The BNI Indonesian Masters Presented by Tunas Niaga Energi tournament also brought together international golfers, such as the 2010 US Open champion who also won 15 titles (PGA Tour and European Tour) Graeme McDowell, 6th winner of the European Tour tournament Thomas Pieters , winner of all 3 International Series titles Andy Ogletree, 2014 Indonesian Masters champion Anirban Lahiri, two-time Indonesian Masters champion Poom Saksansin, 2023 Asian Games champion Taichi Kho and reigning champion BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi, Sarit Suwannarut. In addition, Patrick Reed, 2018 US Masters champion and winner of 9 PGA Tour titles, is also raising the competition to become number 1. 1st at the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi 2023.
Last year, Indonesia’s biggest golf tournament was won by Suwannarut, who this year will lead the list of Asian Tour stars competing in the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi.
“The BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi has always had a deep impression on my professional journey. My career on the Asian circuit before winning here was not very good. However, when I was able to win the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi 2022, my confidence increased. “I am sure that I can have a better and better career on the Asian circuit in the future,” said 2022 BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi champion Sarit Suwannarut.
Two international stars namely Ogletree and Kho have also made brilliant achievements this season. Participating in the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi 2023, Ogletree of the United States is a three-time International Series specialist champion (International Series Egypt 2022, International Series Qatar 2023 and International Series England 2023).
The presence of this 25-year-old American golfer certainly wants to complete his career in the International Series in 4 different countries. Ogletree, an international professional golfer, expressed his excitement for the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi 2023.
“It’s great to be able to participate in the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi for the first time. As part of the International Series, the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi 2023 will always be my target. Being able to win at Royal Jakarta will give me special memories and satisfaction.”
Meanwhile, Kho is now making waves on the international golf scene. Having just turned professional this year, the 22-year-old Hong Kong golfer immediately managed to win the 2023 World City Championship, an Asian circuit tournament, followed by a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games last October.
At the Asian sporting event, Kho showed his skills by beating Asian golfers, such as Korean golfing duo Im Sung-jae and Kim Si Woo, as well as India’s Lahiri.
“This year my game is good. Therefore, I am optimistic that I will be able to record very good results at the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi 2023. However, the participants in this great tournament are also the best players. “It’s my challenge to be able to surpass them,” said Taichi Kho, a professional golfer from Hong Kong.
The BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi 2023, sanctioned by the Asian Tour, the tour body in Asia, will also feature 15 of Indonesia’s top professional golfers and two Indonesian amateur golfers.
One of Indonesia’s hopefuls in the International Series tournament, which has a total prize pool of $1.5 million, is Naraajie Emerald Ramadhanputra. This 22-year-old golfer began his professional career in June 2022.
However, Naraajie has collected 3 international titles on the Asian Development Tour (OB Golf Invitational 2022, PIF Saudi Open 2022 and Singha Laguna Phuket Open 2023) and 1 national tournament title (Series XI Indonesian Tourism Golf Pro Series 2023).
Competing in front of Indonesian audiences gave Naraajie her own motivation. The only Indonesian golfer with an Asian Tour card is hoping to achieve the best result in his sixth appearance at the 2023 BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi.
“I made the cut twice (2017 and 2019). However, at that time he was still an amateur. Last year, when the Indonesian Masters was part of the International Series, I didn’t make the cut. The competition at the time seemed closer than the 2019 Indonesian Masters. I took a lot of lessons last year. “I hope I can achieve the best results at the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi 2023,” said Naraajie, a former No. 1 amateur golfer. 1 Indonesia.
The BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi will bring together 144 golfers in an individual stroke format played over 72 holes.
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