THE inaugural Tourism Golf Malaysia – Amateur Golf Tournament is set to attract 240 local and international golfers.
Scheduled for July 27 and 28 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC), the tournament aims to promote golf tourism.
Organising committee chairman Datuk Richard Lee said the tournament strives to establish Malaysia as a golfing destination for all seasons.
"Malaysia has beautiful golf courses and we want to promote golf tourism here in Malaysia.
"The event also supports charity where RM20,000 will be set aside for KLGCC caddies' welfare," he said at the launch of the tournament on Friday (July 5).
The launch was officiated by Tourism Malaysia director-general Manoharan Periasamy.
Those interested can join at RM8,000 per flight of four or eight slots over two days.
This includes green fees, shared buggies and caddies, goodies, refreshments, lunch and dinner.
Golfers will play in the System of 36 format at the East course on July 27 and at the West course on July 28.
Winners stand a chance to bring home a range of golf items (including the latest TaylorMade Qi 10 drivers), air tickets, or travel vouchers.
A Mazda car is also up for grabs for the golfer who scores a hole-in-one on July 28.
Limited slots are available. To register, call 012-2618484.
Sponsors include HSBC Malaysia, Visa, Mazda, KLGCC, AirAsia, Batik Air, BMW, Luen Heng, Carlsberg, MST Golf and CIT Travel.
Star Media Group Bhd and The Edge are media partners for the event.
