NATHEN Tan of Singapore and India’s Asara Sawhney claimed the biggest victories of their amateur careers after capturing the men’s and women’s Johor Open gross titles at Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club in Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
The nett champions were Hasnata Hassan in the men’s category and Khu Yuan Puah in the women’s, after both finished on two-under-par 214.
In the men’s gross category, Nathen shot a three-day 222 to win by three shots over Nor Haqiem Nor Hadi and four from third-placed Woo Sung Sun, who was another stroke behind at 226.
Sixteen-year-old Asara, who resides in Singapore with her family and has done so for the past four years, carded a 238 total and also won by three shots, from Juliane Gaerlan, while Siti Nurfarah Fasha was third on 245 and Nuruladawiyah Abdul Jalil fourth on 250.
In the men’s nett category, Hasnata signed for a 214 total and chalked up the biggest margin of victory at this year’s tournament – a six-shot cushion at the top of the leaderboard over runner-up Ng Li Xing (220). Daniel Lai’s 226 earned him third place in the nett category.
In the women’s section, there was another three-shot triumph, this time secured by Khu Yuan Puah on 214, from Ng Yu Han. Siti Nurfarah Fasha was another stroke back on 218 in third place.
Played on a tract that gave nothing away, the third Johor Open, designed especially for amateur players, proved yet again an excellent portrait of junior golf development.
It also left the players with no doubt about how difficult this sport can be, and Nathen, with the trophy tucked under his arm, acknowledged as much.
Speaking about the event, Y.A.M. Tunku Aris Bendahara Abdul Majid Idris Ibni Al Marhum Sultan Iskandar Tunku Bendahara Johor, president of the state association, expressed delight at how it unfolded and satisfaction that everything ran smoothly.
“It’s teamwork that makes these events successful, and this one was no exception,” he said.
“We’re also pleased to see the field include so many international players.
“That’s what elevates the stature of the tournament and helps position it as a notable international event.
“It also strongly supports our goal of developing amateur golf in the state of Johor.
“Our motto is: ‘Driving Golf Tourism and Golf Development in Johor Darul Ta’zim’ – and this tournament embodies that.
“We now look forward to an even bigger and better edition next year,” he added.
Johor Open 2025 – Leading results
Men Gross: 1 Nathen Tan 222,
2 Nor Haqiem Hj Nor Hadi 225, 3 Woo Sung Sun 226, 4 Shmuwel Soh 232, 5 Shaiful Adri Shaiful Kamar 233, 6 Maru Choi 234, 7 Shaiful Asri Shaiful Kamar 237, 8 Jian Xi Ng 238.
Men Nett: 1 Hasnata Hassan 214, 2 Ng Li Xing 220, 3 Nathen Tan 222, 4 Woo Sung Sun 223, 5 Nor Haqiem Hj Nor Hadi 225, 6 Daniel Lai Ern, Yoong 226, 7 Shaiful Adri Shaiful Kamar 227, 8 Mohd Arrash Mikael 227, 9 Mohd Afiff Hadief 228.
Women Gross: 1 Asara Sawhney 238, 2 Juliane Gaerlan 241, 3 Siti Nurfarah Fasha 245, 4 Nuruladawiyah Abdul Jalil 250, 5 Ng Yu Han 253, 6 Mavis Chua 257, 7 Khu Yuan Puah 259, 8 Irum Kim 262.
Women Nett: 1 Khu Yuan Puah 214, 2 Ng Yu Han 217, 3 Siti Nurfarah Fasha 218, 4 Nuruladawiyah Abdul Jalil 226, 5 Juliane Gaerlan 226, 6 Irum Kim 232, 7 Mavis Chua 233, 8 Asara Sawhney 238.
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