Round 4
The 118th Malaysia Amateur Open has officially come to an end. SGA National Squad member Ryan Ang carded a one-over par 73 final round for a four-round total of even-par, finishing in 3rd position.
Although he was disappointed that he didn’t get the win this week, Ryan is really pleased with how he put myself in contention for the 2nd week in a row and gave myself a shot at winning. “At the end of the day that’s what we all play for, a chance to fight for the win! I’ll rest and recharge before getting back to practicing and keep knocking on the door for that win”, said Ryan.
SGA National Squad member Aloysa Atienza took home 3rd position in the ladies’ event. She recorded a solid three-under par 69 final round for a four-round total of two-under par 286.
“I’m glad to have ended the 2022 season on a good note. The next event for me is just around the corner, starting just after the New Year in Australia for the Australian Master of The Amateurs (AMOTA) and the Australian Amateur Championship. It’ll be the second time playing both events so I’m hoping to improve on last year’s performance. Over the next 2 weeks, I’ll focus more on recovery and get my body back in shape and sharpen some parts of my game which I think would be crucial,” expressed Aloysa.
SGA National Coach Matt Ballard summarised that the wet course conditions and firm new greens made it tough for scoring all week. “SGA National Squad members Daryl Low and Ryan Ang flew the flag high with 3rd and 4th place and Aloysa continued her consistent form shooting a 69 on final day to be best performer. I’m proud of the team despite the condition, however it was a fun week for the team and it is a great learning curve them”, explained Matt.
In the team event, SGA Squad members Ryan Ang, Daryl Low, Aloysa Atienza and Inez Ng emerged 1st and 3rd position for the men’s and ladies’ teams respectively.
Scores for Round 4:
Men’s
Ryan Ang: 71, 70, 74, 73, 288 (E) – 3rd
Daryl Low: 71, 70, 78, 70, 289 (+1) – T4
Irvyn Tan: 75, 70, 81, 77, 303 (+15) – 15th
Nathen Tan: 76, 74, 79, 76, 305 (+17) – T16
Lee Brayden: 79, 76, 76, 77, 308 (+20) – T22
Ladies’
Aloysa Atienza: 74, 71, 72, 69, 286 (-2) – 3rd
Inez Ng: 74, 74, 73, 72, 293 (+5) – 8th
Chen Xing Tong: 78, 75, 82, 72, 307 (+19) – T18th
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Round 3
The third round of the 118th Malaysian Amateur Open is in the books.
SGA National Squad member recorded Ryan Ang a two-over par 74 and has a three-round total of one-under par 215, leaving him in 3rd position. Seunghyun Pi from South Korea leads with a three-round total of five-under 211. SGA National Squad member Daryl Low shot a six-over par 78 in round 3, leaving him in tied 4th position heading into the final round.
Ryan mentioned he will keep on doing what he is doing, continue to hit the fairways, greens and putts.
In the ladies’ event, National Squad player Aloysa Atienza recorded an even-par third round. Her three-round total of one-over 215 leaves her in 4th position.
“I struck the ball really good today, gave myself ample opportunities for birdies. I wasn’t quite able to convert them but the game plan for tomorrow is to keep trusting my game, keep giving myself looks at birdies and hopefully more putts will drop tomorrow. I’m looking forward to playing in the championship flight again tomorrow. I’m quite a long way from the lead but I’m sure I’ll learn a thing or two from whoever wins the championship.”, Aloysa expressed.
The final round will be played tomorrow the Palm Resort Golf & Country Club.
Scores for Round 3:
Men’s
Ryan Ang: 71, 70, 74, 215 (-1) – 3rd
Daryl Low: 71, 70, 78, 219 (+3) – T4
Irvyn Tan: 75, 70, 81, 216 (+10) – T12
Nathen Tan: 76, 74, 79, 229 (+6) – T17
Lee Brayden: 79, 76, 76, 231 (+15) – T22
Ladies’
Aloysa Atienza: 74, 71, 72, 217 (+1) – 4th
Inez Ng: 74, 74, 73, 221 (+4) – 7th
Chen Xing Tong: 78, 75, 82, 236 (+20) – 19th
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Round 2
Team Singapore is competing at the 118th Malaysian Amateur Open held at Palm Resort Golf & Country Club.
SGA National Squad members Ryan Ang and Daryl Low got off to an impressive start with a total of three-under par 141 after two rounds. They are currently tied for the lead in the individual event with South Korea’s Seunghyun Pi.
“I feel like my game so far has been firing in the right directions especially with short game, which is really important around these tough conditions, my plan for the weekends will be to focus on my game plan and grind it out the best I can,” Daryl expressed.
Ryan shares he is happy to be in contention, and he will continue keep doing what he needs to do.
In the ladies’ event, National Squad player Aloysa Atienza carded a solid one-under par 71 which puts her in 3rd position. She is one-over par 145 after the second round.
In the final team event, Singapore’s came in 1st and 3rd position for the men’s and ladies’ teams respectively.
Scores for Round 2:
Men’s
Ryan Ang: 71, 70, 141 (-3) – T1
Daryl Low: 71, 70, 141 (-3) – T1
Irvyn Tan: 75, 70, 145 (+1) – T5
Nathen Tan: 76, 74, 150 (+6) – T13
Lee Brayden: 79, 76, 155 (+11) – T23
Wong Qi Wen – 76, 88, 164 (+20) – MC
Ladies’
Aloysa Atienza: 74, 71, 145 (+1) – 3rd
Inez Ng: 74, 74, 148 (+4) – T7
Chen Xing Tong: 78, 75, 154 (+9) – 16th
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