Elora Global Sdn Bhd proudly announces that Shoban Ramlu, a significant icon in Malaysia’s golfing fraternity has taken the helm of the World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) license for Malaysia.
This marks a significant milestone as Malaysia resumes its participation in this prestigious tournament after a hiatus of several years. Elora Global will be dedicated to orchestrating exceptional golf events both domestically and internationally under the stewardship of Shoban Ramlu, with nearly two decades of hands-on experience in managing golf events both domestically and internationally. Elora Global brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a profound passion for the game to every event it undertakes.
The World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) stands as one of the largest corporate golf tournaments globally, attracting over 1 million golfers from more than 30 countries who vie for the opportunity to represent their nation and company at the World Final. Originating in 1993 as a UK corporate golf program in collaboration with The Times Newspaper, the WCGC has evolved into an international network event promoted and operated by licensees worldwide.
WCGC offers an unparalleled platform for business development, be it through client entertainment, employee incentives, or fostering business relationships.
With its bold tagline, "Bringing the World of Business together," WCGC continues to expand rapidly, and Malaysia stands to benefit significantly from its impact on the corporate landscape. Elora Global’s initiation of the WCGC Malaysia signifies a new chapter in the country's corporate golf scene. With the handful expertise and dedication, coupled with Shoban Ramlu’s leadership, we anticipate an era of remarkable growth and success in corporate golf events within Malaysia.
Over 100 golfers enjoyed a tremendous day out in the sun in the Srixon Golf Day 2023 staged at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) held on 7 December 2023.
The event was held exclusively for members of MST Golf's ilovegolf loyalty program and Srixon purchasers, who were joined by Dunlop Srixon Asia Deputy Senior Sales Manager Raj Kumar, MST Golf Group Executive Chairman KP Low, and other invitees.
Every player was handsomely gifted goodies worth RM840, which consisted of a Srixon Cart bag and a sleeve of Srixon golf balls of choice.
The participants teed off shot-gun style at the esteemed East Course in KLGCC and were treated to perfect weather throughout the round.
The main competition saw some excellent scores signed in, while those who did not have their A-game for the day still had the opportunity to win prizes at the numerous novelty holes and Hole-In-One prize.
After 18 holes of play, Jung Yongguk was crowned the champion after racking in seven birdies to post a superb winning score of 43 points. For his victory, Jung took home a Srixon ZX5 Driver worth RM2,990.
Runner-up honours went to Wan Ismail Wan Yahya with 38 points, edging third-placed Fadzrul Abbas Mohamed Ramlee and six other golfers on countback. Wan Ismail won himself a Srixon MKII fairway wood worth RM1,790, while Fadzrul's prize was a Srixon MKII hybrid worth RM1,590.
The Nearest To Pin novelty contest was won by Anuar Othman after putting it only seven feet and three inches from the pin on the par-three 5th, while the Nearest To Line challenge on Hole 11 saw Tay Cher Haw stick it to only one inch from the line. Both earned a dozen of Srixon Z-star and Srixon Q-star Tour golf balls respectively. In the Longest Drive contest on Hole 18, Mujahid Hassan bombed a 262-metre drive to claim a Srixon MKII fairway wood worth RM1,790.
Winner Jung Yongguk (right) receiving his prize from Managing Director of Dunlop Srixon Sports Asia Takuya Ono (left).
A hole-in-one prize of a set of Srixon ZX5 MKII Irons worth RM5,700 was offered at all four par-threes, but unfortunately, no one managed to score an ace on the day. In a generous move, Managing Director of Dunlop Srixon Sports Asia Takuya Ono who was present at the prize-giving ceremony moved the prize to the lucky draw, where Mohd Azwan Sulong had lady luck on his side and managed to snag the set of irons.
The day concluded with a lucky draw that saw 22 lucky participants get picked to bring home an array of Srixon products and Garmin Golf Watches.
TaylorMade Golf and MST Golf hosted a fun-filled golf day on September 21 with a unique twist, as 27 golfers consisting of MST Golf's ilovegolf members and TaylorMade Golf patrons gathered for a round of indoor golf at MST Golf Arena, located at The Gardens Mall in Midvalley City.
