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THE SAPURA NATIONAL QUALIFIER STAGES HIGHER STAKES
Thursday 06/09/2012
Winning Malaysian Golfer To Compete With Tiger Woods, Bo Van Pelt And Ben Crane At The CIMB Classic 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, September 6 (Bernama) -- The Sapura National Qualifier, part of the CIMB Classic, is set to be an exhilarating one as Malaysian pros challenge each other to qualify for the main tournament in October.
“The Sapura National Qualifier offers a bigger stake for players as they will compete for the chance of a lifetime to play alongside world top ranking player Tiger Woods at the CIMB Classic 2012, as well as past tournament winners Bo Van Pelt and Ben Crane. More importantly, the Sapura National Qualifier champion will also be given the opportunity to benchmark himself against an international field, which we believe is critical in the development of the sport in Malaysia ,” said Dato’ Seri Shahril Shamsuddin, President and Group CEO, Sapura Group.
In hosting the National Qualifier, the Sapura Group, a leading national conglomerate with a number of public-listed entities, also confirmed its position as a Main Sponsor of the CIMB Classic.
“Sapura Group is pleased to confirm its commitment to the CIMB Classic as one of the Main Sponsors and Premier Partners. We believe Sapura Group’s involvement will give the impetus required to enhance the sport in Malaysia and provide the necessary opportunity for our home grown talents to aspire to greater heights. As for the Malaysian public, especially the fans of the sport, such a strong congregation of Malaysian professionals competing in the Sapura National Qualifier, and a star-studded international field during the CIMB Classic, are indeed events that should not be missed,” added Shahril.
He also added that Sapura is proud of the efforts undertaken to make CIMB Classic an Official Money Event on the PGA TOUR and part of FedExCup’s season starting 2013. “Sapura was part of the CIMB Classic when it started three years ago and we reaffirm our support and commitment for the event,” he added.
The Sapura National Qualifier, with a 100-player field, will be held at The Mines Resort & Golf Club on 10-12 September. The tournament is sanctioned by the Professional Golf Association of Malaysia (PGAM) and offers a total prize purse of RM150,000 with the first prize winner taking home RM22,000, plus a spot at the CIMB Classic 2012.
The CIMB Classic, which is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour, is the only PGA TOUR-sanctioned event in the region. In its third year, the tournament will feature 48 players, with 30 coming from the PGA Tour, 10 from the Asian Tour and 8 sponsor’s exemptions. The players will compete for a USD6.1 million prize purse, with the winner taking home a prize purse of USD1.3 million.
From 2013 onwards, the CIMB Classic will be upgraded to an Official Money Event on the PGA TOUR and will be part of the season-long FedExCup competition. The field will also be expanded to include a minimum of 78 players and will carry a total purse of USD7million.
About Sapura Group
Sapura Group, a 100% Malaysian-owned technology-based organisation has taken the lead in the acquisition and development of strategic technologies for more than three decades. Established in 1975, from humble beginnings as a telecommunications infrastructure & service provider, the Group has expanded and diversified its businesses across four major areas:
- Oil & Gas
- Secured Technologies
- Industrial & Automotive Manufacturing
- Knowledge & Education
Sapura's persistent efforts in capability building of home-grown talents and aggressive investment in R&D have positioned the Group to be globally competitive, producing highly-specialised and multi-skilled pool of technology experts. Our globalisation efforts have taken us to countries such as Australia, Brunei, Thailand, Philippines, Brazil, Japan, India, Indonesia and the Middle East.
The Group’s listed entities are Sapura Industrial Berhad, Sapura Resources Berhad and the merged entity of SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad.
About CIMB Group
The title sponsor of the CIMB Classic is CIMB Group. CIMB Group is one of ASEAN’s leading universal banking groups. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Group is now present in 9 out of 10 ASEAN nations. CIMB Group offers a full suite of financial services and related products; has a market capitalisation of approximately USD17.8 billion as at 30 June 2012 and over 43,000 employees located in 18 countries. Read more about CIMB Group at www.cimb.com.
About PGA of Malaysia (PGAM)
The PGA of Malaysia is the umbrella body for all professional golfers in Malaysia. As the governing body, the PGA of Malaysia is the sole sanctioning authority for professional tournaments in the country. It is also tasked with the promotion and development of the game of golf at all levels and provides training, education and professional development for its members.
About PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is the world’s premier membership organization for touring professional golfers, co-sanctioning more than 100 tournaments on the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, Web.com Tour and PGA TOUR Latinoamérica.
The PGA TOUR’s mission is to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back, generate significant charitable and economic impact in communities in which it plays, and provide financial opportunities for TOUR players.
PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to approximately 715 million households in 225 countries and territories in 29 languages. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations in order to maximize charitable giving. In 2011, tournaments on the three Tours generated more than $121 million for local charitable organizations, bringing the TOUR’s all-time total of charitable contributions to more than $1.7 billion.
The PGA TOUR's web site is PGATOUR.com, the No. 1 site in golf, and the organization is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
About the Asian Tour
As the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, the Asian Tour leads the development of golf across the region, enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognised pan-Asian professional golf tour in Asia. This unique feature positions the Asian Tour at the pinnacle of professional golf in Asia; providing its events with Official World Ranking status. Tour Partners include Rolex (Official Timekeeper), Starwood Hotels and Resorts (Official Hotels and Resorts), Abacus (Official Apparel Partner), Cityneon (Official Event Overlay Partner), Inetol Headwear (Official Headwear Supplier), Singha Beer (Official Beer), BlackBerry (Official Communications Partner) and Srixon (Official Ball). The Asian Tour has offices in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
SOURCE : CIMB Group
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
NAME : Ungku Noorina Ungku Ahmad
Head, Group Communications
Sapura Group
TEL : +603 “ 8949 7000
FAX : +603 “ 8941 8011
E-MAIL : noorina@sapura.com.my
NAME : Effendy Shahul Hamid
Head, Group Marketing & Communications,
CIMB Group
TEL : +603 - 2087 3030
FAX : +603 - 2093 1008
E-MAIL : effendy.hamid@cimb.com
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