ATWAL TAKES MALAYSIAN OPEN

10 March 2008 – This past Sunday the $2 million Malaysian Open victory was taken in Kuala Lumpur at the Kota Permai Golf Club, for the second time after his 2003 victory, by Arjum Atwal from India, beating Peter Hedblom who was defending the title.

With a final round of eight-under-par 64, Atwal finished with a grand total of 18-under 270.

Atwal said that it is an amazing feeling. “I don't know how to put it into words. To come here and win this title twice now is incredible”, Atwal commented.

"I didn't think I had a chance starting out and just relaxed from the first hole. It was only on the 11th I felt I had a chance. It is incredible."

Sharing third position were Simon Dyson from Britain and the Australian Kane Webber.

Tied for sixth were Charl Shwartzel from South Africa, Daniel Vancsik from Argentina, Jyoti Radhawa from India, and David Lynn from Britain.

Closing with two-under  70 for 274 in tenth position were Darren Clarke and John Edfors.

The Malaysian Open is co-sanctioned by both the Asian Tour and the European Tour.