Indonesia Open 2017 tournament which held on 26 to 29 October 2017 seems to successfully attract golf lover attention around the world especially in Asia. This national event successfully managed to collect 140 golfers from various countries to compete for a total prize of about US $ 300, 000 or about IDR 4, 07 billion.
Of the 140 participants, as a host, Indonesia proposed 20 pro and 8 amateur golfers including Indonesia’s leading golf athlete Rory Hie. The international golf tournament held at Pondok Indah Golf Course, South Jakarta was also attended by two top Asian golfers Thaworn Wiratchant from Thailand and Gaganjeet Bhullar from India.
Indonesia Open 2017 Sponsored by Five State-Owned Enterprises
What is interesting about the International Indonesia Open 2017 is the support from five state-owned enterprises such as four state banks BNI, BRI, BTN, Mandiri and Telkom Indonesia. PB PGI who became the direct organizer stated that the government support also gave a positive impact on the tournament. These sponsors also show that the government is taking part in the golf development in Indonesia. In the future, it is expected that international golf tournaments are increasingly being held in Indonesia as an opportunity for professional and amateur golfers to improve their rank and their ability. Through this tournament, local amateur golfers can compete directly against the overseas golfers to get their best achievements. It is expected that the success of this event will not only promote golf in Indonesia, but also can improve the image of Indonesia throughout the world.
Panuphol Pittayarat is The Winner
Although Thaworn Wiratchant and Gaganjeet Bhullar had been seeded out as winners, but the final result of the tournament said otherwise. Panuphol Pittayarat emerged victoriously with 65 shots and a total of 265 or 23 under par in the 4-day tournament. As the winner, the Thai golfer is entitled to bring home a prize of US $ 54 thousand from the total prize provided. Panuphol’s success complemented Thailand’s dominance in this tournament with Rattanon Wannasrichan ranks fifth, Namchok Tantipokhakul in third with 273 strokes or 15 under par, ties with Jazz Janewattananond. Meanwhile, Panuphol’s closest competitor, Tirawat Kaewsiribandit is ranked second with 270 strokes or 18 under par, five strokes apart from Panuphol.
Baca juga tentang The Indonesia Golf Pro Ranking in 2017
Meanwhile, Indonesian golfer Rory Hie had to settle for being ranked 12th, ties with Thai golfer Chanachok Dejpiratanamongkol. Each managed to reach 277 strokes or 11 under par. These results make Rory appear as an Indonesian golfer who scored the best results in the Indonesia Open 2017 tournament. Gaganjeet Bhullar, Indonesia Open 2016 champion who was seeded at the beginning of the tournament must be satisfied to be ranked 18 with 280 strokes or 8 under par. The results achieved by Gaganjeet Bhullar are ties with Ye Htet Aung from Myanmar and K P Lin from Taiwan. The victory in this tournament became the first title of Panuphol in 2017, after previously he became runner-up last year. While in the previous year, Indonesia Open title was achieved by Gaganjeet Bhullar, Thaworn Wiratchant, Frank Nobilo, Frankie Minoza and Lu Hsi Chuen.
The Indonesia Open 2017 tournament has became the 36th time since 1974. Thanks to its success, this tournament is now a trade mark of Indonesia golf and also appreciated by the Asian Tour.
