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Publisher Garcia will not be alone in the title contention. In particular, the British player’s have the Liza Sutrisno ambition to become ruler of their own land. Just who will be the Open champion remains Editor to be seen. We have a preview of golf’s oldest major in this edition. Yulius Martinus Before we get to Royal Birkdale, we’d better stop at Erin Hills. The Wisconsin course will be written into US Open history when it makes its debut as the major venue this June. Developmental Editor As a new golf course that hasn’t hosted a professional tournament before, Erin Hills will Amelia Moriarty be under scrutiny, but it’s expected to provide a good challenge and get positive reviews from the players. Art Director In other exciting news, the European Tour will hold Qualifying School in Malaysia for Subekti Febriansyah the first time this year. We hope this opportunity will be utilized by Asian players to earn Graphic Designer their European Tour cards. 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Special NGABUBURIT Reservation 65 NEW CLUB ON THE BLOCK One of the most ambitious golf projects in the region, situated in Johor, Malaysia, is looking to attract 0267 405888 Photography : YM | iStock |Skycrapper City | imatenutrition City |Skycrapper | iStock : YM Photography golfers from around the world. 08111 292425 6 JUNE - JULY 2017 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE [email protected] FOCUS | THE 2017 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW A CHANCE TO MAKE UP FOR LOST TIME The Open Championship will once again return to Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. The oldest major tournament in the world was last held on the 18-hole par-70 course in 2008. n 2008, Royale Birkdale delivered a 73 attempts with four runner-up finishes winning story for Padraig Harrington at majors, the Spaniard finally won one of I who succeeded in defending the golf’s showpiece titles at Augusta by beating Claret Jug for the second year running. England’s Justin Rose in a playoff. This year, Harrington will be attempting “I have to continue on the same path. I a repeat of his success story nine years ago. hope this is not the last,” said the 37-year-old Nevertheless, the odds for the 45-year-old to Spaniard to The Guardian. win the Open seem unconvincing. Despite The Spaniard has had two second-place claiming two titles in 2015 and 2016, the finishes in the British Open, at Carnoustie in World No. 153 will likely face difficulty 2007 – when he lost in a playoff to Pádraig returning to his performance level of his major Harrington – and Hoylake in 2014, when he breakthrough years in 2007 and 2008. tied behind Rory McIlroy alongside Rickie With its unpredictable nature, Royal Fowler. Birkdale offers the chance for any of the The magnitude of the recent Masters’ win participants to claim the title of the 117th has boosted Garcia’s confidence and now he’s Open Championship. But of all the players, got the Open at Southport on July 20-23 firmly one stands out as a potential contender. in his sights. For him, winning The Open Following on from his success in conquering means more than wearing the Green Jacket. Augusta, Sergio Garcia will be keen to keep the “The Masters is like the Champions momentum going. League, but the British Open is like the Garcia finally buried the demon that has Champions’ Champions League” he quipped. haunted his career for nearly 20 years. After Sergio Garcia of Spain celebrates his hole in one on the 17th Photography : Getty Images during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship 8 JUNE - JULY 2017 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE JUNE - JULY 2017 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 9 FOCUS | THE 2017 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW ASIAN PLAYERS HOPING TO MAKE HISTORY 1 oyal Birkdale may be on British Scotland.