| Fadhil Yunus |
THE 22nd Baiduri Masters charity golf tournament concluded with a prize presentation ceremony attended by Dr Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Muda Abdul Fattaah, a member of the Board of Directors at Baiduri Bank at the Hua Ho Manggis Ballroom last night.
Dr Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Muda Abdul Fattaah also presented the coveted green jacket to Qawim bin Haji Aslimon, the winner of this year’s Baiduri Masters 2017.
Qawim, one of the leading names in the country, carded a gross score of 75 on count back (OCB) at the expense of Johari Ahmad in the play-offs to seal the title.
The golfer, who represented his country in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Singapore a couple of years ago.
“I feel very excited and I didn’t expect to win,” said a proud Qawim in an interview with the Bulletin shortly after receiving his championship trophy.
It was a dream come true for Qawim who had held “aspirations of winning the competition” since he was a young boy.
Dr Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Muda Abdul Fattaah, a member of the Board of Directors at Baiduri Bank watches Qawim bin Haji Aslimon lift the Baiduri Masters championship trophy. – FADHIL YUNUS
“Actually it was my aim since when I was a kid,” said Qawim who has bagged three titles this year alone.
Chief Executive Officer of Baiduri Bank, Pierre Imhof, said: “We organise the Baiduri Masters as one of our contributions to supporting our community by making a difference.
“Through this platform, we help to raise funds for local charities, particular the charity organisations that cater towards individuals with special needs with the hope to alleviate their burden,” Imhof said.
“We saw many players again this year playing a fantastic game over two weekends. As in every year, we are honoured to provide this opportunity for the golfers to make a difference in the local community,” he added.
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