Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia, June 28 - An in-form Mardan Mamat of Singapore should be the man to beat at the inaugural Taman Dayu Championship on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) next week.
Mardan is in fine form this season as he won his third Asian Tour title at the ICTSI Philippine Open in February followed by his first ADT event at the PGM CCM Impian Masters in Malaysia in the following month.
Playing on an invite, the veteran Singaporean will provide a stern challenge to the ADT rising stars when they tee off at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Taman Dayu Golf Club and Resort in Surabaya from July 4 to 7 (Wednesday to Saturday).
Peter Richardson of England, who currently leads on the ADT Order of Merit, S. Siva Chandhran of Malaysia, a two-time ADT winner and No. 1 in 2010, Kim Gi-hwan of Korea, Lam Zhiqun of Singapore and Mithun Pererra of Sri Lanka will also feature in the US$75,000 event.
Mardan, who hopes to start a golf academy in the future, has been supportive of the ADT, which is running in its third year.
“It will benefit a lot of the younger players. We need this development tour to develop the young players. This is like a platform for them to build up their game to the next level. This is good for the young players,” said the 44-year-old, who will compete in the British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes later in July.
The highly rated Taman Dayu Golf Club and Resort is a new venue on the ADT and is located in the resort area of Prigen, East Java, which is within a one-hour drive from Surabaya.
The course is part of an integrated resort that covers 600 hectares of prime land including exclusive residential homes and villas, spa, waterpark and clubhouse facilities, which include 38 hotel rooms and luxurious villa accommodation along the golf course.
Among other players who will make their way to the latest ADT event include Singaporeans Quincy Quek and Koh Deng Shan, Gavin Flint of Australia and Kenneth De Silva of Malaysia.
The Taman Dayu Championship, which is promoted by the Asian Golf Group, will be the fifth stop on the 2012 ADT Schedule, which will boasts of a record 12 events this season. The top three players on the Order of Merit at the end of the season will earn Asian Tour cards for 2013.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Asian Senior Tours Summer Season 2012
Thanks to the past and on going support from their main sponsor’s the Oxley Capital Group, Giant, Citi, GAB, Heineken, Pensonic, F&N, 100PLUS, APB, Tiger Beer, Grey Group and Norgas, they're pleased to announce the 10th edition of the Asian Senior Tour’s Summer Season 2012.
ASM golf tournaments are International Senior Professional golf events, which are preceded by Pro-Ams, and each Pro-Am can cater for up to 96 amateur golfers, during which golfers and sponsors alike are able to spend quality time with and entertain their friends, guests, customers, and business associates, in a most enjoyable and exclusive environment, whilst competing as individuals and as a team for prizes.
AST Summer Season 2012 Amateur Packages
ASM Indonesia (Batam) @ Tering Bay GCC – Sat 30 June to Wed 4 July 2012 – www.asm-indonesia.com
The top 9 best gross scoring amateurs from each Pro-Am secure places to play in the Amateur Semi-Finals on either Mon 2 or Tue 3 July 2012 with top 3 from each day to play in the Amateur Finals on Wed 4 July
There are Batam amateur packages available that include return ferry, staying at Batam View Resort (single occupancy), breakfast, land transfers between hotel, golf club & ferry terminal, goodie bags, prizes & trophies, green buggy & caddy fees, free on course refreshments, pre & post golf meals, etc
ASM Indonesia (Medan) @ Royal Sumatra GC – Sat 7 to Tue 10 July 2012 – www.asm-indonesia.com
Top 9 best gross scoring amateurs from each Pro-Am secure places in the Amateur Finals on Mon 9 July 2012
There are Medan amateur packages available that include staying at Soechi Hotel (single occupancy), breakfast, land transfers between hotel, golf club & airport, goodie bags, prizes & trophies, green buggy & caddy fees, free on course refreshments, both pre & post golf meals, AM games include lunch, etc
ASM Malaysia (KL) @ Mines Resort & GC – Fri 13 to Wed 18 July 2012 – www.asm-malaysia.com
The top 9 best gross scoring amateurs from each Pro-Am secure places to play in the Amateur Semi-Finals on either Mon 16 or Tue 17 July 2012 with the Top 3 from each day to play in the Amateur Finals on Wed 18 July.
There are KL packages available that include staying at Summit Hotel Subang USJ, (single occupancy), breakfast, land transfers between hotel and golf club, goodie bags, prizes & trophies, green buggy & caddy fees, free on course refreshments, both pre & post Pro-Am meals, cooler box for social games, etc
ASM Straits Cup @ Pulai Springs Resort – Fri 2- to Mon 23 July 2012 – www.asm-malaysia.com
The top 9 best gross scoring amateurs from each Pro-Am secure places to play in the Straits Cup Amateur Finals on Sun 22 July.
There are Pulai Springs packages that include include staying at Pulai Springs Resort (single occupancy), breakfast, goodie bags, prizes & trophies, green & buggy fees, free on course refreshments, both pre & post Pro-Am meals, etc
The following enjoy a preferential ASM Mates Rates and discounts when registering to participate –
ASM golf tournaments are International Senior Professional golf events, which are preceded by Pro-Ams, and each Pro-Am can cater for up to 96 amateur golfers, during which golfers and sponsors alike are able to spend quality time with and entertain their friends, guests, customers, and business associates, in a most enjoyable and exclusive environment, whilst competing as individuals and as a team for prizes.
