Golf Industry Asia

The Golf Inc. Strategies Summit
2025-09-15 08:00 - 2025-09-17 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Golf Inc. Strategies Summit 2025 will be at the Westin Lake Las Vegas from September 15-17, 2025.
Network with the golf industry's top influencers, smartest minds, and visionary leaders in this highly anticipated Golf Strategies event.
This three-day event will host 50+ presenters, 20+ education sessions, and multiple hours of networking events!

NZGIC Whole of Golf Conference and Fine Turf Seminar
2025-08-17 08:00 - 2025-08-19 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
The New Zealand Golf Industry Council (NZGIC) is excited to announce the 2025 Whole of Golf Conference and Fine Turf Seminar, themed "Leading Change: Transforming Golf for the Future," is to be held at the Ellerslie Events Centre, Auckland, from August 17-19, 2025.
“Following the success of our 2022 event in Christchurch, we are bringing everyone together again for three days of collaboration and learning,” said NZGIC Chair Des Topp.
The event, to be managed by Emily McCarvill of Clubhouse Creative, will feature presentations, workshops, forums and engagements with industry leaders, golfing celebrities, and high-profile speakers from around the world, both in person and virtually.
NZGIC is also coordinating with various business sectors, including golf retail, equipment suppliers, media, travel and tourism, web design, social media, business planning, and general management, to present a diverse array of trade exhibitors.
“We are playing host to thought-provoking speakers on topics such as the Future of Golf, Culture, Stress and Mental Health, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainability as well as coordinating numerous trade exhibitions to visit, networking opportunities, and breakout sessions,” noted Topp.
The 2025 NZGIC Golf Conference, Fine Turf Seminar will offer a platform to network, share, and disseminate information about new initiatives, concepts, research, and best practices in the golf industry. Key partners include Golf New Zealand, NZ PGA, NZ Golf Course Superintendents Association, and Club Management Association of NZ.
Registration opens on January 1, 2025.
About 2025 NZGIC Golf Conference, Fine Turf Seminar
The 2025 NZGIC Golf Conference, Fine Turf Seminar will bring together sectors of the golf industry so that delegates and attendees will have the opportunity to network amongst both their New Zealand and international golfing peers. Presentations will provide critical insights and lively debates on issues facing the golf industry now and into the future.
Presented by the New Zealand Golf Industry Council the 2025 conference incorporates Golf New Zealand, the PGA of NZ, NZ Golf Course Superintendents Association and the Club Management Association of NZ annual conferences.
About the Host of 2025 NZGIC Golf Conference, Fine Turf Seminar and Trade Show
The New Zealand Golf Industry Council (NZGIC) was founded in 2017 and established to encourage coordination and collaboration between organisations in the New Zealand Golf Industry to achieve the goal of growing the sport of golf.
Membership of the NZGIC is open to all organisations and interested individuals within the Golf Industry.
For more information go to: www.nzgic.co.nz or email admin@nzgic.co.nz.

Golf Industry "Field Trip" Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand.
2025-08-10 08:00 - 2025-08-23 17:00 (Asia/Singapore)
Golf Industry Central and Golf Industry Asia are seeking EOI from the international golf industry for anyone who may want to attend an Educational/Networking/Golf Tour of Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand, from 11 August– 22 August 2025 (approximate dates).
US and Australian PGA Member Mike Orloff will be your host for this event.
Over the 10 days, we will organise a mix of golf, educational sessions per the two events below, plus free time to sightsee (or more golf), and a chance to network with like-minded industry stakeholders from various countries. This is a boutique itinerary and will be shaped around the group’s requirements.
*You can add additional days to the front or back of this tour and bring your partners if you like. As well come for either week of your choice.
Click here to submit your EOI for attending our Field Trip by 25 July 2025.

