Turf Management XI: Seminar at Indonesia August 2 to 4

Turf Management XI SeminarIn support of the Asosiasi Superintendent Padang Golf Indonesia, the Asian Golf Industry Federation is proud to present the Turf Management XI: Seminar at Indonesia from 2nd till 4th August at the Emeralda Golf Club.

The 3-day programme is part of the AGIF Sustainable Turfgrass Education Programme organised to meet the diverse needs of the Asian golf superintendents to maximize golf course maintenance. Participants can expect to learn in a fun loving environment the effective techniques, products and equipment used in golf course maintenance operations.

The programme will see the coming together of representatives of golf industry companies, many of whom have been golf course superintendents in Asia themselves. Speakers due to speak at the programme include Dr Micah Woods and Matee Suntisawasdi.

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Singapore (June 9): Helping the game’s development in Vietnam by introducing as many new players to the game as possible is the aim of a US$10,000 cash grant from the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF).
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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.

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In all, 7,029 industry professionals who are involved in purchasing decisions walked the San Diego Convention Center aisles, eclipsing the 7,012 mark in New Orleans last year.
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The conference dates are locked in and the two-day event will be staged at the plush Centara Grand on April 30 to May 1, 2010.
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