AST Summer Season 2012 Amateur Packages
ASM Indonesia (Batam) @ Tering Bay GCC – Sat 30 June to Wed 4 July 2012 – www.asm-indonesia.com
| Fri 29 June | Practice Round 1.00 PM onwards | |
| Sat 30 June | Pro-Am 1 | 1.00 PM Tee Off |
| Sun 1 July | Pro-Am 2 | 8.30 AM Tee Off |
The top 9 best gross scoring amateurs from each Pro-Am secure places to play in the Amateur Semi-Finals on either Mon 2 or Tue 3 July 2012 with top 3 from each day to play in the Amateur Finals on Wed 4 July
| Mon 2 July | 7.30 am Tee Off | Batam PRO Tournament - Day 1 & Amateur Semi-Finals 1 |
| Tue 3 July | 7.30 am Tee Off | Batam PRO Tournament - Day 2 & Amateur Semi-Finals 2 |
| Wed 4 July | 7.30 am Tee Off | Batam PRO Tournament – Final Day & Amateur Finals |
There are Batam amateur packages available that include return ferry, staying at Batam View Resort (single occupancy), breakfast, land transfers between hotel, golf club & ferry terminal, goodie bags, prizes & trophies, green buggy & caddy fees, free on course refreshments, pre & post golf meals, etc
ASM Indonesia (Medan) @ Royal Sumatra GC – Sat 7 to Tue 10 July 2012 – www.asm-indonesia.com
| Fri 6 July | Practice Round AM / PM Tee Off | |
| Sat 7 July | Pro-Am 1 | 1.00 PM Tee Off |
| Sun 8 July | Pro-Am 2 | 7.30 AM Tee Off |
Top 9 best gross scoring amateurs from each Pro-Am secure places in the Amateur Finals on Mon 9 July 2012
| Mon 9 July | 7.30 am Tee Off | Medan PRO Tournament - Day 1 & Amateur Finals |
| Tue 10 July | 7.30 am Tee Off | Medan PRO Tournament - Final Day |
There are Medan amateur packages available that include staying at Soechi Hotel (single occupancy), breakfast, land transfers between hotel, golf club & airport, goodie bags, prizes & trophies, green buggy & caddy fees, free on course refreshments, both pre & post golf meals, AM games include lunch, etc
ASM Malaysia (KL) @ Mines Resort & GC – Fri 13 to Wed 18 July 2012 – www.asm-malaysia.com
| Thu 12 July | Practice Round 1.00 pm onwards | |
| Fri 13 July | Giant Pro-Am | 1.00 PM Tee Off |
| Sat 14 July | Pro-Am | 1.00 PM Tee Off |
| Sun 15 July | Citi Pro-Am | 7.30 AM Tee Off |
The top 9 best gross scoring amateurs from each Pro-Am secure places to play in the Amateur Semi-Finals on either Mon 16 or Tue 17 July 2012 with the Top 3 from each day to play in the Amateur Finals on Wed 18 July.
| Mon 16 July | 7.30 am Tee Off | Malaysia PRO Tournament - Day 1 & Amateur Semi-Finals |
| Tue 17 July | 7.30 am Tee Off | Malaysia PRO Tournament - Day 2 & Amateur Semi Finals |
| Wed 18 July | 7.30 am Tee Off | Malaysia PRO Tournament - Final Day & Amateur Finals |
There are KL packages available that include staying at Summit Hotel Subang USJ, (single occupancy), breakfast, land transfers between hotel and golf club, goodie bags, prizes & trophies, green buggy & caddy fees, free on course refreshments, both pre & post Pro-Am meals, cooler box for social games, etc
ASM Straits Cup @ Pulai Springs Resort – Fri 2- to Mon 23 July 2012 – www.asm-malaysia.com
| Thu 19 July | Practice Round 1.00 pm onwards | |
| Fri 20 July | Straits Cup Pro-Am | 1.00 PM Tee Off |
| Sat 21 July | Straits Cup Pro-Am | 1.00 PM Tee Off |
The top 9 best gross scoring amateurs from each Pro-Am secure places to play in the Straits Cup Amateur Finals on Sun 22 July.
| Sun 22 July | 7.30 am Tee Off | Straits Cup PRO Tournament - Day 1 & Amateur Finals |
| Mon 23 July | 7.30 am Tee Off | Straits Cup PRO Tournament Final Day |
There are Pulai Springs packages that include include staying at Pulai Springs Resort (single occupancy), breakfast, goodie bags, prizes & trophies, green & buggy fees, free on course refreshments, both pre & post Pro-Am meals, etc
The following enjoy a preferential ASM Mates Rates and discounts when registering to participate –
- amateur golfers who have participated in previous ASM events
- the current and immediate past Club Champions from the Men’s, Senior’s, Ladies & Junior divisions from golf clubs in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
- the current and immediate past Champion golfer from a social club’s golfing section
- members of My Golf Kaki, MUGS, Pulai Springs, Tering Bay, Royal Sumatra, The Mines & SICC
- current members of any Senior Golfers Association in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore
- current members of any country’s junior squad in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore
Some Of Asia's Best Step Up To The Plate To Share Their Success Formulas
Never before has the club sector of the golf industry in Asia enjoyed so much prominence. The 2012 Asia Pacific Golf Summit is going to see to it that the golf club business is going to be really show-cased when the conference rolls into the Royal Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam in December.
The last thirty years have witnessed the construction of world class golf courses throughout the Asian continent. Many of these courses have now become legendary for a variety of reasons.
For the 2012 Summit, the organisers have pre-selected three golf clubs to be featured on the programme.
The three clubs are:
Each of these clubs has a distinct story to tell and a valuable experience to share with their peers in Asia. The success story of Black Mountain will be narrated by its general manager, Harald Elisson. Harald's course has played host to the Black Mountain Masters, one of the region's most successful professional tournaments and the 2010 Royal Trophy clash between Team Europe and Team Asia.
From Indonesia, we check out the highly successful and award-winning Royale Jakarta Golf Club, home to the prestigious Indonesian Masters. Come and meet the affable and personable golf-loving George Chandra, the club's chief operating officer. George will walk the Summit through what makes his club tick.
