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China's top golfer Liang to represent Asia at Royal Trophy

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-11-16 22:54

HONG KONG - Liang Wenchong has secured China's representation in Asia's defense to European challenge at the 4th edition of the golf Royal Trophy.

The 31-year-old Liang was the first Chinese golfer to win the Asian Tour Order of Merit and the winner of nine professional career titles. He also held the 18-hole Asian Tour record of a stunning 12-under-par 60 at the Indian Open.

"It is a tremendous honor to represent China in the Asian Team and to represent Asia in the Royal Trophy again," said Liang, winner of tournament titles in the European Tour, Japan Tour and Asian Tour. "I want to make China proud of the way I represent the nation within the Asian Team and I want to contribute to bring victory to Asia."

Liang joined six players previously nominated by Asian Captain Naomichi Ozaki from Japan for the Asian defense while the European Team would be led by eight-time Ryder Cup player Colin Montgomerie.

The 4th edition of the Royal Trophy would be played on January 8-10, 2010 at Amata Spring Country Club in Chonburi, Thailand.