Club and Turf Management Conference 2026 – Thailand

PROFILE :
For the past 15 years, Mr. Pat Wisitnorapat has been a driving force at Green Valley Country Club. As an owner with a deep-rooted passion for the game and the industry,

Mr. Pat who is well educated in Finance at Assumption University and holding an advanced Marketing degree from UNSW Sydney, he blends international expertise with local insight. Whether he is developing new golfers’ experiences or overseeing club growth, Mr. Pat’s focus remains the same: ensuring Green Valley remains a vibrant as a destination for every golfer who visits Green Valley Country Club.

PROFILE :
Thera Siricharoen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Golfdigg, Thailand’s leading online golf booking platform. With over 12 years of industry experience, he has grown the platform to serve more than 250,000 golfers, providing seamless access to a network of over 300 golf courses across Asia. A pioneer in golf technology, Thera is dedicated to modernizing the sport through digital innovation and connectivity.

PROFILE :
Dandelly Nguyen has over 15 years of experience in business development and marketing communications across the hospitality and sports industries.

She has played a key role in shaping impactful projects and partnerships, successfully managed communications for prestigious international golf tournaments, and is an expert in designing innovative marketing strategies for luxury golf properties. She is passionate about creating value-driven brand experiences and redefining excellence in golf and hospitality.

PROFILE :
Wantana Kavinjarasrach is an experienced professional based in Bangkok,
bringing a strong background in business operations and stakeholder engagement.
With a focus on efficiency and collaboration, she has contributed to delivering impactful outcomes across her work.

Known for her proactive approach and attention to detail, Wantana combinespractical execution with strategic thinking. She brings valuable regional insight and a commitment to excellence in driving growth and industry development.

PROFILE :
Stephanie Oukeo is an elite golf and leadership coach, entrepreneur, and former LPGA.

She specializes in golf coaching, business development, leadership coaching, event appearances, and MC/Speaker.

PROFILE :
Daniel Olsen is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Volt Solar, where he leads operational strategy and project execution across the business. With a strong focus on renewable energy solutions, he has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and delivering efficient solar infrastructure projects.

Known for his hands-on leadership style, Daniel brings expertise in scaling operations, team management, and sustainable energy deployment. His work reflects a commitment to advancing clean energy adoption and building high-performing, future-ready organisations.

PROFILE :
Stuart Daly is an experienced golf industry professional with a strong background in club management and operations across international markets. With years of leadership experience in Asia, he is known for his strategic approach, operational excellence, and ability to enhance overall club performance. Stuart has played a key role in delivering high-quality golf experiences and driving growth within the region’s golf industry.

PROFILE :
Simon Mees, PGA, CMA, Dip, is an experienced golf industry professional with over 30 years in international club management. Currently part of Absolute Golf Services, he supports operations across leading golf destinations in Asia. Having held senior roles across Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, Simon is known for his strong leadership, operational expertise, and commitment to delivering world-class golf experiences.

PROFILE :
Kenny Mackay is a seasoned golf industry professional with extensive experience in club operations and management across international markets. Known for his strong leadership and operational expertise, he has contributed to enhancing golf club performance and delivering high-quality member and guest experiences. Kenny is widely respected for his commitment to excellence and his role in supporting the growth of the golf industry.

PROFILE :
Joe Marshall is an experienced golf coach and academy leader with a strong background in player development and high-performance training. Having spent over a decade in the Middle East, including senior coaching roles at leading academies such as the Claude Harmon Academy in Dubai, he is known for developing elite golfers and advancing coaching standards. Joe now continues to contribute to golf development initiatives in Asia.

PROFILE :
Inwook Yeom is President and CEO of SMARTSCORE, Korea's #1 golf technology platform.

SMARTSCORE serves 500+ golf courses globally through its B2B course management solutions (SmartClub, ERP, CMS), and runs a consumer app with 4 million+ registered golfers who is using various golf related services such as booking.

The company also directly operates 7 golf courses across (Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan) and is currently expanding into the United States, Austrailia and Europe.

PROFILE :
Jerome Ng is a key leader in golf development across the Asia-Pacific region, currently working with The R&A to drive global growth initiatives. A former Singapore national golfer, he represented his country at leading international competitions. He previously served as General Manager of the Singapore Golf Association, where he strengthened high-performance and grassroots programmes.

