[Singapore, 14 November 2023] — The recently concluded GCMC 2023 Golf Club Managers Conference, held from December 10th to 14th in Singapore, has left an indelible mark on the Southeast Asian golf landscape. This exclusive congregation brought together golf club managers from China and Singapore, fostering collaborations and insights that promise to shape the future of the region’s golf industry.
Throughout the prestigious GCMC Summit 2023, key industry leaders shared their wealth of expertise, including:
- Mr. Desmond Tay – Esteemed General Manager of the Singapore Recreation Club (SRC) and President of CMAS (Club Managers’ Association, Singapore).
- Mr. Joshua Ho – General Manager of the Singapore Golf Association (SGA), whose dedication and leadership have shaped Singapore’s golfing landscape.
- Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai An – Director of the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center, providing valuable insights on “Grow Tourism Via Golf, a Case study of Central Vietnam’s Golf Destinations.”
- Mr. Andy Johnston – Distinguished General Manager and Director of Agronomy at Sentosa Golf Club, recognized for elevating standards in golf course maintenance and sharing rare insights on how Sentosa incorporated the 50 years journey to become a top 100 club.
- Ms. PK Ong – Greenkeeping Education Manager from the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), a well-known figure in the golf industry in Asia for more than two decades, shared on greenskeeping, turfgrass and sustainability.
- Mr. Peter Goh – General Manager of Laguna Golf Club and his team, celebrated for organizing an eventful club tour, fun-filled mini-tournament with prizes for participants.
During the conference, Dr. Alywin Tai shares profound insights across various aspects of golf, including technology integration, innovative initiatives, and sustainable development.
Despite December rainfall, participants indulged in golf at Sentosa and Laguna, experiencing Singapore’s premier courses. The event extended to Johor, Malaysia, where attendees engaged with Mr. Anson Li Junwei, General Manager of Forest City Golf Resort, and Mohammed Bin Ishak, General Manager of Senibong Golf Club.
SETTING NEW BENCHMARKS IN GOLF
he GCMC Summit 2023 offered not only world-class golfing experiences but also strengthened connections and camaraderie among GCMC members. It served as a platform to connect with golf experts from Singapore and China, showcasing Central Vietnam’s and Johor, Malaysia golf destinations, and providing valuable market insights in the regional golf industry.
“We are thrilled with the success, positive feedback and outcomes of the GCMC Summit and Golf Workshop Singapore and Malaysia 2023,” said Ms Wendy Tye, Partnership Director of Bespoke Golf Travel and Co-Organizer of this event.
The dynamic exchange positions Southeast Asia as a hub of golf innovation, promising a future shaped by collaborative advancements. The success underscores the conference’s pivotal role in steering the region’s golf industry towards new horizons.
“In Southeast Asia, and specifically in Vietnam, golf managers at the event expect a growing popularity among golfers from Singapore and China due to the trend of consolidating golf projects in these two markets,” shared Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai An, Director of Da Nang Tourism Promotion Centre. “This event exemplified the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and camaraderie, setting new benchmarks in the golf club management industry.”
With its focus on technology, innovation, and sustainability, the GCMC 2023 Golf Club Managers Conference has set a new benchmark for future collaborations and advancements in the Southeast Asian golf scene.