End To Luxury Tax On Golf Clubs

Golf clubs and horse saddles are set for tax breaks in Indonesia as the government revises the definition of luxury goods to boost consumer spending.

Other items previously classed as luxuries, including branded bags and fishing rods as well as more everyday items such as microwaves and washing machines, will also be exempt from a luxury sales tax starting next week, Finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro told reporters in Jakarta on Thursday.

The measures are aimed at boosting the household spending that makes up more than half of Southeast Asia’s largest economy. President Joko Widodo has pledged to spur growth from its slowest in five years and reduce inequality, with policy makers having announced plans to halve some micro lending rates, loosen loan rules for mortgages and cut corporate tax.

“The downgrade of still typically elitist items such as riding saddles and golf clubs might be deemed premature,” said Wellian Wiranto, an economist at Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. in Singapore. “Overall this move alone is not going to present the government with a hole in one in their quest to support consumption growth.”

The economy expanded 4.71 percent in the first quarter, the least since 2009. A government growth target of 5.7 percent for this year might be difficult to achieve, Brodjonegoro said this week.

The change in luxury tax could end up costing the government up to 900 billion rupiah in lost revenue, said Sigit Priadi Pramudito, the finance ministry’s tax director general. Luxury goods are taxed between 10 percent and 200 percent, with saddles at 40 percent and golf clubs at 50 percent.

The government wants to lift tax revenue by about 30 percent this year, yet as of May it had achieved 29 percent of its full-year target, according to the finance ministry.

The government will also expand tax allowances for companies in priority industries in some provinces, especially outside Java, and for companies making large investments, Brodjonegoro said.

Policy makers are over-emphasizing supply-side measures as domestic demand slows, and need to be more realistic about setting targets instead of making policies that are not well prepared and jeopardize credibility, said Eric Sugandi, an economist at Standard Chartered Plc. in Jakarta.

“If the government only provides tax incentives for the rich, this will only have limited impact on the aggregate demand,” said Sugandi. “The government should do a combo strategy: supply-side incentives and demand-side stimulus.”

Raja Golf Opens Pro Shop At Ciputra Golf

Raja Golf, one of the leading golf pro shops in Indonesia, is opening a new outlet at Ciputre Golf, Club & Hotel in Surabaya.

To celebrate they offer free TITLEIST balls, TITLEIST caps as well as FOOTJOY T-shirts while stock lasts, so hurry there.

Promo runs from 9-13 April. T&C apply. For more info call (031) 741 8247

Titleist Advanced Fitting Days - September Schedule

WHAT IS IT?

It's NOT a demo day. It's by appointment only and you will have the personal and full attention of the qualified fitters.

They use the most advanced technology such as Trackman Launch Monitor (used on tour) and a huge variety of fitting options in shafts, heads and tools.

TOUR PLAYER EXPERIENCE

You get your equipment analyzed just as well as a tour player does.. and with Titleist's outstanding product line - market leading positions in most equipment categories - they're confident of building a set of clubs that work for YOUR GAME.

FITTING COST

You'll be charged a fitting fee of Rp 400,000 that can be refunded through Titleist's Fitting Partners with certain purchases (terms and conditions apply).

PROFESSIONAL FITTER

A full time Titleist Fitting Professional (Brendan Green - PGA-Australia), dedicated to optimizing your bag of equipment, will thoroughly analyze all parts of your equipment from set composition, head types, shaft type, length, i.e. lie angle, with the ultimate goal of properly fitted clubs that improve your ball flight and maximize your distance and accuracy.

For further information contact JUST GOLF outlet or 0811 8162498 or email clubfitting@snd.co.id

SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE :

DAYS	DATE	LOCATIONS
Saturday	8-Sept-2012	Cengkareng Golf Course
Saturday	22-Sept-2012	Cengkareng Golf Course
Thursday	27-Sept-2012	Cengkareng Golf Course

Titleist Advanced Fitting Days - July Schedule

WHAT IS IT?

It's NOT a demo day. It's by appointment only and you will have the personal and full attention of the qualified fitters.

They use the most advanced technology such as Trackman Launch Monitor (used on tour) and a huge variety of fitting options in shafts, heads and tools.

TOUR PLAYER EXPERIENCE

You get your equipment analyzed just as well as a tour player does.. and with Titleist's outstanding product line - market leading positions in most equipment categories - they're confident of building a set of clubs that work for YOUR GAME.

FITTING COST

You'll be charged a fitting fee of Rp 400,000 that can be refunded through Titleist's Fitting Partners with certain purchases (terms and conditions apply).

PROFESSIONAL FITTER

A full time Titleist Fitting Professional (Brendan Green - PGA-Australia), dedicated to optimizing your bag of equipment, will thoroughly analyze all parts of your equipment from set composition, head types, shaft type, length, i.e. lie angle, with the ultimate goal of properly fitted clubs that improve your ball flight and maximize your distance and accuracy.

