2016 Causeway Cup in the media spotlight at the Els Club Teluk Datai
25 October 2016
Old bonds were rekindled and new relationships made in the 2016 Causeway Cup presented by CIMB, staged at The Els Club Teluk Datai on October 5-7.
This was the ninth edition of the Ryder Cup-style event, played annually between Malaysian media and their Singapore counterparts. More than 40 players, representing a broad spectrum of print, electronic and digital media outlets from both sides of the Causeway, competed over three matchplay rounds at the award-winning Teluk Datai course designed by South African legend Ernie Els.
The first round consisted of eight fourball matches with the score tied at 4-4 after the end of play, while the second round saw eight foursomes matches being played with Singapore emerging tops by 4½ to 3½. The third and final round of 16 singles matches was an exciting affair with Malaysia chalking up 9½ points to Singapore’s 6½, putting the final score at 17-15 in Malaysia’s favour.
The event culminated in a grand prize-giving dinner at The Datai Langkawi, during which the trophy was presented by Singapore team captain Thomas Leow to his Malaysian counterpart Jonathan Ponniah.
While many participants flew back home on October 7, some took the opportunity to stay back in Langkawi over the weekend to enjoy the sights and sounds of the duty-free island.
“We would like to express our utmost appreciation to all the sponsors who helped make the 2016 Causeway Cup a huge success,” said Jonathan. “Both sides enjoyed this year’s event tremendously, especially since it was staged at a stunning venue like The Els Club Teluk Datai.
“Win or lose, we all had an amazing time and look forward to next year’s Causeway Cup which will mark the 10th anniversary of the event.”
Apart from presenting sponsor CIMB Group, the 2016 Causeway Cup was supported by Malaysia Golf Tourism Association (MGTA), Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels (TAR&H), The Els Club Teluk Datai and The Datai Langkawi.
TAR&H are the owners of The Els Club Teluk Datai and The Datai Langkawi.
The team sponsors for Malaysia were PG Performance Gear (Transview Golf) and Srixon, while Singapore were sponsored by BCLN Golf, TaylorMade and Apexlynx.
Following the country rotation, next year’s 10th anniversary edition of the Causeway Cup will be hosted by Singapore. Malaysia currently leads the series 5-4.
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About the Causeway Cup
The Causeway Cup is an annual, Ryder Cup-style team event contested between members of the media from Malaysia and Singapore.
The concept for the event was mooted during an Acushnet product launch in Singapore in 2007, with the aim of cultivating fellowship between members of the print, electronic and digital media of both nations.
Founding captains Jonathan Ponniah for Team Malaysia and Benny Teo for Team Singapore organised the first match at Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club in Johor in 2008 as a two-day affair – fourballs on the first day and foursomes on the second – with each nation represented by 12 players. The trophy was donated by Golf Digest Singapore’s editor, Tan Ju Kuang.
In 2013, the event grew to incorporate an additional singles round on the final day with each team represented by 20 or more players including reserves and invitees.
Alternating between Singapore and Malaysia, the event has been hosted by some of the top golf clubs in both countries including Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Kota Permai Golf & Country Club, Glenmarie Golf & Country Club, Tropicana Golf & Country Club, Palm Garden Golf Club, Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club, Orna Golf & Country Club, Sentosa Golf Club, Tanah Merah Golf & Country Club and Laguna National Golf & Country Club.
Contact:
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