Unknown golfer takes early lead

Unknown golfer takes early lead

JAKARTA (JP): A no-name from Yani Golf Club in Surabaya found
himself atop the leader board by one stroke after the first round
of the Jakarta Circuit championship at Halim II course yesterday.

The long hitting Suwarno stroked three fine birdies against
two bogeys for a 1-under 71 (35,36), placing him ahead of Jakarta
Golf Club ace Daryono who carded a solid even par 72 (36,36).

The third and final leg of the annual event exclusively for
local golfers saw Maan Naasim, winner of the second stop at Ancol
last week, tied for third with Budiono from Bali Golf and Country
Club at 73.

Ilyas Syak, champion of the first stop of the Circuit at the
lush Sawangan layout is a stroke back in fifth. Following today's
round the field will be trimmed to 20 players who will vie for
the prestigious title, and of course the Rp 25 million in cash
prizes. (rsl)