Mark Roe told Golf Night that Anthony Kang should embrace the opportunities on offer in Europe.
Should Kang head to Europe after Malaysia win?
Mark Roe encouraged Anthony Kang to embrace the opportunities thrown open to him by the European Tour, following his win in Malaysia.
The 36-year-old American ended an eight-year drought by holding off a tightly-bunched field to win the Malaysian Open by a single shot and claim the biggest trophy of his career - and his first on the Asian Tour since the 2001 Myanmar Open.
The triumph affords him entry to the lucrative events of the European Tour, but immediately after his win Kang said he planned to spend much of his time on the Asian tour.
However,
Golf Night pundit Roe said he might reconsider that stance when he looks at the size of some of the prize pots on offer in Europe.
He said: "I couldn't believe what I was hearing when he said he'd have a think about it and he
may play on both tours.
"That to me is astonishing. Most people would be on the first plane to Europe to go and test themselves against a totally different class of opposition.
"There are huge prize funds with world opportunities that simply wouldn't present themselves if he stayed back on the Asian Tour.
"I think when he wakes up in the morning he'll be jumping up and down and thinking that he's actually going to come over here and play an awful lot.
"There is so much to play for in 2009 with the Race to Dubai and he's obviously confident.
"He proved to be a very, very competent player indeed. It's surprising he hasn't done better because nothing broke down."
Advantage
Kang showed great composure to claim victory with two impressive shots to the final hole and Roe admitted a familiarity with the greens may have helped him along the way.
But he emphasised the importance of "home" advantage for players who primarily ply their trade in Asia.
He added: "They are particularly grainy greens down there so it is a massive advantage if you play on those greens week-in, week-out.
"They are very slow as well, most of the European players are going to find them too slow and they'll struggle for that very reason.
"But you've got to take advantage of your home tournaments when they're there for you.
"The co-sanctioned events have opened up a whole new world for the Asian players and a lot of them are stepping through the door."
