Golden jubilee and still going strong


Nellan has more than a few stories to tell and enjoys delivering them.

ONE of Malaysia’s genuine and valiant servants of the game, Vellasamy Nellan, celebrates his golden anniversary as a pro golfer this year.

And to mark the occasion of 50 years being a pro, the 71-year-old is working on a biography that he says should be wrapped up shortly after the Covid-19 pandemic has been put to rest.

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