The 7th Tourism Johor Golf Tournament 2024, hosted at The Els Club Desaru Coast – Ocean Course, showcased Johor’s growing reputation as a premier golf tourism destination. The tournament featuring 136 golfers from Malaysia, Australia, Korea, Singapore, and China, highlighted not just the state’s world-class golf facilities but also its appeal as a hub for international collaboration. The golfers played for the coveted Tunku Panglima Johor Challenge Trophy.
Organised by the Johor Golf Tourism Association (JGTA), the tournament brought together players and partners in a shared celebration of the sport, with His Highness Tunku Panglima Johor and His Highness Tunku Putera Johor lending royal gravitas to the occasion.
L to R: Mr Edwin Hu from Spring City Golf & Lake Resort, Kunming, China, Mr Albert Teo from JGTA, Mr Arthur Yeo from Spring City Golf & Lake Resort, Kunming, China and Col. Mohd Jamal Salleh, President of JGTA
The tournament also underscored strategic efforts to attract international golfers. With direct flights from Kunming to Senai Airport and proximity to Singapore, Johor is increasingly accessible for regional players. JGTA plans to leverage these advantages through partnerships with golf clubs, hotels, and service providers, offering tailored stay-and-play packages.
Looking ahead, upcoming Asian Development Tour events in 2025 at Forest City Golf Resort and The Els Club promise to further bolster Johor’s standing on the global golf stage, driving economic benefits and solidifying its status as a key player in international golf tourism.
YAM Tunku Panglima Johor and YAM Tunku Putera Johor with participants of the tournament.
Col. Mohd Jamal, President of the Johor Golf Tourism Association (JGTA) expressed confidence that Johor will continue to emerge as a preferred golf tourism destination in the region, drawing golfers from around the world.
“We deeply value the trust and commitment of all our partners and sponsors, and we could not have achieved this success without their unwavering support. JGTA remains committed to delivering an even more extraordinary event next year and further enhancing Johor’s status as a premier golf tourism destination,” he concluded.
The winners of the 7th edition of the Tourism Johor Golf Tournament 2024 for Tunku Panglima Johor Challenge Trophy were as follows:
Gur Rahfia Gur Rahman receiving the 2024 Tunku Panglima Johor Challenge Trophy from YAM Tunku Panglima Johor. Looking on is Col Mohd Jamal Salleh, President of JGTA
RESULTS
Overall Gross Champion – Gur Rahfia Gur Rahman (4 hcp) 75 Gross
MEDAL A
Gross Champion – Anif (8 hcp) 77 Gross
Nett Champion – Mohd Eddy Ismail (9 hcp) 70 Nett OCB
Nett 1st Runner Up – YBhg. Dato’ Saiful Tan (11 hcp) 70 Nett OCB
Nett 2nd Runner Up – YM Raja Amin (11 hcp) 70 Nett
MEDAL B
Gross Champion – Hairie Zain (18 hcp) 89 Gross
Nett Champion – Haykal Azmi (20 hcp) 70 Nett
Nett 1st Runner Up – Zainal Tumian (20 hcp) 71 Nett
Nett 2nd Runner Up – Salim (18 hcp) 72 Nett OCB
NOVELTIES
Nearest To Pin (Hole 2) – YM Ungku Abd Jalil Iskandar (6’)
Nearest To Pin (Hole 12) – James Pang (10’ 11’’)
Nearest To Line (Hole 7) – Zainal (0.9’)
Nearest To Line (Hole 16) – Azzan (0.9’)
Longest Drive (Hole 9) – Afif Faris (301 yards)
Longest Drive (Hole 18) – Danial Waiz (285 yards)
