AGIF Webinars
Under the ‘AGIF Sustainability Series’ banner, the webinars will feature respected speakers and presenters from around the world, all experts in their given fields.
AGIF Projects Series : Interview with Ed Edwards, Golf Saudi’s COO
Topic: Golf Saudi: Developing a Golf Economy
Description: In this latest episode of the AGIF Projects Series, recorded in November,2021, Spencer Robinson speaks to Ed Edwards, the COO of Golf Saudi, about a project of a different scale to the ones discussed in our previous episodes. Ed takes us through how golf started in Saudi Arabia in the 1960’s and brings us up to the present where an entire golf economy is being developed from nothing. In a fascinating interview we learn how Saudi Arabia plans to become a sustained power in world golf by focusing on environmental, social and commercial principles.
Interviewed on: Nov, 2021
Interview:
Ed Edwards,
Golf Saudi’s COO
AGIF Projects Series: Nara Binh Tien Golf & Beach Resort in Vietnam
Topic: The Making of Nara Binh Tien Golf & Beach Resort
Description: Part of Asian Golf Industry Federation’s Projects webinar series, in this video we speak to David Dale from Golfplan and Martin Moore from Flagstick GCCM who were the golf course architect and construction companies responsible for the Trungnam Group developed course at Nara Binh Tien Golf & Beach Resort in Central Vietnam. With early views making comparisons to Donald Ross’ classic Florida layout, Seminole Golf Club, David and Martin talk us through the influences behind the design, which is situated in a breathtaking coastal location, approximately 1.5hrs south of popular Vietnamese holiday destination Nha Trang.
Interviewed on: December, 2021
Interview:
David Dale
Golfplan Dale & Ramsey Golf Course Architects
Martin Moore
Flagstick GCCM
AGIF Interview: Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner & CEO, Asian Tour
Topic: Exciting news regarding Greg Norman’s LIV Golf Investments USD $200 million, 10 year commitment to the Asian Tour.
Interviewed on: Nov 11, 2021, Thursday
Description: AGIF’s Spencer Robinson interviews current Commissioner and CEO of the Asian Tour, Mr. Cho Minn Thant and discusses the latest exciting news regarding Greg Norman’s LIV Golf Investments USD $200 million, 10 year commitment to the Asian Tour.
Interview:
Mr. Cho Minn Thant
Commissioner and CEO of the Asian Tour
AGIF INTERVIEW: Interview with Robert Maxfield - CEO, PGA of GB and Ireland
Topic: AGIF’s Spencer Robinson interview with Robert Maxfield – CEO, PGA of GB and Ireland
Description: The Chief Communication Officer of The AGIF, Spencer Robinson conducts an insightful interview involving a general overview of the PGA’s history and activities and the growing number of PGA members working outside the UK and especially the growth in the number in Asia and the ever-increasing opportunities in this part of the world.
Interviewed on: June 29, 2021 Tuesday
Interview:
Robert Maxfield
CEO, PGA of GB and Ireland
AGIF INTERVIEW: AGIF Women in Sports Initiative
Topic: AGIF Women in Sports Initiative – Interview with Suzy Whaley, Past President The PGA of America
Interviewed on: May 28, 2021, Friday
Interview:
Suzy Whaley
Past President The PGA of America
AGIF INTERVIEW: Magical Masters Memories of Golf’s Greatest Player-Caddie Team
Topic: Sir Nick Faldo and Fanny Sunesson sit down with the AGIF’s Spencer Robinson to reflect on their working relationship and friendship.
Interviewed on: Apr 5, 2021
Interview:
Sir Nick Faldo and Fanny Sunesson
AGIF Sustainability Series
Topic: Recorded Interview with Sir Nick Faldo on his Faldo Design philosophy. Live Q&A with Mark Adams and Adam Calver
When: Apr 22, 2021 8:00 PM in Singapore
Description: Sir Nick Faldo joins the AGIF’s Spencer Robinson for a recorded interview on his Design philosophy. Following the taped interview, there will be a live Q&A with Mark Adams of Faldo Design and Adam Calver of Faldo Designed Laguna Langco in Danang Vietnam who will be able to answer questions on Faldo Design activities in Asia.
