JAKARTA - The Indonesian Masters golf tournament resumes after two years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's event also attracted high enthusiasm.
The Indonesia Masters 2022 will take place at the Royale Jakarta Golf Club, Halim, East Jakarta on 1-4 December. This event will be enlivened by 144 participants from abroad and broadcast worldwide.
Indonesia as the host sent 12 representatives to participate in the total prize of 1.5 million dollars or around Rp. 22.9 billion.
Indonesian players have 12 professional players who will appear. But even then there are still invitations, including the best amateurs," said Jimmy Masrin as the founder of the Indonesian Masters and Chairman of the Asian Tour.
"So the top-ranked Indonesian athletes will participate, as will the top players."
Foreign players are confidential. We can't share yet. But the possibility of those playing in the golf LIV. If they already have a contract, it will be announced," he continued.
President Director of Royale Jakarta Golf Club, Hendro Sutandi, said that his party as the host of the 2022 Indonesian Masters had made maximum preparations since a few months ago, considering that this tournament will also be broadcast in many countries.
"Starting (preparation of venues) approximately four months after receiving information if there are Indo Masters, we have started preparing the program. Including grass quality. This spurs Royal Golf to maintain the quality of international standards," said Hendro.
Moreover, the worldwide media will be highlighted, so we have to show that Indonesia has a good field. We are ready. We are trying to make field conditions optimal, at least like the previous year," explained Hendro.
The Indonesian Masters tournament was held for the first time in 2011 and won for three years in a row by England golfer Lee Westwood.
Meanwhile, Jazz Janewatanand from Thailand won the Asian Tour Order of Merit title when this competition was last held in 2019.
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