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Asian Tour helps junior golf in Brunei

Asian Tour professionals were not only busy battling for honours in the inaugural Brunei Open. They have been imparting some of their skills and knowledge to junior golfers as part of the Tour's commitment towards golf development.

Golf clinics were held for various parties including sponsors and VIPs but the sessions for junior golfers from the Brunei Darussalam Golf Association drew keen interests.

Malaysian professional Alwi Kamaruddin conducted clinics for six juniors on Sunday morning and he was delighted to be a part of the Tour's efforts to help young golfers learn the game.

"It's good to come to a new golfing country and help the kids. You can see there are a lot of interests amongst junior golfers and as professionals, it's good to have a chance to help golf over here," said Alwi.

"What I try to do with the juniors is to go through the fundamentals but more importantly, you have to keep it interesting for them so that they remain interested in the game."

Amongst the juniors who were at the clinic was 11-year-old Yang Ren Wee. A 32-handicapper, the slightly built Yang picked up golf 18 months ago as his father is a golfer.

"I'm really excited to be here for the golf clinic. There are so many pros here and I am trying to get some tips from them. It's exciting to be at the event and hopefully some day, I too can play in the Brunei Open," said Yang, who idolises none other than Tiger Woods.

Asian Tour Chief Executive Louis Martin said it was important for Asian Tour professionals to lend a hand in golf's development in countries that they visit across the region.

"We are pleased to see our players helping with the golf clinics which generate keener interests and excitement amongst golfers, especially the juniors. It is our intention to help as much as possible whenever we visit places like Brunei.

"The Asian Tour players are keen to help the golfing community and what better way than to conduct clinics at the events that they play in," said Martin.

June 26, 2005