ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

Category: Golf Course Design

Norman’s Designs on New Vietnamese Golfing Empire

Norman’s Designs on New Vietnamese Golfing Empire

October 6, 2022

Tam Nong, Phu Tho Province, Vietnam: T&T Group is embarking on a crusade to create unforgettable experiences for golfers and place Northern Vietnam on the international golfing map with the development of two Greg Norman-designed courses.

Prestigious Award for Toro Veteran

Prestigious Award for Toro Veteran

July 25, 2022

Wisconsin, United States: John Lawrence, Director of Strategic Golf for Toro, and friend to scores of golf course architects, is the 2022 recipient of the ASGCA Donald Ross Award.

Golf Architects Sign Climate Action Pledge

Golf Architects Sign Climate Action Pledge

July 8, 2022

Reykjavík, Iceland: European Institute of Golf Course Architects is taking the lead in putting climate change action on the world agenda for golf course design and development.

Golfplan’s Nara Binh Tien Course Opened for Play

Golfplan’s Nara Binh Tien Course Opened for Play

May 6, 2022

Cam Ranh, Vietnam: Designed by Golfplan principals David Dale and Kevin Ramsey, Nara Binh Tien Golf Club is the latest outstanding golfing facility to be unveiled in the burgeoning Vietnamese market.

Dr. Yasmin Rasyid

Sime Darby Property
Sustainability Scientist / General Manager
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Topic : Maintaining Sustainability Practices at KLGCC
Yasmin is a sustainability scientist with over 26 years’ experience in environmental management and community development. Founder of EcoKnights and now with Sime Darby Property, she drives sustainable township development, decarbonization, and high-impact community initiatives.

Her expertise in sustainability, leadership, and community development, drives impactful decarbonization and social initiatives at Sime Darby Property. She’s also a mentor, creative soul, and passionate volunteer who finds peace in nature.

Chris Geraghty

59 Club Asia
General Manager
Phuket, Thailand
Topic : How Europe Measures the Member/ Visitor Experience
Chris Geraghty, Managing Partner & General Manager of 59club Asia is a seasoned operator having experience in hotel, resort, F&B, and golf contexts. Chris held General Manager positions for Troon Golf at world class facilities in North Africa, The GCC, and Southeast Asia.

Chris has a wealth of experience with 59club tools and resources having been a customer of 59club for many years prior to joining the Company at the end of 2024. Chris has achieved five gold flags as a customer of 59club and was recognized as Golf Manager of the Year for Asia in 2023, perfectly positioning Chris to support client venues throughout the region to maximize the value of working with 59club.