Golfers locked in neck and neck battle

THE end of the first weekend of the 21st Baiduri Masters saw a total of 447 golfers vying for a chance to don the coveted Green Jacket and Challenge Trophy.

Yesterday saw 165 golfers taking part in the competition and by the end of the afternoon session the leader board saw a lot of movement with the addition of two new contenders, Haji Omar bin Haji Asmat and Moksin bin Jinaidi.

Idris bin Osman maintains his lead over the weekend keeping him in the top spot with 71 followed closely by newcomer Haji Omar bin Haji Asmat with a gross of 72. Dropping one spot respectively were Ali bin Rashid, Chu Vui Kiat, defending champion Seruji bin Haji Setia and Zulhilmi bin Rosli, all tied with a gross of 72 as well.

In seventh place was Pengiran Haji Ahmad Zaki, dropping one spot with a gross of 73. Making his debut in the top twelve in eighth place was Moksin bin Jinaidi, also with a gross of 73.

The trio of Haji Norismadi bin Haji Tamid, Mohammed Qazzri Fakhri bin Haji Aslimon and Joselito Dionisio dropped two places, grossing 73.

Rounding off the leader board was Pengiran Yura Wira Quhafah with a gross of 74.

At the conclusion of the first weekend, it is still anyone’s championship. Only three strokes separate the top twelve.

Idris Osman – top of the leader board

Chu Vui Kiat – No 4 on the leader board

The Baiduri Masters 2016 will continue next weekend, 27 to 29 May. To make the cut, the top 12 gross players overall will get the opportunity to vie for the Green Jacket.

Besides the coveted Baiduri Masters Green Jacket and Challenge Trophy, the golfers also have the chance to score the fantastic hole-in-one prizes comprising three luxury cars and two cash prizes of B$20,000 each.

Other than the Porsche Cayenne for Hole 2, other hole-in-one prizes on offer this year are the Mini Cooper for Hole 5, the brand new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer for Hole 14 and B$20,000 cash each for Holes 12 and 16.

Additionally, there will be novelty prizes up for grabs for the nearest to the pin throughout the tournament and also longest drive as well as lucky draw prizes.

As with every year, proceeds raised during the Baiduri Masters will be donated to local charity organisations that help persons with special needs integrate into the wider society.

Those who haven’t registered for the tournament can still do so at the RBA Golf Club, First Floor, VIP Room. Slots for next weekend’s sessions are still available. Participants are encouraged to play more than once to improve their chances of winning, and they will enjoy a discount on the registration fee on their subsequent rounds.

For more details, the public can log onto the website www.baiduri.com or call 2449666 from 7am to midnight.

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