Labuan’s Young Golfers Amirul, Zuhayr Shine At Sportexcel M’sia Junior Tour In Tawau

LABUAN, May 26 (Bernama) -- Labuan's burgeoning golfing talent, Amirul Hishamudin Roslan, stole the spotlight at the 2nd Leg of the SportExcel Malaysia Junior Tour 2024, clinching the championship title in the Boys' A category at the Shan Shui Golf and Country Resort  in Tawau.

Amirul, 15, showcased his exceptional skills and composure throughout the three-day tournament from May 23-25, culminating in an impressive overall score of 188.

His triumph not only underscores his individual prowess but also reflects the growing prominence of Labuan in nurturing young sporting talents.

In the Girls' A category, Siew Tian Yi from Penang demonstrated her mettle, emerging as the champion with an overall score of 186, thus adding another dimension to the diverse array of talents showcased at the event.

Labuan's own Muhammad Alghifary Zuhayr Mohd Sharif, 13, showcased remarkable potential, securing the second runner-up position in the Boys'’C category with an overall score of 186, further solidifying Labuan's standing as a breeding ground for promising golfers.

The premier division of Category A witnessed fierce competition, with Ryan Lam Tse Ziang from Sabah clinching the in the Boys' category after carding 83, 86, 82 while Jamie Tan, also from Sabah, emerged victorious in the Girls' category with scores of 79, 81, 84, showcasing the depth of talent present in Malaysia's junior golfing scene.

SportExcel Malaysia, in a statement, lauded the success of the tournament, co-organised by SportExcel and its partner, Alpha Sports Academy. The event brought together 81 junior golfers from across Malaysia, including Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Labuan, Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, and Penang, who competed in seven categories under three divisions.

More than just a competition, the SportExcel Malaysia Junior Tour serves as a platform for young golfers aged seven to 18 to exhibit their skills and foster camaraderie, embodying the spirit of healthy competition and sportsmanship in Malaysia's sporting landscape.

- BERNAMA