Presenter:
Sir Nick Faldo
Live Q&A with Mark Adams and Adam Calver
AGIF Sustainability Series
Topic: Improvement of Zoysiagrass and Bermudagrass for use on Golf Courses
When: Apr 29, 2021 10:00 AM in Singapore
Description: Dr. Kevin E. Kenworthy, University of Florida, Agronomy Department will share information regarding the improvement of zoysiagrass and bermudagrass for use on golf courses. Data will be presented regarding recent releases and on advanced experimental lines.
Presenter:
Dr. Kevin E. Kenworthy
Professor of Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics at the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
AGIF Sustainability Series
Topic: Shade and the Effects of Low Light on Turfgrass
When: Apr 15, 10:00 am SGT
Presenter:
Dr. John Sorochan
Distinguished Professor of Turfgrass Science and Management in the Plant Sciences Department at the University of Tennessee
AGIF Sustainability Series
Topic: All Things Equipment Management
When: Mar 25, 2021 10:00 AM Singapore
Description: Stephen will go over a 1000 ft view of the profession, leadership and how to take it to the next level.
Presenter:
Stephen Tucker
Director of Golf Course and Landscape Operations @Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Club Management Series
Topic: Operating your Golf Shop – Is it right for your golf club?
When: Mar 11, 4pm SGT
Overview: Mark will be sharing his insight into the factors that led to Laguna National making the decision to operate and manage their own golf shop – a decision that many clubs grapple with.
Presenter:
Mark Bates
Director of Golf Operations
Laguna National Golf & Country Club
Turf Management Series
Topic: Soil/Tissue Testing and Fertiliser Planning
When: Mar 04, Thursday, 10:00 am (SGT)
Presenter:
Alex Glasgow
Technical Director – Agronomy
New Zealand Sports Turf Institute
AGIF Sustainability Series
Topic: The R&A – Sustainable Golf
When: February 25th, 4pm SGT
Overview: The webinar will highlight The R&A’s sustainability initiatives, and discuss the principles for sustainable course development and management.
Presenter:
Chris Gray
Head of Sustainability & Agronomy Asia Pacific, The R & A
Club Management Series
Topic: Effective Governance in Golf
When: Nov 26, Thursday, 4:00 pm (SGT)
Presenter:
Jerry Kilby, CCM
Former Marketing Manager of The PGA of GB and Ireland and
Chief Executive Officer of the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE)
Turf Management Series
Topic: Weed Control
When: Nov 5, Thursday, 10:00 am to 11:30 am (SGT)
Presenter:
Fred Yelverton PHD,
Extension Specialist -Turfgrass/Forage Crop Weed Mgt
North Carolina State University
Club Management Series
Topic: Sentosa Golf Club’s Journey to Joining the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Initiative – Guide for Golf Facilities
When: Oct 29, Thursday, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm (SGT)
Presenter:
Andy Johnston,
General Manager and Director of Agronomy Sentosa Golf Club and AGIF Board Member,
Jonathan Smith,
Executive Director, GEO Foundation
Antony Scanlon,
Executive Director of the International Golf Foundation
Turf Management Series
Topic: The A, B, C’s of putting green maintenance
When: Oct 22, Thursday, 2020 10:00 am (SGT)
Presenter:
Thomas A. Nikolai
Ph.D, The Dr. of Green Speed
Club Management Series
Topic: Nickels and Dimes
When: Oct 15, Thursday, 2020 10:00 am (SGT)
Presenter:
Eric Rule
CCM General Manager – Hazeltine National Golf Club
Turf Management Series
Topic: Attaining the suitable green speed for your facility, your members and guests
When: Oct 8, Thursday, 2020 10:00 AM (SGT)
Presenter:
Jack Cheong
Superintendetn, Royal Selangor Golf and Country Club,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Turf Management Series
Topic: Thatch/Biomass Management Techniques for Greens
When: October 1 (Thursday): 10:00 am to 11:30 am (SGT)
Presenter:
Roger Goettsch
CGCS, Director of Golf Course Operations,
Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club,
California, USA
Club Management Series
Topic: What Gets Measured Gets Done
When: September 24 (Thursday): 04:00 pm to 05:30 am (SGT)
Presenter:
Michael Braidwood
General Manager,
Education City Golf Club, Qatar
Club Management Series
Topic: Food Service Health & Safety Protocols during the Covid-19 Pandemic
When: September 10 (Thursday): 10:00 am to 11:30 am (SGT)
Presenter:
Dr. Larry Ross
(Professor Emeritus, Florida Southern College)
Turf Management Series
Topic: Organic Matter Management on the Putting Surface
When: September 17 (Thursday): 10:00 am to 11:30 am (SGT)
Presenter:
Roch Gaussoin,
PhD (Professor & Extension Co-ordinator,
Department of Agronomy and Horticulture,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Why New Technology is Now Essential in Golf Course Management
Topic: Why New Technology is Now Essential in Golf Course Management
When: Thursday, June 25, 2020 03:00 PM Singapore
WEBINAR SPEAKERS
Steven Thielke
(CEO, Leisure @TPC KL)
Paul Booth
(General Manager @Al Hamra Golf Club)
Craig Higgs
(Managing Director @Golf Genius Software)
LinksAsia Social KPI Webinar
SOCIAL KPI’S The Engines of Loyalty in Club Management
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TurfNet University Webinar archives
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Why New Technology is Now Essential in Golf Course Management
When: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 03:00 PM Singapore
Topic: Why New Technology is Now Essential in Golf Course Management
Teeing up for success post COVID-19
A forward discussion on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the recovery of business within the golf industry in Asia and how to leverage the forced learnings of this unprecedented crisis to meet the needs of the community.
