Golf: Connor Axel Liewkai and Wang Xin Yip Claim Top Honors at Malaysian Junior Premier Elite Golf Grand Finals
Kuala Lumpur, March 3 (Bernama) – Connor Axel Liewkai and Wang Xin Yip, both from Kuala Lumpur, emerged as the overall champions in the SportExcel-NSC-MILO Malaysian Junior Premier Elite Golf Grand Finals, held over the weekend.
Overall Champions
Connor, playing off the Blue Tee at the Danau Golf Club, took the top spot in the boys’ category with a total score of 229, carding rounds of 72, 76, and 81 in the three-day competition.
Xin Yip, on the other hand, swept the girls’ overall title in the White Tee category, finishing with a total score of 232, consisting of rounds of 75, 75, and 82.
Competition Details
The competition featured 43 of the country’s best elite players who qualified for the grand finals based on their achievements throughout the SportExcel Junior Tour, held at various golf clubs in the country.
Milo’s Support
"Milo has been a supportive partner of SportExcel for over 30 years, and we believe that this prestigious platform is truly important in nurturing and shaping world-class talent within our young aspiring Malaysian juniors," said Milo’s assistant sports marketing manager Sheena Dina Rizal.
Boys’ Category
- Boys A:
- Aiden Tai – 73, 82, 78
- Afif Jasmin – 73, 77, 81
- Tengku Husein – 75, 79, 77
- Boys B:
- Azka Azfar – 77, 83, 79
- Anthony Lim – 78, 82, 79
- Zhang Aoran – 78, 76, 80
Girls’ Category
- Girls A:
- Nur Batrisyia Balqis – 80, 81, 82
- T. Kaesini Devi – 83, 78, 82
- Bae Eun Kyung – 80, 77, 76
- Girls B:
- B. Vikasni Laakshithaa – 88, 80, 86
- Park Kyoung Won – 80, 85, 83
- Wang En Xi – 80, 83, 80
Conclusion
The SportExcel-NSC-MILO Malaysian Junior Premier Elite Golf Grand Finals serves as a platform for young golfers to showcase their skills and gain experience from playing among the top junior players in the country. With the support of Milo, the tournament continues to nurture and shape world-class talent within the young aspiring Malaysian juniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the SportExcel-NSC-MILO Malaysian Junior Premier Elite Golf Grand Finals?
A: The competition is a prestigious golf tournament that features the country’s best elite junior golfers.
Q: Who are the overall champions of the 2023 edition?
A: Connor Axel Liewkai and Wang Xin Yip are the overall champions in the boys’ and girls’ categories, respectively.
Q: How many golfers participated in the competition?
A: 43 golfers from around the country qualified for the grand finals based on their achievements throughout the SportExcel Junior Tour.