Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Individuals and clubs who have excelled and made significant contributions to golf in the region will be honoured at next week’s Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Annual International Summit.

Among the highlights of the three-day gathering will be the AGIF Golf Awards Dinner, to be staged in the ballroom at the Sime Darby Convention Centre (SDCC) on Wednesday, October 28.

Chris Gray, President of the AGIF, said: “There are so many individuals and organisations who have had a positive influence of the game in Asia that deserve to be rewarded and lifted into the spotlight.

“Once more we’re looking forward to celebrating excellence in golf by recognising them during our annual Summit.”

Awards will be presented in five categories:

• Country Leadership (Individual)
• Country Leadership (Institutions/Golf Clubs)
• Young Leaders (<40 years)
• Women in Golf Leadership (Women Leaders)
• Lifetime Achievement

The awards were open to individuals of all nationalities, provided their work has contributed significantly to the growth and development of golf in Asia.

Nominations were submitted by industry peers, organisations, or through self-nomination, subject to verification by the AGIF Awards Committee. All nominees had to demonstrate a measurable impact on the advancement of golf in Asia, whether through leadership, innovation, sustainability, education, or community development.

Rishi Narain, Head – Events, Sponsorship and Membership at the AGIF, said: “The objective in inaugurating the AGIF Golf Awards was to recognise excellence, innovation, and leadership in the Asian golf industry. The interest and response that we’ve received has been overwhelming.”

Featuring globally acclaimed speakers and panellists addressing the golf industry’s most pressing issues, the Summit is being staged at the SDCC on October 28-29.

For the third year in succession, the Summit is aligning with the richest LPGA Tour event in the region. Adjacent to the Sime Darby Convention Centre, the West Course at the KLGCC is hosting the US$3 million Maybank Championship – featuring many of the world’s top players – from October 29-November 1. Delegates at the AGIF Summit will be granted access to attend the tournament.

The AGIF Annual International Summit 2026 is supported by The R&A with Bunker Solution, Centaur Asia Pacific, Jebsen & Jessen, Tee Time, Toro and Trojan Battery Company as sponsors.

Sime Darby Convention Centre is the Venue Partner and M Resort & Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is the Hotel Partner.

Supporting Partners are Tourism Malaysia, the Malaysian Association of Golf Recreational Club Owners (MAGRO), the Golf Course Superintendents’ Association of Malaysia (GCSAM) and the Golf Club Managers Association of Malaysia (GCMAM).

*To register for the Summit, please click here.

**Click here to learn more about the conference and view the agenda:

AT A GLANCE

Name: AGIF Annual International Summit
Date: October 27-29, 2026
Venue: Sime Darby Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Organisers: Asian Golf Industry Federation
Sponsors: The R&A; Bunker Solution, Centaur Asia Pacific, Jebsen & Jessen; Tee Time, Toro; Trojan Battery Company
Venue Partner: Sime Darby Convention Centre
Supporting Partners: Tourism Malaysia, Malaysian Association of Golf Recreational Club Owners (MAGRO); Golf Course Superintendents’ Association of Malaysia (GCSAM)
Official Partner Hotel: M Resort & Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Name: AGIF Business Leaders Invitational
Date: October 27, 2026
Venue: Templer Park Country Club
Organisers: Asian Golf Industry Federation

Name: AGIF Awards Gala Dinner
Date: October 28, 2026
Venue: Sime Darby Convention Centre
Organisers: Asian Golf Industry Federation

***For sponsorship opportunities, delegate registrations and speaking enquiries at AGIF conferences, please contact the AGIF Events Team by email at events@agif.asia