2003 - Men Asia
The winners in the category "2003 - Men Asia" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Asia
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Played as the Nations Cup (Sept 18-21; Asian Tr two-man World Cup of Golf qualfying event). Second-placed China and India finished 5 shots behind Myanmar (Kyi Hla Han & Aung Win). [Masters course, Laguna National G&CC, Singapore].
Asia
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Played as the Nations Cup (Sept 18-21; Asian Tr two-man World Cup of Golf qualfying event). Second-placed China and India finished 5 shots behind Myanmar (Kyi Hla Han & Aung Win). [Masters course, Laguna National G&CC, Singapore].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo China Open (Nov 13-16; Asian Tour event). Second-placed Thaworn Wiratchant (Thai) finished 2 shots behind Lianwei Zhang (China), who recorded the last of his five Asian Tour wins. [Shanghai Silport GC, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China].
Asia
Honda
Played as the Hero Honda Masters (Nov 6-9; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Gary Rusnak (USA), Pablo Del Olmo (Mex) and Jyoti Randhawa (India) finished 1 shot behind Atwal (India). [Delhi GC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
Omega
Played as the Omega Hong Kong Open (Dec 4-7; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2004 season). Second-placed Hennie Otto (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Harrington (Ire), who claimed victory with birdies at the last two holes. [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Asia
Royal Challenge
Played as the Royal Challenge Indian Open (March 27-30; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Rick Gibson (Can) finished 5 shots behind Cunning (USA), who recorded his only win on the Asian Tour. [Delhi GC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
Kolon
Played as the Kolon Korea Open (Oct 9-12; Asian/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Thaworn Wiratchant (Thai) finished 1 shot behind first-time Asian Tour winner Daly (USA). [Woo Jeong Hills CC, Cheonan, S Korea].
Asia
Samsung Sec.
Played as the Samsung Securities KPGA Championship (Sept 18-21; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Jong-duck Kim (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind Park (S Kor). [Phoenix CC, Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do, S Kor].
Asia
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Played as the Macau Open (Oct 16-19; Asian Tr event). Montgomerie (Scot) beat Scott Barr (Aus) at the first playoff hole. [Macau G&CC, Macau, China].
Asia
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Played as the Maekyung Open (May 1-4; Asian/Korean Trs event; Korean Tr season-opener). Second-placed Amandeep Johl (India) finished 1 shot behind Chung (S Kor). [Namseoul CC, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg Malayasian Open (Feb 20-23; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Retief Goosen (RSA) and Brad Kennedy (Aus) finished 4 shots behind Atwal (India), who recorded his second European Tour win. [The Mines Resort & GC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
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Played as the Myanmar Open (Feb 27-Mar 2; Asian Tr event). Second-placed and defending champion Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) finished 3 shots behind Lin (Taiw), who posted the last of his five Asian Tour wins. [Yangon GC, Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma)].
Asia
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Philippine Open not played in 2003.
Asia
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Played as the inaugural Sanya Open (Oct 23-26; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Mardan Mamat (Sing), Hendrik Buhrmann (RSA) and Yuan-chi Chen (Taiw) finished 1 shot behind Asian Tour rookie Both (Aus), who won his first professional title. [Yalong Bay GC, Sanya, Hainan Island, China].
Asia
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Shinhan Donghae Open not played in 2003.
Asia
Caltex/Carlsberg
Played as the Caltex Masters presented by Carlsberg (Jan 23-26; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Zhang (China), who recorded his first European Tour win and first by a Chinese player. [Masters course, Laguna National G&CC, Singapore].
Asia
Singha
Played as the Singha Classic (July 23-26; Thai Tour event). Won by Ruangkit (Thai). [Springfield Royal CC, nr Hua Hin, Thailand].
Asia
SK Telecom
Played as the SK Telecom Open (June 26-29; Asian/Korean Trs event). Kyoung-Ju "KJ" Choi (S Kor) beat Yong-jin Shin (S Kor) with a 10-foot birdie putt at the second playoff hole. Reduced to 54 holes due to rain. [BA Vista CC, Daedeoksan Mountain, nr Seoul, S Korea; at the time known as Baekahmvista CC].
Asia
Mercuries
Played as the Mercuries Taiwan Masters (Sept 11-14; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) finished 1 shot behind first-time Asian Tour winner Lin (Taiw). [Tamsui course, Taiwan G&CC, Taipei, Taiwan].
Asia
Acer
Played as the Acer Taiwan Open (Nov 20-23; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Jeev Milkha Singh (India) finished 8 shots behind Dawes (Aus), who celebrated his first Asian Tour win and biggest win of his career. [Sunrise G&CC, Taoyuan, Taiwan].
Asia
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Played as the Thailand Open (April 3-6; Asian Tr event; last played in 2000). Second-placed Jason Dawes (Aus) finished 5 shots behind Loar (USA), the first left-hander to win an Asian Tr event. [Krisda City Golf Hills, nr Bangkok, Thailand].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters of Asia (Dec 11-14; Asian Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Keng-chi Lin (Taiw) finished 1 shot behind Jaidee (Thai). [Bangkok GC, Bangkadi, Bangkok, Thailand].
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