Anthony Kim upstaged by teenager at Malaysian Open

Anthony Kim was upstaged by Korean teenager Noh Seung-yul after round one of the Race to Dubai's Malaysian Open

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Anthony Kim was upstaged by Korean teenager Noh Seung-yul after round one of the Race to Dubai's Malaysian Open at Saujana Golf and Country Club's Palm Course.

Seventeen-year old Noh fired a sensational ten under par 62 to edge ahead of Sweden's Alexander Noren for the clubhouse lead, helped by a 45-foot putt for birdie on his opening hole.

But, world number 11 Kim fired a six over 78, and is tied with Thailand’s Somkiat Srisanga and Japan's Taichiro Kiyota in 148th place.

to make the cut. "It was very frustrating - a tough day at the office," admitted Kim.

Meanwhile, England's Nick Dougherty and Oliver Wilson got off to solid starts with rounds of 66 and 69 respectively.

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