Published July 17, 2008 on July 23, 2018

Kota Permai Crowns Club Champions of 2018 and Hosts a Successful Media Game

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Kota Permai Golf & Country Club’s (KPGCC) annual Club Championships this year provided two thrilling weekends of golfing prowess,with the Senior & Ladies Championships on July 7 & 8 and the Men’s Championship from July 13 to 15 witnessing a total of 219 players squaring-off in one of the most highly-anticipated events on the Club’s golfing calendar, all vying for the coveted crowns of Club Champions.

With the well-manicured course running at 11.5 on the Stimpmeter, the Championships teed-off with a field of 111 comprising 23 ladies and 88 seniors going head-to-head in their respective tournaments in pursuit of coveted top spots that were up for contention.

The ladies’ crown was successfully defended by Dato’ Azlina Abdul Aziz (8), who effectively kept up her momentum and continued her winning streak for two years running with scores of 83 – 86 for a two-day total of 169 and a one-shot victory over her closest competitor Elvina Wong Hee Hua (14) who carded scores of 88 – 82, respectively. Doris Yee Shoo Feng rounded-up the top three gross performers for the fairer sex on 173 (85-88).

The nett category was won byChou Li Hsueh (29) who seized the title on 145 nett, two points ahead of Tan Lee Chu (27) who took the runner-up’s spot, while Fong Poh Choo (16) settled in third after finishing on 149 nett.

In the senior’s showdown, Tajudin Supian (4) clinched the gross title on a total 158 (81-77) after a one-hole, nail-biting playoff against six-handicapper Pua Yii Shiuan (81-77). Last year’s senior champ Zakaria Mohamad (5) finished third place one shot back (81-78).

The nett category saw Lim Chee Gap (22) take first place on 139 nett, just one point ahead of Chan Heng Voen (10), while Phang Ah Kheon (18) occupied the third spot on 141 nett (ocb).

In what was probably one of the most exciting Men’s Championships in a long time, the men rose splendidly to the occasion displaying some impressive golf on their hopeful way to donning the coveted green jacket.

Alan Chong Chek Fei (5) seized the men’s title by a three-shot victory over Zakaria Mohamad (5). Alan closed his three-day campaign for the green jacket with a total of 234 (72-80-82), while Zakaria signed in 76-83-78 for runner-up honours. Last year’s champ Jimmy Chia Kee Joo settled in third on 238 (80-75-83).

The nett title was an interesting battle with the top three performers posting low scores and not breaching 80 on any one day. Dato’ Suresh Kumar (15) emerged the clear winner on 216 nett (63-76-77), five points clear of Tan Vi Kung (6) who posted rounds of 74-72-75 for second spot. Coming in third was Mohd Hezri Md Hassan (8) who was a further two points back on 223 (80-74-69).

Curtains to the prize presentation ceremony on the 18^thgreen were lifted to the blaring horns of Spyder bikes and vintage cars, which provided a well-deserved fanfare for the new victors at the traditional Champions’ Parade. Director of Club Operations Tang Meng Loon and Golf Committee Chairman Ng Say Hoe presented all three champions with their customary champions’ green jackets and challenge trophies.

As dusk arrived, the merriment continued indoors within the comforts of the Permai ballroom where everyone was treated to good food, great fun and fantastic prizes at the traditional prize presentation dinner, which capped off another memorable edition of the KPGCC annual Club Championships.

A couple of days later, the club played host to some 80 print and digital golf media from Malaysia and Singapore as well as to valued retailers, event sponsors, sponsors and top club officials.

Golfers teed-off in high spirits playing based on Stableford System 36 format. And with KPGCC’s greens running at a speedy 12 feet on the Stimpmeter, the battle for top honours proved that much more challenging.

Media Prima’s Mahathir Mohamad (7) emerged the champion of the Media Category with 37 points. The New Straits Times’ Aziz Hassan (11) settled for the runner-up spot on 36 points on countback while Utusan Malaysia’s Imran Mohd Nor (15) took third place.

In the Guest Category, Transview’s Kevin Chan (11) took top honours on 39 points on countback. The second spot went to KPGCC’s Golf Committee Chairman Ng Say Hoe (13) while KPGCC’s Golf Committee’s Deputy Chairman took third place on 37 points on countback.

Post-game, all participants and guests were treated to a delectable buffet spread amidst a truly spectacular setting in the Permai Ballroom, which saw the on-course excitement amped up a few notches indoors. Meanwhile, the boisterous prize presentation ceremony saw top club officials headed by Gamuda Berhad’s Executive Director Mr Saw Wah Theng presenting participants with their well-deserved rewards.