JAKARTA, Indonesia, 10 October 2026 — CEO Masters Indonesia 2026 made its inaugural appearance at Pondok Indah Golf Course, Jakarta, bringing together business leaders, investors, senior executives, and distinguished guests for a tournament that combines competitive golf with business networking and international engagement.
Organised by 3SIXTY Sports and Chairos International Ventures, the event was held under the slogan Play. Connect. Lead., reflecting its ambition to bring executives together through sport while creating opportunities for professional relationships and cross-border collaboration.
The event welcomed Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev, Chairman of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council (DPD) Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin, entrepreneur and investor Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, Ambassador of India to Indonesia Sandeep Chakravorty, and Indonesia Economic Forum Founder and CEO and ASEAN Economic Forum Chairman Sachin Vijaya Gopalan.
The programme featured a day of golf, opportunities for business networking, a gala dinner, a fireside chat with Kapil Dev moderated by Sachin Gopalan, and an awards ceremony celebrating the tournament’s participants and winners.
Celebrating the Inaugural Champions
Indonesian golfers Lok Budianto and Divya Ahuja were crowned champions of the inaugural CEO Masters Indonesia 2026, while local favourites Noah Haji and Aditya Arsyad delivered a strong performance to finish as runners-up.
The awards ceremony also recognised achievements across several categories. Dr. Shanta and Saaji Meethal from Malaysia received the Best Gross Team award, while Hanny Golding and Delany Putri won the Best Net Women’s Team category.
Individual honours were presented for the tournament’s novelty contests, with Jaideep Brar, Aditya Arsyad, Mayank Singh, and Gani Arieldi receiving Nearest to the Pin awards. Akshath Sharma and Manoj Baht showcased their power off the tee to claim the Longest Drive honours.
Adding an international dimension to the competition, CEO Masters Indonesia also featured a Race to Dubai pathway, providing the champions and runners-up with an opportunity to continue their CEO Masters journey in Dubai.
Connecting Business and Sport
CEO Masters Indonesia was designed to create an environment where business leaders could engage beyond conventional meetings and formal networking sessions.
Golf offers participants an opportunity to spend extended time together, exchange perspectives, and develop relationships in a shared sporting environment. Through this format, the tournament aims to encourage connections among executives from different industries and professional backgrounds.
Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin highlighted the potential of the gathering to strengthen economic diplomacy and encourage international investment in Indonesia.
Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno also emphasised the role of international sporting events in supporting Indonesia’s sports tourism ambitions and creating opportunities for wider economic activity.
Kapil Dev shared his own experience of golf as a powerful means of building relationships, reflecting on the friendships and connections he has developed through the sport over the years.
“I played for India for 15 years and never met as many people as I have through golf. Through this sport, I have met so many people and made so many friends. It is unbelievable,” he said.
Reflecting on his experience at the inaugural CEO Masters Indonesia, Kapil Dev added, “It has been a wonderful experience to be here in Jakarta and to be part of the first CEO Masters Indonesia. Sport has a unique way of bringing people together, and events like this provide an excellent platform for business leaders to connect, build friendships and enjoy the spirit of competition.
“I was delighted to see the enthusiasm and energy throughout the day, and I congratulate the winners, all the participants and the organisers for putting together such a memorable event. I hope CEO Masters Indonesia continues to grow in the years ahead and becomes an important event on the regional golfing calendar.”
A Vision for Future Editions
During the gala dinner and awards ceremony, Prakash Vijaykumar expressed appreciation to the participants, sponsors, professional golfers, and organising team who helped bring the inaugural edition to life.
He explained that the event had emerged from discussions held approximately eight months earlier, involving individuals including Dhruv Verma and Russell Yeomans, who has been involved in CEO Masters in Dubai.
“Eight months ago, we discussed this, and eight months later, we are here celebrating the inaugural CEO Masters. I am very happy to see this event finally come to life,” Prakash said.
He expressed confidence in the tournament’s future growth.
“Next year is going to be even bigger. This is just the beginning, just a preview of what is to come, and we will have bigger things for CEO Masters Indonesia,” he said.
Russell Yeomans also highlighted the broader ambition to grow the initiative internationally.
“The vision of CEO Masters is simple, but we are creating something magnificent that will grow globally,” Russell said.
The inaugural tournament establishes a foundation for CEO Masters Indonesia to develop its executive golfing community and strengthen its connections with the wider international circuit.
Looking ahead, the organisers aim to build on the event’s debut by expanding participation, strengthening corporate partnerships, and creating further opportunities for business leaders to connect through sport.
Further announcements concerning future editions, international participation, and tournament arrangements will be made as plans are confirmed.
