Ervin sets sights on British Open

NATIONAL golfer Ervin Chang plans to do his best to qualify for the prestigious British Open 2024 when he competes at the Malaysian Golf Open at Mines Resort and Golf Club, Seri Kembangan beginning tomorrow.

The 2021 Hanoi South East Asian (SEA) Games double gold medallist shared that he was mentally prepared for stiff competition from other national golfers at the championship as it served as the qualifier for the world’s oldest golf tournament – the 152nd

British Open, which will take place from July 18 to 21 at the Royal Troon Gold Club in Scotland.

“I’ve been working hard during off season, trying my best to get my skill level bounce, my mental focus and try to learn while adapt better with the game.

“I took a day off yesterday to celebrate Chinese New Year but right now I’m pretty much ready to compete since about two weeks ago. I’ll do my best there,” he said when met at the CIMB Group Holdings Berhad sponsorship signing ceremony on Monday.

Ervin is the newest sportsman to be sponsored by CIMB after national cyclist Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang and national squash champion Datuk Nicol David.

Ervin, 26, said he was grateful for the support from CIMB.

“Being part of the CIMB family is exciting for me,” Ervin said. “I am definitely happy to be part of this partnership. They stepped forward and offered their support.

“I will be competing against players who are more experienced (at the Malaysian Open).

“I have been working hard during pre-season and will give it my best at the Malaysian Open, I am ready.”

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, who witnessed the signing ceremony, urged more private sector companies to support Malaysian sports.

“I have to thank CIMB for investing a lot in Malaysian sports, we need more cooperation from the corporate sector,” said Yeoh.

“This is to ensure that we do not face any disruptions in funding for athletes who are looking to better themselves.” – Bernama