BJORN BOOSTS EUROPEAN CHALLENGE
The Danish ace is joined by three other European Tour stars – England’s Kenneth Ferrie, Swede Henrik Stenson and Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland – in the eight-man lineup finalised by non-playing captain Seve Ballesteros. David Howell, Paul McGinley, Nick Faldo and Ian Woosnam had already been unveiled as the first four European players. “Thomas is a fantastic addition to our squad for the Royal Trophy,” said Ballesteros. “He’s a proven winner against some of the world’s top players and he has vital matchplay experience. “I’m also delighted to include Kenneth, Henrik and Graeme, three of the brightest talents on the European Tour. In all, we are taking eight truly outstanding golfers to Thailand and I’m sure Europe will provide Asia with a very strong challenge in the inaugural Royal Trophy. ”Ferrie made a huge impression in 2005, winning the European Open at the K Club in Ireland for his second career title. Stenson and McDowell are also two-time winners on the European Tour. England’s Faldo, a six-time Major winner, and Welshman Woosnam, the 1991 Masters champion, are Ballesteros’ choice as captain’s picks. The US$1.5 million Royal Trophy – the first-ever Ryder Cup-style team tournament between Asia and Europe – will take place at Amata Spring Country Club, Bangkok, from January 5-8, 2006. “This is an extremely strong European lineup,” said Lincoln Venancio, managing director of event promoter Entertainment Group Limited. “All eight players have won European Tour titles and, in choosing Nick Faldo and Ian Woosnam as his captain’s picks, Seve has gone for Ryder Cup experience, which will be vital in front of the large galleries we are expecting at Amata Spring. “It’s clear that this European team will be very strong and competitive. I think we’re in for a fantastic first Royal Trophy.” Spearheading the home team’s challenge will be the top three finishers on the Asian Tour Order of Merit – Thai duo Thaworn Wiratchant and Thongchai Jaidee and India’s Jyoti Randhawa. The Asian squad is completed by Arjun Atwal of India and China’s Zhang Lian Wei, both selected by Japanese golfing legend Kuramoto as his captain’s picks. European team: David Howell (Eng), Paul McGinley (Ire), Thomas Bjorn (Den), Kenneth Ferrie (Eng), Henrik Stenson (Swe), Graeme McDowell (Nir), Nick Faldo (Eng), Ian Woosnam (Wal). Asian team: Thaworn Wiratchant (Tha), Thongchai Jaidee (Tha), Jyoti Randhawa (Ind), Yasuharu Imano (Jpn), Keiichiro Fukabori (Jpn), SK Ho (Kor), Arjun Atwal (Ind), Zhang Lian Wei (Chn). - ENDS - The Royal Trophy will be held on January 5-8, 2006 at Thailand’s new world-class private club, Amata Spring Country Club. Sponsors of the tournament include Heineken, BMW Thailand, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Siam Commercial Bank and i-mobile. Tickets for the Royal Trophy are on sale at Thai Ticket Master (www.thaiticketmaster.com or call +662 262 3456) and Supersport stores. For further tournament information, please call +662 6408197 or visit the official website www.TheRoyalTrophy.com. The Royal Trophy is organised by Entertainment Group Limited and Amen Corner and sanctioned by the Asian, Japan and European Tours. Distributed on behalf of Entertainment Group Limited by Two Up Front. Ms Kipple Chan China & Taiwan Thailand Ms Robecta Yeung |
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THE ROYAL TROPHY 2006 Official Result |
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MATCH |
ASIA |
EUROPE |
Foursomes |
1 |
3 |
| Four-ball | 1 |
3 |
| Singles | 5 |
3 |
| Final Result | 7 |
9 |
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