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.
Testimonials

"FANTASTIC!!!! I know that this newly formed organization can have a huge impact on the industry in Asia."
John Matheson, Director, International Professional Products, J.R. Simplot Company
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"The formation of the Asia Golf Industry Federation is a global effort to sophisticate the golf industry in Asia. Many respected professionals in the golf industry share the commitment to enhance the standards of operation and to provide the educational resources in the golf properties throughout Asia so that they are assured a successful future."
Denise R. Adams, Senior Vice President, Kitson & Partners

"Mike - thanks for the contribution the AGIF is making to the golf industry. I sincerely believe that your effort will be met with resounding success. The Club Managers Association of Malaysia looks forward to working with the AGIF and we are also looking forward to the 2009 Asia Pacific Golf Summit and will provide all the support where necessary. The idea of forming the Club Managers Association of Asia under the auspices of the AGIF is a very noble idea and this is going to be for the good of golf industry in Asia, particularly in the area of club management. You will have all of our support."
Capt (R) Sharuddin bin Shariff, President, Club Managers Association of Malaysia

“Congratulations Mike … A BIG effort on your behalf!”
Harley Kruse, Golf Course Architect, Greg Norman Golf Course Design
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“Congratulations, Mike. A lot of hard work on your part and it is all coming together. Well done.”
Ryan Wall, Senior Vice President & Managing Director,Troon Golf - Australia/Pacific

“Thanks for the note, Mike. As discussed in Mission Hills in December, I see a real desire and need for the organization, and look forward to following its progress.”
Robert McElreath Vice President-Global Marketing, Club Car, Inc. – Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies
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“I have been reading up on the AGIF and I must agree with David Ellis. COUNT ME IN !!! You have done a fantastic job putting this together Mike and I would not miss out on being part of this.”
Martin Moore President - Flagstick GCCM





