Burhan sets course record for 1st title
Burhan sets course record for 1st title
SURABAYA (JP): After struggling for three years on the
professional circuit, Burhan Bora from Makasar Golf Club won the
Prasidha East Java Open golf title by a stroke at the Ciputra
Golf course here yesterday, setting a course record of 66 (33
33).
Burhan, who has represented Indonesia in many major amateur
international championships, including the prestigious Putra Cup,
Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games, gained the ultimate reward
as a professional when he walked away with Rp 17,550,000 for his
victory.
With no ranking among a field of 65 national pros after a poor
showing in the first two rounds with 77 and 78, the 30-year-old
Makasar-born Burhan improved his score with 73 Friday and was
placed in joint eighth position with a 7-over par-228.
"I really didn't plan to win the event as I was placed a long
way behind the leaders and favorite golfers when I began
yesterday's game," Burhan told The Jakarta Post.
"With nothing to lose and 11 shots behind the overnight leader
Kasiadi, I decided to play aggressively and I was amazed to see
the results," said an elated Burhan, who usually only finished
among the top eight.
He opened the round yesterday with an even par put and
continued his success until reaching the 305 meter par-4 sixth
hole with a birdie put.
Spurred on by his birdie shot, Burhan made a good approach
when reaching the next hole where he birdied again. And after
another par, he went out with the third birdie for a fine 3-under
33.
Burhan shot three other birdies and six pars for another 33 to
make a 66, a new course record at the plush golf link which was
rated among the best in East Java. The course was designed by
American world-class golf architect Andy Dye.
"Ciputra Golf (course) is a complete test of golfers' skills
and shot-making ability, as well as a test of their imagination
and creativity," Dye said.
One stroke behind the leader at 292 for second place were home
favorite Kasiadi (72 76 69 75), winner of the Bukit Darmo Cup
last March, and Stephen Lindskog of Sweden (73 74 73 72),
champion at the Bali Open last May.
Kasiadi defeated Lindskog at the Bukit Darmo Cup and Lindskog
took revenge in Bali.
One shot further back for third place were Bahtiar Sanja,
Gimin Suwirjo and first round Iljasak each a 293.
"Despite some shortcomings in organizing the event, I am happy
with responses we received from the players who took part in the
tournament," said Mansjur Tandiono, president of the Prasidha
Group which sponsored the annual competition. "We'll do our best
to organize it again next year." (rsl)
Results:
291 - Burhan Bora (Ina) 77 75 73 66
292 - Kasiadi (Ina) 72 76 69 75, Stephen Lindskog (Swe) 73 74 73 72
293 - Bakhtiar Sanja (Ina) 72 74 73 74, Gimin Suwiryo (Ina) 77 71
70 75, Iljasaak (Ina) 70 78 70 75
296 - Sumarno (Ina) 78 75 72 71
303 - Buari (Ina) 72 79 74 78
305 - M Said (Ina) 74 73 79 79, Ahmad (Ina) 73 77 74 81
306 - Asep Capri (Ina) 73 79 77 77, Djoko Setyobudi (Ina) 80 72
76 78
307 - Surisman (Ina) 75 80 75 77, Budiono (Ina) 76 78 78 75,
Jonathan Porter (Aus) 79 74 76 78
Amateur:
301 - Suprapto (Ina) 76 77 74 74
305 - Supari (Ina) 84 85 82 82
307 - Sahid (Ina) 75 79 76 79