The 11th edition of the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup (TAWGC), one of the world’s leading corporate golf tournaments, was held at Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka on October 17. Col Md Humayun Rashed emerged as the Dhaka champion with 44 points, securing the opportunity to represent the city at the Grand Finals in Türkiye later this year. Air Vice Marshal Md Nazrul Islam finished as the runner-up, while S M Abdullah Farabi took third place.

Brigadier General Yasir Jahan won the men’s Closest to the Pin award, while Neela Aziz won the women’s category. Col Md Humayun Rashed also received the Gross award with a score of 75. The tournament brought together prominent figures and members of the business community. “We thank all of our guests who made the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup here in Dhaka a huge success. Once again, it was a thrilling tournament in the TAWGC series,” said İslam Güre, general manager of Turkish Airlines in Dhaka.

Congratulating the winner, he added, “We wish him the best of luck in Türkiye.” Established in 2013, the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup has grown into an international corporate golf tournament featuring more than 10,000 players competing in over 130 tournaments across 84 countries. The Dhaka event was the 92nd of 139 tournaments scheduled for the 2026 series. Winners from the global tournaments will advance to the Grand Finals in Türkiye, where they will have the opportunity to play at Gloria Golf Club and stay at Gloria Serenity Resort on the Turkish Golf Coast.

All finalists will travel to Türkiye in Turkish Airlines Business Class. Supported by Gloria Hotels & Resorts, the tournament is part of Turkish Airlines’ broader involvement in international golf, alongside events such as the Turkish Airlines Open, which have helped promote Antalya as a destination for golf tourism. Note: This version follows a concise newspaper-news style suitable for The Daily Star. Before submission, verify the official spelling of names and titles, as well as the tournament’s official designation and the Grand Finals details, against the original press release.