Malaysian golf fans can anticipate an exciting display of match play action with the inaugural Albatross Cup, scheduled for January 6-7, 2025. This unique event will feature two 12-man teams of the nation’s top professionals, captained by current and former stars Gavin Green and Danny Chia, at the highly-regarded Seri Selangor Golf Club.
Modeled after the Ryder Cup, the Albatross Cup has no prize money at stake, focusing instead on pride, honor, and competitive spirit—with the added bonus of securing bragging rights as the first champions.
Tournament Director Adnan Othman described the event as a milestone for the sport, saying, “The Albatross Cup represents a major milestone for Malaysian golf, bringing together our country's top talents in a format that promotes team spirit and competitive excellence.”
Green, the 2017 Asian Tour Order of Merit winner, sees the event as a celebration of Malaysian golf at its highest level.
“The Albatross Cup is about celebrating Malaysian golf at its highest level. I’m excited to lead such a talented team and can’t wait to see how we rise to the challenge,” said Green, who currently competes on the DP World Tour.
Chia, a two-time Asian Tour champion and the first Malaysian to make the cut in a men’s Major (2010 Open Championship), emphasized the depth of talent in the country.
“This is a great opportunity to showcase the depth of talent we have in Malaysia while creating an exciting spectacle of golf for fans. I’m confident that Team Danny will do their best to emerge as the inaugural Albatross Cup champions,” he noted.
The Albatross Cup teams were finalized today during a live draft at Seri Selangor Golf Club, following earlier announcements of vice-captains and initial picks.
Team Rosters:
• Team Gavin Green:
Captain: Gavin Green
Vice-Captain: Jeremiah Kim
Players: Galven Green, Paul San, Sharifuddin Ariffin, Marcus Lim, Nasrullah Zulkifli, Danial Faidz, Casper Loh, Affif Fathi, Jaydon Pang, Nicholas Fung
Reserve: Zia Izzuddeen
Non-Playing Vice-Captain: Keegan Kam
• Team Danny Chia:
Captain: Danny Chia
Vice-Captain: Khor Kheng Hwai
Players: Ervin Chang, Edven Ying, Syahiran Syakir, Amir Nazrin, Fakhrul Akmal, Malcolm Ting, Nor Heikal Hadi, Daeng Abdul Rahman, Tony Lam, Kenneth da Silva
Reserve: Wilson Choo
Non-Playing Vice-Captain: Chong Chee Meng
The two-day event will test players across 22 matches in three formats, demanding a mix of strategy, teamwork, and individual brilliance. Seri Selangor’s challenging layout, with its tight fairways and deceptive greens, adds an extra layer of excitement.
“We at Seri Selangor are extremely proud and excited to welcome the Albatross Cup and look forward to two days of intense competition between the very talented teams, led by two icons of Malaysian golf,” said Tn Hj Mohd Zubir bin Idrus, CEO of PKNS Golf Management Services. “I can assure you that our golf course will be in tip-top shape and provide a fitting challenge for our country’s top golfers.”
Schedule:
• Day 1 (January 6):
o Morning: 5 Four-Ball Matches (Best Ball)
o Afternoon: 5 Foursomes Matches (Alternate Shot)
• Day 2 (January 7):
o 12 Singles Matches
Adding to the event's prestige, MST Golf is sponsoring team and referee attire. For live updates and coverage, fans can follow @albatrosscupmy on Instagram.
