Jakarta: Three-time Asian Tour Order of Merit Winner, Thongchai Jaidee is set to join the star studded field of the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters 2013 from May 2-5 at Royale Jakarta Golf Club with a new tournament trophy symbolizing national pride for Indonesia up for grabs.
“Today is a very special day for us. Not only do we welcome Asian Golfing legend, Thongchai Jaidee back to our event but we also have a new trophy, which depicts our great nation in its design. The Star Studded field now has a collective 8 Major Titles between them and marks the strongest field Indonesia has ever seen! CIMB Niaga is committed to golf in Indonesia and the way things are shaping up for the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters 2013, I am very proud to stand here today as title sponsor to this fantastic Asian Tour event”, Said Mr. Rasyid.


PGA Indonesia Chairman, M. Syafeii Hasnap added, “This new trophy is a brilliant addition to the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters. The Garuda bird is so symbolic to our nation and the organisers could not have chosen a better way to represent the event on a national level. This event continues to develop and grow with each passing year and on behalf of all the Golf Professionals of Indonesia, we are indeed grateful to all the sponsors and partners of the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters for making it such a spectacular event for our local golfing hero’s to participate in.”


The Garuda bird appears in many traditions and stories, especially in Java and Bali Island in Indonesia. In many stories Garuda symbolizes the virtue of knowledge, power, bravery, loyalty, and discipline. As the vehicle of Vishnu, Garuda also bears the attributes of Vishnu, which symbolize preservation of cosmic order. Balinese tradition venerated Garuda as "the lord of all flying creatures", and "the majestic king of birds". The important and noble position of Garuda in Indonesian tradition since ancient times has venerated Garuda as the national symbol of Indonesia, the embodiment of Indonesian ideology, Pancasila.


Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee joins Ernie Els, John Daly, Michael Campbell, Darren Clarke, Simon Dyson and Bernd Wiesberger in the battle for the US$750,000 prize purse event.


The CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters has cemented its place as the nations most prestigious event and continues to grow since its inauguration in 2011 with new sponsors Pertamina, National Energy Company, and Lippo Insurance signing on.


The event also focuses on giving back to the community through its charity initiatives together with Habitat for Humanity Indonesia. To date, the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters has managed to build 25 homes for families in need and together with National Energy Company, Pertamina, built a clean water solution for over 10,000 people in the Cimalaya area.