The Mandiri Ciputra Golfpreneur Junior World Championship has received its first-ever official sanction from the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) for the 2026 edition.
The tournament, scheduled for June 10-12, 2026 at Damai Indah Golf’s PIK Course in Jakarta, has already registered 137 golfers from 31 countries.
The APGC backing represents a significant milestone for the event, which has been held since 1993. Bank Mandiri continues as title sponsor for the fourth consecutive year, reinforcing corporate commitment to junior golf development in the region.
Strategic Partnership with Regional Authority
The collaboration with APGC aims to broaden participation from the confederation’s 47 member organisations while raising competitive standards across junior golf in the Asia-Pacific region. This marks the first time the regional governing body has provided official endorsement to the Indonesian championship.
“The impact of a growing number of international athletes coming to compete will be very positive for Indonesian athletes,” said Budiarsa Sastrawinata, Founder and Chair of the Ciputra Golfpreneur Foundation Board of Trustees.
Sastrawinata also serves as Chairman of the Indonesian Golf Course Owners Association (APLGI), bringing significant industry influence to the tournament’s leadership.
Expanding International Reach
The current registration figures demonstrate the championship’s growing appeal beyond Southeast Asia. With representatives from 31 countries already confirmed, the tournament is positioning itself as a premier junior golf platform in the region.
The APGC sanction is expected to attract additional participation from member nations that previously may not have prioritised the event. This expansion could provide Indonesian junior golfers with enhanced international competition experience on home soil.
Tournament Infrastructure
Damai Indah Golf’s PIK Course in Jakarta will host the three-day championship. The venue selection reflects Indonesia’s capacity to stage international junior golf events while providing competitors with championship-level playing conditions.
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