The Aims of Asian PGA Golf Academy

• Have an international appeal

• Highest level of golf learning; usage of the best coaches

• Unique provision of a diverse set of programmes both in duration and content.

• The Institute is far much more than simply a place to learn.? All aspects of golf will be covered.

• Certificates for learning and Professional teaching attainment will be given.

Reason for Establishment
The need to provide a recognised platform of learning for professionals and amateurs alike.? The Asian PGA will become the accepted centre for golf education and accreditation in Asia.

Activities
Programmes of golf learning

• Junior Programmes

• In depth diverse teaching clinics and seminars.
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• PGA programmes : Development of Teachers and Golf Managers for the Asian region.

• The Fundamentals of Golf

The Asian PGA Golf Academy will provide opportunities to learn and practise all aspects of the game of golf through a variety of programmes.? Clubs, balls and other equipment will be made available to all levels of golfers who attend the ?Institute?.

Scope and Operation
The scope of the learning programmes will encompass all levels of golfers, juniors, seniors, amateurs, professionals and ladies, without respect to background or religious belief.? The Golf Academy will initially focus on Johor, the rest of? Malaysia and Singapore.

On an international front, it is hoped to secure regional outlets in a number of affiliated countries that will provide a feeder system to the Golf Academy based in Johor.

It is the Asian PGA?s hope that the focus of golf learning for Asia as a whole will be in Malaysia.

Operation will include an increasing number of qualified staff at Palm Resort and will incorporate regional countries catered for by highly qualified staff members.? All senior managers will report to Directors based at the Golf Academy at Palm Resort.

Initiation of Operation:
Initiation :? Before the end of August
First intake of long term students - second week of January 2003

List of Improvements

• Renovation of putting green (also chipping and bunker surfaces)

• Input of new astro turf

• Renovation of Academy building

• New facilities and improvement as Food & Beverage outlet

• Club fittings and repair centre

• Upgrading of video lounge

Golf Academy Background
Company formulated as a ?Golf Academy? 1999.

Application made for change of name to Institute May 2002.? Recruitement and promotional activity activated July 2002.

Agreement cemented with Palm Resort Berhad on 1^st August 2002.

1^st long term contracts (players : professionals and amateurs) secured - August 2002

Manpower

Affiliated Professionals

Students

Staff
1 Administrator
2?Driving range managers (X 2)
Asian PGA ?Institute? affiliated to Asian PGA Berhad, KL

Facilities Available

300 yard Driving Range
Video Centre
Service Building
Administration Office
Other Resort Facilities
Championship courses
Extensive chipping and putting facilities
Bunker play area