BREAKING NEWS! STOP WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING!
THE SHOW DOWN IS HAPPENING
I REPEAT THE SHOW DOWN IS HAPPENING!
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In an incredible twist of events, the show down will take place TOMORROW - 11th June 2022 at 12.22pm - Kelab Golf Sarawak!
Due to the last minute announcement, fans will most likely miss out due to the cancellation of ticket sales. According to the organizer, efforts are being made to broadcast the show down live on media platforms. Stay tuned!
May the best golfer win!
The Sarawak Post has just learnt that the highly anticipated showdown between Pros Aaron and Alphonsus has been cancelled until further notice.
This comes as a shocking development considering the hype surrounding the match. Golf fans will no doubt be left crushed and disappointed.
We reached out to Pro Aaron KL for his comments and he was equally surprised.
"I have been prepared for weeks. In fact I am even ready to play today if you asked me to. So I have no idea why the showdown has been cancelled."
Pro Alphonsus' camp could not be reached for comments. Meanwhile, we reached out to the title organizer spokesperson Andrew. B who informed us that a statement would be issued soon on the cancellation.
Fans who have purchased tickets to the showdown will be advised accordingly on the refund process in due course.
Strap yourselves in golf fans. The event you have all been waiting for is finally HAPPENING!
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Seasoned professionals Aaron a.k.a KL and Alphonsus a.k.a Poonsood will be putting it all on the line for the grand prize of RM5,000,000.00
The match originally slated for a 2019 date was shelved due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the paltry initial pot of RM3,000,000.00. When interviewed in 2019 Alphonsus had this to say.
"RM3,000,000 only? Are you kidding me? I don't even get out of bed for less than RM5,000,000."
Aaron echoed similar sentiments stating he would rather spend his time competing in the U.S Open at Pebble Beach, which promised a purse of $12,500,000.00.
Title Organizer, AREUOKEH Sdn. Bhd. spokesperson Andrew. B confirmed the new pot prize in yesterday's press conference.
"Yes, in hindsight the initial pot size of RM3,000,000.00 was far too small. We were very fortunate to secure an additional RM2,000,000 from a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous."
"We are also very happy to announce that the match up will be officiated by renown professional Ming Geh."
Aaron will be without his regular caddy but will instead be giving this once in a lifetime opportunity to super fan Gordo who jumped at the chance to be on the bag. He could only gush:
"I couldn't believe it when the organizer told me. I had to pinch myself. I am looking forward to being on the bag for Aaron and hope I won't let him down!"
Alphonsus on the other hand will have Andrew.B on the bag.
While both golfers are seasoned professionals, Alphonsus may have an advantage with the match up being played at his home course KGS. When asked about his chances of winning, Alphonsus announced:
"KGS is like my backyard and playground. I have been playing here for so many years and I can probably play this course blindfolded. So what do you think are my chances of winning?"
To the same question, Aaron said:
"Come on. I am a seasoned pro. You can ask me to play on a paddy field and I will still shoot under par. Doesn't matter where the match is played. I will let my golf do the talking".
So there you have it folks. June cannot come quickly enough!
Ticket prices and spectator details will be confirmed soon. Watch this space!
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| True Champion - Aaron Ngui |
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| The true champion collecting his prize |
For his efforts, Aaron collected the winners cheque of RM200.00.
When asked to comment, the tournament director was lost for words. "We tried to make the tournament difficult with the tee boxes pushed back and tricky pin placements, but Aaron made it look so easy. He tore the course apart!"
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| True Champions Aaron and 2nd runner up Chan Yin Xi
When asked about his victory, Aaron was happy to share his secrets to the victory. "I am naturally talented and gifted, so I let my golf do the talking. It was a competition, but it was just like a normal Saturday round for me. In hokkien, we call it jinpohtong. More importantly, it's not just the skill but the kiangness you need to win and close out tournaments."
It was a magnificent end to 2017 as Aaron completed the kiang lang slam by winning two major club events (Aaron won the Gawai Open House event earlier in the year).
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