The Maybank Malaysian Open has been part of the European Tour since 1999. It is part of the tour's program to expand in Asia. The tournament was first played in 1989 and has been part of the Asian Tour ever since. The prize money offered is less compared to those on the in Europe and as a result the top players do not play here. The total prize purse for 2006 was $1.25 dollars. From 2007, it will be known as the Carlsberg Malaysian Open due to change in sponsors.
Charlie Wi of Korea beat Thongchai Jaidee by one stroke to clinch the 2006 Maybank Malaysian Open . He took home the trophy as well as the winner's cheque of € 1,74,773.
Past Winners
The Maybank Malaysian Open is held in February every year. Vijay Singh is the only top player who has won here. The winners are most those who are part of the Asian Tour. Arjun Atwal of India had won here in 2003. Here is a list of players who have won here since it became part of the European Tour .
Charlie Wi 2006
Thongchai Jaidee 2005-04
Arjun Atwal 2003
Alastair Forsyth 2002
Vijay Singh 2001
Wei-Tze Yeh 2000
Gerry Norquist 1999
The Maybank Malaysian Open is a co-sanctioned tournament. As we continue on this tour we will learn about the other tournaments in the European Tour .
