Kota Kinabalu: Lee Ka Tung of Kelab Golf Sibu captured the washed-out 10th SGCC (Sabah Golf and Country) Senior Open title held at the Club green from Sept 30-Oct 1.
He carded a total of 75 to claim the title. Cho Ha Jin of Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club finished second with 81 on count back, whil eMitchell Graham Steel of SGCC took third place with 81.
The Senior Open also featured four nett categories and a Super Senior category, with a total of 137 golfers representing numerous clubs.
Other category winners included Nett A’sNeezam Tinggal Abdullah, who finished with 73, and Nett B’s Clement Liew Yun Kong, who returned with a score of 66.
Kenny Wong Wee Kiat won Nett C, scoring 67, while the Super Senior title was claimed by Herman Anjin with a 69.
The tournament experienced varying weather conditions over its two-day span. The opening day featured favourable weather, allowing golfers to shine, but heavy rain on the second day posed additional challenges. Despite this, players persevered to complete their final rounds.
Additionally, Jumaidi Kastari from Kudat Golf Club was awarded the Bullseye Day one prize for his shot on Hole No. 5.
In a statement released on Saturday, SGCC stated that the Senior Open and Amateur Open, held a week earlier have provided a strong platform for golf in Sabah.
The successful staging of both championships demonstrates the continued role of the Club in hosting competitive golf and uniting players from various clubs across the region and beyond.
