DUO OF FORMER WORLD NO.1s RECEIVE SPONSOR INVITES TO SIME DARBY LPGA MALAYSIA
Laura
Davies and Yani Tseng to join star-studded field for October showpiece.
Aditi Ashok and Jean Chua receive final sponsor invitations.
KUALA LUMPUR, 13 October 2016 –
Former World No.1s, Yani Tseng of Taiwan and Dame Laura Davies of
England have accepted sponsor invitations to participate in the Sime
Darby LPGA Malaysia 2016 from 27th – 30th October at TPC Kuala Lumpur at Alya Kuala Lumpur.
Sime
Darby LPGA Malaysia Tournament Committee Chairman, Steven Thielke, said
the committee is delighted to award the sponsor invitations to a group
of “highly talented” players.
“Each
player is deserving of their place in the tournament on account of what
they have achieved in the game, their future potential, or the
contribution they have made to the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia to-date.”
“We
look forward to welcoming them to TPC Kuala Lumpur at the end of the
month for what promises to be the best edition of this tournament yet,”
he added.
With
111 professional wins to their names, the announcement complements what
is set to be the strongest field ever assembled for the tournament.
As
the most accomplished English female professional golfer, Davies has an
impressive 84 professional wins to her name. Between 1985 and 2010, she
has won at least one title every year except for 2005.
The
53-year-old has won the Ladies European Tour (LET) Order of Merit a
record seven times, and was also the first golfer, male or female, to
win tournaments on five different continents in a single year.
Having
been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame last year, Davies was
this year appointed as the first honorary president of the Parliamentary
Golf Group in the United Kingdom where she is working on golf
development in the country. Earlier this year, she was the first-ever
recipient of the Spirit of Golf Award from the Golf Foundation.
Davies
said she is looking forward to return to TPC Kuala Lumpur at the end of
the month for the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia tournament.
“I’m
delighted to return to Malaysia to play in the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia
once again. I’ve played in so many tournaments around the world, but
it’s safe to say that this is one of the best organised and most fun
tournaments to participate in. Thank you Sime Darby,” said Davies.
Another golfer who is no stranger to life at the very top of the world rankings is Yani Tseng.
The
27-year-old from Taiwan is the youngest player, male or female, to win
five major championships, a feat she accomplished at the age of 22.
Having
spent an amazing 109 consecutive weeks as World No. 1 between 2011 and
2013, Tseng has amassed 27 professional wins to date. In 2009, Tseng
broke Paula Creamer’s record of being the fastest LPGA player to reach
the $2 million mark in career earnings, having achieved the mark in a
mere 32 events.
“I’ve
been feeling pretty okay this year. I’m focusing a lot more on the
process and not just the result, and I’m enjoying myself on the course.
I’m thankful for the opportunity to return to TPC Kuala Lumpur because
this is definitely one of the great tournaments we get to play each year
so I’m looking forward to it,” said Tseng.
Joining
Davies and Tseng are promising Indian talent, Aditi Ashok, and
long-time local favourite, Jean Chua. The quartet will join Michelle Wie
and Cheyenne Woods on the East Course of TPC Kuala Lumpur.
Having
made her debut at the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia last year as the winner
of the National Qualifying Tournament, the 18-year-old Ashok was the
first Indian player to qualify for the event, and is the first and only
Indian golfer to have played at the Asian Youth Games, Youth Olympic
Games, Asian Games, and the Olympics.
“It’s
great to be able to come back to Malaysia because I really love the
event and it’s the venue of my first LPGA tournament. This year has been
fantastic for me as I got to play at the Rio Olympics, and I have had
good finishes on the Ladies European Tour these past few weeks, so I'm
really excited and am looking forward to the tournament. Being able to
return to Kuala Lumpur to play the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia is very
special. Thank you,” she said.
The
final sponsor exemption place was awarded to Jean Chua, who has been
invited back in recognition of her many years of support and valued
contribution to the tournament. Chua will be the ninth “Malaysian Angel”
to participate in the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia this year – a record for
the tournament - ensuring that Malaysian fans have plenty of local
talent to follow on the course.
For all the latest updates, visit the tournament website at www.simedarbylpgamalaysia.com. Tournament activities can also be followed on www.facebook.com/SimeDarbyLPGAMalaysia, or via Twitter and Instagram using @SimeDarbyLPGA, #SimeDarbyLPGA, #WomenWithDrive.
