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

This interview covers Steven’s thoughts on the industry, COVID 19 best practices and view on the future of the Industry

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?