Sahid wins Ciputra golf tournament

Sahid wins Ciputra golf tournament

SURABAYA (JP): Sahid, an amateur golfer from Malang, East Java, won the Ciputra golf tournament at Ciputra Golf Club here on Sunday.

Sahid's total tally was 286 (70-71-74-71) to beat Haryono Min from the Surabaya Yani Golf Club who carded a 288 (68-70-76-74), and Denny Supriadi (72-73-72-71).

Sahid attributed his success to aggressive play by driving the ball down the green and concentrating on putting.

"My strategy was right and I won the tournament. This is my last time to play as an amateur. After the National Games in Surabaya in 2000, I plan to become a professional," Sahid, 32, told The Jakarta Post on Sunday.

In fourth was Suprapto of Pelatnas with 290 (75-73-72-70). Suprapto's teammate Sarmilih was fifth with 291 strokes (74-74-71-72).

Indonesian Golf Association (PGI) chairman Sudomo closed the tournament. He said that Sahid, Haryono and Denny will compete in the China Open in Guangzhou from Oct. 11 to Oct. 16. (nur/lnt)