Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Board members Chris Gray and Mark Donohue are among the keynote speakers at next month’s Malaysian Golf Association (MGA)-organised Club and Turf Management Seminar.

To be held at The Royal Selangor Golf Club on June 13-14, the event is supported by The R&A, Golf Club Managers Association of Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia and the AGIF.

The opening day is set aside for topics on club management while the focus on day two will be turf management combined with an afternoon field day.

AGIF President Gray said: “Congratulations to the Malaysian Golf Association for taking the initiative to stage this two-day seminar.

“The AGIF is pleased to support this undertaking which will shine a light on important and topical issues in the club and turf management industries.”

Gray, Head of Sustainable Golf & Agronomy – Asia-Pacific at The R&A, will kick-off proceedings on day two with a presentation on Golf Course Quality Standards and Sustainability.

Also taking to the podium will be AGIF Treasurer Donohue, Regional Manager for Southeast Asia, Rain Bird.

Donohue will tackle the topic of Innovations in Golf Course Irrigation: Technologies and Techniques for Water Conservation.

Other speakers include consultant and contractor Normas Yakin, a former course superintendent and club manager.

Having worked at Glenmarie Golf & Country Club, Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort, Kota Permai Golf & Country Club and The Mines Resort and Golf Club, Yakin is well positioned to discuss Common Mistakes of Malaysian Turf Maintenance.

Before heading outside for the field day, the turf seminar will conclude with a presentation on Climate-Resilient Golf Course Design and Maintenance Strategies and a panel discussion on The Future of Sustainable Golf Course Management: Challenges, Opportunities, and Predictions.

The opening day will include a presentation from Tourism Malaysia on the subject of golf tourism before focusing on a series of club management topics:

• Emergency Response Planning and First Aid Training for Golf Club Staff;
• Managing Medical Emergencies on the Golf Course: Case Studies and Lessons Learned;
• Fire Safety & Prevention for Golf Club Operations (Theory);
• Fire Safety & Prevention for Golf Club Operations (Practical);
• Effective Strategies for Marketing and Promoting Golf Courses: Attracting More Players and Increasing Revenue.

The fee for attendance is RM250 for one day or RM400 for two days. For further details, please contact Lya at the MGA at 60-14 988-0058, email revathy@mgaonline.com.my or visit www.mgaonline.com.my

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