Golf stars Darren Clarke (Team Europe) and Jeev Milkha Singh (Team Asia) faced-off against each other at the Sepang International Circuit recently to gain an upper hand before captaining their respective teams at the EurAsiaCup 2016 that will be held from 15 to 17 January 2016.
Jeev and Darren are not strangers to each other on the green, as they have competed in a large number of the same golf tournaments, including the inaugural EurAsiaCup in 2014. But on the world-class circuit it was anyone’s game. Driving the latest Lotus Exige, both captains felt the adrenaline rush through their veins as they were taken round the track by professional drivers in a friendly competition.
The golfing pros received a safety and track briefing from Lotus and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) representatives, before they each took a lap around the track.
Sharmila Nadarajah, Chief Commercial Officer of SIC said, “The circuit has played host to many riders and drivers, and today we are glad to see these two golfing legends, Jeev and Darren on our track. This is also a historical high pointbefore a quiet time as we will be closing our track for repairs in just under 4 weeks.”
The captains tossed a coin to decide on the professional drivers who would represent their teams – Team Asia was represented by Tengku Djan Ley Tengku Mahaleel, Head of Lotus Cars Malaysia while Team Europe was represented by Hairulizan Nordin, Lotus Cars Malaysia’s Technical Consultant. Team Europe was the first to hit the track, clocking in at 3 minutes and 42 seconds. However, it was clearly Team Asia’s win with a time of 2 minutes and 31 seconds.
Jeev quipped, “It was a great morning, on an amazing track. I have driven on the Yas Marina Circuit, but I must say I was extremely in awe of the Sepang Circuit. Taking my first test lap around the track had my heart pumping; now that’s how you start the morning.”
Rival Darren added, “The Sepang Circuit not only has a great track but is an architectural masterpiece. Though we were not quite fast enough this morning, Team Europe will certainly be bringing on their A game this weekend.”
Fans can catch the EurAsia Cup 2016 from 15-17 January at the Glenmarie Golf & Country Club in Shah Alam. For more information, log on www.eurasiacup.com.
