(DATO’ SEBASTIAN TING CHALLENGE TROPHY)
9TH TO 10TH JUNE, 2014
“A Decade Of Excellence”
KGM Junior Open Championship (Dato’ Sebastian Ting Challenge Trophy) which was initiated by past KGM captain Dato’ Sebastian Ting in 2004 will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
This tournament will be held at its home club, Kelab Golf Miri (KGM) on the 9th and 10th of June 2014. This 2-day event is open to boys and girls up to 18 years old and is sanctioned by Sarawak Golf Association (SGA).
According to the Organising Chairman of the 10th Dato’ Sebastian Ting Challenge Trophy, Mr. Jeremy Ting, invitations were extended to junior golfers throughout the country and neighbouring countries such as Brunei, Singapore and China. More than 100 juniors have signed up for this upcoming tournament and it is the highest number of golfers recorded to date. And to celebrate its 10th anniversary, its patron has graciously sponsored two hole in one prizes, an Ipad Mini Air and a Canon Camera.
The 2013 overall champion of the KGM junior open was Jaclyn Chen of KGM and the boy’s champion was Jordan Jude Tay also from KGM. Jaclyn Chen will be back to defend her title this year.
Local prodigy from Kelab Golf Miri Junior Development Program including Lim Beng Keat, Liew Yih Seng, Ridge Tang, Malcolm Ting, Voon Yii Kiet, Sarah Jane Kho, Eliza Mae Kho, Mirabel Ting, Priscilla Huong, Alethea Cordelia, are expected to give challenge and make this tournament the in its 10th year history.
Traditionally juniors will give token donation to charity bodies. This year the recipient will be Persatuan Autism Miri.
Last but not least, the organizing committee would like to thank all the sponsors, volunteers staffs and the management of the club for their generosity, in making this event a great success.