Bowen Secures Second Win In Indonesia At Indonesian Golf Tour At Jababeka Golf & Country Club

Cikarang, July 3rd, 2014 - With a score of seven-under-par (206), James Bowen of USA is the champion of the 6th edition of the Indonesian Golf Tour at Jababeka Golf & Country Club. As a special invite player, James did not waste the opportunity, firing in a 68 and generating 4 birdies in the final round. Bowen kept his position from round two and continued his momentum in the final round to secure his throne in the tournament.

“It's a tricky course. The greens are firm and playing here before during the Linc Group Jakarta Invitational earlier this year definitely helped me with my game plan. I was very patient and didn't make mistakes so that is great. I’m an invited player so I wanted to play well. I wanted to give myself a good chance. I played really well in the final round. I made one bogey today, but I’m quite pleased with my game,” said James.

“Thanks to the Indonesian Golf Tour, the game of golf is growing in Indonesia. A lot of young players are improving. I played with two of the young players today (Joshua Andrew Wirawan and Putra Abhinawa Sahari) and they have a very good game. I’m thankful that I was able to play.” added James.

Chasing closely was Joshua Andrew Wirawan, who came in second with a total score of two-under-par 211. Putting forward his best effort from day one, Joshua played really well to hold his position.

As a come back moment, Rory Hie who finished in 7th position while current Order of Merit leader, George Gandranata had to settle for 11th position.

On the amateur positions, Joeh Se Ik and Rivani Adelia Sihotang again proved their skills on the course and became Best Male and Female Amateur in this event. Joeh Se Ik recorded eight-over-par 217 while Rivani Adelia Sihotang signed-in a total score one-under-par 212.

Joeh Se Ik finished as Best Male Amateur in the Indonesian Golf Tour 6th event. Photo by Andy Rezandi / OB Golf Events

Juriah put up a good a fight on the course by sticking close to Rivani during the final round, but even a Double-bogey on the 3rd hole did not stop Rivani from claiming her victory.

”It was so tense! It feels like you’re in a race, but I made it to the finish line. The course is amazing. It helped me to improve my skills for sure. I learned a lot from this course.” said Rivani.

“I’m happy to be able to win, but I don't want to get cocky. My plan is to become professional and go on the LPGA tour. So glad that now we have the tour (Indonesian Golf Tour). For amateurs such as me, we can gain more experience and skills on this tour. The tour is not only playing on one course, but it moves around so this helps us to learn and read each course's characteristics,” added now 2-time Best Female Amateur champion, Rivani Adelia Sihotang.

Denny Wijaya Wins Indonesian Golf Challenge In Play Off Against Andik Mauludin

Bogor, February 20th - Denny A. Wijaya won the Indonesian Golf Challenge in a Play Off against Andik Mauludin. Both had total scores of 215 (-1) and on the first play off hole Denny A. Wijaya sunk his putt from the fringe to make birdie while Andik missed his chance early on to make birdie.

“On the first and second day, I played safe to survive the cut but today I tried to push my game. When I made bogey on 17th and 18th hole, the first thing I remembered was to call my family and let them know the possibility of a playoff,” said Denny.

Denny dedicated his win to his wife and 2 children, especially his wife who just celebrated her birthday on February 18th. For him, this win is sentimental and will be a memorable one.

Andik had to accept his loss when Denny sunk his putt from six meters. “I targeted to win the game this week. This is golf, everything can happen on the course. When I birdied the 15th, Denny scored bogey on the 17th that made us tied to two-under-par. I made bogey on the 17th and so did Denny on the 18th. Sinking the four meter putt 18th boosted my confidence,” said Andik smiling.

“I finished second at the previous tournament and lost in a playoff in this tournament. Next tournament, I have to win” added Andik.

(L-R) Jo Seik (Male Lowest Amateur), Denny A Wijaya (Champion), Gianti Mahardika (Female Lowest Amateur) pose with their trophy in the Indonesian Golf Challenge at Palm Hill Golf Club on February 20th, 2014.

In the amateur section, Jo Seik came in as the Male Lowest Amateur with a total of 217 (one-over-par), while Gianti Mahardika won the Female Lowest Amateur with a total of 229 thirteen-over-par.

The Indonesian Golf Challenge proved to be an event that not only pushed the professional golf players to do their best but also to gave an opportunity for amateur golfers to compete in a professional golf tournament and earn more experience.

Thank you to Palm Hill Golf Club who fully supported the event with their wonderful course and great services.

The Indonesian Golf Challenge was the second in a series of fourteen events, which are being conducted this year in Indonesia to establish a platform for Indonesian golf professionals and amateurs to play together in a three-day tournament and improve their level of golf on a regular basis.

All fourteen events lead into a Grand Finale in December which offers a prize purse of Rp. 500,000,000 to the top thirty Indonesian Professionals playing in a 4-day tournament called “The Race to the Indonesian Championship” at Jakarta Golf Club. This tournament does not involve a cut and all thirty professionals will win a percentage of the prize money with the top three positions earning a country exemption card on the Asian Development Tour.

Junaidi And Andik Share Lead At Indonesian Golf Challenge

Bogor, 19 February - Junaidi Ibrahim and Andik Mauludin are both leading Indonesian Golf Challenge at Palm Hills Golf Club after the second round with a total score of three under par.

Both will be paired with Jo Seik who is the best performing male amateur who finished today with a fantastic score of 69. The leading group will tee of from tee box 1 at 8:20am for the final round.

The cut today was at +11 with two female amateurs in close battle for the best female amateur position. Gianti Mahardika at +7 has a one stroke advantage over Rivani Adelia Sihotang.

Spectators are welcome to come watch the exciting Indonesia Golf Challenge final round at Palm Hills Golf Club located in Sentul.

This is the second in a series of fourteen events being conducted in Indonesia where eighty Indonesian golf professionals and thirty male and twenty female amateurs are playing together in each tournament, which offers a Rp. 200,000,000 prize purse for the top Indonesian golf professionals.