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Chia and Barr receive albatross awards

The next time Danny Chia and Scott Barr look at the time, they will be reminded of one of their career best shots.

The Asian Tour stalwarts were recipients of an Omega Double Eagle watch on Tuesday, a fine reward for shooting one of the rarest birds in golf, the albatross, known also as double eagle, during tournament play.

Chia achieved his magnificent feat at the Enjoy Jakarta HSBC Indonesia Open in March while Barr shot his albatross at last year's Maekyung Open. Omega, a sponsor of international golf, rewards players who shoot the albatross with their Double Eagle timepiece.

Since 1995, there have been only 11 albatross recorded in the region. Asian Tour Chief Executive Louis Martin was present in the simple ceremony organised by Omega to present the watches to the players.

Chia holed his second shot at the par five 546 yard first hole at Emeralda Golf and Country Club. After a 300 yard drive, the Malaysian, winner of the Taiwan Open in 2002, holed his second shot with a five iron from 198 yards out.

Singapore-based Barr shot his albatross on the par five fourth hole at the Nam Seoul Golf Club in 2005.

June 14, 2006