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AGIF Annual International Summit 2025

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The AGIF Annual International Summit 2025 promises to be a dynamic three-day experience, bringing together golf industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the region.

The Summit kick–starts with the networking AGIF Golf Business Leaders Invitational Tournament on Tuesday, October 28. The seminar sessions will be held at theSime Darby Convention Centre on Wednesday and Thursday (October 29-30), featuring a curated line-up of high-impact speakers, panel discussions, and interactive educational sessions.

Delegates will also enjoy exclusive networking opportunities and access to the LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship, making this a truly world-class industry gathering.

For any queries, please contact us at events@agif.asia.com
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Delegate Pricing
Conference Fee
  • Malaysian Nationals : USD 85 / MYR 360
  • Foreign Nationals (AGIF Members) : USD 210
  • Foreign Nationals (Non-AGIF Members) : USD 260
Note : The above fee is inclusive of two-day conference attendance, coffee/lunch (both days), Gala Dinner, Maybank LPGA Championship pass and poolside barbeque.
AGIF Golf Business Leaders Invitational Tournament Fee

US$100 inclusive of 18-hole green fee, shared caddie and cart, breakfast and lunch and eligibility for gifts and prizes.

Eligibility: AGIF members, golf course owners, directors, general managers, superintendents, club professionals, conference sponsors, speakers, and special invitees. 

Venue: Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, Kuala Lumpur

Golf Tee-Time: 8 am Shotgun start

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Event Schedule
Day One: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
  • AM – AGIF Golf Business Leaders Invitational at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort
  • PM – Leisure time / planned excursions
Day Two – Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Conference Sessions at Sime Darby Convention Centre (including lunch and coffee breaks)
  • Post-lunch: Separate Turf Management Sessions
  • 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Gala Dinner & AGIF Golf Awards
Day Three – Thursday, October 30, 2025
  • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Conference at Sime Darby Convention Centre (including coffee break, lunch and closing session)
  • Separate Turf Management Sessions
  • 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Poolside Barbeque at KLGCC during Maybank LPGA Championship
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Why The AGIF International Summit 2025 In Kuala Lumpur is Unmissable

Business Leaders Golf Tournament: Tuesday, October 28

Start strong at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, playing alongside industry influencers in the exclusive Business Leaders Invitational – networking on the fairways at one of Asia’s top courses.

Evening Networking

Awards & Gala Dinner on Wednesday, October 29:
Celebrate excellence in golf with an elegant evening of recognition and connections at the Sime Darby Convention Centre.

Poolside Barbecue on Thursday, October 30:
Unwind at KLGCC while mingling with peers and watching world-class LPGA stars.

Exclusive Insights

Interact with global experts including leaders from The R&A and Golf Course Managers Association of Malaysia. Sessions focus on the impact of AI, sustainability, technology, golf tourism, changing demographics and strategies shaping the future of the Asian golf industry.

Watch the LPGA Maybank Championship

The US$3 million LPGA Maybank Championship runs alongside the Summit – giving delegates unique access to watch the world’s best women golfers in action at KLGCC.

Who You’ll Meet

A high-profile audience of golf course owners, general managers, global executives, and leading suppliers will reveal cutting-edge innovation.

The Annual Golf Industry Gathering

AGIF brings together a three-day landmark event of golf, knowledge, networking, awards and live LPGA Maybank Championship.

People You Will Meet

Chris Gray

R&A
Head of Sustainable Golf &
Agronomy Asia-Pacific

Adam Calver

Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club
General Manager

Chris Geraghty

59 Club Asia
General Manager

Dr. Yasmin Rasyid

Sime Darby Property
Sustainability Scientist / General Manager
Mark Donohue

Mark Donohue

Rain Bird - Southeast Asia
Regional Director

Mark Matehaere

Envoy Golf
Founding Director

Henry NG

Sustane Natural Fertilizer
Regional Manager Asia

Graham Horvath

Golf Caddies
Co-Founder

Bryan Littlejohn

Centaur Asia Pacific
Area Sales Manager

Paul Wilson

Laguna Phuket
Managing Director

Samuel Choong

Tropicana Golf & Country Resort
General Manager

Low Kok Poh

MST Golf Group
Executive Chairman

Tang Meng Loon

Malaysian Association of Golf Recreational Club Owners
President / Director of Gamuda Group

Datuk Manibalan

Templer Park Country Club
Managing Director / Vice-President of
The Golf Club Managers
Association of Malaysia

SN Farhana Hamzah

GCSAM / Els Club Desaru Coast
President of Golf Course Superintendents’ Association of Malaysia (GCSAM)/ Golf Superintendent at The Els Club Desaru Coast

Nick Brown

Campey Turf Care Systems
Export Sales Manager

James Cronk

Cronk Group Inc.
President / Co-Founder Golf Industry Guru

Catalina Tapia

Golf Caddies
Co-Founder, CEO & Creative Director

Jessie Lu

Club Car (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd
Product Management & Marketing Manager, Asia

Joshua Ho

Singapore Golf Association
Chief Executive Officer

Rob Weiks

Rain Bird Corporation
Southeast Asia Area Manager – Golf

Evan Du Plessis

Sports Turf Solutions
Head of Agronomy

Chuah Choo Chiang

C3PR
Leadership & Consultancy for Sports/Golf Business Owner

Pascal Orzcech

GolfAsian
Director of Business Development

Mark Ray

Trojan Battery Company
Regional Sales Manager

Topics Being Discussed

Innovation and Future Trends

  • Using AI to improve efficiency, operations and profits at your club.
  • Smart Technology for Sustainable Golf Course Management (using drones, new software, data analytics to optimise water, energy, and turf care).
  • Digitising the Member Guest Experience (booking systems, mobile apps, CRM integration).
  • AI and Predictive Analytics for Turf Health (disease forecasting, stress alerts, and treatment planning).

Operational Sustainability

  • Golf Course Design and Renovation (eco-conscious course architecture that minimises land disruption and maximises natural features).
  • Working towards carbon neutrality at golf clubs.
  • Is solar power viable for your golf club.
  • Using smart-tech to minimise water usage.

Education & Demographics

  • HR – Getting and keeping younger people in the golf industry.
  • Importance of investing in education and training for staff/management.
  • Attracting youngsters – Change the rules.
  • Shorter formats and Screen Golf – Is this for your club?
  • Ladies – Future Potential.

Tourism

  • Constant innovation to build tourist inflows.
  • International marketing strategies for tourism growth.
  • Improving service standards for visitors.

Official Hotel

St. Giles Boulevard Hotel

Lingkaran Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur, 59200, Malaysia

Room Types & Rates

Urban Room(Single /Twin Sharing)

RM 356 Nett / USD 84

Premier Room (Single /Twin Sharing)

RM 410 Nett / USD 97

Suite

RM 680 Nett / USD 161
Note:
The above prices are per night, inclusive of breakfast and taxes. Applicable exclusively for AGIF guests from 27 to 30 October, 2025

Address:
Mid Valley Megamall, 57G, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, Wilayah Persekutuan - 59200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Our Sponsors & Partners

Gold Sponsors

R&A - Executive AGIF Member

Venue Partner

Supporting Partner

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