Maybank Malaysian Open 2006 - DP World Tour

15 years ago
Happy Harrington at home in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur woke from its St Valentine’s Day celebrations to find Padraig Harrington declaring his love for the city as he prepared for his eighth attempt at winning the Maybank Malaysian Open, which starts on Thursday at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.
15 years ago
15 years ago
Jaidee Chases Historic Hat-Trick
Thongchai Jaidee will tee off in the Maybank Malaysian Open at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club aiming to create a slice of golfing history - by becoming the first Asian player to win the same European Tour event for three consecutive years.
15 years ago
15 years ago
Srirot Leads as Maybank Malaysian Open is Reduced to 54 Holes
Thailand's Thammanoon Srirot edged into the lead at the Maybank Malaysian Open with a birdie at the first hole of his third round but was then forced off the course by the adverse weather conditions that have now reduced the tournament to 54 holes. Just as Srirot rolled in a
15 years ago
15 years ago
Wi Stands Tall to Win Maybank Malaysian Open title
Korean Charlie Wi denied Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee a hat-trick of titles in the Maybank Malaysian Open after a blistering third and final round of 63 earned him a one stroke victory at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.
15 years ago
15 years ago
Facts & Figures
First played:1963 (Stats since 1999 when the event became part of The European Tour International Schedule)
15 years ago
15 years ago
Precise Park Steals Jaidee's Thunder
Welshman David Park produced a vintage display of short iron play to snatch the lead from defending champion Thongchai Jaidee before thunderstorms brought an early end to the second round of the Maybank Malaysian Open at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club. Play was stopped at 2.51pm local time and
15 years ago
15 years ago
Did You Know?
Defending champion, Thongchai Jaidee is bidding to win the Maybank Malaysian Open for a third consecutive year. Should he make a second successful defence, the Thai golfer would become just the sixth golfer in European Tour history to win the same tournament three straight years. He would follow: Ian Woosnam
15 years ago
15 years ago
Jiménez's Charge Halted By Darkness in Malaysia
Miguel Angel Jiménez’s charge to the top of the leaderboard on the first day of the Maybank Malaysian Open was cut short by the evening gloom above Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club – but it would have taken more than that to darken the mood of the colourful Spaniard
15 years ago
15 years ago
Course Information
CourseOpened – 1991Course Designer – Nelson HowarthSpecial Features - the course is the west course of KLGCC and it general runs North to SouthGeneral Playability -Undulating/Flat -Treelined/exposed -Many / few water hazards - water on 13 of the holes (not 1, 3, 4, 8, 18)Changes to the Course – new
15 years ago
15 years ago
Jiménez Confirms Lead after Delayed First Round in Malaysia
The delayed first round of the Maybank Malaysian Open was concluded early on Friday morning with Miguel Angel Jiménez of Spain confirming his place at the top of the leaderboard, one stroke ahead of Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant.
15 years ago