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Golfing Veteran: Swing it When You are Winning
May 27th, 2016 | 10:07 AM | 1274 views
BRUNEI-MUARA
The year was 1996 when Idris Osman first took up the game of golf. The venue was the Pantai Mentiri Golf Course.
Fast forward 20 years later and he is now the current leader of the Baiduri Masters with a gross of 71.
A loyal patron of the Royal Brunei Golf and Country Club (RBGCC) in Jerudong, Idris Osman is often seen at the RBGCC practising his short game at least four times a week.
When asked how he first got into the game of golf, he replied, "I picked up the sport because of work. What started as an obligation quickly became a hobby and a passion."
The 21st Baiduri Masters is Idris' tenth time participating.
"The Baiduri Masters is the biggest golf tournament here in Brunei with the best hole-in-one prizes."
He said that every time he participated in the Baiduri Masters, he would hope to ace any of the Par 3 holes because of the prizes.
Idris actually came close to achieving that goal by landing within 11 feet in Hole 16.
When asked what may have contributed to playing such a great round of golf last Friday, he responded that the conditions on the day were perfect.
"The greens were very fast and wind was relatively non-existent, making for very ideal golfing conditions.
"But, what I definitely had on my side was a lot of luck!" said Idris. "I play golf to improve on my own scores.
"My previous best at RBA Golf Club was 75. The fact that I scored 71 putting me in the lead was a very pleasant and humbling surprise."
Idris said that in golf, "your only real opponent is yourself".
"I have always played golf to improve on my scores. Playing with your friends is an added bonus."
He advised aspiring golfers to learn from the pros, especially when it comes to proper form and technique.
"The pros can teach you the right way to play golf. This includes proper golfing etiquette as well as how to get a handicap." Idris will be playing again this weekend to defend his lead.
The Baiduri Masters charity golf tournament is organised by Baiduri Bank Group with the support of event partners QAF Auto Sdn Bhd, QAF Eurokars Sdn Bhd, QAF Brunei, Brunei Press Sdn Bhd and RBA Golf Club Sdn Bhd.
The event will end this Sunday with a prize presentation dinner at Royal Brunei Recreation Club.
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