rest of the world our support for sports tourism in our country," said Cambodian Minister of Tourism Thong Khon.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I'm v8,WOW!!!this is good for the Young CAMBODIAN youths, in the futures GOOD LUCK! everyone.this a good sign that America- is here to stay!!