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Daily Express
4 days ago
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- Daily Express
Charlayne finishes third at Selangor meet
Published on: Saturday, August 09, 2025 Published on: Sat, Aug 09, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Charlayne (right) receives her prize from chairperson Tan Ai-Leen. Kota Kinabalu: Charlayne Chong finished third in the Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) Ladies Amateur Open which ended on Thursday. Her one-under 218 total also missed the play-off by mere one shot from eventual winner Indonesian Bianca Naomi Laksono and Filipina Samantha Dizon. Advertisement The 23-year-old Sabahan, who just won the 48th Kelantan Amateur Open Golf Champion a week ago, continued her fine form on day one. She stunned the field with a 68 in the opening round to take the lead. However, she faltered the following day with a disastrous 80, but managed to make amends on the final day with a 69. Despite the below-par performance on day two, she said she never gave up. Advertisement 'It was a bit of a bummer that my performance dipped on the second day after starting the tournament strong. 'I think I felt a bit of pressure and I just couldn't find my rhythm. Still, I never lost hope. My main goal for this event was to apply what I learned from my previous tournament and to stay in control of my emotions and thoughts, lower my expectations, and take the pressure off. 'I'm proud to say I managed to achieve that goal and as a bonus, I managed to make a comeback and recover on the final day. I may have missed out by just one stroke, but I'm genuinely happy that I stayed calm and composed right up to the last hole. 'Although I was hoping to make the playoffs, I'll take the result proudly as being able to bounce back meant a lot to me,' she said. She also praised the organiser of the tournament and thanked her family, MGA (Malaysia Golf Association), sponsors and all those who have given her the support. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Charlayne charges back for third at RSGC Ladies Amateur Open
KUALA LUMPUR: National amateur golfer Charlayne Chong came within a whisker of a playoff at the Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) Ladies Amateur Open and finished with a commendable third-place finish. The 23-year-old closed with a three-under 70 on Thursday to finish on a one-under 218 total - just one shot shy of leaders Bianca Naomi Laksono of Indonesia and Samantha Dizon of the Philippines. Charlayne, competing in the tournament for the first time, had stormed into the lead with a brilliant opening 68 on Tuesday. However, a disastrous 80 in the second round saw her fall out of contention before she rallied again on the final day - capped by birdies on her last two holes. "The first day went really well, I came in pretty strong and I was really happy with my score," said Charlayne. "But on the second day, things didn't quite go as planned. I think I felt a bit of pressure from the people around me, and I just couldn't find my rhythm. Nothing seemed to work that day. "Thankfully, I managed to bounce back today. I started strong and finished strong - birdie-birdie on the last two holes. That really made up for yesterday's mistakes. "I was hoping to make the playoff, but I'll take this result proudly. Bouncing back today meant a lot." Charlayne admitted that the second round ultimately cost her a shot at something more. "It could have been a better round, no doubt. But that's golf — things don't always go your way." The Sabahan, currently ranked No. 351 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), third highest behind Jeneath Wong (No. 95) and Wang Xin Yao (No. 158), has enjoyed a rich vein of form of late — having won the Kelantan Amateur Open last month and finished runner-up at the Negri Sembilan Amateur Open in June. Meanwhile, it was a case of third time's the charm for Bianca after claiming her first international win by edging Samantha on the second extra hole of a sudden-death playoff, following a tie at two-under 217. Bianca, who led by two heading into the final round, carded a 74 while Samantha returned a 72 to force extra holes. The Indonesian clinched the title by parring the replayed 18th hole against Samantha's bogey. "I'm very excited and happy with the result," said Bianca. "This course is really tough, so this win feels especially sweet for me. "This is my third time playing here, and it's definitely my best achievement. I've won several tournaments back home, but this being my first win outside Indonesia, it feels way bigger. I'll remember this for a long time."
Daily Express
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Sabah's golfer wins Kelantan women's title
Published on: Friday, August 01, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 01, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Charlayne poses with her trophy. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah's Charlayne Chong emerged victorious in the women's category at the 48th Kelantan Amateur Open Golf Championship, held at the Kelantan Golf and Country Club from July 26–28. The 23-year-old golfer, who hails from Kota Kinabalu and is currently a student at the Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) National Golf Academy, posted a three-day total of 225 to clinch the title. She edged out Amberly Zaira Zamri, who finished second with a score of 227, while Nur Maisara Sa'ad settled for third with 233. Reflecting on her win, Charlayne credited her mental resilience as a crucial factor in navigating the demanding course. 'The course was decent, though managing it definitely pushed me outside my comfort zone,' she said. 'One key takeaway I learned this week is the importance of internal control over my thoughts, emotions, and everything that fuels unnecessary stress and doubt.' Despite the win, Charlayne acknowledged that there is still room for improvement, particularly in strengthening her mental game. 'I know there's still a lot more work to be done, especially in terms of improving my mental strength. But overall, it was a great experience to compete here,' she added. She also expressed her gratitude to the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) for the opportunity to compete, as well as to the UUM National Golf Academy and sponsors Leonian Malaysia, Callaway Golf Malaysia, and Golf Partner Malaysia for their continued support. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