Blending elite playing experience with senior leadership, Jerome brings valuable insight into the growth and future of golf in emerging markets.

PROFILE :
Michael Wong is the Director of Golf & Sports at the Singapore Island Country Club, one of Singapore’s most prestigious private members’ clubs. With extensive experience in golf operations and sports management, he plays a key role in overseeing the club’s golf programmes, member engagement and sporting activities.

The club features world-class facilities and multiple championship courses that have hosted major regional and international tournaments. Singapore Island Country Club, is widely regarded as a cornerstone of Singapore’s golfing community and continues to set high standards for club operations and sporting excellence.

PROFILE :
Rishi Narain is one of Asia’s most influential figures in the golf industry, with a career spanning more than four decades as a player, administrator and marketer of the sport. A gold medallist at the 1982 Asian Games, he later competed professionally before becoming a key driver of golf development across India and Asia.

He currently serves as Head of Events, Sponsorship and Membership at the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) and is the founder of RN Sports Marketing. Rishi is also the editor of India Golf Weekly and has authored over 1,000 sports columns, while leading major initiatives such as the India Golf Expo. His leadership and contributions have played a significant role in shaping the modern golf ecosystem in India and across the Asia-Pacific region.

PROFILE :
Spencer Robinson is the Chief Communications Officer of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), where he leads communications, media relations and industry engagement across Asia’s rapidly growing golf sector. A veteran sports journalist and commentator, Spencer began his career in England before moving to Hong Kong in 1984 to join the editorial team at the South China Morning Post, later becoming Chief Sports Writer and Deputy Sports Editor.

With more than four decades of experience in sports media, he has written for leading publications and worked as a broadcaster for networks including ESPN and Fox Sports. 
Spencer is also a regular moderator and speaker at major golf industry conferences and events across Asia, bringing deep insight into the development and future of the game in the region.

PROFILE :
Seehachet “Pro It” Saifon is the General Manager of Robinswood Golf Club in
Bangkok, one of Southeast Asia’s most exclusive golf destinations located within the
prestigious Reignwood Park development. With more than 15 years of experience in
the golf and sports media industry, he previously worked as a producer with Golf
Channel, giving him deep insight into the global golf landscape.

Under his leadership, Robinswood Golf Club has hosted high-profile international
events and continues to position itself as a premier golf and lifestyle destination in
Asia. He has played a key role in elevating the club’s global profile and delivering world-
class golf experiences through innovative programming and strategic partnerships.
Seehachet is widely recognised for his commitment to growing the game of golf and fostering stronger collaboration across the Asian golf industry.

PROFILE :

Steven Harris is Managing Director at Jebsen & Jessen Technology – Turf & Irrigation, where he leads business development and solutions in turf care, irrigation systems, and agronomic technology for golf and sports facilities across the region. He brings extensive industry experience and strategic insight into enhancing course performance, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

A respected figure in golf facility technology and turf management, Steven regularly engages with professionals on best practices and innovative approaches to turf and irrigation challenges. His leadership helps bridge technical innovation with practical application for premier golf and sports venues. 

PROFILE :

Dean Nelson is an experienced golf industry leader and CCM, PGA-qualified professional, currently serving as General Manager of Plover Cove Golf Club in Hong Kong, where he is shaping a world-class championship golf destination. He has built a 25-plus-year international career in senior golf management roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe and Asia, including leadership positions with Dubai Golf & Emirates Golf Club and Hong Kong Golf Club.

Dean is recognised for his expertise in club operations, sustainable course development, and elevating member and guest experiences in elite golf environments. His insight into professional golf operations and industry collaboration makes him a respected voice in strategic golf club leadership and development across the region.

PROFILE :

David Lunardelli is the Director of Agronomy & Operations for Troon Golf’s Asia-Pacific division, bringing decades of expertise in golf course maintenance, turf management and operational excellence across the region. He has played a key role in shaping agronomy strategies, course performance and sustainability for numerous premier golf facilities, while leading teams through challenging environmental and operational conditions.

David regularly shares his insights on turf science, course management and industry best practices with peers and at professional events. His deep experience and leadership in agronomy make him a respected voice in golf operations and course stewardship. 