For further information contact: 0811 8162498 or email clubfitting@snd.co.id

JULY SCHEDULE :

DAYS	DATE	LOCATIONS
Saturday	7-July-2012	Cengkareng Golf Course
Tuesday	10-July-2012	Jagorawi Golf Course
Saturday	14-July-2012	Cengkareng Golf Course
Tuesday	17-July-2012	Emeralda Golf Club
Friday	20-July-2012	Royale Jakarta Golf Course
Tuesday	24-July-2012	Jagorawi Golf Course
Friday	27-July-2012	Cengkareng Golf Course

Dunlop Sports To Target Indonesian Market

Dunlop Sports Co., formerly known as SRI Sports Ltd., plans to expand its operations to emerging economies, aiming to increase overseas sales from 30 percent to 50 percent of all sales by 2015, company officials said.

The golf and tennis equipment maker plans to establish bases in Thailand and Indonesia, as well as set up local sales agents in Brazil.

Dunlop Sports will focus on its luxury golf equipment brand Xxio in Southeast Asia, where the number of golfers is increasing in line with economic growth in Thailand and Indonesia.

The company intends to raise its market share in Southeast Asia from the current 5 percent.

It also aims to reinforce its overseas tennis business through a collaboration with major French maker Babolat VS.

Dunlop Sports has accelerated its overseas expansion since purchasing U.S. golf club maker Roger Cleveland Golf Co. in December 2007.

In February, the company established a Shanghai office to oversee its business in China, South Korea and Southeast Asia.

Currently, it has 15 offices overseas, including in the United States, China, Australia and Brazil.

Titleist Advance Fitting Program Now Available In Indonesia

Golf is all about confidence, in your game and your equipment. That’s why Titleist designs the highest performing equipment and offers the most precise club fitting experience in the game. Titleist’s approach to fitting begins with a unique understanding of players’ performance needs born from working with PGA Tour players, PGA Professionals and amateurs serious about getting better. Their highly skilled team of fitters utilizes the most advanced tools to help players optimize driver performance, make iron play more precise, dial in their wedges and fine-tune set compositions.

With this program, you will have the opportunity to have one on one session with their fitting expert, Brendan Green, who can evaluate and give a proper recommendation for purchasing a new clubs in a more accurate way. At these sessions, Brendan will use the latest technology of Trackman launch monitor which accurately tracks the ball from the time it's struck to when it lands. Trackman also provides launch angle, spin rate, clubhead speed, ball speed and descending/landing angle. In conjunction with Trackman, Brendan will also use our SureFit Fitting Cart, complete with the 910 range of products including the D2 and D3 driver models, fairways and hybrids. Also in the cart we have the latest AP1, AP2, CB and MB iron models.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, get in contact with them today to find out when the next Advanced Fitting Day will be held.

For further information, please contact clubfitting@snd.co.id or 0811 816 2498

Yamaha Demo Day At Cengkareng Golf Club

Experience Yamaha !!

Demo days from 21 - 23rd October 2011 at Japanese Corner, The Arcade Cengkareng Golf Club.

Get a Yamaha Golf T-shirt every purchase Yamaha Golf product.

Info : 021-40400475

Titleist Introduces New Vokey Design SM4 Wedges

Born from the unique artistry and clubmaking experience of master wedge craftsman Bob Vokey, Titleist Vokey Design Wedges have earned the reputation as the game’s finest short game tools. Since 1998, Vokey Design wedges have achieved overwhelming success as the favorite of more players across the worldwide professional tours and competitive golf and as a leader with serious golfers in the marketplace. In fact, Vokey Design wedges have been the top choice on the PGA Tour in terms of player count and wins for eight consecutive years and counting.

Now, Titleist introduces a completely new line of Vokey Design Spin Milled wedges to maximize performance within the limits of the 2010 Groove Rule. The new Vokey Design SM4 wedges feature 17 precise, individually cut and 100% inspected grooves that maximize groove geometry and push groove edge radius to the conforming limits. Using computer aided design (CAD), SM4 wedges also feature a new shape inspired by Vokey’s original 200 series. With twenty-one loft and bounce combinations and five different sole grinds that Vokey developed through his research and work with the best players in the world, the new Vokey Design SM4 wedges represent the next generation of the most renowned scoring clubs in golf.

