Michael Hoey fired a course record eight-under-par 64 to lead by one shot in the opening round of the inaugural True Thailand Classic presented by Black Mountain. The Northern Irishman was relaxed in the heat of battle thanks to the serene surroundings at the Black Mountain Golf Club as he posted a bogey-free card with eight birdies.
Get ready for an exciting week of world-class golfing action as the top golfers from the Asian Tour and European Tour gather at the Black Mountain for the inaugural True Thailand Classic presented by Black Mountain.
There’s going to be thrills and drama as the European Tour returns to Thailand for the first time after eight years. Expect nothing but the very best from a world-class field that include our very own Black Mountain sponsored players Thongchai Jaidee, Rikard Karlberg, Prom Meesawat, Berry Henson, Jazz Janewattananond and Johan Edfors
Who will eventually emerge victorious and lift the ‘Pride of Thailand’ trophy after four days?
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Rahil hopes to make big splash at True Thailand Classic presented by Black Mountain Hua Hin.
February 11: Rahil Gangjee of India took a more relaxed approach ahead of the inaugural US$2 million True Thailand Classic presented by Bla
Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee is ready to put up a fight against the best players from the Asian Tour and European Tour when the inaugural US$2 million True Thailand.
How about the 08.00 pairing featuring Thomas Bjorn, Thongchai Jaidee and Alex Norén, starting on tee number 10?
One of the afternoons biggest attractions is probably 12.30; David Lipsky, Alejandro Canizares and Arjun Atwal, followed by Miguel Angel Jimenez starting at 12.40.
Welcome everyone to come and watch the best players on the Asian and European Tour 12- 15 February at Black Mountain Golf Club. Ticket can be purchased at Black Mountain. Please see prices above.
Black Mountain sponsored star Rikard Karlberg will shed his bachelor tag immediately after the True Thailand Classic presented by Black Mountain. The US$2million event takes place next week but Karlberg is looking forward to another positive result at the Black Mountain Golf Club where he has enjoyed much success first.
Black Mountain and our own pro player Rikard Karlberg welcomes all spectators to Black Mountain Golf Club 12-15 February, when True Thailand Classic presented by Black Mountain will be held for the first year. The combined Asian & European Tour event will have a total prize money of USD 2 million.
Rikard Karlberg will compete agains the best players on the Asian & European tour. Thongchai Jaidee, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Scott Hend, David Lipsky, Simon Khan, Jeev Milkha Singh, Thomas Björn and last years Kings Cup winner Prayad Marksaeng are just some of the top players you can watch closely during next week.
You can buy tickets on site, 400 baht per day Thursday to Friday and 800 baht/day during the weekend. Or buy a weekly pass for just 1200 baht. Once again, welcome to Black Mountain.