Selangor's Development Platform for Junior Golfers

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Korean Jung Ji-won will be bidding to defend his title when the fifth edition of the Selangor International Junior Golf Championship (SIJGC) returns to the Seri Selangor Golf Club.

Scheduled for February 5-7, the SIJGC will be followed a week later by the season-opening Asian Development Tour (ADT) PKNS Selangor Masters, featuring 80 players from the ADT, 40 from the Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Tour, and 24 invitations.

The US$175,000 tournament’s emphasis on providing aspirational routes for Malaysian talents will see invitational slots allocated for the top three players from the new 36-hole qualifying tournament as well as the champion of the 2025 Selangor Junior Masters and the 2026 Selangor International Junior Golf Championship winner.

The 2026 SIJGC will feature a 120-player field with representative of 11 countries – Bangladesh, China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

The World Amateur Golf Ranking event is open to players aged between 12 and 19 who will compete over 54 holes in separate boys’ and girls’ divisions, each featuring individual and team events.

This year’s championship will feature 68 male and 52 female players, competing in 16 boys’ teams and 12 girls’ teams.

While the main focus is on the team events, the boys’ individual winner will be rewarded with a start in the PKNS Selangor Masters. If the winner is a non-Malaysian, an additional slot will be given to the top Malaysian finisher.

Korean Jung is returning to defend the individual boys’ title, aiming to earn another start in the PKNS Selangor Masters. He finished joint 19th on one-under-par 283 in last year’s tournament.

The 2025 SIJGC saw a strong Japanese contingent sweep to victory in both the boys’ and girls’ team events, while Thailand’s Sarisa Pojanalai claimed the girls’ individual title.

Organised by UUM International School Melaka (UUMISM) in collaboration with the Malaysian Golf Association, the Selangor International Junior Golf Championship is a full-hospitality event sponsored by the Selangor State Government with PKNS Golf Management Services acting as event promoter.

Participants are provided with accommodation, transfers and meals.

David Jeong, UUMISM Founder and Director, said: “More than just a competition, the Selangor International Junior Golf Championship serves as an important development platform for junior golfers, offering valuable international exposure and competitive experience at a young age.

“Many past participants have gone on to represent their countries in regional and international tournaments. Building on the success of previous editions, the fifth SIJGC continues its mission to nurture young talents and strengthen Malaysia’s role as a key destination for international junior golf events.”