Nasim wins Jakarta Circuit

Nasim wins Jakarta Circuit

JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top professional golfer, Maan Nasim,
vaulted to the lead after posting a seven-under-par total of 281
in the first round of the Rp 40 million (US$17,769) Jakarta
Circuit 1995 on Friday.

Nasim's strongest rival, Kasyadi, the 1989 Indonesia Open
champion, was one stroke behind with a six-under-par total of
282.

Nasim was still three strokes behind Kasyadi by the 13th hole.
Zeroing in on a birdie at the 15th hole and paring the final
three holes, Nasim outdid Kasyadi after the latter made fatal
bogeys at the 14th, 17th and 18th holes on the Pondok Cabe course
in South Jakarta.

The second round of the open tournament, offering the same
amount of prize money, will be held between July 18 and 21 on the
Pangkalan Jati course in South Jakarta. (arf)