Dhaka:Colonel Md. Humayun Rashed claimed victory at the 11th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup tournament held at the Kurmitola Golf Club. With his win, Rashed secured a spot in the Grand Finals in Türkiye later this year.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Rashed scored 44 points to win the tournament, while Air Vice Marshal Md. Nazrul Islam was the runner-up, and S M Abdullah Farabi took third place. Rashed also achieved the Gross award with a score of 75.
Brigadier General Yasir Jahan won the men's Closest to the Pin competition, and Neela Aziz earned the women's title in the same category. The event included prominent figures and business community members as it marked the 92nd event in the global series, which features 139 tournaments worldwide.
As the champion from Dhaka, Rashed will represent the city at the Grand Finals in Türkiye. The finals will be held at Gloria Golf Club on the Turkish Golf Coast, where winners from various destinations will compete. Participants will enjoy accommodations at Gloria Serenity Resort and travel in Turkish Airlines Business Class.
Islam Gre, Turkish Airlines General Manager in Dhaka, congratulated Rashed on his achievement and thanked all participants for their contributions to the event's success. He praised the tournament as a thrilling part of the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup series and extended his best wishes to Rashed for the upcoming competition in Türkiye.
Launched in 2013, the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup has grown significantly, featuring more than 10,000 players across over 130 tournaments in 84 countries. The airline's international golf events have helped promote Antalya as a leading global golfing destination. Turkish Airlines, part of Star Alliance, operates 516 aircraft serving 356 destinations across 132 countries.