Double Masters winning Bubba Watson grabbed an ace on the par-three 11th at Royale Jakarta Golf Club during last week’s Asian Tour hosting of the BNI Indonesian Masters.
Remarkably, 10-minutes later Phachara Khongwatmai aced the same hole.
On the 11th tee was a promotion benefitting Habitat for Humanity Indonesia indicating that tournament host BNI – PT Bank Negara Indonesia – would fund the construction of a house to a needy Indonesian family via Habitat for Humanity Indonesia (HBI)
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Post-round, Watson reflected on the hole-in-one prize and also the broader influence of golf, noting: “The game of golf has helped tremendously around the world. For all the charity things that golf has brought to the table, it’s very special to be a part of that.
“It’s an honour and I heard there was another hole-in-one right behind me, so somebody needs to match that so there’ll be a couple families that will be helped out. So it’s an amazing thing that golf could can do that for somebody, and be able to help people.”
So, BNI donated the funds to build two houses to HBI and now we have learnt Watson, and thanks to LIV Golf Weekly, was so taken back by the initative the 46-year-old promised funding for a third building of a house for a needy Indonesian family via HBI.
Abraham Tulung, General Manager of Resource Development at Habitat for Humanity Indonesia who, in expressing his thanks to the BNI and the Asian Tour of Watson’s remarkable gesture.
“Habitat for Humanity Indonesia would like express our deepest gratitude to Bubba Watson and Phachara Khongwatmai for their incredible hole-in-one at the BNI Indonesian Masters 2024″, said Tulung.
“This remarkable achievement is more than just a golfing milestone; it’s a powerful blessing that will directly impact the lives of a low-income family in Indonesia.
“We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the BNI Indonesian Masters 2024 for their unwavering support. This partnership will help us build a brighter future for the families we serve.”
Bravo Bubba and what a brilliant donation.
Founded in 1997, Habitat for Humanity Indonesia has been a cornerstone of support for low-income families across the nation, providing safe, affordable housing and essential services.
Their work goes far beyond just building houses. They provide affordable housing loans, construct homes that can withstand disasters, and teach communities how to manage risks. It’s all about creating stability and helping families build a secure future.
For more information about their programs and successes, or to contribute to their mission, please visit www.internationalseries.com.
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