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- Daily Pass, Thursday 27th October – RM50
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Parking Information
- West Parking – VIPs (Access using VIP Car Park Hang-Tag): 98 Spaces
- East Parking – VIPs (Access using VIP Car Park Hang-Tag): 110 Spaces
- Multi-story Parking – VIPs and TPC Kuala Lumpur Members (Access
using VIP Car Park Hang-Tag and Members 2016 Windscreen Sticket): 400 Spaces
- West Nine Private Parking – Volunteers, TPC Kuala Lumpur Members, TPC Kuala Lumpur, Public: 400 Spaces
- Public Parking* (Old Road to TPC Kuala Lumpur, Along Jalan Bukit Kiara, Stadium KBS, and Stadium Juara) – All Public: 700 Spaces
*Shuttle bus services are available to ferry visitors from all public parking points to the main entrance of the tournament
About Yayasan Sime Darby or Sime Darby Foundation
Yayasan
Sime Darby, or Sime Darby Foundation, was established in 1982 and is
the primary driver of Sime Darby Berhad’s Corporate Social
Responsibility initiatives.
The
objectives of Yayasan Sime Darby are supported by its five pillars,
namely: community and health; education; youth and sports; arts and
culture; environment. While led by independent members of a Governing
Council and managed by a dedicated team, Yayasan Sime Darby works
closely with the Sime Darby Group, in areas of mutual interest.
Since
its inception, Yayasan Sime Darby has awarded scholarships worth RM230
million to 2,894 students both in and outside Malaysia. It is supporting
long term research projects of significant scientific value like the
Stability of Altered Forest Ecosystems (SAFE) project which is the
world’s largest ecological project, a joint effort with the Royal
Society (The UK and Commonwealth Academy of Science). Yayasan Sime Darby
is also actively involved in the development and improvements of sports
in Malaysia namely track cycling, lawn bowling, cricket, tennis and
golf. Under its community & health pillar, Yayasan Sime Darby
supports initiatives to promote the well-being of disadvantaged people
irrespective of race, culture, religion, creed or gender and works with
established organisations to promote the development of arts &
culture.
About TPC Kuala Lumpur
Formerly
known as Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, TPC Kuala Lumpur is a
36-hole tournament-standard course strategically located in the lush
landscape of Bukit Kiara, just eight kilometres from the heart of Kuala
Lumpur. Its proprietor Sime Darby Property; designed the club as an
elegant and relaxing golf haven surrounded by natural beauty.
TPC
Kuala Lumpur defines new standards in golf and country clubs with its
superior service, excellent facilities and warm hospitality. The high
quality of construction is synonymous with Sime Darby Property and
incorporates state-of-the art technologies with impressive attention to
detail. Visit TPCKL.com for more information. Like us on Facebook - TPC
Kuala Lumpur to gain insights on our latest happenings.
About the TPC Network
Owned,
operated, and licensed by the PGA TOUR, the TPC Network is comprised of
34 premier private, resort and daily fee golf properties designed by
some of golf’s most elite architects. Twenty of the clubs are operated
by affiliates of PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. Each TPC has
hosted or has been designed to host TOUR-sponsored golf tournaments.
Since TPC Sawgrass first opened its world renowned PLAYERS Stadium
Course in the fall of 1980, TPCs have provided the PGA TOUR with
rent-free venues for tournaments, helping to boost championship golf
purses and increasing charitable donations to grass roots non-profit
organizations. At the same time, TPCs have provided recreational golfers
with the unique opportunity to test their skills on the same layouts
where the world’s best golfers compete.
TPCs
are known for their outstanding conditioning and amenities, as well as a
commitment to environmental excellence. The TPC Network is also
distinguished by its unwavering commitment to further the PGA TOUR’s
“Together, anything’s possible” giving back mission through support of
charitable and community-based programs. For more information, please
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About Cancer Research Malaysia
Cancer
Research Malaysia (CRM) is an independent, non-profit cancer research
organisation in Malaysia. Dedicated to bringing scientific advancement
to cancer patients, CRM leads the fight to reverse cancer and conducts
impactful research to identify better ways to prevent, diagnose, detect
and cure cancer for Malaysians. CRM is committed to ensuring that at
least 90% of funds received are spent on research and works closely with
top scientists and clinicians both locally and internationally. CRM
connects with the world through its website www.cancerresearch.my and www.facebook.com/cancerresearchmalaysia.
About the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association)
The
LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women.
Founded in 1950, the association celebrates a diverse and storied
membership with more than 1,700 members representing 29 different
countries. With a Vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by
showcasing the very best of women’s golf, LPGA Tour Professionals
compete across the globe, while dedicated LPGA Teaching and Club
Professionals (T&CP) directly impact the game through teaching,
coaching and management. The Symetra Tour consistently produces a
pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA is headquartered
in Daytona Beach, Florida. Follow the LPGA on its television home, Golf
Channel, and on the web via: www.LPGA.com, www.facebook.com/lpga.official, www.twitter.com/lpga, and www.youtube.com/lpgavideo.
About IMG
IMG
is a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, operating in
more than 30 countries. The company represents and manages some of the
world’s greatest sports figures and fashion icons; stages hundreds of
live events and branded entertainment experiences annually; and is one
of the largest independent producers and distributors of sports media.
IMG also specializes in sports training; league development; and
marketing, media and licensing for brands, sports organizations and
collegiate institutions. In 2014, IMG was acquired by WME, a leading
global entertainment agency.
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