2006-07-02 04:13:05 · 7 answers · asked by Milad J 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
Thongchai Named 2004 Johnnie Walker Asian Player of the Year
Thongchai, a former paratrooper, was honoured at the Johnnie Walker
Classic Gala Dinner held at the Great Hall of the People at Tiananmen Square.
England's Luke Donald was also presented the Johnnie Walker Young Player of
the Year award.
It was the second time that Thongchai, who grew up playing golf with a
make-shift three iron stuck on a bamboo stick, has received the prestigious
title. He won it the first time in 2002 after becoming the Asian number one
in the previous season.
In 2004, the Thai star enjoyed his best season yet when he won twice,
including the Carlsberg Malaysian Open which made him the first Thai winner on
The European Tour. With five other top-10s in nine starts, the Thai claimed
his second Asian Tour Order of Merit title in four years with record winnings
of US$381,929.
"I am honoured to receive this award again. Some of the past winners
include great names like Zhang Lian-wei, Choi Kyung-ju, Arjun Atwal and
Boonchu Ruangkit and I am proud to be in their company," said Thongchai, who
entered the final round of the Johnnie Walker Classic in tied 12th place after
a third round 64.
"My year's highlight in 2004 was probably winning in Malaysia as I made a
hole in one on the final day."
The selection panel recognised Thongchai's efforts in Europe as well last
season where he finished 43rd on The European Tour Order of Merit in his
rookie year on the continent. Thongchai's memorable 2004 season also saw him
earning invites from golf legend Jack Nicklaus to play in last year's Memorial
Tournament and also the US PGA Championship, the year's final Major.
The 27-year-old Donald, presently ranked 13th in the world, was honoured
after a tremendous season in 2004 where he won twice on The European Tour. He
was also a member of the victorious European Ryder Cup team and capped his
season in style by partnering Paul Casey to help England lift the WGC-World
Cup title in Seville, Spain.
About The Johnnie Walker Classic
The Johnnie Walker Classic is more than just a golf tournament. Along
with a week of official parties, Johnnie Walker will be raising money for the
"Keep Walking" Thailand Tsunami fund and will be promoting messages
encouraging people to drink in moderation. This includes the 15th hole, on
which the signage carries messages about responsible drinking.
2006-07-02 04:19:22 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-02 04:51:21 · answer #2 · answered by opaalvarez 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 03:40:00 · answer #3 · answered by plunkett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Park ji Sung
2006-07-09 02:37:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nakamura?
2006-07-02 04:16:46 · answer #5 · answered by The Prince of Laos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who cares about asian football?
2006-07-02 04:19:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ali Karimi , (Iran).
2006-07-02 04:15:05 · answer #7 · answered by Kiamehr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