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2015 Maybank Malaysian Open Review - Sunburn, noisy crows & a thirsty Spaniard

Was it the best ever national open? Without the rain it was.  By Patrick Ho, Editor - Golf Digest Malaysia Memorable? No, not for me at least. That's because I picked up a new back injury during Tuesday's pro-am (age is catching up). Furthermore, some may not realize that an editor is very much a desk jockey. I could only make my grand entrance to Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (we call it KLGCC) on Saturday morning. Yes, I was there by 9 a.m. And, 8.15 a.m. on Sunday. Enjoyed my walk, got sun burnt and nearly saw two players ace the 11th on Saturday. No Malaysian player found the water water hazard there. No hornets attacked me on the 14th too. My opinion alone may not be justifiable or taken seriously, but here's my top 20: 1. Counting crows - even a 'QUIET PLEASE' lollipop could not stop those menacing buzzards on a player's downswing. No wonder Jimenez threw his wedge to the ground on Saturday after pulling his approach on the 10th. May