The BNI Indonesian Masters is set to showcase an impressive field of golfers, headlined by John Catlin, the current leader of the Asian Tour Order of Merit and The International Series Rankings. This prestigious tournament will take place from October 31 to November 3 at the Royale Jakarta Golf Club, marking its 12th edition.
Joining Catlin in this year’s competition are notable LIV Golf stars Richard Bland from England and Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra, along with New Zealand’s Ben Campbell, who has been in remarkable form this season. Their participation highlights the tournament's significance as a platform for both local and international talent.
Richard Bland. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.
With a prize purse of US$2 million, the BNI Indonesian Masters is the 17th leg of the Asian Tour season and the seventh stop on The International Series, a series of high-stakes events that pave the way to the LIV Golf League. BNI Corporate Secretary Okki Rushartomo emphasized the tournament's role in promoting golf in Indonesia, providing local golfers the chance to compete against top international players.
Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner & CEO of the Asian Tour, expressed excitement about the confirmed participation of proven winners like Catlin, Bland, Chacarra, and Campbell. He noted the tournament's importance in the region and its consistent popularity over the past decade.
John Catlin has had a stellar year, securing victories at the International Series Macau and the Saudi Open. He narrowly missed out on another title at the International Series Morocco, where he was defeated by Campbell in a sudden-death playoff. Both players have also made appearances in the LIV Golf League, showcasing their skills on a global stage.
Richard Bland has made headlines by winning two Senior Majors in the US this year, while Eugenio Chacarra has claimed victories in both The International Series and the LIV Golf League. Ben Campbell, who won the Hong Kong Open last year, is also a strong contender.
Eugenio Chacarra. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.
Since its inception in 2011, the BNI Indonesian Masters has been hosted at Royale Jakarta Golf Club, which has established itself as a premier venue for international golf events. Hendro Sutandi, President Director of the club, highlighted the honor of hosting such distinguished players and the opportunity for international exposure through global television broadcasts.
The tournament has seen past champions like India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar and Thailand’s Sarit Suwannarut, and it continues to play a crucial role in the end-of-season rankings for The International Series.