Representing Malaysia is serious business for US-based golfer Alyaa


Our challenge: (From left) Natasha Andrea Oon, Alyaa Abdulghany, Ashley Lau and coach Lim Ai Lian during a practice session at the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Clark City yesterday.

UNITED STATES-based golf star Alyaa Abdulghany is all pumped up to don national colours for the first time at the SEA Games.

The 20-year-old, who’s a permanent resident in the US but still holds a Malaysian passport, opted to represent Malaysia in the Philippines after being approached by the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) in June.

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