Britain's Simon Dyson always feels confident in Asian
tournaments and this week will be no exception when he defends his
Indonesian Open title.
After gaining his tour card in January 2000, Dyson won three
times in the region to finish the season top of their order of
merit.
"Because of the year I had in Asia I feel like I am the one to
beat whenever I come back," the 29-year-old Englishman told the
European Tour's official Web site (www.europeantour.com).
"The confidence is up and even when I am not playing great I go
there and get results."?
Dyson warmed up in style for his title defence in Jakarta by
finishing joint third at the Malaysian Open on Sunday.
"I remember the emotions I felt in Indonesia last year when I
won my first European Tour title, it felt so good," he said.
"A couple of years ago I thought it might never happen. I'm
happy with my game at the moment and can't wait to begin."
A closing five-under-par 67 helped Dyson beat Australian Andrew
Buckle at the Emeralda Golf and Country Club last March.
The Englishman also went on to win the Dutch Open in August,
defeating Australian Richard Green in a playoff.
The third edition of the Indonesian Open switches to the Damai
Indah Golf and Country Club.
Situated near the coast at Pantai Indah Kapuk, the course
escaped the floods that have hit parts of the city recently and is
ready to welcome a mix of European and Asian tour talent.
Thaworn Wiratchant won at Cengkareng Golf Club in 2005 and will
lead the Asian lineup alongside fellow Thai and double European
Tour winner Thongchai Jaidee.
American Notah Begay III, a close friend of world No 1 Tiger
Woods and a four-time winner on the PGA Tour, also takes part in
the $1.05 million tournament which starts tomorrow.
(China Daily via Agencies February 14, 2007)
