Singapore’s Nathen Tan
Singapore’s Nathen Tan and India’s Asara Sawhney achieved the biggest wins of their amateur careers with strong performances at the Johor Open at Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club.
Tan secured the men’s gross title after a commanding three-day score of 222, finishing three shots ahead of Nor Haqiem Hj Nor Hadi. Woo Sung Sun placed third with a total of 226, trailing by four strokes. In the women’s division, 16-year-old Asara from Singapore, who has resided in the country for the past four years with her family, shot a total of 238 to win by three strokes over Juliane Gaerlan. Siti Nurfarah Fasha and Nuruladawiyah Abdul Jalil finished third and fourth respectively.
In the net category, Hasnata Hassan posted a score of 214, earning him the largest margin of victory this year – six shots ahead of runner-up Ng Li Xing. Daniel Lai claimed third place with a score of 226. Khu Yuan Puah also secured a narrow victory in the women’s net division, finishing three shots clear of Ng Yu Han with a total of 214. Siti Nurfarah Fasha rounded out the top three in this category with 218.
The tournament, now in its third edition, once again showcased the competitive spirit and talent of amateur golf. Designed specifically for junior and amateur players, the Johor Open provided a true test of golf conditions, emphasising skill and resilience.
Nathen Tan reflected on his victory, saying, “It was tough out there from start to finish. I enjoyed the challenge, and I’m extremely happy with the win. I put a lot of practice into this tournament, and it definitely paid off. The course was in excellent condition, a challenging but fair test of golf, and the event organisation was fantastic.”
India’s Asara Sawhney
Asara expressed her excitement over her first major win, sharing, “I’m thrilled! This is my first World Amateur Golf Ranking event, and winning it means a lot. I’ve come close before, but finally getting this victory feels incredible.” She credited her grandfather in New Delhi as her inspiration and the person who introduced her to golf at age seven. “My grandfather is my motivation,” she added, clutching the trophy proudly.
Y.A.M. Tunku Aris Bendahara Abdul Majid Idris Ibni Al Marhum Sultan Iskandar, President of the Johor Golf Association, praised the event’s success and the international participation that elevated its stature. “It’s teamwork that makes these tournaments possible, and we are pleased with how smoothly everything ran. The inclusion of international players supports our mission to promote amateur golf in Johor and positions the Johor Open as a significant global event. We look forward to making next year’s edition even bigger and better,” he stated.
C.C. Boo, the vice-president of the Johor Golf Association, thanked the sponsors and partners, including the Johor state government, Tourism Johor, AME, KPRJ, Tanjong Puteri Golf & Resort, Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club, Leonian, and ASTAR. He emphasised that their support was crucial in making the tournament a success.
This year’s Johor Open reaffirmed its role as a vital platform for nurturing young talent and promoting golf tourism in Johor, with organisers optimistic about future editions.
Final Results
Men Gross
1 Nathen Tan 222
2 Nor Haqiem Hj Nor Hadi 225
3 Woo Sung Sun 226
4 Shmuwel Soh 232
5 Shaiful Adri Shaiful Kamar 233
6 Maru Choi 234
7 Shaiful Asri Shaiful Kamar 237
8 Jian Xi Ng 238
9 Imran Marzuki 238
10 Mohamad Marcel Ridwan Emy 238
Men Nett
1 Hasnata Hassan 214
2 Ng Li Xing 220
3 Nathen Tan 222
4 Woo Sung Sun 223
5 Nor Haqiem Hj Nor Hadi 225
6 Daniel Lai Ern Yoong 226
7 Shaiful Adri Shaiful Kamar 227
8 Mohd Arrash Mikael 227
9 Mohd Afiff Hadief 228
10 Mohamad Adli Hazim 228
Women Gross
1 Asara Sawhney 238
2 Juliane Gaerlan 241
3 Siti Nurfarah Fasha 245
4 Nuruladawiyah Abdul Jalil 250
5 Ng Yu Han 253
6 Mavis Chua 257
7 Khu Yuan Puah 259
8 Irum Kim 262
Women Nett
1 Khu Yuan Puah 214
2 Ng Yu Han 217
3 Siti Nurfarah Fasha 218
4 Nuruladawiyah Abdul Jalil 226
5 Juliane Gaerlan 226
6 Irum Kim 232
7 Mavis Chua 233
8 Asara Sawhney 238