PROFILE :

Ian Roberts is a Lecturer in Sustainable and Ethical Banking at Bangor Business School, bringing over 27 years of experience in finance, strategy, and leadership to his teaching and research. He specialises in financial ethics, regulation, credit & lending, and financial crime, and leads modules for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive programmes including Chartered Banker MBA courses.

Ian is also recognised for his work empowering AI literacy in education and embedding ethical banking practices in curricula, underscoring his commitment to responsible finance and professional integrity. His contributions to academic discourse and his dynamic engagement with students and industry make him a compelling voice on sustainable finance and ethical leadership.

PROFILE :

Araya Singhsuwan is Director of Operations & Business Development at Absolute Golf Services Co., Ltd in Bangkok, where she leads strategic growth and operational excellence in golf and hospitality services. She has previously held leadership roles with 59club Asia, driving customer service benchmarking, performance analytics, and service-excellence initiatives across premier golf venues in the region.

A former professional golfer with deep industry insight, Araya combines her competitive experience with commercial leadership to elevate operational standards and customer experience. Her work bridges sport, service and business development, making her a dynamic voice on enhancing service culture and operational performance in international golf and hospitality markets.

PROFILE :

With over 40 years of experience in the golf course industry, this Florida native brings deep expertise across design coordination, turf maintenance, construction supervision, irrigation, and project management. A graduate of Lake City College in Golf Course Operations, he has played a key role in developing golf courses worldwide, collaborating with renowned architects including Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Greg Norman, Gary Player, and others.

He spent nine years with Nicklaus Design, overseeing major development projects across the Asia-Pacific region. Currently, he leads both international and domestic operations at Flagstick Golf Course Construction Management Company, bringing a global perspective and hands-on experience to every project.

PROFILE :

Brian Curley is an acclaimed American golf course architect and principal of Curley-Wagner Golf Design, with a career spanning over 35 years and more than 150 courses designed worldwide. Raised in Pebble Beach, California, he began his career playing, caddying, and designing golf courses before co-founding the influential Schmidt-Curley Design in 1997.

His designs include iconic international layouts across Asia, the U.S., and beyond, such as multiple courses at Mission Hills and recent high-profile projects in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. Brian is a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and widely recognized for blending strategic playability with natural landscapes. His work has earned industry accolades and has hosted top professional tournaments around the world. 

PROFILE :

Jason Winter is a Partner and seasoned golf course architect at Parslow & Winter Golf Design, an international design firm known for strategic, sustainable, and highly playable golf courses across the Asia-Pacific and beyond. He has been instrumental in landmark projects including the redesign of prestigious courses such as Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club and other major developments throughout Southeast Asia.

Jason holds a degree in Environmental Design and is a full member of the Society of Australian Golf Course Architects, reflecting his commitment to environmental sensitivity and design excellence. His work blends creativity and respect for natural landscapes, making him a respected voice in contemporary golf course architecture.

PROFILE :

Adam Calver is the General Manager of Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC), one of Malaysia’s most prestigious championship golf destinations, where he leads club operations, member experience and strategic development. With over two decades of international experience in golf club management, agronomy, and destination marketing, Adam has held senior roles across the Middle East, Asia and Canada, driving world-class performance and tournament-ready standards.

He also serves as Vice President of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) and is the Official Representative for Faldo Design, working closely with Sir Nick Faldo on golf course design and restoration projects globally. Adam’s leadership has helped elevate course prestige, sustainability and player experience at elite venues throughout the region.

PROFILE : 

Chris Gray leads The R&A’s Sustainable Agronomy Service across the Asia-Pacific region, providing expert guidance to golf courses on environmentally responsible turf management and course development.

With deep experience preparing venues for major championships like The Open and the AIG Women’s Open, he helps clubs implement best practices in irrigation, turf selection, and resource efficiency. His work supports long-term sustainability and resilience in golf course operations amid climate and regulatory challenges.

PROFILE :

Catalina Tapia is CEO of Golf Caddies, based in Pattaya , Thailand. She brings experience from Kata Collective, Ashurst, Havoc Creative, and AECOM, and holds an Associate Diploma in Graphic Design and Photography from the University of Western Sydney.

PROFILE :

Nick Brown has been appointed Export Sales Manager at Campey Turf Care Systems. With over 20 years of experience in golf and sports turf, and extensive knowledge of international markets, he brings deep regional expertise across Asia and Australasia, focusing on innovation, customer relationships, and global market growth.

PROFILE :

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.