Labuan Senior Open this weekend
Published on: Thursday, January 18, 2018
Kota Kinabalu: Some 112 golf players from all over the country and Brunei Darussalam will compete in the sixth edition of the Labuan Senior Amateur Open Championship at Labuan Golf Club (LGC), this weekend.LGC president Arthur Kong said the two-day competition will be taken part by golf players aged 55 and above."Last year's winner Peter Tan who represented Sabah Golf and Country Club (SGCC) will defend his title in the men's category this year," he said.
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"But for the women's category, we will see a new champion as the reigning champion Shirley Poh cannot take part for this edition."Peter is expected to receive stiff competition from experienced players, including Ian Quek who will represent Kudat Golf Club, Kunjin Sandhu (Miri Golf Club), Col David Cannon (SGCC), as well as Eddie Samsuddin and Ranjeet Singh.In the women's category, Rokia Daud (SGCC) will be the main focus apart from Christina Tambakau, Alice Wong, and Maria Yusof.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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"The response for the competition has been overwhelming as to date, there are still ten players in the waiting list.
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"We are also pleased to receive a participation from the most senior player in the competition, Jimmy Hong, 82, from Brunei Darussalam," he said. - Ricardo Unto