Dhaka -The AB Bank Bangladesh Open (Golf) 2018, an Asian Tour approved professional golf tournament of the country, sponsored by AB Bank Limited, will be held at the Kurmitola Golf Club here from May 9 to May 12.The 65 years old Kurmitola Golf Club, has been a regular venue for Bangladesh to host the Asian Tour and the Asian Development Tour.
AB Bank will enter its first foray into professional golf by supporting the country’s National Open by offering a prize money of US$300,000, to give an opportunity to local golfers to follow the footsteps of Bangladesh celebrated golfer Siddikur Rahman, who is a two-time Asian Tour winner.
The logo unveiling ceremony of the tournament will be held on April 28 at 11 am at the Kurmitola Gold Club.
The 4the version of the country’ professional golf tournament will be welcomed by many celebrated golfers from Asia, Europe, America and Africa including worthy champions since its inaugural edition in 2015 where Singapore’s Mardan Mamat claimed his fifth Asian Tour victory.
Thitiphun Chuayprakong of Thailand earned a sensational first win in 2016, while his countryman Jazz Janewattananond scripted an inspiring victory last year, will make his appearance in the tourney.UNB
