It is an exciting time to start this new golf swing blog because, on Thursday, October 28, the first-ever PGA Tour event tees off in the city I live in - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Now, Malaysian golf fans are used to watching world-class golfers wielding their world-beating golf swings on local fairways.
After all, KL is home to the Malaysian Open, which is long part of the European Tour. And in Johor Bahru, about 200 miles south of KL, there is the Iskandar Johor Open that is part of the Asian Tour and won by two-time British Open champion Padraig Harrington just 10 days ago.
However, this is the first time the world's biggest and richest Tour has scheduled a tournament in Southeast Asia, let alone Malaysia.
So it is hamper time for golf fans here, thanks to the $6 million CIMB Asia Pacific Classic. Certainly, those locals with golf swing concerns will be paying close attention to the pros, led by South Africans Ernie Els and Retief Goosen and also featuring Ryder Cup stars Luke Donald and Rickie Fowler.
Now, Malaysian golf fans are used to watching world-class golfers wielding their world-beating golf swings on local fairways.
After all, KL is home to the Malaysian Open, which is long part of the European Tour. And in Johor Bahru, about 200 miles south of KL, there is the Iskandar Johor Open that is part of the Asian Tour and won by two-time British Open champion Padraig Harrington just 10 days ago.
However, this is the first time the world's biggest and richest Tour has scheduled a tournament in Southeast Asia, let alone Malaysia.
So it is hamper time for golf fans here, thanks to the $6 million CIMB Asia Pacific Classic. Certainly, those locals with golf swing concerns will be paying close attention to the pros, led by South Africans Ernie Els and Retief Goosen and also featuring Ryder Cup stars Luke Donald and Rickie Fowler.
The tournament is being played at the Robert Trent Jones Jr-designed Mines Resort and Golf Club (pictured), which is a wind-aided driver golf swing away from where I live.
Asian fans will probably keep a close eye on YE Yang, the South Korean who gave Asia its first home-grown major champion when he won the 2009 US PGA Championship.
Asian fans will probably keep a close eye on YE Yang, the South Korean who gave Asia its first home-grown major champion when he won the 2009 US PGA Championship.
Golfswingbling will also be watching the from close range and will keep you up to date with any news.
Stay tuned.
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