Finally, from the beautiful resort belt of northern Thailand, there is the exquisite Chiangmai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort. It's success story will be told by Woranon Samakoses, the managing director of this sprawling facility.
"This is definitely a first for the Summit and for Asia - to have top flight club executives share their management practices and philosophies with their industry peers. We hope that this serves as a fore-runner to similar presentations from other Asian golf clubs in future," said Mike Sebastian, chief executive officer of the Asia Pacific Golf Group, the owner and producer of the Summit.
Act Now! – Book your seat for the 2012 Asia Pacific Golf Summit at: https://secure.golfconference.org/
The last thirty years have witnessed the construction of world class golf courses throughout the Asian continent. Many of these courses have now become legendary for a variety of reasons.
For the 2012 Summit, the organisers have pre-selected three golf clubs to be featured on the programme.
The three clubs are:
- Black Mountain Golf Club
- Royale Jakarta Golf Club
- Chiangmai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort
Each of these clubs has a distinct story to tell and a valuable experience to share with their peers in Asia. The success story of Black Mountain will be narrated by its general manager, Harald Elisson. Harald's course has played host to the Black Mountain Masters, one of the region's most successful professional tournaments and the 2010 Royal Trophy clash between Team Europe and Team Asia.
From Indonesia, we check out the highly successful and award-winning Royale Jakarta Golf Club, home to the prestigious Indonesian Masters. Come and meet the affable and personable golf-loving George Chandra, the club's chief operating officer. George will walk the Summit through what makes his club tick.
Finally, from the beautiful resort belt of northern Thailand, there is the exquisite Chiangmai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort. It's success story will be told by Woranon Samakoses, the managing director of this sprawling facility.
"This is definitely a first for the Summit and for Asia - to have top flight club executives share their management practices and philosophies with their industry peers. We hope that this serves as a fore-runner to similar presentations from other Asian golf clubs in future," said Mike Sebastian, chief executive officer of the Asia Pacific Golf Group, the owner and producer of the Summit.
Act Now! – Book your seat for the 2012 Asia Pacific Golf Summit at: https://secure.golfconference.org/
Emily's Insight Into Life At The Top
Follow this link for an interesting article about an English girl's experiences while participating in the Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship held at Pantai Indah Kapuk course in Jakarta:
· Emily's Insight Into Life At The Top
· Emily's Insight Into Life At The Top
Bayron And Siva Eye Success At Taman Dayu Championship
Pasuruan, East Java - Jay Bayron of the Philippines and Malaysian S. Siva Chandhran will be aiming for glory at the inaugural Taman Dayu Championship on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) next month.
Bayron and Siva, who have won a combined three ADT titles, will be among a strong line-up of players set for the US$75,000 event at the highly rated Taman Dayu Golf Club and Resort in Surabaya from July 4 to 7 (Wednesday to Saturday).
Current ADT Order of Merit leader Peter Richardson of England and Luke Bleumink of Australia, both winners on the ADT this season, will also be in the field with the aim of moving closer to an Asian Tour card, which is awarded to the top-three finishers on the Order of Merit at the end of the season.
The Taman Dayu Golf Club and Resort is located in the resort area of Prigen, East Java, which is within a one‐hour drive from Surabaya.
The championship course is most impressive and is a creation of golfing great, Jack Nicklaus. The course is part of an integrated resort that covers 600 hectares of prime land including exclusive residential homes and villas, spa, waterpark and clubhouse facilities, which include 38 hotel rooms and luxurious villa accommodation along the golf course.
Bayron claimed his first ADT title last season with an emphatic home triumph at the Aboitiz Invitational. He currently lies in tied 15th place on the Merit list, courtesy of a tied fifth place at the PGM CCM Impian Masters in Malaysia.
The slightly‐built Siva has enjoyed great success since the ADT’s inauguration in 2010 where he won the inaugural Order of Merit.
He is a two‐time ADT winner, claiming victories in 2010 and 2011, and he will be hoping to notch a third title at the Taman Dayu Championship.
He said winning the Order of Merit has given him the opportunity to expand his career. “I had more opportunities to play in the bigger events which gave me an entire different experience by playing on different courses around the region. I also gained a lot more confidence that has helped my game,” said the Malaysian.
The ADT was created in 2010 as a platform for young talents to enhance their game.
This year the ADT will host a total of 10 events, with another two more expected to join the fledging Tour in the coming months.
The top three players on the Order of Merit at the end of the season will earn Asian Tour cards for 2013.
Bayron and Siva, who have won a combined three ADT titles, will be among a strong line-up of players set for the US$75,000 event at the highly rated Taman Dayu Golf Club and Resort in Surabaya from July 4 to 7 (Wednesday to Saturday).
Current ADT Order of Merit leader Peter Richardson of England and Luke Bleumink of Australia, both winners on the ADT this season, will also be in the field with the aim of moving closer to an Asian Tour card, which is awarded to the top-three finishers on the Order of Merit at the end of the season.
The Taman Dayu Golf Club and Resort is located in the resort area of Prigen, East Java, which is within a one‐hour drive from Surabaya.
The championship course is most impressive and is a creation of golfing great, Jack Nicklaus. The course is part of an integrated resort that covers 600 hectares of prime land including exclusive residential homes and villas, spa, waterpark and clubhouse facilities, which include 38 hotel rooms and luxurious villa accommodation along the golf course.
Bayron claimed his first ADT title last season with an emphatic home triumph at the Aboitiz Invitational. He currently lies in tied 15th place on the Merit list, courtesy of a tied fifth place at the PGM CCM Impian Masters in Malaysia.
The slightly‐built Siva has enjoyed great success since the ADT’s inauguration in 2010 where he won the inaugural Order of Merit.
He is a two‐time ADT winner, claiming victories in 2010 and 2011, and he will be hoping to notch a third title at the Taman Dayu Championship.
