MINOZA, FIRST PINOY GOLFER IN BRITISH OPEN
Manila, June 11, 1998 - Filipino golf superstar Frankie Minoza is competing in the British Open at Royal Birkdale in Scotland next month. No Filipino has ever played in the British Open, the world's oldest golf tournament.
Minoza left for Japan Monday for a three-tournament swing before he jets to Scotland for the British Open, which begins July 15.
He won four of five tournaments he played in the Asian Circuit on the way to becoming the overall champion.
With a possible invitation to the Masters in Augusta, Georgia next year, he intends to chase the Japan Tour's Order of Merit title this season. He is also being offered product endorsements and participation in the Gene Sarazen World Open and the Johnnie Walker Super Tour.
Reported by: Sol Jose Vanzi
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