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)