GOLF NEWS... Hank Haney Came to Thailand Lotus Valley Golf Resort hosted Hank Haney’s first ever appearance in Thailand last month. The legendary golf instructor, famous for his work with Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara, provided a golf clinic for Bangkok junior golfers at Lotus Valley’s TMG Golf Academy. With approximately one hundred people in attendance Hank Haney made a dramatic arrival by helicopter landing on Lotus Valley’s 18th fairway where they were met by Lotus Valley’s owners, management and welcomed by the entire team of Lotus Valley Caddies. “Hank is a living legend of the game of golf, and we are delighted to finally have him here”, said Tony Meechai, US PGA Professional and Head of the TMG Academy.
Rose and Stenson For Amata Tournament
Haney’s clinic covered his three points absolutely necessary to improving your golf and he followed by giving some firsthand instruction to a fortunate group of Bangkok’s junior golfers. Lotus Valley is home of the Tony Meechai Golf Academy and Hank Haney was inspired by the facilities. “The golf course looks fantastic and the conditions are wonderful” said Haney “I think this is one of the nicest clubhouses I have ever seen, so modern, what a terrific design.” Hank hosted another clinic for special guests invited by Taylor Made, TMG, The Golf Channel and Lotus Valley Golf Resort on the golf course. “Look at these conditions! This would be a top quality golf course no matter where in the world. You are very fortunate to enjoy this, said Haney.” Lotus Valley is fortunate to have such a good relationship with Tony Meechai to attract a celebrity like Hank Haney. Thanks to Taylor Made and The Golf Channel for their support and the Lotus Valley Board of Directors for generously providing the venue to host such a terrific event.” remarked Lotus Valley GM, Derek Schade. The Hank Haney entourage, including Tony Meechai, left Lotus Valley late afternoon for the airport where they will fly to Phuket and host another day of golf instruction at Phunaka Driving Range on Sunday.
Reigning U.S. Open champion Justin Rose will lead a star-studded international field at the 2013 Thailand Golf Championship from December 12 to 15, 2013 at the stunning Amata Spring Country Club in Chonburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok. The 33-year-old Englishman will be joined by manof-the-moment, Henrik Stenson, who became the first European to win both the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup titles when he triumphed at Sawgrass recently.
With defending champion Charl Schwartzel, 2012 Masters Tournament winner Bubba Watson and former world number two Sergio Garcia already confirmed, the 2013 Thailand Golf Championship will have the strongest field ever assembled for the prestigious Asian Tour event. In June this year, Rose became the first Englishman in 43 years to lift the U.S. Open Championship Trophy when he came from two shots back to beat Americans Phil Mickelson and Jason Day into second place at Merion Golf Club. Currently ranked fifth in the world, Rose is the latest Major champion to play at the Thailand Golf Championship after John Daly, Darren Clarke, Schwartzel and Watson. The US-based Rose is eagerly anticipating his first visit to the Thailand Golf Championship. In 2012, the tournament was broadcasted live to over 180 countries and 640 million homes.
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