BIGGA offers Special Webinar Education for AGIF Members
The British and International Golf Greenkeeping Association (BIGGA) is offering AGIF Members special access to their live and recorded Member webinars through July. Special Presentation on topics like “Roots – The holy grail…. How to get them and keep them!”, “Turf management – Thinking outside the box” and “R&A 2030 – Bringing an initiative to life” are available to AGIF members. AGIF members who wish to access these wonderful educational tools please contact Marcus at [email protected] .
The 2nd - Industry Talk: Golf Tourism Update in COVID-19 Crisis
Facebook : Jebsen & Jessen Technology
Youtube: Industry Talk: Golf Tourism Update in COVID-19 Crisis
GCSAA offers Special Webinar Education for AGIF Members
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is offering AGIF Members free learning opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic through July. This offers exclusive access to their online learning portal and access to live webinars, 20 of the most requested videos, e-learning modules and on-demand for AGIF members to access to continue their learning and development. For more information, please contact [email protected]
CMAA offers Special Webinar Education for AGIF Members
The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) is offering AGIF Members special access to their live and recorded webinars. Topics pertinent to Club Management be the Golf Clubs, City Club or Spas are available. AGIF members who wish to access these wonderful tools please contact Eric at [email protected] .
Industry Talk Show: Jebsen & Jessen Technology Turf & Irrigation division
LIVE! Golf industry update in Asia hosted by Henrik Friis from Jebsen & Jessen Technology, Turf & Irrigation division on our BRAND NEW LIVE SHOW called Industry Talk. Listen to views, ideas, and initiatives through interviews with golf industry experts from the Asian Golf Industry Federation or AGIF.
Richard Walne
Managing Director APAC,
The Toro Company and President, AGIF
David Townend
Managing Director,
Azalea Hospitality and Vice-President, AGIF
Eric Lynge
Chief Executive Office, AGIF
Join as on April 27th, 2020 at
Facebook: Turftechjjsea
YouTube: Jebsen & Jessen Technology Thailand
Golf Inc. Innovative Strategy Conference Webinar
How to rebuild your business and reinvigorate the golf industry after the coronavirus crisis
Golf Inc. has created a virtual conference for golf course operators and industry professionals that can be attended right from your home office. This event will address challenges that lie ahead for golf clubs amid the pandemic.
Sessions include:
❱ What to expect from the economy post coronavirus
❱ What golfers want now: how customer needs and wants have shifted
❱ Revenue generation ideas post coronavirus
❱ Tech to the rescue: using technology to bring customers back
Please check www.golfincinnovation.com
Webinar- Fast Consistent Grow-Ins: How Biotic Soil Media Can Change Golf Course Construction
The Webinar focused on how to rebuild depleted soils utilizing Biotic Soil Media. This game changing technology is being introduced to golf course construction after extensive and successful use in mine reclamation and on challenging construction sites. Highlights from this webinar were the benefits of ProGanics and share ongoing product developments that are impacting soil health on project sites around the world. If you haven’t seen ProGanics before, this is your chance to check it out and be a game changer in your industry!
Presented by Joe Betulius (VP Sports, Golf and Landscape), John Maeder (Profile Golf Business Manager) and Wes Martin (Director of Business Development).