Cover Wong emerged as champion in the event held at Hoiana Shores Golf Club (Photo: Jeneath Wong/Instagram)
Wong emerged as champion in the event held at Hoiana Shores Golf Club (Photo: Jeneath Wong/Instagram)
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The first Malaysian golfer to triumph in WAAP Championship earns a spot in three major professional tournaments this year
The seventh Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) Championship wrapped up in Hoi An, Vietnam this weekend, with golfer Jeneath Wong making history as champion. A third year student at Pepperdine University in California, the 20-year-old titleholder is the first Malaysian to ever claim this prestigious title, marking a significant achievement in her career.
The WAAP Championship, organised by The R&A and the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), is a major event in women’s amateur golf. The winner receives a golden ticket to compete in three Major Championships: The Chevron Championship in April, The Evian Championship in July, and The AIG Women’s Open from July to August 2025– offering Wong a chance to compete against the world’s top professional golfers.
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“It’s a dream come true!” shared the young champion on Instagram, also sharing her appreciation for the honour of being the first Malaysian to win the tournament.
The championship was held at Hoiana Shores Golf Club, a world-class venue known for its stunning coastal views and recognised among the top 100 golf courses globally.
Wong’s victory marks the beginning of an exciting journey in international golf, with opportunities to showcase her skills on a global stage. In addition to her recent WAAP win, Wong has an impressive list of accomplishments.
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She claimed victory at the 2022 Women’s Australian Master of the Amateurs and the Australian Junior Amateur in both 2021 and 2022. In the same year, she also secured an individual bronze and a team silver medal with Malaysia at the 2022 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam.
As Wong progresses to the major tournaments later this year, her historic win is sure to inspire young golfers throughout the Asia-Pacific region and bring her one step closer to her future dreams of playing on an LPGA tour.
