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GOLF: ASIAN TOUR: SINGH SOLIDIFIES POSITION IN UBS ORDER OF MERIT RACE

/noticias.info/ Hong Kong, November 16: Indian ace Jeev Milkha Singh has taken a huge step in solidifying his position on top of the UBS Order of Merit after a steady round at the US$2 million UBS Hong Kong Open on Thursday.

The 34-year-old Indian leads Prom Meesawat by US$118,237 in the Order of Merit race and after a four-under-par 66 in joint sixth place, Singh is now confident having a three strokes advantage ahead of Prom.

“It was a good start and I’m happy as look forward to the next three days in the Order of Merit race,” said Singh.

Prom, however, is not throwing in the towel as he hopes to fight to the finish in the remaining rounds at the Hong Kong Golf Club.

“It’s not over yet. I have to really play well and be very accurate in the remaining rounds. I believe I can still do it and I hope for a change of fortune as well to help me close in on Singh. Let us see how the rounds unfold in the coming days,” said Prom.

Australia’s Gavin flint is hoping for a solid outing in Hong Kong in order to reach his goal of finishing in the top-60. He shot a 69 and will also be determined for an improved result as the remaining three days will determine his spot for next year.

“I am very happy with my start and obviously it’s a very important and I’ll try my best. It all comes down this week, if I can play well the next three days I will have a good chance for a top-60 on the UBS Order of Merit which is my main goal,” said Flint who is ranked 63rd on the Order of Merit ranking.

Malaysia’s Danny Chia is also approaching the final lap in Hong Kong hoping to keep his card for 2007. But after a nervy 72, Chia, the 2002 Acer Taiwan champion, knows that he has to push hard for a good outing. He is ranked 57th on the Order of Merit.

“I told myself not to think about it, but my wonders back to it. I know this event is crucial but I will try to treat it like any other event. I tensed up on the first nine but recovered on the back nine. I hope to have a more relaxed approach tomorrow,” said Chia. notas_de_prensa_archivo