Published July 17, 2008 on October 15, 2019

Ng Jing Xuen and Marcus Lee Win the Perak Amateur Open

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Marcus Lim Phang Chuen won the men gross title with a three-day gross score of 213, defeating national golfer, Sazanur Iman who finished with a score of 220. Meanwhile, Ng Jing Xuen, 11, the youngest amateur player of the season took home the champion trophy with her total gross score of 222 in the ladies’ category.

The 63rd Perak Men & Ladies Amateur Open 2019 at Meru Valley Resort closed off with a bang after an intense three-day battle between the players at the Valley and Waterfall Nine of the course.

“I am so happy as this is my first win. I believe I did well as compared to the Penang and Pahang Amateur Open which I participated recently,” said Jing Xuen, who hails from Kuala Lumpur.

She added, “This is my first time in Meru Valley Resort, and I think it is the toughest course I have been in compared to the last two amateurs. The fairways were really difficult for me to handle, but I managed it somehow.”

The 17-year-old men’s champion Marcus Lim who plans on pursuing a career in golf, said, “I’m really happy playing here today, the course is great with spectacular scenery and I loved the course as it gave me a new challenge. I have plans to further my studies abroad where I can do both sports and medical”.

At the closing and prize presentation ceremony, Mr. Edwin Tan, Director of Operations of Meru Valley Resort said, “This time around we have introduced real-time on-course reporting, where scores are presented live on-screen at the Dome Restaurant and via our website and Facebook page. We also live-streamed the event, and we continue to look at ways to popularise the sport not only for players but for spectators too”.