Draft itinerary
Clubhouse, Land and Development Summit
WEEK #1 – 10 – 16 August Sydney, Australia (Pier 1 Sydney Harbour)
This is the biggest GMA event of 2025.
There are obligatory capital projects for replacements and aspirational capital projects for something new. It seems that clubs are either pondering or executing something significant at present. Whether it’s a clubhouse redevelopment, a revamp of the golf practice areas and technology, or one of the big ones, external partners to develop an income stream on the edge of the course, there’s lots that need to be done right.
Headlined by Joe Krenn CCM, CCE and the GM/CEO of Farmington CC in Virginia, USA, we’ll have some interesting speakers plus great stories to share in the gaps.
The Summit will cover important topics:

Building effective project teams.
Master planning for facilities.
Gaining member support for projects;
Strategy development for capital improvements.
Construction feasibility and costing;
Assembling construction teams;
Capital improvement funding options;
Legal and insurance essentials;
Innovative land use opportunities;
Integrated community living spaces;
Construction contracts and project administration;
Navigating government approvals;
Construction scheduling and project controls.

You’re invited to listen, learn, network, and take something back for your development.
We encourage GMs to bring along a board member or a member of their management team.

2025 Brandt/John Deere Whole of Golf Conference

WEEK #2 – 17 – 22 August Auckland, New Zealand (Ellerslie Event Centre)
The New Zealand Golf Industry Council (NZGIC) is thrilled to announce the upcoming 2025 Brandt/John Deere Whole of Golf Conference, themed “Leading Change: Transforming Golf for the Future.” Taking place from August 17-19, 2025, at the Ellerslie Events Centre in Auckland, this highly anticipated event promises three days of collaboration, innovation, and industry insights.
Building on Success
“Following the incredible success of our 2022 conference in Christchurch, we are excited to bring the golf industry together once again for knowledge-sharing and networking,” said NZGIC Chair Des Topp.
A Dynamic Lineup
Attendees can expect engaging presentations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and thought-provoking forums, featuring industry leaders, golfing celebrities, and renowned speakers from across the globe—both in-person and virtually.
Diverse Industry Engagement
NZGIC is working alongside key business sectors, including golf retail, equipment suppliers, media, travel and tourism, web development, social media, business strategy, and general management to curate a vibrant trade exhibition showcase. The conference will serve as a hub for networking, sharing ideas, and exchanging insights on emerging trends, research, and best practices in the golf industry.
Key Topics & Opportunities
“We’re proud to host influential speakers addressing topics such as the Future of Golf, Culture, Mental Health & Stress Management, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental issues and Sustainability,” added Topp. Attendees will also have the chance to explore trade exhibitions, connect through networking events, and participate in hands-on breakout sessions.
With an exciting agenda designed to shape the future of golf, this conference is a must-attend event for industry professionals looking to drive innovation and growth. You can register by clicking on the link Conference Flyer A4-compressed.pdf.
Click here to submit your EOI for attending our Field Trip by 25 July 2025.

Email Mike Orloff if you have any other questions.

2025 US PGA Buying Summit
2025-07-28 08:00 - 2025-07-30 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Frisco, Texas, United States: Registration is now open for golf industry professionals to attend the 2025 PGA Buying Summit, returning to the award-winning Omni PGA Frisco Resort and the Home of the PGA of America from July 28-30.
Event registration and housing reservations can be made at PGA Buying Summit – Frisco.

Australian Sports Turf Management Conference and Trade Exhibition
2025-06-23 08:00 - 2025-06-26 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Held annually, the Australian Sports Turf Management Conference & Trade Exhibition is the largest event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, encompassing over 3 full days of education and showcasing the latest in turf management machinery, equipment, research, technology and products.
Each year, hundreds of sports turf management professionals including Superintendents, Grounds Managers, Greenkeeping Staff, Curators and Turf Maintenance Personnel attend the variety of agronomic, leadership and management, environmental, biodiversity and sustainability education seminars from leading Australian and international presenters, and visit the trade exhibition to browse, question and hear from representatives across all elements of sports turf management.

