Veteran golfer Mardan Mamat still in the groove

Veteran golfer Mardan Mamat showed little rust from a long period without competition when he claimed the SPGA Champions Golf Classic at Changi Golf Club yesterday with a one-under 203 total.

Mardan, 53, won $2,500 for the top prize. The top three finishers also received a $1,000 bonus each from Fintech Alliance Global.

M. Murugiah beat off Zaw Moe's challenge to claim the senior title by two shots on 209.

- GODFREY ROBERT

• Scores

   

  203: Mardan Mamat 69-67-67.

  205: Choo Tze Huang 71-66-68.

  210: Marc Ong 71-73-66, Jesse Yap 68-67-75.