Team Malaysia at the 2026 MercedesTrophy World Final.
Team Malaysia made history by winning its first-ever MercedesTrophy World Final title, held in Stuttgart, Germany, from 28 September to 2 October 2026.
The Malaysian team, comprising Ng Jun Lip, Mohd Azli bin Jamal and Liew Kim Seng, secured the championship with a total score of 168 after progressing through four qualifying rounds and the national final at The Els Club Desaru Coast in Johor.
The victory was also marked by two individual achievements, with Liew claiming first prize in the Singles Category B and Ng finishing second in the Singles Category A.
Ng Jun Lip described the victory as an unforgettable experience and said the achievement was the result of a collective effort by the team.
“Winning the 2026 MercedesTrophy World Final is an incredible and unforgettable experience. I’m extremely proud to have represented Malaysia alongside my teammates, and this achievement was truly a team effort,” he said.
Mohd Azli bin Jamal said that the experience of representing Malaysia in Germany was one he would always remember.
“A moment I’ll always be proud of. The Malaysia team won the MercedesTrophy World Final in Stuttgart, Germany. What a trip, what a week, and what an experience,” he said.
Liew Kim Seng also expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to compete on the international stage.
“It was a great experience to represent Malaysia at the MercedesTrophy World Final. I’m glad I got to share this experience with my teammates, and it feels good to see all our hard work pay off,” he said.
The annual MercedesTrophy tournament attracts around 60,000 golfers from 60 countries, with national finalists earning the right to compete at the global event.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s General Manager of Marketing Communications, Elaine Hew, said the team’s achievement reflected the tournament’s values of excellence, passion, sportsmanship and teamwork.
“We are immensely proud of our champions for representing Malaysia with distinction on the global stage. Their remarkable success has not only brought home a prestigious title but has also created a milestone that will be remembered for years to come,” she said.
The World Final also included visits to the Mercedes-Benz Museum and the company’s Sindelfingen plant, giving participants the opportunity to experience the brand’s automotive heritage.
Two-time Masters champion and Mercedes-Benz global brand ambassador Bernhard Langer also joined the programme, giving participants the chance to test their skills against him in the “Beat Bernhard Langer” challenge.
The victory marks a significant milestone for Malaysia in the international amateur golf competition.
