The foursomes format remains one of the most exciting team competitions in golf, where two players form a partnership and alternate shots using a single ball until each hole is completed. Often featured in major team events such as the Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup and Solheim Cup, foursomes is a true test of teamwork, trust and composure. It challenges partners not only to play well individually, but also to understand each other’s strengths and perform together under match play conditions. This year, 48 players forming 24 pairs took part in the competition, which began on 1 November 2025.
First introduced at RSGC in 1920, the Men’s Annual Foursomes has since become a signature event on the Club calendar. The competition is decided through a knockout foursomes match play format played over 18 holes, where pairs battle through each round for a place in the final.
The 2025 edition was open to all Male Members with a valid WHS Handicap Index of 21.1 and below as at 27 October 2025. Matches were played on the East Course (First Nine Old / Second Nine New), with the tournament progressing through several knockout stages. The opening round began on 1 November 2025, followed by the second round by 15 November 2025, the quarter-finals by 13 December 2025, the semi-finals by 27 December 2025, and the final concluded by 24 January 2026.
The quarter-final stage delivered four closely contested encounters. Jason Chan & Bay Phung progressed after overcoming Lim Chern Hoo & Raphael De Witt, while Derek Daniel & Azlin Khalid advanced with a win over Justin Ong & Iwan Rashman. Mazeed Abdul Wahab & Wan Azfar booked their place in the semi-finals by defeating Rozhan Ghazalli & Razman Ariff, and Devin Nair & Ishan Nair completed the final four after getting past Au Wy Kean & Cameron Cheah.
In the semi-finals, Derek Daniel & Azlin Khalid edged past Jason Chan & Bay Phung, while Mazeed Abdul Wahab & Wan Azfar continued their strong run by overcoming Devin Nair & Ishan Nair, setting up a muchanticipated final.
The Championship match, concluded on 24 January 2026, saw Derek Daniel & Azlin Khalid scheduled to face Mazeed Abdul Wahab & Wan Azfar. Mazeed Abdul Wahab & Wan Azfar were subsequently declared champions, capping a memorable journey through the knockout stages.
Congratulations to Wan Azfar and Mazeed Abdul Wahab on their well-deserved victory at the Men’s Annual Foursomes 2025, and well done to all pairs who took part in this year’s competition. A competition so long it crossed into a new year, but definitely worth the wait.
