Nadi Arena (20/1/25)
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00:00The following is a trailer for the upcoming golf tournament.
00:08Wow, the golf tournament will be held from 22nd to 25th January at the Golf City Selangor Club.
00:17The 12th edition of the tournament will bring together 144 experienced golfers from around the world
00:24to win a total of USD200,000.
00:29In addition to the presence of golf players, the winner of the Order of Merit EDT 2024,
00:3584 Burana Tanjarat from Thailand,
00:38the country's golf player, Marcus Lim, also won a gold medal.
00:41Previously, Marcus Lim achieved a record of achievements
00:44when he managed to pass the best 3 groups in the tournament in 2024
00:48in his first participation in a professional tournament.
00:51However, this year, Marcus was given a different challenge.
00:54When he admitted that he was still in the process of recovery
00:57following a left ankle injury he suffered in August last year.
01:02I've only been a pro for 5-6 months.
01:04It's been a rollercoaster for me, you know what I mean?
01:07Up and downs, injuries here and there.
01:10So, I'm just going to take it.
01:12When I came into this event last year, the first Pro event, there was zero expectations.
01:15Nothing at all.
01:17So, I think if I keep that mindset going into this week, I think I'm going to do well.
01:22Meanwhile, Paul Sun, who once created Hole-in-One at the Pro Base last year,
01:28is also preparing to compete in this tournament.
01:30Paul believes that everything will be given at the Gulf Club, Sri Selangor
01:33and hopes that if there is a blessing in this,
01:35it will be a sweet ending to the Chinese New Year.
01:42The international and local field is both very strong.
01:46I think it's a very good start to the year to have such a big tournament.
01:51It gives the boys something to play for, for sure.
01:54And, you know, obviously being Chinese New Year next week and everything like that,
01:58everybody is excited to go on a little bit of a break.
02:01So, work hard now and hopefully, you know, have a good celebration next week.
02:09In that, the Gulf Selangor Masters 2025 saw an interesting participation from the youngest player,
02:14Afam Osman, aged 14 years.
02:17Afam filled the slot left by Anson Yeo, who could not participate
02:20due to personal matters with his family abroad.
02:23Although still young, Afam stated his willingness to give full commitment
02:27and show his best performance.
02:29Moreover, his education and useful learning at Kecapi in this journey
02:33is very much needed to create a great achievement in the future.
02:37Although still young, Afam stated his mission to achieve the best seat at the Kejohanan venue.
02:47I feel happy because I got this slot.
02:50And I didn't expect to get this slot.
02:52It's a good thing that I have the opportunity to get this slot.
02:55And I will play my best for the Kejohanan Selangor Masters.
03:00I have trained a lot.
03:04My training is more than usual.
03:07So, I think I can do my best.
03:12In the meantime, his father, who was still sharing at the beginning,
03:15split up to let his son compete.
03:17However, after discussing with the development program of the National Youth Golf Program and JDP,
03:22the decision was made to give useful training to his beloved son.
03:26This is also Afam's journey to become the runner-up of the 2025 Youth World Cup in Florida, USA,
03:32which lasted from 3 to 5 January last year.
03:37In the early stages, I actually had two choices.
03:43Either to continue or not.
03:46Because even if I continue, there are some shortcomings
03:50and some advantages.
03:52But after discussing with NJDP and Mr. Fauzi,
03:55Mr. Fauzi told me to continue to play with the Selangor Masters
04:02to give opportunities and good experiences
04:09together with the seniors, the pros,
04:13so that this experience can lead him to a better direction.