Adam Shaw of Canada wins inaugural RSGC AmBank Junior Amateur Open Golf Championship 2012

Adam Shaw of Canada clinched the inaugural Boys U-18 RSGC AmBank Junior Amateur Open Golf Championship 2012 by a massive 17 strokes, scoring a three-day total of 213, finishing three under par on March 15.

Playing at The Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC), Shaw who is half Malaysian from his mother’s side, also carded the day’s lowest score of 68 in today’s penultimate round.

Malaysian Mohammed Izad who was trailing in third place yesterday, was tied with a total score of 230 with Nick Ang but finished higher on countback. The tournament was played on a strokeplay format.

“I am pleased to win the RSGC AmBank Junior Amateur Open Golf Championship 2012 and it has certainly boosted my confidence. The win may look easy but I had to work hard for it,” said Shaw who resides in Canada but holidays frequently in Malaysia.

National junior Ervin Chang kept the Malaysian flag flying by winning the Boys U-15 title with a total score of 227. Amir Nazrin who was lying in fourth place yesterday, made a late surge today but it was not enough to finish the day with a total of 234, seven shots adrift, to finish second. Danial Durisic played his worst round today, scoring an 82 and lost out his second position to finish third.

The Girls category saw Philippines dominate the top two positions in both the U-18 and U-15 category. In the U-18 category, Dottie Ardina carded a final round of 72 for a three-day total of 214 to emerge as champion, finishing two-under par. Team-mate Sarah Ababa finished in second place with a total of 221 while Malaysia’s Genevieve Ling claiming third place with 230.

Philippines’ Princess Superal led from day one to finish as the Girls U-15 champion with a total score 221, followed by team-mate Daniella Uy 225. Malaysia’s Siti Zulaikha Shaari completed the podium finish with a total score of 233.

Results: (Malaysians unless stated)
Final Round Scores
Boys U-18:
213: Adam Shaw (Canada) 70,75,68; 230: Mohammed Izzad 75,81,74; 230: Nick Ang 74,78,78
Boys U-15:
227: Ervin Chang 74,77,76; 234: Amir Nazrin 79,77,78; 236: Danial Durisic 79,75,82
Girls U-18:
214: Dottie Ardina (Philippines) 71,71,72; 221: Sarah Ababa (Philippines) 76,72,73; 230: Genevieve Ling 77,75,78
Girls U-15:
221: Princess Superal (Philippines) 74,74,73; 225: Daniella Uy (Philippines) 76,74,75; 233: Siti Zulaikha Shaari 77,78,78

Canadian Shaw maintains lead in Day Two of RSGC AmBank Junior Amateur Open Golf Championship 2012

Adam Shaw of Canada continued his domination of the inaugural RSGC AmBank Junior Amateur Open Golf Championship 2012 Boys U-18 category with seven strokes clear of his nearest rival, Nick Ang of Malaysia heading into the final straight tomorrow at the Royal Selangor Golf Club in Kuala Lumpur.

Played on a strokeplay format, Shaw scored 70 gross on day one and 75 gross on day two, 14 March for a total score of 145, ahead of Ang, who shot rounds of 74 and 78 gross on day one and two respectively, for a total score of 152.

In the Boys U-15 category, national junior Ervin Chang maintained his lead with a total score of 151 in the second round after hitting a 77 today. Yesterday, he scored better with a 74. His main rival, Danial Durisic played better today to card a 75 but his two-day total of 154 puts him three strokes behind Ervin.

The Girls category in the second round is an all Philippines show with the top two placings in both the U-18 and U-15 category still dominated by them. Yesterday’s leader Dottie Ardina carded a 71 today for a two-day total of 142 in the U-18 category. Team-mate Sarah Ababa shot a total round of 148 to stay six strokes behind Ardina.

Princess Superal consistent game in U-15 category continued today as she shot a 74, similar to yesterday’s score, to finish off the day with a total score of 148. Team-mate Daniella Uy is just two strokes behind with a total score 150 after carding scores of 76 and 74 on day one and two respectively.

AmBank Group is the title sponsor and a total of five national juniors are in the fray among the cast of 91 junior golfers who have confirmed their participation in four categories consisting of Boys and Girls U-18 and U-15, respectively. Foreign countries who are also participating in this tournament are Hong Kong, Philippines and Canada. The tournament ends on Thursday.

Other than this tournament, AmBank Group was previously the title sponsor for the Faldo Series Malaysia Championship 2011 and is also currently the main sponsor for the SportExcel Junior Golf Championship Grand Finals which has been held for the last eight years.

Results: (Malaysians unless stated)
Second Round Scores
Boys U-18:
145: Adam Shaw (Canada) 70,75; 152: Nick Ang 74,78; 156: Muhammad Syazani 81,75
Boys U-15:
151: Ervin Chang 74,77; 154: Danial Durisic 79,75, 155: Park Chang Uk 82,73
Girls U-18:
142: Dottie Ardina (Philippines) 71,71; 148: Sarah Ababa (Philippines)76,72; 152: Genevieve Ling 77,75
Girls U-15:
148: Princess Superal (Philippines) 74-74; 150: Daniella Uy (Philippines) 76-74; 155: Siti Zulaikha Shaari 77,78

Foreign Golfers Dominate Opening Day of RSGC AmBank Junior Amateur Open Golf Championship 2012

The foreign legion at the inaugural RSGC AmBank Junior Amateur Open Golf Championship 2012 made their presence felt with a commanding opening day performance at the Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) on 13 March.

In the Boys U-18 category, Adam Shaw of Canada is in the lead after finishing with a total score of 70 gross, four ahead of second placed Nick Ang from Malaysia. In the Girls category, Philippines’ Dottie Ardina (71) holds a five shot lead over team-mate Sarah Ababa (76).

Over in the Boys U-15 category, national junior Ervin Chang carded a 74 to take a five shot lead over fellow Malaysian Danial Durisic while in the Girls category, Princess Superal of the Philippines takes a slender two-shot lead over country women Daniella Uy. Princess scored 74, with Daniella two strokes behind on 76.
AmBank Group is the title sponsor and a total of five national juniors are in the fray among the cast of 91 junior golfers who have confirmed their participation in four categories consisting of Boys and Girls U-18 and U-15, respectively. Foreign countries who are also participating in this tournament are Hong Kong, Philippines and Canada. The tournament ends on Thursday.

Other than this tournament, AmBank Group was previously the title sponsor for the Faldo Series Malaysia Championship 2011 and is also currently the main sponsor for the SportExcel Junior Golf Championship Grand Finals which has been held for the last eight years.

Results: (Malaysians unless stated)

First Round Scores
Boys U-18:
70: Adam Shaw (Canada); 74: Nick Ang; 75: Mohammed Izzad
Boys U-15:
74: Ervin Chang; 79: Danial Durisic, Amir Nazrin Jailani
Girls U-18:
71: Dottie Ardina (Philippines); 76: Sarah Ababa (Philippines); 77: Genevieve Ling
Girls U-15:
74: Princess Superal (Philippines); 76: Daniella Uy (Philippines); 77: Siti Zulaikha Shaari