RELEASED: 15 Jun 2018 at 04:00
The distinguished Queen’s Cup will return for its 10th straight edition on the Asian Trip with a brand-new providing sponsor in Bangchak Corporation, among Thailand’s leading energy business, from June 28-July 1, authorities stated.
The US$ 300,000 Asian Trip occasion will be bet the very first time at the Phoenix Gold Golf and Nation Club in Pattaya.
Malaysia’s Nicholas Fung, who won by one shot to declare his very first Asian Trip triumph at the 2017 Queen’s Cup, will safeguard his title versus a star-studded line-up when the occasion gets underway later on this month.
Shiv Kapur of India will likewise be going back to the place where he won the Royal Cup for his 3rd triumph of the season in December and ended up being the only gamer to win 3 times on the Asian Trip in 2017.
Because its beginning in 2009, the Queen’s Cup has actually invited numerous worthwhile winners such as 2016 Order of Benefit champ Scott Hend of Australia and Thai veterans Prayad Marksaeng and Thaworn Wiratchant, who have each won the title two times from 2012-2015.
Sakol Wannapong, guv of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), stated: “The Sports Authority of Thailand is really delighted and honoured to be supporting the Queen’s Cup as soon as again this year.
” Our company believe that this distinguished occasion will continue to establish the video game of golf in our country and get more interest amongst fans in Thailand and throughout the area. We likewise want to enhance the tourist in Thailand with the staging of the Queen’s Cup.”
Asian Trip CEO Josh Burack stated he is positive that the long-running occasion will continue to play a crucial function in stimulating impassioned assistance for the sport.
Chanya Swangchitr, president of Phoenix Gold Golf and Nation Club, stated: “It’s our satisfaction to host the Queen’s Cup. We anticipate inviting both regional and global golf enthusiasts.”
