RSGC is ready for Malaysian Open

WITH more than RM1 million being spent on venue  preparations, both  players and fans can expect a top-class  tournament at the upcoming BMW Malaysian Open  which  will this year be held for a first time at  the Royal Selangor Golf  Club (RSGC) on Feb 25-March 3.
  RSGC president Admiral (Rtd) Tan Sri Mohd Anwar Mohd  Nor said the club  is confident it will live up to expectations  after the Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort suc cessfully hosted three editions of the tournament.
“ Besides golf, we  also have a strong history of tennis at the  club and are the only club in the country to offer grass courts  since the club was established in 1893,” said Mohd Anwar,  who is also the president of the Malaysian Golf Association.
 “We are celebrating our 120th anniversary this year and  are happy to be hosting a world class event such as the  Malaysian Open. We are definitely eager to put on a good  show.
“A lot of upgrade works have been done to meet and  hopefully exceed WTA specifications.
 “At the moment we are putting on the final touches and  expect all to be completed by early next month.
“Five courts are being resurfaced and have also had their  lighting upgraded.
“We have also upgraded numerous facilities which in cludes the players lounge, physiotherapy rooms as well as  public areas which will be very spacious. 
“I can also assure fans they will have a good time here as we  have gone to great lengths to ensure they will be comfortable  from the moment they park their car.
Mohd Anwar urged fans to come and experience for  themselves top-class tennis at the club and hoped the  organisers of the tournament will be able to rope in more big  names for the event.
“This is a great chance for Malaysian fans to catch world- class players in action.
“With the proximity of the club to the heart of the city I hope  they will take this opportunity.
“(Caroline) Wozniacki will be a big draw and I understand  the organisers are also in talks with a number of big  names.
“If we can get a few more (stars) it will be the icing on the  cake to what we are sure will be a great tournament.- www.nst.com.my