The second edition of the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters tees off on Wednesday at Malaysia's first public golf course, the Seri Selangor Golf Club. As Ben Leong looks to defend his maiden title, asiantour.com looks at the top contenders likely to put up a strong challenge.
Ben Leong (Mas)
Ben fulfilled his potential by winning his maiden Asian Tour title at last year's Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters. After a slow start this year, Leong will look to turn his season around and emulate last year's feat w
here he defeated Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee by one stroke.
Order of Merit ranking: 136th
Darren Beck (Aus)
Beck will enter this week's tournament brimming with confidence after claiming his first Asian Tour title at the Brunei Open last week. Prior to his triumph, Beck chalked up two top-10s and he will be determined to continue his impressive streak at Seri Selangor.
Order of Merit ranking: 12th
Gaganjeet Bhullar (Ind)
Bhullar, one of the bright prospects to emerge from India, is riding on a rich vein of form after winning his first Asian Tour title in Indonesia, followed by another strong second place finish in the Brunei Open last week where he lost in a play-off to Beck. The 21-year-old, who made his British Open debut in July, will look to put his loss in Brunei behind him as he aims for his second Asian Tour title at the par-71 course.
Order of Merit ranking: 7th
Adam Blyth (Aus)
Having come close on several occasions, Adam Blyth is determined to enjoy a breakthrough at this week's US$300,000 event. The big-hitting Australian is no stranger playing in Malaysia, having led the third round of the Maybank Malaysian Open but settled for 10th position followed by another two top-10 finishes at the Johnnie Walker Classic in Australia and Indonesia President Invitational, where he was second.
Order of Merit ranking: 9th
Noh Seung-yul (Kor)
Talented Noh is aiming for his second Asian Tour title after his first title at last year's Midea China Classic. With four top-10 finishes so far this year, the 18-year-old will be determined to improve on last year's tied 27th finish at the Worlwide Holdings Selangor Masters.
Order of Merit ranking: 13th
James Kamte (Rsa)
Kamte is one of the success stories this year, having won his first title at the Asian Tour International in Thailand, just weeks after earning his tour card in Qualifying School. He also made his US Open debut in June and will be banking on that experience to contend at the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters.
Order of Merit ranking: 16th
Mardan Mamat (Sin)
The experienced campaigner finished fifth in Brunei last week and with his all-round straight hitting game, he could well be amongst the top contenders at the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters.
Order of Merit ranking: 11th