Seruji Seals Status As Best Golfer In Brunei Darussalam
By Dannie Abu Basrah

Bandar Seri Begawan - Seruji Haji Setia is the champion of the inaugural Empire Amateur Open Golf Championship, after topping the Gross category with his 3-day total of 219.

And as the champion, he picked up the challenge and the winner's trophies, also winning himself a 3-day/2-night stay at the Empire Hotel and Country Club Executive Suite and a trip to Saigon.

Following in second place was Alfred Sim who scored a 231 total, while Suhaimi Hj Ibrahim was third with 233.

The Empire Amateur Open Golf Championship was organised by the Empire Hotel and Country Club, in conjunction with His Majesty's 60th birthday celebration, and came to an end yesterday. 104 golfers took part in the tourney, sponsored by NBT Brunei Sdn Bhd, Baiduri Bank, PTAS Group of Companies, QAF Auto Sdn Bhd, Royal Brunei Airlines, Birdie Sporting House, Sehat Water and Muiz Marketing.

Meanwhile, DrAlifAbdullah won the Nett title, pushing Alfred Sim again into second place, and Hj Supahan into third. The Junior title was won by Amalul Rahman.

Prizes were also awarded for Gross and Nett winners in each round. Hj Supahan was the Gross winner in Round One, while Ken Kho claimed the Nett win. The Round Two Gross winner was Seruji Hj Setia and Alfred Sim took the Nett win.

Abdul Kadir Hj Ghani won the Gross category in Round Three, while Amalul Rahman won the Nett.

The Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, Dato Paduka Hj Hamdillah bin Haji Abdul Wahab, gave away the main prizes at the end of play yesterday. Present at the ceremony were the Baiduri Bank General Manager, Pierre Imhof and representatives of the other sponsors.

The Assistant Club House Manager of The Empire Hotel and Country Club-cum-Tournament Secretary, Pg Abdul Rahman, said in a press release: "All our participants were extremely enthusiastic about the event and enjoyed the challenge.

It definitely is a step in the right direction to promote and support local golfing talent." "We are delighted with the response to this event and have received many positive comments from all who participated.

The course condition allowed all participants to experience a post-tournament course, having this event held just a week after the Brunei Open 2006. We look forward to next year's event," said the Country Club Manager at The Empire Hotel and Country Club, Brett Burton. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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