2011 - Men Asia
The winners in the category "2011 - Men Asia" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Asia
Avantha
Played as the Avantha Masters (Feb 17-20; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; Asian Tour season-opener). Second-placed Robert Coles (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Chawrasia (Ind), who recorded his second Asian Tour win. [DLF G&CC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
Ballantine's
Played as the Ballantine's Championship (Apr 28-May 1; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Westwood (Eng), who recorded his second straight win in Asia. [Blackstone GC, Icheon, Seoul, S Korea].
Asia
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Played as the inaugural Lake Malaren Shanghai Masters (30-player invitational event, not sanctioned by the world's leading Tours; renamed the BMW Masters as a Eurpn Tr event in 2012). McIlroy (N.Ire) beat Anthony Kim (USA) in a playoff, to win the biggest single-tournament prize in golf in 2011. [Lake Malaren GC, Shanghai, China].
Asia
Nanshan
Played as the inaugural Nanshan China Masters (June 2-5; OneAsia Tr event). Tour rookie Kim (S Kor) beat Michael Long (NZ) at the third playoff hole to claim his first OneAsia Tour win. Scott Laycock (Aus) was eliminated at the first playoff hole and Craig Hancock (Aus) at the second. [Garden/Cuiyuan course, Nanshan Intl (Danling) GC, Longkou, Shandong Peninsula].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo China Open (April 21-24; OneAsia/European Tours event). Second-placed Søren Kjeldsen (Den), Peter Lawrie (Ire), Danny Lee (NZ) and Pablo Martín (Esp) finished 4 shots behind 28-year-old Nicholas Colsaerts (Belg), who recorded his first European Tour win. Colsaerts became the second Belgian (after Philippe Toussaint in 1974) to win on the European Tour. [Luxehills Intl CC, Chengdu, Sichuan, China].
Asia
CIMB
Played as the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia (Oct 27-30; Asian Tr event; US PGA Tour unofficial money event). Second-placed Jeff Overton (USA) finished 6 shots behind Bo Van Pelt (USA), who recorded his first Asian Tour win. [The Mines Resort & GC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
High 1 Resort
Inaugural Charity High 1 Resort Open not played in 2011 (scheduled for July 7-10 as a OneAsia Tr event, but cancelled after rain and fog permitted only one completed round of play). 50% of the $1 million prize fund was equally divided between the 153 competitors. [High 1 CC, Kangwon-do, S Korea].
Asia
UBS
Played as the UBS Hong Kong Open (Dec 1-4; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Gregory Havret (Fra) finished 2 shots behind McIlroy (N.Ire). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Asia
Hero
Played as the Hero Indian Open (Oct 13-16; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Chiragh Kumar (India) finished 3 shots behind Gleeson (Aus), who shot the lowest winning score to date in this event. [Delhi GC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
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Played as the inaugural Indonesian Masters (April 21-24; Asian Tour event). Second-placed Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) finished 3 shots behind Lee Westwood (Eng), whose second Asian Tour win came on his 38th birthday. [Royale Jakarta GC, Jakarta, Indonesia].
Asia
Enjoy Jakarta
Played as the Indonesia Open presented by Enjoy Jakarta (July 14-17; OneAsia Tr event). Second-placed Rory Hie (Indonesia), Choi Jin-Ho (S Kor) and defending champion Michael Hendry (NZ) finished 1 shot behind Wiratchant (Thai). [Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) course, Damai Indah Golf, North Jakarta, Indonesia].
Asia
x
Played as the Indonesia PGA Championship (March 24-27; OneAsia Tr event). Second-placed Rory Hie (Indonesia) finished 1 shot behind first-time OneAsia Tour winner Stolz (Aus). [Imperial Klub, Tangerang, nr Jakarta, Indonesia].
Asia
Iskandar
Played as the Iskandar Johor Open (Nov 17-19; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Daniel Chopra (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Luiten (Neth), who claimed his first European Tour win. Reduced to 54-holes due to bad weather. [Horizon Hills G&CC, Johor Bahru, Malaysia].
Asia
x
King's Cup not played in 2011 (scheduled for Dec 8-11 as an Asian Tour event, but cancelled due to severe flooding in parts of Bangkok).
Asia
CJ Group
Played as the inaugural CJ Invitational hosted by KJ Choi (Oct 20-23; Asian/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Seung-yul Noh (S Kor) finished 2 shots behind tournament host Kyoung-ju "K.J." Choi (S Kor). [Haesley Nine Bridges, Yeoju, nr Seoul, S. Korea].
Asia
Kolon
Played as the Kolon Korea Open (Oct 6-9; OneAsia/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Rory McIlroy (N.Ire) finished 6 shots behind Fowler (USA), who recorded his first win as a professional. [Woo Jeong Hills CC, Cheonan, S Korea].