He said winning the Order of Merit has given him the opportunity to expand his career. “I had more opportunities to play in the bigger events which gave me an entire different experience by playing on different courses around the region. I also gained a lot more confidence that has helped my game,” said the Malaysian.
The ADT was created in 2010 as a platform for young talents to enhance their game.
This year the ADT will host a total of 10 events, with another two more expected to join the fledging Tour in the coming months.
The top three players on the Order of Merit at the end of the season will earn Asian Tour cards for 2013.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Golf Asia Challenge 2012
Sign up now for the
Event: Golf Asia Challenge 2012
Venue: Ria Bintan Golf Club, Ocean Course
Date: Friday 27 July 2012
Shot gun start: 10.15 am (Bintan time)
Scoring format: System 36 modified (Stroke Play)
Entry Fee: S$200 (Golf Asia/Ria Bintan member), S$250 (public)
Entry fee includes:
Register by downloading entry form from www.golfasia.sg or www.riabintan.com
Enquiries: +65 6546 7555 or booking@riabintan.com
+65 6446 6888 or marketing@regentmedia.sg
Pre & post tournament accommodation and golf at preferred rates available
Registration closes 11 July 2012
Event: Golf Asia Challenge 2012
Venue: Ria Bintan Golf Club, Ocean Course
Date: Friday 27 July 2012
Shot gun start: 10.15 am (Bintan time)
Scoring format: System 36 modified (Stroke Play)
Entry Fee: S$200 (Golf Asia/Ria Bintan member), S$250 (public)
Entry fee includes:
- Return ferry tickets
- Goodie bag (including one sleeve of TaylorMade golf balls, BCLN golf shirt and pants worth more than S$200)
- One round of tournament golf
- Pre-golf breakfast
- Prize presentation buffet lunch
Register by downloading entry form from www.golfasia.sg or www.riabintan.com
Enquiries: +65 6546 7555 or booking@riabintan.com
+65 6446 6888 or marketing@regentmedia.sg
Pre & post tournament accommodation and golf at preferred rates available
Registration closes 11 July 2012
The Golf Club Experience... Has It Gone AWOL?
Club management and the delivery of the club experience will come under scrutiny at the 2012 Asia Pacific Golf Summit to be held in the oil-rich Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam on December 11-13.
This is an issue that has been widely talked about, discussed and hotly debated by patrons of golf clubs and club owners and operational personnel. If one is to look back over the years, the so-called "glory days" of golf in Asia, quality of service was of paramount importance. The delivery of service was also a matter that many golf clubs took great pride in. However, based on feedback, these once hallowed standards of service seem to have been in a state of decline. It must be pointed out though that there are still many golf clubs in Asia who strive for very high standards, although there are many who don't share these same ideals.
In an environment where efforts are on-going to grow the game of golf, how important is service and its role in delivering the club experience?
This matter will be cross-examined by a high-powered panel of experts led by Kurt Michelsen, General Manager of Cengkareng Golf Club and the former Asia Pacific Vice President for Troon Golf.
The panel will be made up of:
RISHI NARAIN – Managing Director, Rishi Narain Golf Management (India)
PETER DOWNIE – General Manager, Sentosa Golf Club (Singapore)
NEIL COULSON – Director of Operations, IMG Golf Course Services (China)
CLIVE CARPENTER – Managing Director, Golf Today Network (London)
"We are asking some very pointed questions of the industry. By and large, the club spirit, experience and camaraderie that golf was once known to uphold seems to be in a state of decline especially in clubs in Asia," explained Mike Sebastian, chief executive officer of the Asia Pacific Golf Group, owner and product of the Summit.
If you are a golf club owner, operator, general manager or a business executive involved in growing the club experience, make sure that you block out the dates now! December 11 - 13, 2012.
The Sultanate of Brunei will roll out the red carpet to welcome you to a truly peaceful abode!
Act Now! – Book your seat for the 2012 Asia Pacific Golf Summit at: https://secure.golfconference.org/
This is an issue that has been widely talked about, discussed and hotly debated by patrons of golf clubs and club owners and operational personnel. If one is to look back over the years, the so-called "glory days" of golf in Asia, quality of service was of paramount importance. The delivery of service was also a matter that many golf clubs took great pride in. However, based on feedback, these once hallowed standards of service seem to have been in a state of decline. It must be pointed out though that there are still many golf clubs in Asia who strive for very high standards, although there are many who don't share these same ideals.
In an environment where efforts are on-going to grow the game of golf, how important is service and its role in delivering the club experience?
This matter will be cross-examined by a high-powered panel of experts led by Kurt Michelsen, General Manager of Cengkareng Golf Club and the former Asia Pacific Vice President for Troon Golf.
The panel will be made up of:
RISHI NARAIN – Managing Director, Rishi Narain Golf Management (India)
PETER DOWNIE – General Manager, Sentosa Golf Club (Singapore)
NEIL COULSON – Director of Operations, IMG Golf Course Services (China)
CLIVE CARPENTER – Managing Director, Golf Today Network (London)
"We are asking some very pointed questions of the industry. By and large, the club spirit, experience and camaraderie that golf was once known to uphold seems to be in a state of decline especially in clubs in Asia," explained Mike Sebastian, chief executive officer of the Asia Pacific Golf Group, owner and product of the Summit.
If you are a golf club owner, operator, general manager or a business executive involved in growing the club experience, make sure that you block out the dates now! December 11 - 13, 2012.
The Sultanate of Brunei will roll out the red carpet to welcome you to a truly peaceful abode!
Act Now! – Book your seat for the 2012 Asia Pacific Golf Summit at: https://secure.golfconference.org/
Friday, June 22, 2012
Maybank Commits To New ADT Event In Indonesia
Kuala Lumpur, June 22 - Maybank, Malaysia’s regional financial leader, has taken on title sponsorship of a new Asian Development Tour (ADT) tournament in Indonesia. The move is part of the Bank’s commitment in supporting the development of sports across the region where it operates.
