Malaysia ‘s pioneering golf travel agency, Liberty Golf Services, had organised its own tournament series with its inaugural leg in Siem Reap, Cambodia on 28th till 31st March 2013. Teaming up with the local renowned golf operator, PSD Travel, the event proved to be a success.
Branded as Liberty Cup™, this event was held at the prestigious Angkor Golf Resort, a FALDO design course where it hosted 40 golfers from Malaysia, Cambodia, France and Australia.
Despite the soaring heat, the players battled it out for the 2 day tournament on a System 36 format. The players were also taken to visit the Angkor Wat temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Winner, Alex Yap Chung Chai receiving trophy from Eu Shen NG, GM of Liberty Golf Services
Malaysia ‘s pioneering golf travel agency, Liberty Golf Services, had organised its own tournament series with its inaugural leg in Siem Reap, Cambodia on 28th till 31st March 2013. Teaming up with the local renowned golf operator, PSD Travel, the event proved to be a success.
Branded as Liberty Cup™, this event was held at the prestigious Angkor Golf Resort, a FALDO design course where it hosted 40 golfers from Malaysia, Cambodia, France and Australia. Despite the soaring heat, the players battled it out for the 2 day tournament on a System 36 format. The players were also taken to visit the Angkor Wat temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The organiser’s general manager, Mr Ng Eu Shen said “We’re happy with the turnout of the group size despite it being marred by the speculation of date-clashing with Malaysia’s 13th General Election.
We were able to showcase our expertise in managing golf tournaments abroad fused with good course selection, impeccable hospitality, ground logistics, F&B and local culture – precisely what golf travellers are looking for”.
Official timekeeper & sponsor Titoni, represented by Mr Tham Onn Chuan who is the CEO of ATG Watch said “I’m so amazed with the level of maintenance by Angkor Golf Resort. From tee to green, it played to great championship standards”. Another sponsor who played in the tournament, Mr Toh Hock (President of Shuzi Asia), was very impressed with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) feature that was added to the tournament. “I’m glad to be part of this tournament series. Not only having played in a magnificent golf course like Angkor Golf Resort but also to do charitable cause to local Treak Village – located just 20 minutes from town centre”.
A charity shootout in the form of a 25 yard chipping contest (Nearest to Pin) was carried out by ConCERT – a non profit enterprise involved in community development for orphanages, day centres, schools, agriculture cultivation, vocational training and health + hygiene. Andrew Ng of Golf Malaysia publication won the contest by flopping the ball onto the island green and into the hole.
The tournament concluded with Mr Alex Yap Chung Chai being the crowned champion of the Cambodia Leg. The 6 handicapper who shot 78 points over 2 days will be hosted to defend his title Siem Reap golf course in 2014, courtesy of Liberty Golf Services.
Liberty Golf Services would like to thank all golfers and especially the sponsors to have supported the event: Transview Golf, Carlsberg Malaysia, Titoni, Shuzi, JNG Golf, AK Wines, Angkor Golf Resort, PSD Travel, Angkor Riviera Hotel, Sokha Hotel, Tropical Massage, ConCERT, ParGolf, Golf Malaysia and mygolf.com.my
Photos available at our Facebook page (acc: Angkor Golf Resort)