Asia
Daishin
Played as the Daishin Securities KPGA Championship (Aug 25-28; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Jung-ho Yoon (S Kor) finished 3 shots behind Kim (S Kor). [East course, Asiana CC, Yongin-si, Gyeoggi-do, S Kor].
Asia
Cityneon
Played as the Macau Open presented by Cityneon (Sept 15-18; Asian Tr event). Second-placed David Gleeson (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Chan (Taiw), who claimed his second Asian Tr win. [Macau G&CC, Macau, China].
Asia
GS Caltex
Played as the GS Caltex Maekyung Open (May 5-8; OneAsia/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Kim Hyung-sung (S Kor) and Cho Min-gyu (S Kor) finished 8 shots behind Kim (S Kor). [Namseoul CC, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Maybank
Played as the Maybank Malaysian Open (50th) (April 14-17; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Grégory Bourdy (Fra) finished 1 shot behind 17-year-old Manassero (Italy), who recorded his second European Tour win. [West course, TPC Kuala Lumpur, KL, Malaysia; at the time known as Kuala Lumpur G&CC].
Asia
Panasonic
Played as the inaugural Panasonic Open India (April 6-9; Asian Tour event). 23-year-old Anirban Lahiri (India) beat Mardan Mamat (Sing) and Manav Jaini (India) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to record his first Asian Tour win. [Delhi GC, New Delhi].
Asia
ICTSI
Played as the ICTSI Philippine Open (May 12-15; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Jay Bayron (Phil) finished 1 shot behind first-time Asian Tour winner and tour rookie Henson (USA). [East course, Wack Wack G&CC, Manila, Philippines].
Asia
x
Played as the Queen's Cup (June 16-19; Asian Tour event; in honour of Queen Sirikit of Thailand). Second-placed Prayad Marksaeng (Thai) finished 2 shots behind Chawalit Plaphol (Thai). [Santiburi Samui CC, Koh Samui island, Thailand].
Asia
SAIL
Played as the SAIL Open (March 22-25; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Siddikur Rahman (Ban) finished 1 shot behind first-time Asian Tour winner Aphibarnrat (Thai). [Delhi GC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
Worldwide Hldgs
Played as the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters (June 20-23; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Panuphol Pittayarat (Thai) finished 1 shot behind rookie and first-time Asian Tour winner Granberg (Fin). Granberg became the first Finn to win on the Asian Tour. [Kota Permai G&CC, Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
Shinhan Financial
Played as the Shinhan Donghae Open (Sept 29-Oct 2; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Sung-hoon Kang (S Kor) and Kyung-tae Kim (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind first-time Korean Tour winner Casey (Eng). [Jack Nicklaus GC, Songdo, Incheon, S Korea].
Asia
ISPS Handa
Played as the ISPS Handa Singapore Classic (Sept 8-11; Asian Tr event). First-time Asian Tour winner Rai (India) beat Elmer Salvador (Phil) at the sixth playoff hole. Guido Van der Valk (Neth), Tjaart Van der Valk (RSA) and Adilson da Silva (Braz) were eliminated at the second playoff hole. [Orchid CC, Singapore].
Asia
Barclays
Played as the Barclays Singapore Open (Nov 10-12; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Fernandez-Castano (Esp) beat Juvic Pagunsan (Phi) at the second playoff hole. Reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Serapong course, Sentosa GC, Singapore. Early rounds also played on the Tanjong course].
Asia
SK Telecom
Played as the SK Telecom Open (May 19-22; OneAsia/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Kyung-tae Kim (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind first-time OneAsia Tr winner Barnes (Aus). Play abandoned on the final day due to fog. [Pinx GC, Jeju Island, S Korea].
Asia
Mercuries
Played as the Mercuries Taiwan Masters (Nov 3-6; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Thaworn Wiratchant (Thai) finished 3 shots behind Lu (Taiw), who claimed his second Asian Tour win in the space of four weeks. [Tamsui course, Taiwan G&CC, Taipei, Taiwan].
Asia
x
Played as the inaugural Thailand Golf Championship (Dec 15-18; Asian Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Charl Schwartzel (RSA) finished 7 shots behind Westwood (Eng), whose opening round 12-under par 60 set up his wire-to-wire win. [Amata Spring CC, Bangkok, Thailand].
Asia
x
Played as the Thailand Open (Aug 11-14; OneAsia Tr event). Second-placed Prayad Marksaeng (Thai) finished 2 shots behind Stolz (Aus). [Suwan G&CC, nr Bangkok].
Asia
Yeangder
Played as the Yeangder TPC-Tournament Players Championship (Oct 6-9; Asian Tour event). Second-placed Wen-teh Lu (Taiw) finished 1 shot behind Wei-chih Lu (Taiw), who claimed his second Asian Tour win, again on home soil. [Linkou International G&CC, Taipei, Taiwan].
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