Hariz Hezri
Malaysia will be fielding mostly rookies in the upcoming SEA Games to be held at Garden City Club, Phnom Penh, Cambodia from May 8-13, 2023. Apart from Nateeshvar Ganesh and Ng Jing Xuen, it would be the first appearance for the rest of the team competing in the biennial event.
Ng Jing Xuen
Malaysia’s top amateurs like Mirabel Ting, Jeneath Wong, Marcus Lim and others are unable to take part due to their commitment with the NCAA collegiate events.
Youngsters like Malcolm Ting, Anson Yeo, Nateeshvar Ganesh and Hariz Hezri will be spearheading the men’s team while the women’s challenge will be led by Ng Jing Xuen, Geraldine Wong and Foong Zi Yu.
Malcolm Ting
“I am thrilled with the team that has been selected to represent our country. Each player brings a unique set of skills and experience to the game, and I am confident that they will work together to bring home the victory. Our team is focused, determined, and ready to give their best performance on the course,” said Team Manager Teoh Piek Kee.
Malcolm Ting started his SEA Games campaign on the right foot by finishing as the champion back to back in Indonesia. He claimed victory in the South Sulawesi Amateur Open in February at Padivalley Golf Course, Indonesia followed by another win in March at North Sumatra Amateur Open at the Royal Sumatra Golf Course in Medan, Indonesia.
Nateeshvar Ganesh
Last September, 17-year old Anson Yeo, competed in the Junior President Cup at Myers Park Country Club, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA representing the International Team. He played brilliantly to contribute points at every match he played. Nateeshvar competed in the Junior ‘Players’ Championship presented by Rolex in September 2022 at TPC Sawgrass, Stadium Course, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida USA while Hariz Hezri was selected to play in the Asia Pacific Amateur Championship in October 2022 held at Amata Springs Country Club, Chonburi Thailand.
On the ladies team, it would be Ng Jing Xuen’s second appearance in the SEA Games. Foong Zi Yu, who has recently demonstrated game improvement, and Geraldine Wong, who won her first 2023 international title at the South Sulawesi Amateur Open, are first-timers in this prestigious event.
The MGA selected these players based on their outstanding performance and achievements in golf.
MGA President, Tan Sri Mohd Anwar Mohd Nor said, “It is our responsibility to select the best players who will represent our country. We take this responsibility very seriously and make sure that the selected players are not only skilled but also have the right attitude and sportsmanship to represent our country with pride.”
Foong Zi Yu
Geraldine Wong
The championship will be played on a stroke play format over three rounds for the individual event while the team event will be played on a matchplay format.
The 2021 SEA Games Hanoi was the most successful outing for the Malaysian as the teams won two gold medals, one silver and one bronze medal.
