The prestigious Women's Golf event, the Indonesia Women’s Open 2026, was successfully held from January 30th to February 1st, 2026, at the Damai Indah Golf BSD Course, North Serpong, South Tangerang, Banten. This tournament, part of the Asia-Pacific Circuit 2026, competed for a fantastic total prize purse of US$600,000.
A total of 120 golfers from over 12 countries in the Asia-Pacific region participated in this second edition of the national tournament. Indonesia itself sent 29 representatives to compete with elite international players.
International Dominance and Local Golfer Surprises
Tight competition was evident from the first round. South Korean golfer Hwang Yeonseo initially led the Standings with an impressive score of 65 (7-under-par). However, two Indonesian female golfers, Kristina Natalia Yoko and Sania Talitha Wahyudi, managed to grab attention early in the event by securing T6 positions after posting identical scores of 68 (4-under-par).
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Beyond the technical competition, the tournament also held an emotional side. Thalia Martin, an English golfer of Banda Aceh descent, expressed her happiness at competing on ancestral soil. Echoing Thalia, young golfer Holly Victoria Halim also felt proud to gain valuable experience competing against world-class players.
Synergy of National Golf Figures
This championship also served as an important moment for strengthening the golf ecosystem domestically. Darma Mangkuluhur Hutomo, Chief Commissioner of PT Intra Golflink Resorts Tbk, was present to provide direct support. During the tournament, he was seen discussing with the Founder & Chairman of the Indonesia Women's Open, CK Song, and members of the Indonesian Golf Association (Persatuan Golf Indonesia / PGI) management to discuss synergy between the industry and the federation for the advancement of national golf.
Victory Peak for Jaravee Boonchant
The drama of the championship title chase ended sweetly for Thai golfer Jaravee Boonchant. Performing consistently from the start, Jaravee made an extraordinary acceleration on the back nine of the final round. She closed the tournament with a total score of 203 (13-under-par) after shooting 66 on the final day.
Thanks to this victory, Jaravee earned the right to take home the top prize of US$108,000. In the closing ceremony, Jaravee expressed her pride at winning her third international title in Indonesia.
CK Song as the organizer conveyed his highest appreciation to all parties and affirmed that the Indonesia Women's Open will continue to be an important platform for Indonesian women golfers to break through onto the world stage.
