Kota Kinabalu: Akbar Mohd Said captured the 36th SGCC (Sabah Golf and Country Club) Amateur Open title after defeating Abdullah Danis in a dramatic playoff at the club’s greens on Sunday.
The duo had forced the extra holes after finishing the three-day tournament tied at 232.
The victory earned Akbar the RM4,000 top prize, while Danid took home RM3,000 as runner-up.
Neil Bainon secured third place over Brandon Wong on a countback after both finished with a 236 total, earning RM2,500 and RM2,000 respectively.
The net title was claimed by Syah Rizal Basri, who narrowly beat Dr. Dennis Lim on a countback after tying at 139.
Just one stroke behind, Lee Dixon secured third place at 140, winning his own countback over Sajer Rechaldo.
The day one bullseye winners were Akbar Mohd Said, Jonathan Pang Yong Shun, Joslasver Rining, Eldrick Chong and Chua Poh Guan. Joining them as day two winners were Brandon Wong, Syah Rizal Basri and Tan Yong Ji.
Around 100 golfers, including participants from Brunei, took part in the annual competition.
The event concluded with a closing and prize presentation ceremony officiated by Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Joachim Gunsalam.
Also in attendance were SGCC president Ian Yong, several of his predecessors, and Sabah Golf Association president Nash Hon.
