SM Abdullah Farabi emerged as the champion of the ninth Daffodil Captain’s Cup Golf Tournament 2026, which concluded with a prize-giving ceremony at Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka Cantonment on October 25.
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman attended the closing ceremony as chief guest and presented trophies and prizes to the winners and other successful participants.
Commodore AKM Afzal Hossain, BN, finished runner-up in the tournament, while Haijong Um claimed the ladies’ title. Akib Arafat Khan secured the Men’s Regular Back Nine Winner award.
Addressing the gathering after the prize distribution, General Waker-Uz-Zaman expressed optimism about the continued development of golf in Bangladesh. He said tournaments such as the Daffodil Captain’s Cup could make a meaningful contribution to promoting the sport, encouraging participation and strengthening the country’s golfing culture.
He also thanked the organisers, sponsors and everyone involved in making the tournament a success, recognising their efforts to provide a competitive platform for golfers.
The tournament brought together golfers from different backgrounds, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for the sport and the importance of club-level competitions in Bangladesh’s golfing calendar.
Lieutenant General Mohammad Shahinul Haque, quartermaster general of the Bangladesh Army and vice-president of Kurmitola Golf Club, attended the ceremony alongside Professor Dr MR Kabir, vice-chancellor of Daffodil International University, which sponsored the tournament.
Senior officials of Kurmitola Golf Club and Daffodil Group, participating golfers, their family members, invited guests and representatives of the media were also present at the event.
The ninth edition of the Daffodil Captain’s Cup marked another chapter in the tournament’s history, bringing golfers together in an atmosphere of competition and camaraderie.
With the continued support of sponsors and golf clubs, tournaments of this nature remain an important part of efforts to encourage participation and sustain the development of golf in Bangladesh.
