Dec 14, 2016: Korea’s Jeunghun Wang enjoyed a rare double when he was named as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for November.
Having been previously named as the fans’ choice in May, the Korean underlined his status as one of the region’s rising stars with another spectacular performance in November.
He finished second behind Alex Noren at the Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player, and tied 17th alongside Ross Fisher at the European Tour season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai.
Wang also claimed the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year title following a remarkable season in Europe.
He had earlier set a host of records in May with back-to-back wins at the Trophée Hassan II and AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open.
“It has been a fantastic year for me and this award from Hilton again makes it even more special. I’m already looking forward to 2017 and cannot wait to tee up and compete for more honours again,” said Wang.
The Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month award is one of the partnership initiatives aimed at recognising outstanding efforts of Asian Tour members both at home and abroad.
The online voting contest on asiantour.hiltongolf.com to determine the monthly winner, engages golf fans as they vote for their favourite golfer through the Asian Tour’s media channels, culminating with fans voting for the Asian Tour Hilton Golfer of the Year at the end of 2016.
Besides casting their vote for their favourite player on the Asian Tour, fans, who log onto asiantour.hiltongolf.com also stand a chance to win a one night stay at any Hilton property of their choice.
2016 Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month
January- Nicholas Fung
February- Marcus Fraser
March- S.S.P. Chawrasia
April- Kiradech Aphibarnrat
May- Jeunghun Wang
June- Miguel Tabuena
July- Thongchai Jaidee
August- Paul Peterson
September- Gavin Green
October- Pavit Tangkamolprasert
November- Jeunghun Wang
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