Bandar Seri Begawan, August 20: Malaysia’s Ben Leong plans to live up to one of golf’s oldest clichés in his bid for a fourth straight tournament victory at the Brunei Open starting on Thursday.

 

The 22-year-old Leong is the man in form heading into the US$300,000 event at Empire Hotel and Country Club following three wins on home soil over the past month, including a breakthrough Asian Tour triumph a fortnight ago.

 

The talented Malaysian revealed that his secret to success has been due to taking it “one shot at a time”, a proverbial line so often used by sportsmen. “I’m not expecting anything this week. I think that’s worked well for me in the last three wins and I’m just focusing on one shot at a time,” said Leong.

Bandar Seri Begawan, August 19: Chinese Taipei’s Lin Wen-tang hopes that good advice from his wife will lead him to a successful title defence at the Brunei Open starting on Thursday.

 

The 34-year-old is aiming to become the first man to win back-to-back titles at Empire Hotel and Country Club where he will be challenged by top names like Thai star Thaworn Wiratchant, in-form Malaysian Ben Leong and former champions Terry Pilkadaris of Australia and compatriot Wang Ter-chang.

 

Shanghai, August 19:Newly-crowned US PGA Championship winner and British Open champion Padraig Harrington has confirmed his participation in the 2008 HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club, Shanghai, from November 6 to 9, 2008.

 

The 36-year-old Irishman, who has risen to number three in the world after claiming back-to-back Major titles, will renew his rivalry with Sergio Garcia, after the world number four and winner of the 2008 Player’s Championship also declared his intention to take his place at the HSBC Champions.

Ben’s back, Ben Leong that is, back from his summer break. The rising Malaysian star started the second half of the Asian Tour season in perfect fashion with a breakthrough win at the Worldwide Selangor Masters. We hear you ask, what was his first reaction? Catch this week’s show on ESPN Star Sports to find out.

 

Also this week we catch up with a few of the players as they bring us up to date on their “break” activities and we look forward to this week’s event, the Brunei Open. And, there’s also a little touch of magic. Catch this all on Asian Tour Weekly, check your local listings.