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Ryder Cuppers Kim and Poulter to play Korea Open

Ryder Cup stars Anthony Kim of the United States and England's Ian Poulter will headline the Kolon-Hana Bank Korea Open next week.

Kim, who played a major role in the American team's triumph over Europe last week, is expected to challenge for honours alongside the exuberant Poulter at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club.

Asian Tour's Order of Merit leader Mark Brown of New Zealand, former number one Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand and compatriot Chapchai Nirat, Malaysia's Ben Leong and Korean leading lights Mo Joong-kyung and Hwang Inn-choon will face the talented duo in the US$1 million event.

Kim, 23, has emerged as one of the most exciting talents in world golf this year. He has posted two wins on the US PGA Tour including two top-three finishes.

He starred in the Ryder Cup, winning 2 1/2 points in his debut which was highlighted by a massive 5 & 4 victory over Spain's Sergio Garcia in the opening singles that led the way to a famous US victorious.

The Californian-born Kim, who turned professional in 2006, is a three-time All-American and was part of a victorious 2005 United States Walker Cup team. Earlier this year, he finished tied fifth in the Ballantine's Championship on Jeju island, Korea.

England's Poulter, 32, will join Kim as one of the tournament favourites where he has enjoyed a superb 2008 campaign. He challenged for his first major title at the British Open before finishing second behind Padraig Harrington.

A seven-time winner in Europe, Poulter posted four points on the board for Europe in the Ryder Cup to justify his selection as a wild card pick by captain Nick Faldo.

Brown will also be expected to fight for honours. The Kiwi is counting on a strong finish in Korea to take him closer to the prestigious Asian Tour's Order of Merit crown.

Back-to-back wins at the SAIL Open and Johnnie Walker Classic in India in February propelled him to the top of the rankings and he is keen to end the season with the prized Merit title.

September 25, 2008