AGIF Podcast
Interview with Phil Ryan
Founder and Principal of Pacific Coast Design, AGIF Member
Date: July 6, 2020
Phil reviews the origins of his successful design business, his overall working philosophy and provides an overview of the industry in the past, present and future.
Interview with Sean Thornberry
Senior Account Executive, Global Development at PGA of America, AGIF Board Member
Date: June 25, 2020
Sean provides an overview of The PGA of America’s extensive activities and objectives internationally and specifically in Asia.
Interview with Mark Adams
Director, Faldo Design
Date: June 18, 2020
Mark reviews the current status of Faldo Design projects in Asia during Covid-19 as well as adjustments that Faldo Design had to make to provide their services during these times. Mark also gives his views on necessary changes in providing golf course design services in the future in both short term and longer term.
Interview with Peter Downie
General Manager, Director of Golf - Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club
Date: May 27, 2020
This interview covers Peter’s thoughts on the industry, COVID 19 best practices and view on the future of the Industry
Interview with Paul Booth
General Manager, Al Hamra Golf Club
Date: May 22, 2020
This interview covers Paul’s thoughts on the industry, COVID 19 best practices and view on the future of the Industry
Interview with Henrik Friis
Regional Director, Turf and Irrigation, Jebsen and Jessen Technology, AGIF Board Member
Date: May 18, 2020
This interview covers Henrik’s thoughts on the industry, the AGIF and COVID 19 best practices and view on the future of the Industry
Interview with DJ Flanders
Senior Vice President, Troon International
Date: May 14, 2020
This interview covers DJ’s and Troon International’s thoughts on the industry, COVID 19 best practices and view on the future of the Industry
Interview with Tang Meng Loon
Director, Club Operations and Townships - Gamuda Land
Date: May 11, 2020
This interview covers Tang Meng Loon’s thoughts on the industry, COVID 19 best practices and view on the future of the Industry
Interview with Desmond Tay
General Manager, Singapore Island Country Club
Date: May 08, 2020
This interview covers Desmond’s thoughts on the industry, COVID 19 best practices and view on the future of the Industry
Interview with Mark Siegel
MD and Founder, Golfasian
Date: May 04, 2020
This interview covers Mark’s thoughts on the industry, COVID 19 best practices and view on the future of the Industry
Interview with Wee Peng Siong (CCM)
General Manager, Riverside Golf Course
Date: April 30, 2020
This interview covers Peng’s thoughts on the industry, COVID 19 best practices and view on the future of the Industry
Interview with Steven Thielke
CEO, TPC Kuala Lumpur
Date: April 28, 2020
Interview with James Shippey
Managing Director, Absolute Golf Services, Board Member, Asian Golf Industry Federation
Date: April 24, 2020
This interview covers James’ thoughts on the industry, COVID 19 best practices and view on the future of the Industry
Interview with Adam Calver
Director of Golf, Laguna Lang Co - Board Member, Asian Golf Industry Federation
Date: April 11, 2020
This interview covers Adam’s thoughts on the industry, COVID 19 best practices and views on the future of the industry.
Interview with David Townend
General Manager, Amata Spring Golf Club - Founder and Managing Director of Azalea Hospitality - Vice President, Asian Golf Industry Federation
Date: April 12, 2020
This interview covers David’s thoughts on the industry, COVID 19 best practices and optimism for the future.
Eric Lynge - CEO AGIF Interview
On Money 89.3 Singapore - The Golf Industry Across Asia in the Age of COVID-19
Date: March 21, 2020
Eric Lynge, CEO, Asian Golf Industry Federation talks to Glenn van Zutphen and award-winning author Neil Humphreys on Money 89.3 Singapore radioa about how COVID-19 has affected the golf industry in South East Asia, the US, and Singapore. How will golf courses adapt to the new reality?