AGIF Club and Turf Management Conference (Thailand)
2025-05-27 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Bangkok)
Prominent industry stalwarts have confirmed their participation at this month’s Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF)-organised Club and Turf Management Conference.
To be staged at Bangkok’s Flora Ville Golf & Country Club on Tuesday, May 27, the gathering will feature a notable line-up of speakers and will present ample networking opportunities.
“This one-day event will bring together golf course general managers, course superintendents and industry professionals from across Thailand and Southeast Asia for a dynamic day of learning, networking, and innovation,” said Chris Gray, President of the AGIF.
The day will be split into three sessions – morning, afternoon and evening, when attendees will have the option to play nine or 18 holes of night golf at Flora Ville.
Also among the highlights will be product presentations from Jebsen & Jessen’s Long Nguyen and a live autonomous mower demonstration conducted by Centaur Asia Pacific’s Jeffrey Eshuis.
The morning session will include four segments, led off by Gray. Wearing his hat as Head of Sustainable Golf & Agronomy Asia-Pacific at The R&A, Gray will discuss Sustainability Best Practices.
He will be followed by a panel session with Flora Ville Golf & Country Club General Manager Daniel Boongullaya, Thai Country Club’s Dave Chavalit Surangsee and Adam Calver, General Manager at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club and Vice-President of the AGIF. The topic they will tackle is: Manpower Challenges – Attracting, Training and Retaining Greenkeepers.
Moderated by James Shippey, Managing Director at Absolute Golf Services, there will then be an open microphone interactive discussion on Operational Challenges.
The morning session will conclude with a presentation from Chris Geraghty, Managing Partner at 59Club Asia, entitled Importance of Player Feedback and Course Maintenance.
Mark Siegel, Managing Director at Golfasian, will begin the post-lunch session, focusing on Golf Tourism: Maintaining Thailand’s Leadership.
Technology in Golf: Innovations and Benefits is the subject for Yeon Im-wook, CEO at Smartscore Global, while Andrew Knott, Director of the All Thailand Golf Centre, will present on Matching Practice Areas with Golf Courses.
Darren Moore, General Manager at Stonehill Golf Resort, will conclude the formal presentations with the topic: Getting Your Golf Course Ready for a Big Member-Guest Tournament.
Rishi Narain, Head – Events, Sponsorship and Membership at the AGIF, said: “The AGIF is committed to hosting educational and networking events that will bring together personnel from all sectors of the golfing industry in the region.

“We thank Flora Ville Golf & Country Club General Manager Daniel Boongullaya and his staff as well as the Thailand Golf Course Superintendents Association for their support.

“Don’t miss this premier opportunity to gain insights, explore solutions, and connect with industry peers.”
Narain confirmed that the annual AGIF Conference is set for Kuala Lumpur (Sime Darby Convention Centre) to coincide with the LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship on October 29-30.

2025 Golf Business Technology Conference
2025-05-14 08:00 - 2025-05-16 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Golf Business Technology Conference is the must-attend B2B event that is exclusively dedicated to discussing advanced technologies and business services for the Golf Industry. The event agenda is designed to help Golf Course Owners and Operators stay on the cutting edge while creating new and meaningful connections with industry peers. Learn to better manage your course like an investment and understand the latest advancements in tech and entertainment whilst taking home powerful and innovative ideas that can improve your bottom line.
The 2025 conference will welcome attendees globally and will cover topics in Sustainability, Revenue Generation, Golf Entertainment, Operational Efficiency, Club Management, Leadership and much more

2025 59club Asia Service Excellence Awards
2025-04-29 18:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Bangkok)
59club Asia Annual Service Excellence Awards Ceremony brings together venues throughout Asia to celebrate the outstanding individuals, teams, venues, and groups within the global golf & hospitality industry for having achieved the highest standards of customer service excellence & sales performance.
Qualification for these prestigious accolades is completely unbiased; and determined by scores achieved through a detailed and objective mystery shopping program, which measures the experience afforded to members, visitors and prospective members spanning the entire Golf, Leisure, Spa, F&B & Hotel operation.
59club’s Industry Benchmark of excellence, it’s Gold, Silver and Bronze Flag Designations are also awarded annually, these highly prized accolades recognise member clubs’ and resorts that provide excellent facilities for golfers to enjoy, as well as having achieved the required standard of customer service throughout the year.
*This is an "invitation-only" event, please contact Chris Geraghty Managing Partner, 59Club Asia to have your facility participate.

