PUBLISHED : 17 Feb 2024 at 04:00
Kuala lumpur: Young Malaysian rookie Khavish Varadan continued his dream debut in the US$1million Malaysian Open yesterday by taking a share of the halfway lead with Australian Kevin Yuan.
Varadan, who only turned professional last month, fired a six-under-par 65 for a tournament total of 13 under, while Yuan returned a 64 at The Mines Resort and Golf Club, Kuala Lumpur.
American John Catlin is one shot further back following a 65 in the Asian Tour’s season opener.
Remarkably, this event also marks the first time that 23-year-old Varadan has played in a professional event as a pro, discounting his appearance in last month’s Asian Tour Qualifying School.
He failed to earn his Tour card there, but his…
