Winners 119th Malaysian Amateur Open – Hariz Hezri of Malaysia and Liu Yujie of China
Malaysia’s Hariz Hezri emerged as the champion in the men’s category of the 119th Malaysian Amateur Open at Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club, with a remarkable total score of one-under-par 287. He carded rounds of 73, 69, 75 and 70. It’s a historical feat as the last Malaysian champion of the blue-ribboned national amateur open was back in 2012 when it was won by Gavin Kyle Green.
Hariz Hezri said, “Claiming this title is a testament to my dedication and hard work. The level of competition was intense, and I’m proud to have prevailed.”
Close behind were young Malaysian player, Andrew Yap who won the 48th Selangor Amateur Open last week in second place, one stroke behind the champion at 74, 72, 70, 72 for an even-par 288 total and Korea’s Jun Hee Choi who finished third with 75, 68, 74, 72 for 1-over-par 289 (won on countback), demonstrating the high calibre of play.
China’s Liu Yujie claimed victory in the women’s category with a total score of 12-under-par 276 (69, 69, 66, 72), displaying exceptional skill.
Liu said, “Winning here is incredibly fulfilling. The competition pushed me to my limits, and I’m delighted with the outcome.”
Ng Jing Xuen emerged the best Malaysian finisher in second place in the ladies category
Malaysia’s Ng Jing Xuen and Thailand’s Thitikarn Thapasit secured the second and third positions with scores of 4-under-par 284 and 2-under-par 286 respectively, showcasing the depth of the field.
The best Malaysian finisher in the women’s category, Ng Jing Xuen said, “Representing my country and achieving this result is an honour. The level of support and competition here was phenomenal,” she said.
Mr Teoh Piek Kee, the Tournament Director, stated, “This year’s Malaysian Amateur Open has been a showcase of exceptional golfing skills. The players displayed tremendous spirit and sportsmanship, making it a memorable event”.
Tan Sri Mohd Anwar Mohd Nor President of the Malaysian Golf Association, added, “This tournament is a significant part of the World Amateur Golf Ranking, and the performances we witnessed this year have been outstanding. Well done to all participants, especially our champions and top Malaysian finishers.”
The 119th Malaysian Amateur Open showcased the best amateur talents from countries including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, the Philippines, Myanmar, China, Australia, Mongolia, Iraq, South Korea, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong, China.
