Following the conclusion of the 2010 Asian Tour season at the Black Mountain Masters on Sunday, Noh Seung-yul will enter the record books as the youngest Asian number one at the age of 19 years and 204 days.
He also earned the respect of his peers after a spectacular season which saw him claim victory at the Maybank Malaysian Open in March and four other top-10s. He only missed one cut in Asia all year and also enjoyed solid performances at the Majors finishing 40th in the US Open and 28th in PGA Championship.
“I am honoured to receive the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit trophy and becoming the youngest ever champion in history. It is also special for me to win the Players’ Player of the Year Award as this is nominated by my fellow professionals taylormade burner 2.0 irons,” said Noh in a video message as he was unable to attend the evening after undergoing corrective laser eye surgery.
“The Asian Tour has done so much in my career and I am thankful for the opportunities that I have enjoyed since coming through from Qualifying School in 2008. My game has become better over the years through the high level of competition on the Asian Tour and I will continue to represent the Asian Tour proudly,” added the young Korean.
Thai legend Boonchu Ruangkit was honoured with the prestigious Asian Tour’s Special Achievement Award 2010 for his remarkable accomplishments this season.
Qualifying School graduate Rikard Karlberg of Sweden, who sensationally won twice at the SAIL Open and Hero Honda Indian Open to finish third on the Order of Merit, took home the Rookie of the Year award.
“It has been a good year and for the last couple of months it has been unbelievable. It felt like you took one step forward in your career because you’re playing on a good Tour. This is like the third biggest Tour in the world and it makes you feel good,” said Karlberg.
The magnificent Black Mountain Golf Club, which successfully hosted the just concluded Black Mountain Masters, was voted by the players the Host Venue of the Year.
Australia’s Scott Hend earned bragging rights when he finished atop the Driving Average list with a driving average of 309 yards while Thailand’s Udorn Duangdecha was the straightest driver of the ball throughout the season with a 74% fairway hit rate.
13-time Asian Tour winner, Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand swept aside the Lowest Stroke Average with 68.97% and Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant claimed the Birdie Leader award after snaring a total of 261 birdies throughout the 2010 season.
The European Ryder Cup team have been named Team of the Year at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards in Birmingham.
Europe were recognised for their achievement in regaining the trophy from the USA in October in such thrilling fashion at Celtic Manor.
Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie said: “It’s an honour for me to pick this up for 12 great, great men of golf.
He also earned the respect of his peers after a spectacular season which saw him claim victory at the Maybank Malaysian Open in March and four other top-10s. He only missed one cut in Asia all year and also enjoyed solid performances at the Majors finishing 40th in the US Open and 28th in PGA Championship.
“I am honoured to receive the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit trophy and becoming the youngest ever champion in history. It is also special for me to win the Players’ Player of the Year Award as this is nominated by my fellow professionals taylormade burner 2.0 irons,” said Noh in a video message as he was unable to attend the evening after undergoing corrective laser eye surgery.
“The Asian Tour has done so much in my career and I am thankful for the opportunities that I have enjoyed since coming through from Qualifying School in 2008. My game has become better over the years through the high level of competition on the Asian Tour and I will continue to represent the Asian Tour proudly,” added the young Korean.
Thai legend Boonchu Ruangkit was honoured with the prestigious Asian Tour’s Special Achievement Award 2010 for his remarkable accomplishments this season.
Qualifying School graduate Rikard Karlberg of Sweden, who sensationally won twice at the SAIL Open and Hero Honda Indian Open to finish third on the Order of Merit, took home the Rookie of the Year award.
“It has been a good year and for the last couple of months it has been unbelievable. It felt like you took one step forward in your career because you’re playing on a good Tour. This is like the third biggest Tour in the world and it makes you feel good,” said Karlberg.
The magnificent Black Mountain Golf Club, which successfully hosted the just concluded Black Mountain Masters, was voted by the players the Host Venue of the Year.
Australia’s Scott Hend earned bragging rights when he finished atop the Driving Average list with a driving average of 309 yards while Thailand’s Udorn Duangdecha was the straightest driver of the ball throughout the season with a 74% fairway hit rate.
13-time Asian Tour winner, Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand swept aside the Lowest Stroke Average with 68.97% and Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant claimed the Birdie Leader award after snaring a total of 261 birdies throughout the 2010 season.
The European Ryder Cup team have been named Team of the Year at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards in Birmingham.
Europe were recognised for their achievement in regaining the trophy from the USA in October in such thrilling fashion at Celtic Manor.
Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie said: “It’s an honour for me to pick this up for 12 great, great men of golf.
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