Leading from the second round, Ketut recorded 70-71-68 and posted a total score of seven-under-par 209. Ketut, who currently ranks third in the Order of Merit successfully fulfilled his hope to finish in the top five of the 8th edition where he sealed the tournament as the champion of the day.
“In the second round my putting was not good enough. I scored ‘under-par’, but still, it is not enough. I practiced my putting yesterday and it worked well today, and that helped a lot.”
“The Indonesian Golf Tour presented by Linc Group is giving us motivation to play well. The tournament series also gives opportunity for amateur golfers to participate and improve their ability. This is good for golf development in Indonesia.” said the two-time Indonesian Golf Tour champion.
Starting the final round tied in third place with Jordan Surya Irawan , Ian Andrew fought his way to finish in second place. Ian played brilliantly, generating seven birdies in the final round alone with a total score of five-under-par, 211 (71-73-67).
Finishing in third place, Rinaldi Adiyandono scored three-under-par, 213 (68-74-71).
“I Ketut played very well today, he controlled his emotions and was very calm. Even when he made a bogey on hole 10, he stayed calm as if nothing happened. I learnt so much from him today.” Said Rinaldi.
During the prize giving ceremony, Ketut expressed his gratitude to the Indonesian Golf Tour presented by Linc Group. “Thank you to Linc Group for this magnificent golf tour series. A big thanks to Palm Hill Golf Club too who provided us with a very nice, yet challenging golf course. We need this kind of tournament series to get better.” said I Ketut Sugiarta in his champion speech.
The top 30 playeers from the Indonesian Golf Tour Order of Merit are now confirmed. These 30 golf professionals will compete in the Road to Indonesian Golf Championship, Indonesian Golf Tour Grand Final in December 2014.
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