Jitra: The BDB Masters has strengthened its status as the premier amateur golf championship in the Northern Region, as evident from the participation of more than 150 players in its 10th edition, which ended at the Darulaman Golf and Country Club (DGCC) in Jitra today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Bina Darulaman Berhad (BDB) Group chief executive officer Che Abdul Khalid Md Din stated that the event has a long history as a continuation of the Darulaman Masters, first held more than 20 years ago. He noted that after a decade of organization, the BDB Masters has developed into a brand that enhances BDB Group’s corporate image, strengthens the sporting identity under the BDB brand, and symbolizes excellence, prestige, and community unity through golf.

Che Abdul Khalid highlighted that ten years ago, participation was only around 80 players, mostly from Kedah and neighboring states. He expressed satisfaction that the number has now risen to over 150 participants, with more than 80 percent coming from outside Kedah. This growth, he said, demonstrates that the BDB Masters brand now stands in a class of its own.

He emphasized that the BDB Group is committed to continuing to offer the best golf championship in the Northern Region, not only through attractive prizes but also through game challenges that can attract participants from within and outside the country in the future. As in previous years, the BDB Masters was contested in five categories: Gross Open, Nett Open, Nett Intermediate, Senior Gross, and Senior Nett.

Che Abdul Khalid also mentioned that apart from the overall prizes, a major attraction was the Hole-in-One reward – two cars, a Proton X70 and a Perodua Myvi – which players had the chance to win on the second and third days of the tournament. Kall Danish, 23, was crowned overall champion after recording 220 strokes over the three days of competition, walking away with a cash prize and the championship trophy.

The tournament was attended by BDB chairman Che Had Dhali and BDB Darulaman Golf Resort Berhad chairman Datuk Abdul Rahman Abdullah.