The BII Maybank ADT Challenge will be launched at Imperial Klub Golf in Jakarta from July 12 to 14, 2012 with a total prize fund of US$50,000. It will be the first time Maybank is sponsoring a tournament on the burgeoning ADT, which was introduced in 2010 as a secondary circuit in Asia to provide playing opportunities for rising stars to hone their skills before they feature on the elite Asian Tour.
Maybank is already involved with professional golf at the highest level in Asia through its successful title sponsorship of the US$2.5 million Maybank Malaysian Open, which is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and European Tour.
Mohd Adam Wee Abdullah, Chief Marketing Officer, Maybank said: “We are proud to begin a new association with the ADT as we share the same goals with the Asian Tour to grow the game across the region.
“Following the success of the Maybank Malaysian Open, which we began the title sponsorship in 2006, we felt the timing was right to invest in the game at the development level, hence the birth of our new ADT event in Indonesia.
“Our extensive business presence across Southeast Asia presents a wonderful opportunity for Maybank to further expand our golf sponsorship programme and we are excited at the prospect of being involved in grooming new champions on the ADT.”
At the end of every season, the ADT rewards the top-three finishers on the Order of Merit with cards on the Asian Tour in the following year. In the inaugural year, five tournaments were staged while eight were played in 2011.
With the addition of the Maybank event, which will be held over three rounds, this season’s ADT calendar will rise to an all-time high of 12 tournaments.
Asian Tour Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han welcomed Maybank’s commitment to the ADT.
“On behalf of the Asian Tour, I would like to welcome Maybank as our newest title sponsor on the Asian Development Tour. Maybank’s strong involvement and support has been tremendous over the years and we are truly delighted that it will also now support the ADT,” said Han.
“The ADT plays a crucial role in the development of golfers in Asia and the addition of a new tournament in Indonesia will be welcomed by the Indonesian players as it will give them greater opportunities to compete in our events.”
A total of three ADT events have been held so far this season with newcomer Peter Richardson of England, winner of the PGM ADT Masters at A’Famosa in Malaysia earlier this month, leading the Order of Merit.
The BII Maybank ADT Challenge will be launched at Imperial Klub Golf in Jakarta from July 12 to 14, 2012 with a total prize fund of US$50,000. It will be the first time Maybank is sponsoring a tournament on the burgeoning ADT, which was introduced in 2010 as a secondary circuit in Asia to provide playing opportunities for rising stars to hone their skills before they feature on the elite Asian Tour.
Maybank is already involved with professional golf at the highest level in Asia through its successful title sponsorship of the US$2.5 million Maybank Malaysian Open, which is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and European Tour.
Mohd Adam Wee Abdullah, Chief Marketing Officer, Maybank said: “We are proud to begin a new association with the ADT as we share the same goals with the Asian Tour to grow the game across the region.
“Following the success of the Maybank Malaysian Open, which we began the title sponsorship in 2006, we felt the timing was right to invest in the game at the development level, hence the birth of our new ADT event in Indonesia.
“Our extensive business presence across Southeast Asia presents a wonderful opportunity for Maybank to further expand our golf sponsorship programme and we are excited at the prospect of being involved in grooming new champions on the ADT.”
At the end of every season, the ADT rewards the top-three finishers on the Order of Merit with cards on the Asian Tour in the following year. In the inaugural year, five tournaments were staged while eight were played in 2011.
With the addition of the Maybank event, which will be held over three rounds, this season’s ADT calendar will rise to an all-time high of 12 tournaments.
Asian Tour Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han welcomed Maybank’s commitment to the ADT.
“On behalf of the Asian Tour, I would like to welcome Maybank as our newest title sponsor on the Asian Development Tour. Maybank’s strong involvement and support has been tremendous over the years and we are truly delighted that it will also now support the ADT,” said Han.
“The ADT plays a crucial role in the development of golfers in Asia and the addition of a new tournament in Indonesia will be welcomed by the Indonesian players as it will give them greater opportunities to compete in our events.”
A total of three ADT events have been held so far this season with newcomer Peter Richardson of England, winner of the PGM ADT Masters at A’Famosa in Malaysia earlier this month, leading the Order of Merit.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Bali's Big Eco Weekend Golf Tournament
Bali's Big Eco Weekend Charity Golf Tournament is a part of an event created by Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia and Quiksilver Indonesia, to encourage local community and tourists like you to participate in our earth-loving activities in Bali, such as Bali Beach Clean Up and Sea Turtle Release. You can also have lots of fun in the beach by meeting surfer legends like Mark Richards and Tom Caroll, and end your night with some Reggae tunes from Souljah.
The full program for this event, that will be held from 5-8 July 2012, is as follows:
Thursday, 5th July 2012 (8 pm-late.)
Mantra, Bali – Jl. Petitenget Raya 77x, Bali
Drop by Mantra Bali for an excitement pre-event party, and get a chance to meet world champion surfers, such as Mark Richards, Tom Caroll, and Martin Potter. The owner himself, Tipi Jabrik, will be your host for the evening.
Friday, 6th July 2012
Bali's Big Eco Weekend Charity Golf Tournament.
Shotgun at 1 pm at Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort.
Saturday, 7th July 2012
Watch an exciting Lifesavers Race at 10 am, while our Eco Village opens their exhibition. At 3 pm, the Governor of Bali will open the event, followed by exciting release of baby turtles at the Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation. There are many fun activities at the beach for you to join, such as soccer, face-painting, and sunset music by Ulu Roots.
Sunday, 8th July 2012
Time for you to get down for the real action! Join us for the Big Bali's Beach Clean Up in the morning, where the person with most waste collected will get an exciting prize! And of course, Bali's Big Eco Weekend Closing Party will go on at night at Hard Rock Hotel Bali, featuring entertainment from Australian musician Phil Jamieson 'Grinspoon', along with a charity auction session.