2025 PGA Members' International Conference
2025-04-28 08:00 - 2025-05-01 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland (GB&I) has announced that its Members’ International meeting will return to Laguna Phuket Resort in Thailand for 2025.
The annual member meeting will be held from April 28 to May 1 and will once again bring together PGA of GB&I Members and delegates from all over the world.
The event, which is open to all PGA of GB&I Members from around the globe, including the United Kingdom and Ireland, will take place at the beautiful beachfront property of Laguna Phuket, with delegates from a variety of different sectors in golf coming together.
In addition to the education element and the chance to learn from golf industry experts, the event affords delegates plenty of networking opportunities and is a great way to meet fellow members, share ideas, and socialise with some of the most respected figures in the golf industry.
More than 40 PGA of GB&I Members and delegates from over 15 countries attended this year’s event held at The Banyan Tree Bangkok.
Come join Golf Industry Asia and Golf Industry Central on a few days of golf/education before this event.
EOI: Golf Industry Educational Tour – Singapore/Thailand April 2025

11th Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC)
2025-04-02 08:00 - 2025-04-04 17:00 (Asia/Seoul)
The reputation of Danang as one of the world’s most appealing golfing destinations will be underlined next year.
The coastal city in central Vietnam known for its sandy beaches and history as a French colonial port has been named as the venue for the 11th Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC).
Organised by IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators), the AGTC will be held from April 2-4, turning the spotlight once more on some of the region’s outstanding courses, led by Laguna Golf Lang Co, Montogemerie Links and Ba Na Hills Golf Club.
IAGTO also announced that Gran Canaria and Alabama will be the venues for its two other global golf tourism sales conventions in 2025.
The line-up of the conventions are as follows:

11th Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) in Danang, Vietnam, April 2-4, 2025
3rd IAGTO European Convention (IEC) in Gran Canaria, Spain, May 19-21, 2025
16th North America Golf Tourism Convention (NAC) in Birmingham, Alabama, June 17-19 June, 2025

Established in 1997, IAGTO is the global trade organisation of the golf tourism industry with over 2,200 member companies in 92 countries, including 668 golf tour operators in 68 countries, responsible for more than 90% of all golf vacation packages sold worldwide.
IAGTO Chief Executive Peter Walton said: “We are proud to run the most productive, affordable and enjoyable golf tourism sales conventions in our industry, catering to every golf destination and every outbound market.
“Each of our three events focuses on the destinations in that region, attracting domestic and international golf tour operators specifically selling those destinations.
“Acting primarily as the industry’s membership association enables us to keep participation costs down to a minimum, while also ensuring that every interaction between buyers and suppliers is valuable.
“Appointments are only scheduled where buyers and suppliers agree to meet each other. That may sound obvious, but it has become a cornerstone of the success of all IAGTO events. As an example, the 780 delegates who attended this year’s IEC chalked up an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 for overall satisfaction – which we expect is close to the summit for any travel trade event.
“In the same survey, 97% of supplier delegates responded that they had meetings that would definitely lead to new business and, overall, 43% of meetings held were with potential new clients.”
Convention registration has been open to IAGTO tour operator and supplier members for two weeks and already more than 600 delegates have signed up across all three events.
Aligned to this announcement, IAGTO is launching a campaign to sign up new member companies and organisations from around the world of golf travel, including golf resorts, hotels, golf courses, DMCs, golf tour operators and golf travel advisors.
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Golfcon 2025
2025-03-08 08:00 - 2025-03-09 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Marriott Grand Ballroom , Pasay City, Philippines

The Maekyung and KPGA Golf Expo
2025-02-07 08:00 - 2025-02-09 17:00 (Asia/Seoul)
The Maekyung and KPGA Golf Expo, which is held every spring, will be held at COEX B Hall in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul from February 7-9. In particular, RX, the organizer of the U.S. PGA Show, which gives a glimpse of trends in the global golf market every January, is expected to improve the quality of the event.
The Maekyung and KPGA Golf Expo is expected to be a great opportunity to solve the thirst for golf that has accumulated throughout the winter.
MAEKYUNG·KPGA GOLF EXPO 2025

GCSAA Conference and Trade Show
2025-02-03 08:00 - 2025-02-06 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
GCSAA is dedicated to serving its members, advancing their profession and improving communities through the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf.
An interactive experience you won’t find anywhere else
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