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Daily Express
09-08-2025
- Sport
- 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
07-08-2025
- 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."
New Straits Times
25-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Top 60 players to tee off at 2025 RSGC Women's Amateur Open
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 60 top amateur golfers are expected to compete at the 48th edition of the RSGC Women's Amateur Open Championship 2025, which will be held at the Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC), from August 5 to 7. The tournament is set to attract a strong international field, featuring rising talents from across Asia and Asean including Japan, India, Guam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and host country Malaysia. Tournament chairperson Ai-Leen Tan said the championship has earned a reputation as a launching pad for future golf stars, having produced standout names such as Mirabel Ting, the 2023 champion, and Winnie Ng, a two-time winner. "Each year, the tournament showcases players of increasingly higher calibre. "Many have since turned professional, and we're proud to provide a platform that helps them take that next step," she said at a press conference to announce the event. While the full list of Malaysian contenders has yet to be confirmed, Ai-Leen noted that players will be selected through the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA). To ensure a highly competitive field, this year's edition will require participants to have a WHS Handicap Index of 13.4 or lower. "By tightening the handicap requirement, we aim to raise the overall quality of the competition. Top players want to compete with the best, and this change reflects that ambition," she added. The tournament will feature four categories, including the Tuanku Bahiyah Cup (gross individual champion) and the Datin Azian Trophy (gross team champion). Open to female amateur golfers aged 12 and above, entries must be submitted by July 26.
Barnama
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Top ASEAN Golfer To Earn Maybank Qualifier Slot At RSGC Ladies' Amateur Open
Organising Chair of the RSGC Ladies Amateur Open Championship, Ai-Leen Tan (second, left) poses for a photo after the press conference for the 48th edition of the tournament at The Royal Selangor Golf Club today. KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) — The Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) is expecting around 60 participants for the 48th edition of the RSGC Ladies' Amateur Open Championship boosted by the introduction of a new incentive where for the first time, the best player from ASEAN will earn a slot in the Maybank Championship ASEAN Qualifying Round 2025. Organising chairperson Ai-Leen Tan said the tournament scheduled from August 5 to 7 has already attracted entries from countries including Guam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Japan and India. 'We are very excited that over the last 10 years, our tournament has become more competitive attracting more serious golfers who would like to make golf their career. bootstrap slideshow 'We have had many, many ladies who have turned pro in the past few years. And we are very proud that we are able to nurture or give a platform to these ladies to move on to the international stage,' she told reporters, here today. When asked if there would be any prominent Malaysian players participating, Ai-Leen said they are still waiting for confirmation from the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) and expressed hope that Malaysia's top golf prospect, Mirabel Ting would be able to join the tournament. She added that the championship could serve as a valuable platform and practice round ahead of the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand. 'It would have been lovely if she (Mirabel) had come. In fact, she actually promised us earlier that she wanted to come and play in our tournament but then again, what happened was she got a wildcard to play at the Evian in Paris and she's thinking of turning pro by then,' she said. The championship will be played on the Club's Championship Course, comprising the Ist Nine of the Old Course and the 2nd Nine of the New Course. The tournament is open to female amateur golfers aged 12 and above (as of 3 August 2025) with a USGA Handicap Index of 13.4 and below.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Joshua, Amelie crowned champions at 10th RSGC-SportExcel Junior Golf Invitational
KUALA LUMPURL: Malaysia's rising golf star Joshua Lim and Singapore's Amelie Ng emerged as champions of the 10th RSGC-SportExcel Junior Golf Invitational, which concluded here yesterday. Joshua clinched the Boys Under-18 title with a total of 217 strokes, narrowly edging out Taiwan's Lee Shu, who finished just one stroke behind at 218. South Korea's Kang Geon also recorded 218 strokes but settled for third place based on a countback at the prestigious Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC). Speaking after the prize-giving ceremony, Joshua expressed his delight at winning his first major title, crediting his daily training routine for the victory. "I had to work really hard over the past three days due to the challenging course and the strong performances from all the competitors," said Joshua. "I'm definitely happy to have won, and this is my first major title — my mother will be very proud too." A total of 66 top junior golfers from six countries competed in the event, which featured both boys' and girls' categories for Under-15 and Under-18 age groups. Participating nations included host Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, and Japan. In the Girls Under-18 category, Singapore's Amelie Ng claimed the title with a three-day total of 223 strokes. Thailand's Vichayada Reammuang finished second with 226, while Malaysia's Jamie Tan Huan Ying secured third place with 230 strokes. Amelie, like Joshua, was thrilled with her performance and the title win, which caps off a strong showing by Southeast Asian golfers at the international event.
