Selangor: Malaysian golfer Liyana Durisic showcased nerves of steel and masterful precision to emerge as the overall champion of The Ladies’ Golf Tournament 2025 held at The Mines Resort and Golf Club with a total score of two-under-211.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the 24-year-old displayed remarkable composure throughout the battle to capture the crown and take home RM17,500 in prize money. Liyana expressed satisfaction with her performance, adhering to her game plan without attempting anything beyond her strategy. She emphasized the motivation derived from the increased prize money, highlighting its significance for Malaysian golfers who typically compete for smaller rewards.

Liyana hopes that future women’s tournaments will continue offering attractive rewards to inspire more participation and elevate the standard of women’s golf in Malaysia. Her next challenge is the Maybank Championship, scheduled from Oct 30 to Nov 2 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC), where she aims to maintain her strong form against a competitive international field.

Meanwhile, young Malaysian talent Amberly Zaira shone after clinching the Best Amateur title with a total score of seven-over-220. The 54-hole stroke-play championship, organized by the Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) and sanctioned by the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA), aims to elevate women’s professional golf in the country while providing a platform for emerging talents to compete at a world-class venue.

Hosted at The Mines Resort and Golf Club, the event continues the course’s rich championship legacy, having previously staged the 1999 World Cup of Golf and the 2000 Women’s World Cup of Golf, which featured legends such as Annika S¶renstam, Se Ri Pak, and Karrie Webb. The tournament offered a total prize purse of RM100,000, with the champion taking home RM17,500, while subsequent positions received payouts in accordance with the PGM Tour prize distribution.