For more information and registration visit the BBEW website.
The full program for this event, that will be held from 5-8 July 2012, is as follows:
Thursday, 5th July 2012 (8 pm-late.)
Mantra, Bali – Jl. Petitenget Raya 77x, Bali
Drop by Mantra Bali for an excitement pre-event party, and get a chance to meet world champion surfers, such as Mark Richards, Tom Caroll, and Martin Potter. The owner himself, Tipi Jabrik, will be your host for the evening.
Friday, 6th July 2012
Bali's Big Eco Weekend Charity Golf Tournament.
Shotgun at 1 pm at Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort.
Saturday, 7th July 2012
Watch an exciting Lifesavers Race at 10 am, while our Eco Village opens their exhibition. At 3 pm, the Governor of Bali will open the event, followed by exciting release of baby turtles at the Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation. There are many fun activities at the beach for you to join, such as soccer, face-painting, and sunset music by Ulu Roots.
Sunday, 8th July 2012
Time for you to get down for the real action! Join us for the Big Bali's Beach Clean Up in the morning, where the person with most waste collected will get an exciting prize! And of course, Bali's Big Eco Weekend Closing Party will go on at night at Hard Rock Hotel Bali, featuring entertainment from Australian musician Phil Jamieson 'Grinspoon', along with a charity auction session.
For more information and registration visit the BBEW website.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Golf Tourism To Take Center Stage At APGS 2012
Singapore, 12 June 2012 - For the first time, the movers and shakers of the golf industry in Asia will find out how valuable and how important golf tourism really is to the region as a whole.
Never before has this topic been handled at a major international conference in Asia.
At the 2012 Asia Pacific Golf Summit, some of the most knowledgeable and most respected experts on golf tourism will on hand to discuss the topic - GOLF TOURISM – A DYNAMIC NEW ENGINE OF GROWTH.
This topic will be the subject of a high-powered panel discussion to be led by Sheikh Jamaluddin Sheikh Mohammad, Director of Tourism, Brunei Tourism.
The expert panel will include the following members:
He went on to add, “The panel that we have assembled is a world-class group of some of the best experts in the business and under the expert direction of Sheikh Jamaluddin, we can look forward to a very enlightening and entertaining panel session.”
More than 30 world class speakers have already accepted invitations to speak at the 2012 Asia Pacific Golf Summit.
For more details, please visit the Summit’s web site at http://www.golfconference.org
Never before has this topic been handled at a major international conference in Asia.
At the 2012 Asia Pacific Golf Summit, some of the most knowledgeable and most respected experts on golf tourism will on hand to discuss the topic - GOLF TOURISM – A DYNAMIC NEW ENGINE OF GROWTH.
This topic will be the subject of a high-powered panel discussion to be led by Sheikh Jamaluddin Sheikh Mohammad, Director of Tourism, Brunei Tourism.
The expert panel will include the following members:
- Stacey Walton - General Manager, Banyan Golf Club (Thailand)
- Mark Seigel – Managing Director, GolfAsian Pte Ltd (Thailand)
- Dennis Kloeth – Managing Director, IndoGolf (Indonesia)
- Paul Gibbons – Director, Group Marketing, MST Golf (Malaysia)
He went on to add, “The panel that we have assembled is a world-class group of some of the best experts in the business and under the expert direction of Sheikh Jamaluddin, we can look forward to a very enlightening and entertaining panel session.”
More than 30 world class speakers have already accepted invitations to speak at the 2012 Asia Pacific Golf Summit.
For more details, please visit the Summit’s web site at http://www.golfconference.org
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Indonesia Claims Boys Title At Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship
Jakarta, 9 June 2012 - The Indonesian contingent is quite satisfied with winning the individual title in the Boys division, while Thailand took the Boys Team title in the Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship at Damai Indah Golf, Pantai Indah Kapuk course, Jakarta, Friday.
Indonesia's Joshua Andrew Wirawan won the Boys individual class at the Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship 2012 (EJWJGC), finishing one stroke ahead of Thailand's Dantha Boonma.
Joshua recorded a total of 287 strokes, or one under par (74-76-67-69), during the four-day EJWJGC 2012 .
Meanwhile Danthai scored an even par 288 (71-77-71-69), and had to settle for second place.
"I am pleased to win this championship for the first time," said Joshua after the EJWJGC 2012 closing ceremony at Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta, Friday.
"Previously I would not expect to win in this championship, given our competitors from Thailand and Australia are strong enough," he said.
"I played freely, not influenced by having to win, just wanted to play well," he added.
But overall, Thailand remains the king of the junior tournaments in Indonesia. They collected the Boys Team title with partners Danthai Boonma Putra and Sarit Suwannarut, and in addition brought home five titles in Boys' Class A, B, C and D and Girls' Class C competitions.
Meanwhile Japan won two titles, as Yu Okamura and I Aono brought home the Girls' Team title, while Yu Okamura also took the Girls' Class A title.
Girls' Class B was won by Cheng Chia Ssu from China Taipei, and Class D by Malaysia's Natasha Andrea Oon.
In Boys Class B, Sarit Suwannarut was unstoppable, leading from the first day. The Thai golfer finished the tournament with the title in age group 13-14 years. Although he closed the final day with a score of two over par (74), Sarin's position was not challenged, totaling a score of 290 (73, 73, 70, 74) or two over par.
Meanwhile, Yuwa Kosaihira of Japan had to settle for second place. Despite some impressive play by scoring four strokes under par on Thursday (7/6) and potentially displacing Sarin, on the final day Yuwa only scored 75, and collected 292 total points (74, 75, 68, 75), or two strokes behind Sarin.
