Turf Management XI: Seminar at Indonesia August 2 to 4
We did not simply talk about wanting to bring education to the local level. We got on down to doing it!
In support of the Asosiasi Superintendent Padang Golf Indonesia, the AGIF was proud to present the Turf Management XI: Seminar at Indonesia from 2 to 4 August at the Emeralda Golf Club.
Grow-the-Game Let's Go Golf: Grant to popularise golf in Vietnam goes to Montgomerie Links
For Immediate Release: AGIF congratulates Montgomerie Links for winning the USD$10,000 grant to promote participation in the game of golf across all socioeconomic strata in the Central Coast region of Vietnam. An initiative led by Committee Chairman Mark Adams and endorsed by the Vietnam Golf Association, golf courses and driving ranges in Vietnam were invited to submit their bids earlier in the year for AGIF's consideration.
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The Working Sub-committees of the Asian Golf Industry Federation have finalized a number of programmes that will witness activation this year.
One of the main programmes is being spear-headed by the Education Committee (Coaching, Training & Player Development). Working in conjunction with the Asia Pacific Golf Development Conferences and the PGA of Asia, it has launched its first project which is has already launched its first project which is the PGA Conference of Asia.
It is also assisting with support to launch the PGA of Asia which will be the official body to drive the teaching, training and certification of teaching professionals throughout the region. The committee has secured the assistance and support of the Thailand PGA and the Sports Authority of Thailand to make all of this happen. www.pgaasiaconference.com
Superintendent Education Program
The long term objectives of the Superintendent Education Program are to develop a widely accepted accredited, practical and sustainable training structure for Asia covering essential theoretical and practical skills for Golf Course Management that provides a clear pathway for Superintendents / Greenkeepers to advance.
Some of the key factors which make this a huge task are obvious; logistics, languages, different cultural approaches, different level of competencies, geographical and conflicts with revenue generation from education etc.
Over the years many of our federation members have run education meetings or supported conferences. AGIF will focus the industry resources on more practical training. In the short term we will focus on running seminars in conjunction with local associations. The AGIF Board has recently approved two seminars in 2010.
Water Management
The Water Management Group is to taking a leadership role in the promotion of good water management practices in the golf industry by providing a web based Water Management Resource and Education source for industry participants, giving access to materials and training regarding the best practices in good water management. This will be followed by the development of a web based water management template that will show a baseline of water use today, and will allow inclusion of a Water Management plan that documents proposed actions and measures improvements made to the efficiency of a system.
Communications
The following communication mediums have been established to assist AGIF Members in introducing and promoting their products, services and golf properties:
- E-Newsletter – Produced monthly the e-newsletter content includes AGIF President’s Message; Welcoming new AGIF Members; AGIF Member Profile; Publicising breaking news on new products/services; Publicising breaking news on new club/golf facility developments, launchings, openings, renovations, acquisitions, etc.; and Employment Announcements.
- Through special arrangements with Asian Golf TV and Asian Golf Business the following services are provided:
- ASIAN GOLF TV – Launched in November, 2009, this is a revolutionary Internet-based television broadcast service, and the only one of its kind dedicated to the entire golf industry. It actively promotes the trade aspects of the golf industry globally. This means that Members will now have a new vehicle to reach golf course professionals and decision makers via the powerful medium of television throughout the Asia Pacific and the entire world. Additionally, a monthly interview with club and golf industry professionals is featured on both Asian Golf TV and the AGIF web site.
- ASIAN GOLF BUSINESS – Special monthly features on Charter Members in Asia Golf Business.
