{
  "id": 6138541,
  "title": "Golfers Anson, Nateesh eye breakthrough at prestigious Asia-Pacific event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/golfers-anson-nateesh-eye-breakthrough-at-prestigious-asia-pacific",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T11:46:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/golf/2026/09/1527791/golfers-anson-nateesh-eye-breakthrough-prestigious-asia-pacific-event"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Anson Yeo is confident that a Malaysian golfer can finally claim victory at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, placing his hopes on himself. The national No. 1 amateur will join Nateesh Ganesh, Hariz Hezri and debutants Afham Othman and Aiden Kei in representing Malaysia at Te Arai Links South Course in New Zealand from October 29 to 1 1. The competition carries significant weight, with the winner receiving an invitation to next year's Masters and exemption into the 155th British Open. Anson, 20, will be competing for a fifth consecutive time, achieving his best finish of joint 21st last year. He expressed pride in being a part of the event, acknowledging the high standard of competition. Nateesh, a Loyola Marymount University junior, returns to the championship after a successful stretch in 2023, where he won the UC San Diego Invitational and finished joint 63rd. He sees the event as an opportunity to compete on a bigger stage and potentially play in the majors. With 117 players from 40 member organizations confirmed for the 120-player field, the championship promises to be a stepping stone for aspiring golfers aiming to reach the top-tier level.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Anson Yeo believes a Malaysian can finally win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) — and he wants to be the one to make the breakthrough.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}