Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Asians worry Champions course "too long" (Reuters)

Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand watches his shot on the first hole during the Malaysia's Asia Pacific Classic golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur October 25, 2012. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad

(Reuters) - Asian golfers have made a real impact on the world game in recent years but some of the region's top players are trembling about this week's WGC-HSBC Champions event in Shenzen, China. Some, including the Asian Tour's Order of Merit leader, are complaining that the 7,301-yard Olazabal course at Mission Hills is too long for them. "Some holes are too long," Thailand's Thaworn Wiratchant said in a statement. "The greens are firm. When I hit my irons, the ball won't stop. It will be challenging for me. ...




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