Ervin gets strong backing as he seeks to qualify for British Open

All smiles: (From left) Ervin Chang, Hannah Yeoh, CIMB Group chairman Datuk Mohd Nasir Ahmad and CIMB CEO Effendy Shahul Hamid. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: National golfer Ervin Chang gets an extra boost as he prepares for his debut season on the Asian Tour when the Malaysian Open tees off at the Mines Resort and Golf Club this Thursday.

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd announced their sponsorship of Ervin yesterday, adding him to a roster of past and present champions such as Datuk Azizulhasni Awang and Datuk Nicol David, who have been associated with CIMB.