1997 - Men Asia
The winners in the category "1997 - Men Asia" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Asia
Honda
Played as the Asian Honda Classic (Feb 6-9; one-off Asian Tr event). Second-placed Joong-kyung Mo (S Kor) finished 10 shots behind Woods (USA), whose first prize of $48,000 was dwarfed by his appearance fee of $480,000. [Thai CC, Bangkok, Thailand].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Asian Match Play (Asian Tr event). Brett Partridge (Aus) conceded to Terblanche (RSA) at the 27th hole after straining tendons in his forearm. Terblanche was 2-up at the time. [Mimosa G&CC, Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo China Open (May 15-18; Asian Tour event). Second-placed Adrian Percy (Aus) finished 5 shots behind 28-year-old Jun Cheng (China). [Beijing Intl GC, Changping, Beijing, China].
Asia
DFS Galleria
Played as the DFS Galleria Guam Open. Second-placed Mike Cunning (USA) finished 3 shots behind Norquist (USA).
Asia
Honda
Played as the inaugural Hero Honda Masters (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Gaurav Ghei (India) finished 1 shot behind Purdy (USA), who recorded his first win as a professional. [Delhi GC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
Andersen Consulting
Played as the Andersen Consulting Hong Kong Open. Second-placed Wook-soon Kang (S Kor) finished 5 shots behind Nobilo (NZ). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Played as the Hugo Boss Open (China Tr event).
Asia
x
Played as the Classic Indian Open. Second-placed Gary Rusnak (USA) finished 6 shots behind Fryatt (Eng). [Royal Calcutta GC, Kolkata, West Bengal, India].
Asia
Satelindo
Played as the Satelindo Indonesia Open (April 24-27; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Des Terblanche (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Parry (Aus). [New course, Jagorawi G&CC, Cibinong, nr Jakarta, Indonesia].
Asia
ELORD
Played as the ELORD Korea Open (Sept 25-28; Korean Tr event). Kim (S Kor) beat Andrew Pitts (USA), Yong-jin Shin (S Kor) and Kwang-soo Choi (S Kor) in a playoff. [Hanyang CC, Goyang, nr Seoul, S Korea].
Asia
Astra
Played as the Astra Cup KPGA Championship (June 19-22; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Nam-sin Park (S Kor) finished 5 shots behind Kyoung-ju "K.J." Choi (S Kor). [New Seoul CC, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, S Kor].
Asia
Mild Seven
Played as the Mild Seven Kuala Lumpur Open (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Wen-teh Lu and Lian-wei Zhang (China) finished 4 shots behind Wi (S Kor). [Palm course, Saujana G&CC, nr Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
Lexus
Played as the Lexus International (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Arjun Atwal (India) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Bangpoo GC, nr Bangkok, Thailand].
Asia
LG Fashion
Played as the Maekyung LG Fashion Open (May 1-4; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Tim Balmer (USA) finished in second place behind Shin (S Kor). [Namseoul CC, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, S Korea].
Asia
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges Malaysian Open (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Larry Barber (USA) finished 2 shots behind Westwood (Eng). [Saujana G&CC, nr Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
x
Played as the London Myanmar Open (April 10-13; Asian Tr event). Defending champion Ruangkit (Thai) beat John Senden (Aus) at the first playoff hole. [Ngwe Taw Thar (Silvery) course, Yangon City GC, Insein, Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma)].
Asia
Omega
Played as the Omega Hong Kong PGA Championship (Asian Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Wen-teh Lu (Taiw) finished 1 shot behind Cuello (Phil). [Clearwater Bay G&CC, Hong Kong].
Asia
Philip Morris
Played as the Philip Morris Asia Cup (Asian Tr event). Won by Park (S Kor). [Woo Jeong Hills CC, Cheonan, S Korea].
Asia
x
Played as the Philippine Open (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Tim Straub (USA), Marciano Pucay (Phil) and Larry Barber (USA) finished 3 shots behind Wentworth (USA). [Camp John Hay GC, Baguio City, Philippines].
Asia
Rolex
Played as the Rolex Masters (Asian Tr event). Ed Fryatt (Eng) finished second behind Han (Burma). [Bukit course, Singapore Island CC, Singapore].
Asia
x
Played as the Sabah Masters (Asian Tr event). Terblanche (RSA) beat Thammanoon Sriroj (Thai) with a birdie at the third playoff hole (par-5 18th). [Sabah G&CC, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Indonesia].
Asia
Shinhan Financial
Played as the Shinhan Donghae Open (Sept 4-7; Korean Tr event). Won by Fryatt (Eng). [Jaeil CC, Ansan, nr Seoul, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
SingTel Ericsson
Played as the SingTel Ericsson Singapore Open (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Fran Quinn (USA) finished 3 shots behind Moe (Myanmar). [Jurong CC, Jurong, Singapore].
Asia
Yokohama
Played as the Yokohama Singapore PGA Championship (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Kasiadi (Indonesia) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Palm course, Raffles CC, Singapore].
Asia
SK Telecom
Played as the inaugural SK Telecom Classic (June 5-8; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Sang-ho Choi (S Kor) finished 2 shots behind Park (S Kor). [Ildong Lakes GC, Kyonggi-do, S Korea].
Asia
Mercuries
Played as the Mercuries Taiwan Masters. Won by Norquist (USA). [Tamsui course, Taiwan G&CC, Taipei, Taiwan].
Asia
x
Played as the Taiwan Open. Won by Tsai (Taiw). [Sunrise G&CC, Taoyuan, Taiwan].
Asia
x
Played as the Thailand Open. Second-placed Don Walsworth (USA) finished 1 shot behind Chernock (USA). [Thana City G&SC, nr Bangkok, Thailand].
Asia
x
Played as the Vietnam Open (March 27-30; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Tse-peng Chang (Taiw) finished 1 shot behind Bonhomme (Aus). [West course, Vietnam G&CC, Ho Chi Min City (Saigon), Vietnam].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters of Malaysia (first year as an Asian Tr event). Second-placed Yu-shu Hsieh (Taiw) finished 1 shot behind Pena (USA). [Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Shah Alam, nr KL, Malaysia].
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