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Selangor and Sarawak Golfers Tied for Lead at SUKMA Selangor 2026
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Selangor and Sarawak Golfers Tied for Lead at SUKMA Selangor 2026

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rizq Adam Rohizam of Selangor and Anson Yeo Boon Xiang of Sarawak are tied for the lead in the men's individual golf category at the SUKMA Selangor 2026.
  • Both golfers finished 36 holes at seven under par 137, setting up a tight competition for the gold medal in the final round.
  • In the women's individual category, Wang Xin Yao of Perak and Jamie Tan Huan Ying of Sabah share the lead at one under par 143.

The men's individual golf competition at the SUKMA Selangor 2026 is heading for a dramatic finish, with Selangor's Rizq Adam Rohizam and Sarawak's Anson Yeo Boon Xiang locked in a tie for the lead. After two rounds at the Glenmarie Golf & Country Club, both players have carded a total score of seven under par 137, setting the stage for an intense battle for the gold medal.

Hari ini saya melakukan tujuh birdie dan tiga bogey tanpa sebarang double bogey. Walaupun pukulan drive kurang menjadi, saya lega putting saya menjadi.

— Rizq Adam RohizamRizq Adam Rohizam comments on his performance, highlighting his putting success despite driving challenges.

Rizq, a 20-year-old representing the host state, posted a four-under-par 68 in the second round, following his opening 69. His consistency was key to reaching the top. Anson demonstrated remarkable steadiness, carding a five-under-par 67 on the second day after a 70 in the first round. Maverick Chua from Johor is trailing in third place, sitting at one over par 143 after a 70 on day one and a 73 on day two.

Yang penting, putting saya hari ini lebih baik berbanding semalam dan saya berjaya mengawal permainan dengan baik.

— Rizq Adam RohizamRizq Adam Rohizam discusses his improved putting and game control.

Rizq expressed satisfaction with his putting, which he credited for his strong performance, despite being less pleased with his driving accuracy. "Today I had seven birdies and three bogeys without any double bogeys. Although my drives weren't great, I'm relieved my putting was effective," he stated. Rizq, who studies at DePaul University in Chicago, is aiming for the individual title and also hopes to contribute to Selangor's team gold medal.

Sasaran utama adalah untuk menang, namun apa yang lebih penting adalah mengekalkan konsistensi serta pelan permainan yang telah dirancang.

— Rizq Adam RohizamRizq Adam Rohizam states his primary goal is to win while maintaining consistency and executing his game plan.

Meanwhile, the women's individual competition is equally compelling. Perak's Wang Xin Yao and Sabah's Jamie Tan Huan Ying are sharing the lead, both at one under par 143. Wang shot a 71 on the first day and a level-par 72 on the second. Jamie, however, struggled in the second round, shooting a 74 after a strong 69 on day one. Nur Batrisyia Balqis Abdul Ghani from Selangor is in third place with a total of 147. The men's team event also sees Selangor in the lead with 432 strokes, followed by Sarawak (444) and Johor (445).

Jika menang, itu satu kejayaan besar.

— Rizq Adam RohizamRizq Adam Rohizam expresses the significance of winning the championship.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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