Ben putting pro plans on hold for the Games.

(From New Straits Times (Malaysia))

Byline: Ranjini Thangaraju

GOLFER Ben Leong is always willing to sacrifice for a good cause. And what better cause than to help end Malaysia's 24-year Asian Games medal drought in Doha on Dec 1-15.

He is not only passing up an opportunity to turn professional but the 20-year-old former undergraduate at the University of Central Florida has also put his studies on hold since the 2005 Manila Sea Games.

It will be a big disappointment if he fails to realise his aim, but Ben is taking it all in his stride. "I know golf has not won any medals in the Asian Games, but there is always a first time, and I hope …