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Golf: International events and achievements

Ahmad Sarji

Local enthusiasm for the sport of golf has grown steadily since its introduction to the country in the late 19th century. Malaysia has played host to numerous major international golf events including the World Amateur Team Championship and the World Cup of Golf. Malaysian golfers have distinguished themselves on the international professional golf circuit.

  • Information in the full article includes
  • The Malaysian Open
  • Putra Cup
  • Malaysian Amateur Open Golf Championship
  • Other international events
  • International achievements
Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara

Tiger Woods (left) and Mark O’Meara (right) receiving the World Cup from the Yang-di Pertuan Agong Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah after winning the event held at the Mines Resort City in Kuala Lumpur, 1999.