Langer signs up for Malaysian Open

Langer signs up for Malaysian Open

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Two-time U.S. Masters champion Bernhard Langer of Germany will make his first appearance in the US$825,000 Malaysian Open from Feb. 10 to Feb. 13 at Templer Park Country Club, organizers said on Wednesday.

The 42-year-old Langer is the second star player to be confirmed following last month's announcement that dashing South African Retief Goosen will tee up at the prestigious tournament, which is co-sanctioned by the Asian PGA and European Tours for the second successive year.

One of the most dedicated and respected professionals in the game, Langer has accumulated 37 wins on the European Tour and has tasted success twice in Hong Kong.

His impressive resume, which is highlighted by two U.S. Masters triumphs at Augusta in 1985 and 1993, will make Langer one of the early favorites to win at Templer Park.