On a serene and cool Friday morning, as the first round of golfers eagerly awaited the siren to signify the start of the opening round of the Baiduri Masters, Hj Haliluddin DSP Talib, Managing Director of Baiduri Finance cum President of the Baiduri Masters, Pg Azaleen Pg Dato Hj Mustapha, Deputy Chief Executive Officer cum Vice-President of the Baiduri Masters, and Col. (B) Zahrin bin Hj Zunaidi, Chairman of Pantai Mentiri Golf Club (PMGC), and Hj Ismail Hj Hamdan, Vice Chairman of PMGC teed off at hole 10 to mark the opening of the 26th Baiduri Masters at 6:45am.

The first round of the Baiduri Masters concluded in resounding success showcasing not only exceptional golfing talent but also an unwavering commitment to philanthropy.

Bryan Chiew Chun Hao was the early frontrunner, parring the course for 72 during the opening session at Pantai Mentiri Golf Club yesterday.

Three strokes behind in second was multiple Baiduri Masters champion Seruji Hj Setia, with Pg Noorhan Pg Hj Md Tahir rounding off the podium places at 83.

In fourth and fifth respectively were Adanani Engin and Suwardy Hj Ahmadin, both scoring a respectable 87, with Ahmad Elghazy in sixth one stroke over.

Rounding off the top twelve were Fauzi Hj Timbang (88), Kho Eng Cheong (89), Hj Md Nazri Hj Satri (89), Asulham Rane Mohd Asrane (92), Ismail Hj Mohammad (95) and Pg Hj Md Zamreen Pg Hj Mahalee (96).