The third place was taken by Malaysia's Rosidin Emilio Solomon who suddenly thrust into third place, displacing Cao Sen of Taiwan. Solomon finished with a total score of 301 (81, 77, 71, 72).
To see the full leaderboard, please see www.gtscore.com/ejwjgc_2012/
Indonesia's Joshua Andrew Wirawan won the Boys individual class at the Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship 2012 (EJWJGC), finishing one stroke ahead of Thailand's Dantha Boonma.
Joshua recorded a total of 287 strokes, or one under par (74-76-67-69), during the four-day EJWJGC 2012 .
Meanwhile Danthai scored an even par 288 (71-77-71-69), and had to settle for second place.
"I am pleased to win this championship for the first time," said Joshua after the EJWJGC 2012 closing ceremony at Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta, Friday.
"Previously I would not expect to win in this championship, given our competitors from Thailand and Australia are strong enough," he said.
"I played freely, not influenced by having to win, just wanted to play well," he added.
But overall, Thailand remains the king of the junior tournaments in Indonesia. They collected the Boys Team title with partners Danthai Boonma Putra and Sarit Suwannarut, and in addition brought home five titles in Boys' Class A, B, C and D and Girls' Class C competitions.
Meanwhile Japan won two titles, as Yu Okamura and I Aono brought home the Girls' Team title, while Yu Okamura also took the Girls' Class A title.
Girls' Class B was won by Cheng Chia Ssu from China Taipei, and Class D by Malaysia's Natasha Andrea Oon.
In Boys Class B, Sarit Suwannarut was unstoppable, leading from the first day. The Thai golfer finished the tournament with the title in age group 13-14 years. Although he closed the final day with a score of two over par (74), Sarin's position was not challenged, totaling a score of 290 (73, 73, 70, 74) or two over par.
Meanwhile, Yuwa Kosaihira of Japan had to settle for second place. Despite some impressive play by scoring four strokes under par on Thursday (7/6) and potentially displacing Sarin, on the final day Yuwa only scored 75, and collected 292 total points (74, 75, 68, 75), or two strokes behind Sarin.
The third place was taken by Malaysia's Rosidin Emilio Solomon who suddenly thrust into third place, displacing Cao Sen of Taiwan. Solomon finished with a total score of 301 (81, 77, 71, 72).
To see the full leaderboard, please see www.gtscore.com/ejwjgc_2012/
Friday, June 8, 2012
Pakuwon Golf 10th Anniversary at PGFC
Please join to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pakuwon Golf & Family Club on:
Hole in One: Mercedes-Benz C 200 Classic, Nissan Juke CVT A/T, Toyota Fortuner Diesel 2.5 – 4x2 G M/T
For more information and registration: Pakuwon Golf & Family Club
Phone: (031) 739.0888 ext 342
Tournament Schedule
| Day/Date | : Sunday, 1st July 2012 |
| Tee-off Time | <: 6am, 10am and 2pm/td> |
Participation Fee for this Golf Event
| Category | Shotgun 1 | Shotgun 2 | Shotgun 3 |
| Member | Rp. 630.000 | Rp. 630.000 | Rp. 680.000 |
| Non Member | Rp. 785.000 | Rp. 785.000 | Rp. 850.000 |
| Junior | Rp. 550.000 |
| Format | : Individual Stroke Play | |
| Flights | : Men’s Flight | A (0-7), B (8-14), C (15-21) |
| Ladies Flight | (0-24) | |
| Junior Flight | 18 years & under (0-24) | |
| Trophies: | Overall: |
| Best Gross and Best Net | |
| All categories will be awarded for: | |
| Best Gross, Best Net and Runner-Up Net | |
| Novelty – Nearest To The Pin: | |
| Men, Ladies and Junior | |
| Course Prizes: | Hole In One : Cars, 1 Year Individual Pakuwon Golf Privilege card |
| On The Green: 1000 Driving range Ball Hire | |
| Bull’s Eye Game : 6 Month Weekday Individual Pakuwon Golf Privilege card | |
| Birdie Point : 10 WD Green Fee voucher |
Hole in One: Mercedes-Benz C 200 Classic, Nissan Juke CVT A/T, Toyota Fortuner Diesel 2.5 – 4x2 G M/T
Gala Dinner Schedule
| Day/Date | : Sunday, 1st July 2012 |
| Time | : 6 pm |
| Venue | : Gazebo Pool Terrace |
For more information and registration: Pakuwon Golf & Family Club
Phone: (031) 739.0888 ext 342
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Java League Junior Open Tournament 2012
During the summer vacation period the Java League Junior Open Tournament will be held.
Information & Registration:
Phone: (0274) 896 176-7, fax: (0274) 896 179
Email: mrpgolf@indosat.net.id
Information & Registration:
Phone: (031) 731 5500, fax: (031) 731 0477
Email: marketing@golfgraha.com
Java League Junior Participants can play both tournaments for IDR 1,500,000 er person (Caddie Fee & tips excluded).
Merapi Golf Junior Open Tournament, Yogyakarta
| Location: | Merapi Golf & Mountain Resort |
| Date: | 20-21 June 2012 |
| Fee: | IDR 800,000 per person (Caddie Fee & Tips excluded) |
Phone: (0274) 896 176-7, fax: (0274) 896 179
Email: mrpgolf@indosat.net.id
Era-Graha Junior Open Tournament, Surabaya
| Location: | Golf Graha Famili & Country Club |
| Date: | 25-26 June 2012 |
| Fee: | IDR 800,000 per person (Caddie Fee & Tips excluded) |
Phone: (031) 731 5500, fax: (031) 731 0477
Email: marketing@golfgraha.com
| Boys Division | Age | Girls Division | Age |
| Special Flight | 18-21 | ||
| A Class | 15-17 | A Class | 15-21 |
| B Class | 13-14 | B Class | 13-14 |
| C Class | 11-12 | C Class | 11-12 |
| D Class | 09-10 | D Class | 10 and below |
| E Class | 8 and below |
Java League Junior Participants can play both tournaments for IDR 1,500,000 er person (Caddie Fee & tips excluded).
