Prime Minister Najib Razak today took time off to join the Ahmad Zahid Hamidi 2017 Golf Cup Tournament at The Mines Resort & Golf Club in Seri Kembangan.

Najib was accompanied by his deputy Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for the tee-off at 8am, which saw the start of today’s session for 129 participants comprising the top Umno leadership and leaders from throughout the country.

Among the participants at this morning session are Kedah Menteri Besar Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Mohamad Hasan, Pahang Menteri Besar Adnan Yaakob, Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Jamil Khir Baharom.

Tournament organising committee chairman Azri Mohammad Zain, when met, said 306 participants took part in the two-day competition which started yesterday.

Azri said this year’s event, the fifth since it was introduced in 2013, was being held for the first time in The Mines Resort & Golf Club.

He said the programme, aimed at strengthening ties between friends, was held for two days following the overwhelming response.

“Ahmad Zahid was pleased that the prime minister was willing to join the tournament this time,” he said.

The various attractive prizes offered, included a Proton Perdana 2.0 car for the champion, Perodua Bezza (runner-up), SYM motorcycle (second runner-up) and Modenas motorcycle (third runner-up).

“We have lined up prizes up to the 60th placing while those with 61st position and above will have lucky draws at the dinner later. Certainly everyone will go home with gifts,” he added.

- Bernama