Hua Hin to host new Asian Tour event

Written by Writer on Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Hua Hin to host new Asian Tour event

KITIPONG THONGSOMBAT

The Black Mountain Masters will make its debut on the Asian Tour calendar next year and big names, like Jesper Parnevik and Johan Edfors, have already confirmed their participation in the Hua Hin event.

The inaugural US$500,000 tournament will be held from March 26 to 29 at Black Mountain Golf Club.

Finland’s Mikko Ilonen and local star Thongchai Jaidee have also confirmed their participation.

”We are also under negotiation to bring another two European tour stars to join the event,” said Harald Elisson, general manager of Black Mountain Golf Club.

The event will feature leading 148 Asian Tour professional players and eight invitees..

Named ”the best new golf course in Thailand” by Asian Golf Monthly recently, the Black Mountain layout promises to be an exciting challenge for the golfers and a great experience for fans.

”We aim to be Asia’s best championship golf course and to get there, we are excited to host the Black Mountain Masters.” said Elission.

”Despite the economic crisis, we will not have any problem hosting the event.

Asian Tour Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han said that the new event reflected the continuing success of Thai golfers on the international stage.

Jira Pongphaibooln, major of Hua Hin, said that it would be a great opportunity to promote the seaside resort to the world.

Bangkok Post
Friday October 31, 2008