The PGM Maybank Championship recently had a resurgence in March of 2022. The Tournament was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19 but is now back recently at Saujana Golf & Country Club from 22st till 24th March 2022.
Throughout the years, came big-name players like Alexander Bjork, Ernie Els, Gavin Green (Check out Gavin Green European Tour latest news) and many more, it is one of the biggest Star-filled championships in the region. A huge USD 3 Million (MYR12.22 Million) prize money is up for grabs, it's easy to see why it can attract a lot of famous tour players.
If you're planning to go and catch the action live, here are 5 Facts about the Maybank Championship that will impress your friends, be a great conversation piece and break the ice. Read more...
Fact #1 - Will The Real Malaysian Open, Please Stand Up?
Did you know The Maybank Championship/Maybank Malaysian Open was once The Malaysian Open? Maybe Yes, A-ha! but did you know the actual reason behind the name change?
Prior to 2016, the Malaysian Open had never failed to be held since its inception in 1962. It all changed in 2015 when the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) appointed Lagardere Sport as their organizer instead of continuing with the previously appointed GlobalOne. (Full Article)
Maybank who is already a sponsor with GlobalOne events joined forces to continue the partnership and formed the Maybank Championship that we know today.
Fact #2 - Cobra!!! Where?!
The Maybank Championship is hosted at the Saujana Golf & Country Club again for the second time since 2018. But did you know the venue earned its nickname the Cobras mainly because the land previously was a palm oil plantation and workers would catch cobras for extra income?
The slithery creatures may be nowhere to be seen now but the fearsome reputation remains. Later the name stuck as the course proved to be biting all-around challenges that professionals agree. This brings us to Fact #3.
Fact #3 - Ranked 6th Hardest
“The hardest and most demanding golf course I’ve seen or played,” said Tray Tyner, winner of the 1988 Malaysian Open, the first time the national Open was played at Saujana Golf & Country Club.
In 2012, CNN Broadcaster rated the course as the 6th Hardest in the World. Years later, Tray’s views were somewhat validated by the ranking awarded by news broadcaster CNN, which rated the course in 2012 as the sixth hardest in the world. (here)
Fact #4 - Eleven Times
Saujana Golf & Country Club hosted the Malaysian Open / Maybank Championship a whopping total of 11 Times from 1988, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2018 and 2019. That's more than any other course!
Fact #5 - Teenage Magic
When Korean teenager Seung-Yul Noh, age 18, won the 2010 tournament. Thus he became the youngest professional to win a European Tour tournament. Noh didn't hold that distinction for long, because later in 2010 the 17-and-a-half-year-old Matteo Manassero won the Castello Masters.
And then in 2011, still not quite 18 years old, Manassero won the Malaysian Open, making it two straight teenage champions.
Summary of Maybank Championship
So there you have it folks, some quick 5 facts about Maybank Championship you probably didn't know about before. Hope to see you at the games. Have Fun, stay hydrated and keep it light!
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