Garuda International Golf Challenge 2014 (Round 2)

Lovely Golf Courses & First Class Indonesian Hospitality

Golfers from Malaysia and Singapore experienced great golf moments at one of the most exciting golf events in Asia – “The Garuda International Golf Challenge 2014” played in Jakarta recently and organized by Garuda International Airlines. The inaugural golf event attracted a total of 41 participants. 

  

The event consisting of six preliminary legs and a grand final got off to a rousing start in April followed by the second round in May which saw three notable golf courses hosting it. It began with a practice round at Padang Golf Modern followed by proper competition (2-days) at Bogor Raya Golf Club and Royale Jakarta Golf Club.

Participants from Malaysia

“It’s a dream come true,” said Pak Dasep M. Suanda, the Country Manager for Malaysia Garuda Indonesia and the man responsible for steering this golf event into success. “I also give credit to our consortium consisting of four notable tour operators adding another two golf tour planners. Our plans began in early February with the aim of penetrating into the golf market.”

He continued: “With the help of these consortiums, our long awaited dream finally came true. We managed to plan and execute this golf event within 30 days.”

The Gross and Nett winners from the respective preliminary legs will earn a spot to play in the Grand Final at the beautiful island of Bali which is scheduled next January 2015. “It’s fully sponsored by Garuda Indonesia,” exclaimed Pak Dasep.

Lovely Indonesia caddies

The tournament will take a break during the Muslim Fasting months and Hari Raya Aidilfitri (June to July) and will resume from 20-23 August at Gading Raya Padang Golf Club with proper tournaments held respectively at Padang Golf Pantai Indah Kapuk and Gunung Geulis Golf and Country Club.

“Playing golf in Indonesia is an experience to be treasured. The golf courses are love and world standard with first class Indonesian hospitality,” continued Pak Dasep who also thank his partners for making this event  a success - HOP ON Holidays Sdn Bhd, KSB Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd, Leisure Golf Services, KAA Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd, Tradewinds Travel Services and Santai Travel.

For more information on the Garuda International Golf Challenge 2014 kindly get in touch with:

Pak Steven Leow at +6016 202 6111 or Pak Ruzam +6019 222 3363.

Remaining Qualifying Rounds:

20-23 AUGUST

Day 1 – Gading Raya

Day 2 – Gunung Geulis

Day 3 – Pantain Indah Kapuk

10-13 SEPTEMBER

Day 1 – Sentul Highland

Day 2 – Bogor Raya

Day 3 – Bumi Serpong Damai

22-25 OOCTOBER

Day 1 – Imperial Golf Club

Day 2 – Riverside

Day 3 – Royale Jakarta 

19-22 NOVEMBER

Day 1 – Emeralda

Day 2 – Imperial Golf Club

Day 3 – Bumi Serpong Damai