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Present during the Resorts World Manila
Masters 2014 launch were (from left) Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club
Chairman Bob Sobrepeña, Resorts World Manila Chief Operating Officer Stephen
Reilly, Asian Tour Chairman Kyi Hla Han, and 918.com Marketing Director
Maideline Aure.
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Golf, anyone? With a million dollar prize like that, I wish I knew how to play golf, and be a "master" in this sport. Now on its 2nd year, the Resorts World Manila Masters 2014 will take center stage on November 20 to 23, 2014 at the prestigious Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club.
Putting the Philippines once again in the tournament map, the golf and tourism sectors have now received a major boost that further elevates its stature both locally and globally. Resorts World Manila is in a five-year agreement with Asian Tour, the official sanctioning body for professional golf in the region. RWM brings world-class competition to the country, giving a good exposure to our local athletes to experience international play. This tournament will be televised in over 200 countries and in 650 million homes.
Stephen
James Reilly, Chief Operating Officer of Resorts World Manila said, “Last year’s
inaugural Resorts World Manila Masters proved to be a victory not just for
champion Liang Wen-chong, but also for Philippine golf. By providing a stage in
Southwoods Golf & Country Club, top caliber golfers from the Philippines
and around the world were able to compete in the country’s biggest golf
tournament to date. This year, together with Asian Tour and our new presenting
sponsor 918.com, we look forward to
making the Resorts World Manila Masters even bigger and better with an
increased prize fund of US$1 million.”
Asian
Tour Chairman Kyi Hla Han lauded Resorts World Manila’s decision to raise the
tournament’s prize money by another US$250,000 and believes the million-dollar
purse will further elevate its stature in Asia.
“With
great title sponsors such as Resorts World Manila and a new presenting sponsor
in 918.com, professional golf in Asia
will continue to grow and host exciting tournaments such as the Resorts World
Manila Masters presented by 918.com.”
As the official sanctioning body for professional golf
in Asia, the Asian Tour leads the development of golf across the region,
enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the
integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its membership of the
International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognized pan-Asian
professional golf tour in Asia.
The Asian Tour has offices in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
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