An enthralling final day’s golf saw Hong Kong golfer Tim Orgill win the Inaugural Angkor Amateur Open.
40 participants from 11 different countries battled it out over the lush fairways of Angkor Golf Resort. There were four handicap divisions which allowed all calibre of golfer to win the coveted division title. After the first day Nick Toon of Alpine Golf Club in Bangkok lead the field by one, shooting an even par 72 to Orgill’s 73.
Hong Kong golfer Tim Orgill win the Inaugural Angkor Amateur Open
Local Cambodian golfer Ly Hong was a further 4 shots back. However under the blistering sun of the final day, Orgill reached the turn in one over par to Toon’s 6 over par. However, with dropped shots on hole 13 and a double bogey on 16, Toons chances faded as Orgill held his nerve to win by 5 shots.
Notable winners of Division A Nett score were Nick Toon, Runner Up Robin Briars. Division B His Excellency Suang Heng, with Runner Up and Angkor Golf Resort regular Georges Ramorasata. Division C saw the colourful Emmett Mc Henry claim the title with Lao golfer Tong Homsambath in second place.
Ladies Division winner Nattaya Oracha from Bangkok won her division from countback from Lesley Saunderson.
Notable winners of Division A Nett score were Nick Toon, Runner Up Robin Briars. Division B His Excellency Suang Heng, with Runner Up and Angkor Golf Resort regular Georges Ramorasata. Division C saw the colourful Emmett Mc Henry claim the title with Lao golfer Tong Homsambath in second place.
Ladies Division winner Nattaya Oracha from Bangkok won her division from countback from Lesley Saunderson.
The shot of the tournament came from Dillard Cheek who aced hole 17 to win the Sponsored prize from Tiger Beer. A big thank you to all those who participated and the sponsors for making Open a truly memorable event.
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