Available in both right and left hand beginning December, 2011 at below Titleist Partner :

JAKARTA: Asia Golf - 021 3500703● Bobs Golf - 021 45851009 ● Just Golf, Cengkareng Driving Range - 021 55912685 ● Jagorawi Golf & Country Club - 021 8753794 ● Raja Golf - 021 7206348 ● Raja Sport - 021 3800332 ● TopGolf - Belleza - 021 53664820 ● Royale Jakarta Golf Club - 021 80888999 BANDUNG: Java Golf Boutique - 022 4222792 ● TopGolf, Siliwangi Driving Range - 022 4214602 ● SURABAYA: Asia Golf - 031 7349249 ● Just Golf - 031 7349248 ● Taman Dayu Golf Club - 0343 633411 BALI: Nirwana Bali Golf Club - 0361 815960 MEDAN: Ajit Golf - 061 4510573 ● Mahkota Golf - 061 4516197 ● Pro Am - 061 4576330 BATAM: Landing Golf - 0778 8428348 ● Wisley Golf - 0778 421530

Batam Golf, Spa & Travel Fair 2011

DON’T MISS IT..!

Batam Golf, Spa and Travel Fair 2011

The Batam Golf, Spa and Travel Fair is dedicated to deliver a world-class 3-day exhibition with domestic fares, bringing together the greatest quality & quantity of buyers and suppliers from the professional Golf, Spa & Travel industry in Indonesia .

NOVEMBER 25 – 27th 2011
SUMATERA CONVENTION CENTER
JL ENGKU PUTRI KAV 1, BATAM CENTER

Visit the biggest event in Batam and win a grand prize:
- BlackBerry
- Tour to Singapore 3D2N
- and many more..

During the event there will be a special band performance from Jakarta

EXHIBITOR PROFILES

Government, Importers, Retailers, Distributors, Wholesalers, Spa Hotels and Resorts, Spa Products, Spa Franchises, Spa Operators, Beauticians & Make up artists, Beauty Salon Companies, Fitness Companies, Golf Clubs, Golf Courses, Pro shops, Golf products, Travel Bureau/Travel Agents, Airlines

VISITOR PROFILE

Government, Investors, Banking, Insurance Company, Media, Indonesia Spa Association (ASPI), Indonesia Golf Association (PGI), ASITA, ASPERAPI, Spa Owners and Directors, Golf Course Owners and Directors, Travel Agents Owners and Directors, Golfers of all ages, Potential Buyers from Singapore, Tourists from Singapore and Malaysia (Johor Bahru)

GET DISCOUNT 40% OFF for Golf, Spa & Travel Association Members.

Organized by PT CAKRAWALA CONVEX INDONESIA
· Jakarta Office :
Jl. Senen Raya No. 135, Kompleks Segitiga Senen Blok E/4 Jakarta
T : 021-351 0928/351 0850 / F: 021-351 0850

· Batam Office :
Sumatera Convention Center
Jl Engku Putri Kav 1 Batam Center
T : 0778-470016

For information please call :
· Deby 0812 6331 2848
· Christina Besinga 0816 149 6292

Grand Golf Promo At Cengkareng Golf Club

Experience Grand Tag !!

Demo days from 22th - 24th July 2011 at the Golf Arcade - Cengkareng Golf Club.

Free Grand Golf golf bag every purchase Grand Golf TAG ET505 driver only on Japanese Corner.

For more info call (021) 404 00475

Proshop Promo At Japanese Corner Soewarna Golf Cengkareng

Get a Yamaha Golf Tshirt for every purchase of Yamaha Golf product, only at Japanese Corner at Soewarna Golf info : 021-40400475

Titleist Wins Decision In PRO V1 Patent Dispute With Callaway

Fairhaven, MA (March 29, 2010) – Acushnet Company, the golf business of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO), and manufacturer of Titleist, the #1 ball in golf, announced that it won a jury verdict in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware in its golf ball patent dispute with Callaway Golf Co.. Callaway asserted that previous generation Titleist Pro V1 golf balls had infringed on four patents originally owned by Spalding and subsequently purchased by Callaway Golf. The jury agreed with Acushnet’s position that the patents in question are invalid.

"We are extremely pleased with the court’s decision, and we hope that this finally brings this long standing dispute to a close," said Joe Nauman, Executive Vice President, Corporate and Legal, Acushnet Company. "We have explained throughout this process that Acushnet independently developed the technology in question. The Titleist Pro V1 family utilizes technology from 74 Acushnet patents and was first introduced to our PGA TOUR players in October 2000, well before any of the Spalding patents were issued in 2001 and 2003. We appreciate the jury's careful consideration of the facts and the time they devoted to these proceedings. This verdict affirms our view that all claims in these patents are invalid – just as the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) has repeatedly found."

In January 2006, before Callaway filed this litigation, Acushnet petitioned the PTO to reexamine the four patents in the suit. Since then, the PTO has repeatedly found that all claims of all four patents are invalid. During this process, seven separate PTO examiners were involved in evaluating the validity of these patents and all seven concluded that they are invalid.

Acushnet Company has a comprehensive product and process Research and Development staff and the Pro V1 golf ball franchise represents the accumulation of technology developed by Acushnet over a 20-year period. As the worldwide golf ball performance and technology leader, Acushnet currently holds over 715 of the nearly 2,000 active patents related to golf balls – more than any other manufacturer.