Round 4
Nomura Cup 2022 – Team Singapore clinches historic 2nd place at the Nomura Cup
Singapore finished in 2nd place at the Nomura Cup, recording its best ever finish at the 29th edition of this biennial Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Team Championship. Team Singapore finished with a total of 17 under-par, seven shots behind winners Japan who finished with a total of 24 under-par. Korea finished in third place with a total of 16 under-par.
In the final round, Brandon Han recorded a solid one-under 71 while leading Singaporean James Leow shot an even par 72. Ryan Ang finished his week with a final round three-over 75.
James, who also finished in 2nd position in the individual segment, described the week: “Double silver in Nomura cup is not easy especially against top Asia Pacific countries. First ever and big milestone for Singapore golf and the Singapore Golf Association. I am proud of the team for fighting hard to the very end. We carried ourselves like championship players and gave it a run. It was my pleasure and honour to play my final amateur event representing Singapore Golf along my fellow teammates.”
National Coach Matt Ballard expressed: “I could not be prouder of the team. This is our best ever result in the Nomura Cup. We were within one shot of the lead with 9 holes to play. They played as a team all week and this was displayed by James Leow being a selfless teammate for his country on the last hole of the event. When on the 72nd hole leading the individual, he asked me “how many shots are we behind Japan?” We were 3 behind Japan. James was faced with going for green in two on the last hole (par five) to bridge the gap with Japan or lay-up and protect his lead in the individual event. He put the team and country ahead of his individual result. He decided without hesitation he needed to make eagle and go for the green in 2. He never hesitated and never considered laying up. Not the result he wanted but this moment was what this team event is all about. I will never forget this moment. I am proud to be their coach.”
Final scores (Team):
Japan: 552 (-24) – 1st position
Singapore: 559 (-17) – 2nd position
Korea: 560 (-16) – 3rd position
Final scores (Individual):
Yuta Sugiura (Japan): 67, 69, 70, 68 (-14) – 1st position
James Leow (Singapore): 66, 72, 66, 72 (-12) – 2nd position
Jang Yubin (Korea) : 70, 68, 68, 71 (-11) – 3rd position
Other Singaporeans:
Ryan Ang: 71, 72, 69, 75 – Tied 10th position
Brandon Han: 75, 78, 77, 71 (+13) – Tied 30th position
For live scoring at the Nomura Cup, please visit https://www.golfbox.dk/livescoring/tour/#/competition/3711180/leaderboard/3518156 or contact Rachel Lee (rachel@sga.org.sg).
Round 3
Nomura Cup 2022 – Team Singapore in 2nd place after round 3, three shots behind leaders Japan
Singapore had a fantastic third round at the 29th Nomura Cup, recording a third round team score of nine-under par. James Leow fired another round of six-under 66 while Ryan Ang recorded a solid three-under 69. Brandon Han recorded a five-over par 77. Singapore’s impressive third round, which is the best team score for the day, propelled them to 2nd place with a three-round total of 16 under par. This puts Singapore three shots behind leaders Japan heading into the final round.
Ryan expressed his excitement heading into the final round, “Very happy with my round, especially how I bounced back from a couple of mistakes. I am proud of how I handled myself and remained really calm all day. Looking forward to playing for the Singapore flag tomorrow.”
James Leow, who also leads the individual segment at a total of 12 under-par after three rounds, is staying focused on the process and the team event. “We still got a job to do as team Singapore. There is one round to go, and we are not getting ahead of ourselves. The job is not done,” expressed James who leads the individual event by two shots over Korea’s Jang Yubin and Japan’s Yuta Sugiura.
Scores after Round 3 (Team):
Japan: 413 (-19) – 1st position
Singapore: 416 (-16) – 2nd position
Korea: 417 (-14) – 3rd position
Scores after Round 3 (Individual):
James Leow: 66, 72, 66, 204 (-12) – 1st position
Ryan Ang: 71, 72, 69, 212 (-4) – Tied 7th position
Brandon Han: 75, 78, 77, 230 (+9) – 34th position
For live scoring at the Nomura Cup, please visit https://www.golfbox.dk/livescoring/tour/#/competition/3711180/leaderboard/3518156 or contact Rachel Lee (rachel@sga.org.sg).
Round 2
Nomura Cup 2022 – Team Singapore in tied 3rd position after round 2
Round 2 of the 29th Nomura Cup is in the books. SGA National Squad players James Leow and Ryan Ang recorded even-par rounds of 72 in the second round of the Nomura Cup. Brandon Han carded a round of six-over par round of 78. The team total of seven under par puts Singapore in tied 3rd position with New Zealand, seven shots behind leaders Japan who is at 14 under-par after two rounds. Korea is in 2nd position with an 11 under-par total.
SGA National Coach, Matt Ballard is proud of the team’s resilience in challenging conditions. He mentioned, “Solid even par rounds from Ryan and James in blustery conditions, empowering Singapore to continue to strive for a genuine chance to win.”
In the individual segment, Yuta Sugiura from Japan shot an impressive 3-under par 69 and Jack Buchanan from Australia recorded 2-under par 70 to share the two-round lead at a total of eight under-par. Singapore’s James Leow is in a tie for third position with Japan’s Minato Oshima and Korea’s Jang Yubin, two shots behind the leaders at a total of six under-par.
Scores after Round 2 (Team):
Japan: 274 (-14) – 1st position
Korea: 277 (-11) – 2nd position
New Zealand: 281 (-7) – Tied 3rd
Singapore: 281 (-7) – Tied 3rd
Scores after Round 2 (Individual):
James Leow: 66, 72, 138 (-6) – Tied 3rd
Ryan Ang: 71, 72, 143 (-1) – Tied 12th
Brandon Han: 75, 78, 153 (+9) – Tied 33rd
For live scoring at the Nomura Cup, please visit https://www.golfbox.dk/livescoring/tour/#/competition/3711180/leaderboard/3518156 or contact Rachel Lee (rachel@sga.org.sg).
Round 1
Nomura Cup 2022 –
Singapore in 2nd place, James Leow tied for the individual lead in Round 1
Team Singapore is in 2nd place after the first round of the Nomura Cup, which is played from 15-18 November 2022 at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club in Philippines.
This is the 29th edition of the Nomura Cup where there is a total of 48 top amateur golfers from 16 Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation member countries. The top two scores out of three players per day will be used for the team event.
SGA National Squad player and top-ranked Singaporean amateur golfer James Leow got off to a hot start with a six-under par 66, which sees him tied for the lead in the individual event with Australia’s Jack Buchanan and Thailand’s Arsit Areephun.
“I played solid golf from tee to green today. I look forward to continuing the good ball striking and hope for some putts to drop over the next three days,” James expressed.
Ryan Ang recorded a solid one-under par 71 which puts Singapore at a total of seven under par, in second place, two shots behind Australia after Round 1. Brandon Han shot a three-over par round of 75.
Scores for Round 1:
James Leow: 66 (-6) – Tied 1st
Ryan Ang: 71 (-1) – Tied 12th
Brandon Han: 75 (+3) – Tied 29th
For live scoring at the Nomura Cup, please visit https://www.golfbox.dk/livescoring/tour/#/competition/3711180/leaderboard/3518156 or contact Rachel Lee (rachel@sga.org.sg).
James Leow, Ryan Ang and Brandon Han will be representing Singapore as they teed up among top amateur golfers at the prestigious Nomura Cup from 15 November to 17 November 2022.
The Nomura Cup, also known as the Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Team Championship, is a biennial amateur team golf championship for men. The event will be held at Manila Southwards Golf & Country Club, Philippines.
The first round of Nomura Cup begins on 15 November 2022.