Black Mountain Golf Club – News

The Black Mountain Masters will return as the Asian Tour’s season finale from December 16-19, 2010, promising a gathering of the region’s top stars in Thailand to vie for the coveted Order of Merit crown.

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Officials announced in a press conference today that the tournament’s prize fund will also increase by US$100,000 to US$600,000, with this year’s winner taking home a cool US$95,100.

Swedish star Johan Edfors has confirmed his title defence at the spectacular Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin, which is located south of the capital city of Bangkok.

“I’m certainly excited about coming back to Black Mountain to defend my title from last year,” said Edfors, a two-time winner on the Asian Tour.

England’s Simon Khan, winner of Europe’s flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship this year, and Finland’s Mikko Ilonen will also feature in the full field Asian Tour event, which made its debut in March last year.

The Black Mountain Masters will be the fourth tournament in Thailand to feature on the Asian Tour Schedule this season which reinforces the strong association between the Asian Tour and the golf-loving nation.

Over the years, Thailand has produced great champions including history-maker Thongchai Jaidee, Boonchu Ruangkit, Prayad Marksaeng, Chapchai Nirat and Chinnarat Phadungsil.

“We are honoured and delighted that the Black Mountain Masters will take up the prestigious position as the season-finale event that will bring the thrilling 2010 Asian Tour season to an exciting close,” said Harald Elisson, General Manager of Black Mountain.

“This will also be our signature event that gives us the opportunity to host the elite players on the Asian Tour. We are also delighted to confirm the participation of Black Mountain members and property owners Edfors, Ilonen and Khan and we are looking forward to another spectacular week of golf,” added Elisson.

Last year, the big-hitting Edfors, who has won three titles in Europe and also the TCL Classic in China, completed a commanding wire-to-wire victory at the Black Mountain Golf Club. The course is set in a valley next to the “Black Mountains” – so named because of the large black rocks which are set into the mountains.

Home hero Prayad finished tied second after a blistering final round 64 with Chapchai and reigning Asian Tour number one Thongchai sharing fifth place.

Asian Tour Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han believes the return of the Black Mountain Masters as the Tour’s season-finale will ensure another thrilling conclusion to the year as players vie for the Order of Merit title and also their Tour cards for next season.

“On behalf of the Asian Tour, I would like to express our fullest appreciation to Black Mountain Golf Club for its strong support of the Asian Tour. Its commitment towards professional golf is instrumental towards the growth and development of Asian golf.

“Last year’s inaugural event was highly successful and our players were absolutely complimentary of the world-class facilities and championship golf course at Black Mountain.

“The Asian Tour continues to receive strong support from Corporate Asia, especially in Thailand and I’m confident the Black Mountain Masters will bring an exciting climax to our 2010 season especially when there is so much to play for,” added Han.

Since the inauguration of the Asian Tour as a members’ organisation in 2004, a total of 22 tournaments offering a combined purse of over US$29 million have been staged in Thailand.

The full field Black Mountain Masters will feature 144 players where the tournament winner will earn a two-year exemption on the Asian Tour, widely regarded now as the third largest Tour in the world behind the PGA Tour and European Tour.

The tournament will also be broadcast live over four rounds on the Asian Tour’s global television network which reaches to over 40 countries worldwide.

Broadcast partners of the Asian Tour include Guangdong Golf Channel and CCTV in China, PCCW in Hong Kong, ABS-CBN in the Philippines, StarHub in Singapore, Sportscast in Chinese Taipei, SportTV in Portugal, Fox International in the Middle East, Canal+ in Spain, Iko Balkan in Balkans, Skysports in the United Kingdom, FoxSports in Australia, ESPN Star Sports in India, CCTV in China, Indovision in Indonesia, Astro in Malaysia, JGolf in Korea, Viasat in Scandinavia and True Vision in Thailand.

Hua Hin, Thailand – April, 2010 – Finish born golfer, Mikko Ilonen, recently announced that he is to join the long list of pro golfers supported by the Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand.

Ilonen was impressed with Black Mountain and returned regularly after playing in the Black Mountain Masters in 2009.  “I enjoyed playing in the Black Mountain Masters and the facilities and atmosphere was great,” said Ilonen.

He was so fond of Black Mountain that he went on to purchase one of the luxury courseside condominiums.  “For me, buying a condo at Black Mountain made sense.  I plan to be here regularly in the future so living on the course is great,” commented Ilonen.

Ilonen now joins a long list of pro golfers that are supported by the club including Swede Johan Edfors; Thai National, Thongchai Jaidee and Scot, Simon Yates.

Black Mountain General Manager, Mr. Harald Elisson said, “Everyone at Black Mountain is very proud to be supporting Mikko in the coming years and we all look forward to seeing him around the club and residences more often.  We are confident that he will continue his good form this year and we wish him all the best.”

January 16, 2010 – Hua Hin, Thailand – The weather was great, the atmosphere was electric and the entertainment was some of the best that Hua Hin as seen in many a year.

In what can be described as a roaring success, the newly formed Hua Hin charity, Black Mountain Charity Fund, started its charity campaign with the Rhapsody of Rock Concert at the Black Mountain Golf Club.

Tickets were on sale for a short time before Christmas and quickly sold out showing signs that live entertainment in the area is in huge demand.  A good mixture of locals and expats filled the site making a fun atmosphere for such a special night.  The crowd roared with each song and act giving a good indication that future such events would be very welcome.

Black Mountain General Manager, Mr Harald Elisson noted in his welcome speech, “It’s Fantastic to see so many people here tonight! Thanks to you for making this charity concert possible.  It is a great honour for us to have Robert Wells and Rhapsody in Rock here with us tonight with so many fantastic artists and musicians”.

“Black Mountain Golf Club is delighted that today, with this concert, we announce the start of the Black Mountain Charity Foundation. The objectives with this foundation are to support well-known charity projects throughout Thailand”.

He then introduced the charity Chairman, General Surapan Poomkaew Ph.D, who said, “I would like to thank all of you who have come here to enjoy this concert and for creating this great atmosphere”.

General Surapan talked about her majesty the queen Sirikits project Arts and craft center of Her Majesty the Queen Sirikit of Thailand (established 1976), who supports poor families around Thailand by making it possible for them to find alternative incomes by creating handicrafts and artwork”,

He declared that with help from this concert the board of the Black Mountain Charity Foundation will donate 1 million baht to Her Majesty the Queens Arts and Craft Center project.

After the concert had concluded, many of the attendees could be heard commenting that the concert was extremely enjoyable with all of the acts being enjoyed by both the crowd and performers.  With such a huge success many people are looking forward to the next event that the Black Mountain Charity Fund promotes.

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