Indonesia Junior Open Golf Championship 2012
Persatuan Golf Indonesia organizes the Indonesia Junior Open Golf Championship 2012 that will be held
Jakarta Timur
Entry Fee:
Rp. 500,000 (Indonesian/WNI Player)
Rp. 800,000 (Foreigner/WNA Player)
Rp. 200.000/Team (2 Players)
Notes:
· Free Green Fee for Official Practice Round / Monday 11 June 2012
· Breakfast & Lunch will be provided on all competition days
· Caddy Fee: Rp 50,000 per round
For further information and registration:
PB Persatuan Golf Indonesia
Gd. Medco 1 Lt 1
Jl Ampera Raya 18, Cilandak
Jakarta Selatan
Phone (021) 78841214, fax (021) 78841215
Email pgi@pgionline.org
Contact person: Cahyo (085880260110)
Venue: Jakarta Golf Club
Jl Rawamangun Muka Raya No. 1Jakarta Timur
Date: 12-15 June 2012
Boys
| Groups | Ages | Handicap Limit | Holes |
| Group A | 15-17 Years Old | 12 or lower | 72 Holes |
| Group B | 13-14 Years Old | 16 or lower | 72 Holes |
| Group C | 11-12 Years Old | 24 or lower | 54 Holes |
| Group D | Below 10 Years Old | 28 or lower | 54 Holes |
Girls
| Groups | Ages | Handicap Limit | Holes |
| Group A | 14-17 Years Old | 14 or lower | 54 Holes |
| Group B | 11-13 Years Old | 18 or lower | 54 Holes |
| Group C | Below 10 Years Old | 28 or lower | 54 Holes |
Entry Fee:
Rp. 500,000 (Indonesian/WNI Player)
Rp. 800,000 (Foreigner/WNA Player)
Rp. 200.000/Team (2 Players)
Notes:
· Free Green Fee for Official Practice Round / Monday 11 June 2012
· Breakfast & Lunch will be provided on all competition days
· Caddy Fee: Rp 50,000 per round
For further information and registration:
PB Persatuan Golf Indonesia
Gd. Medco 1 Lt 1
Jl Ampera Raya 18, Cilandak
Jakarta Selatan
Phone (021) 78841214, fax (021) 78841215
Email pgi@pgionline.org
Contact person: Cahyo (085880260110)
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship 2012 To Start At PIK
Jakarta, 4 une 2012 - As many as 144 junior golfers, including Indonesian golfers, are scheduled to participate in the Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship (EJWJGC) which will be held at Damai Indah Golf, Pantai Indah Kapuk Course (PIK), North Jakarta.
Jakarta Deputy Governor of Tourism and Culture Section, Sukesti Martono, said the amount of participating countries has been increasing every year, not only Southeast Asia countries, but also from America and Europe.
“Hopefully this tournament will find new young golfers who someday can show off at a professional level,” he expressed after opening the tournament at Damai Indah Golf, PIK, North Jakarta, Monday (6/4).
According to him, this tournament is also as form of the Jakarta Provincial Government’s commitment to advance the sports sector, especially golf. Besides this, it is also a part of the Enjoy Jakarta program series. “Residents can watch and support this tournament so golf can be known widely,” told Sukesti.
Jakarta Sports and Youth Department Head Ratiyono added that EJWJGC provides an opportunity for young Indonesian golfers to compete at a professional level, so they can improve their skill and increase their competition hours. “We saw many potentials that can be developed from this sport. Hopefully, new the number of junior golfers can rise,” he said.
Moreover Ratiyono told that Indonesian golfers have a big chance to win the tournament, especially since last year Indonesian junior golfer Jordan Irawan won and grabbed the Jakarta Governor Trophy. “So did the female golfer team who also won the tournament last year. Hopefully, we could come out as overall champion this year,” he hoped.
Meanwhile, chairman of the 2012 EJWJGC, Sutopo Kristono, mentioned that the 144 participates are come from 18 countries, namely Australia, South Africa, United State, China, Taiwan, India, England, Japan, Malaysia, Guam, South Korea, Laos, Morocco, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia that as host of this tournament includes its best 47 golfers.
Jakarta Deputy Governor of Tourism and Culture Section, Sukesti Martono, said the amount of participating countries has been increasing every year, not only Southeast Asia countries, but also from America and Europe.
“Hopefully this tournament will find new young golfers who someday can show off at a professional level,” he expressed after opening the tournament at Damai Indah Golf, PIK, North Jakarta, Monday (6/4).
According to him, this tournament is also as form of the Jakarta Provincial Government’s commitment to advance the sports sector, especially golf. Besides this, it is also a part of the Enjoy Jakarta program series. “Residents can watch and support this tournament so golf can be known widely,” told Sukesti.
Jakarta Sports and Youth Department Head Ratiyono added that EJWJGC provides an opportunity for young Indonesian golfers to compete at a professional level, so they can improve their skill and increase their competition hours. “We saw many potentials that can be developed from this sport. Hopefully, new the number of junior golfers can rise,” he said.
Moreover Ratiyono told that Indonesian golfers have a big chance to win the tournament, especially since last year Indonesian junior golfer Jordan Irawan won and grabbed the Jakarta Governor Trophy. “So did the female golfer team who also won the tournament last year. Hopefully, we could come out as overall champion this year,” he hoped.
Meanwhile, chairman of the 2012 EJWJGC, Sutopo Kristono, mentioned that the 144 participates are come from 18 countries, namely Australia, South Africa, United State, China, Taiwan, India, England, Japan, Malaysia, Guam, South Korea, Laos, Morocco, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia that as host of this tournament includes its best 47 golfers.
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