Each participant received handsome TaylorMade goodies, which included a TaylorMade Cap, two sleeves of TaylorMade Golf balls, TaylorMade apparel vouchers and MST Golf Arena vouchers that came up to a total worth of RM550.
Out of the hot sun, golfers were split into groups of three per bay as play commenced virtually at 11AM on Pebble Beach Golf Links, one of the numerous world-renowned courses available at MST Golf Arena utilising Foresight Sports’ state-of-the-art GCHawk launch monitors.
Competing in stroke-play format with both gross and nett prizes up for grabs, participants also had the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in the Longest 7-iron and Nearest To Pin challenges.
It was indeed a relaxed and enjoyable round, with players engaging in lively conversation and laughter while savoring the comfortable air-conditioned environment and grooving to catchy music.
TaylorMade Golf Ambassadors Alex Tiong and Jeremiah Kim Leun Kwang going further in depth about the new releases.
Adding excitement to the day was a short presentation of TaylorMade Golf's latest release of their P790 iron series and Milled Grind 4 (MG4) wedges. Showcasing the features of these new releases were TaylorMade Golf ambassadors Alex Tiong, Keegan Kam, Jeremiah Kim Leun Kwang, and Roger Loo.
At the end of play, Gavin Fung emerged as the gross champion with a solid score of seven-over-par 79, winning a TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Men's Driver worth RM3,190.
In runner-up position on nine-over-par 81 was New Fu Yeong, who took home a TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Men's Hybrid worth RM1,550. While Tony Pua scored a 14-over-par 86 to claim third place and win a TaylorMade Stand Bag worth RM860.
Gross category winner Gavin Fung (L) and General Manager of MST Golf Arena Doris Marchardt (R).
Meanwhile, 13-handicapper Boris Lee won the nett title on countback and a TaylorMade Stealth 2 Men's Driver worth RM2,990 with a score of one-over-par 73. Second place and the prize of a TaylorMade Steal 2 Men's Hybrid worth RM1,450 went to Alex Yau, while Aswadi HJ Muda grabbed third place with a card for five-over-par 77 to bag a TaylorMade Stand Bag worth RM860.
The Longest 7-iron novelty contest was won by gross champion, Gavin Fung, after flushing an impressive 200-metre shot with the new P790 7-iron. While Ronnie Lu showed immense accuracy and claimed the Nearest To Pin contest. Both golfers successfully won a TaylorMade Stand Bag worth RM860 for themselves and each of their group mates.
Aside from the great food and camaraderie displayed during the prize presentation, those who didn't get their hands on any of the main prizes still had good reason to stick around as each participant had the opportunity to walk home with one of the 20 prizes that were offered during the lucky draw.
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It was an exclusive experience like no other at this year's Malaysian edition of the OMEGA Trophy, which teed off as a women-only event at the picturesque Saujana Golf & Country Club on September 26.
Luxury Swiss watchmaker OMEGA hosted a total of 53 dazzling women to a pampering day out in the by-invitation-only event, organised by MST Golf Events at Saujana's Palm Course.
The lady golfers in action during the round.
The five-star treatment began from the moment the lady golfers dropped their bags and culminated in a lively Shanghai-themed dinner at the Ti Chen restaurant at The Saujana Hotel.
The ladies enjoyed a nine-hole round of Stableford play, with participants split into groups of four. The afternoon saw lots of chatter and laughter among the participants, corresponding to the event's main goal of providing an all-encompassing delightful and bespoke experience to women golfers in Malaysia.
Shanghai-themed prize giving dinner that further elevated the experience with OMEGA.
The prizegiving dinner was an experience itself - with subtle oriental touches in the decor and table settings at Ti Chen adding an authentic charm to the 'Chinatown Chic' evening as participants dazzled in stylish cheongsams for the occasion. Aside from indulging in the culinary delights, participants also had the opportunity to view displays of OMEGA’s iconic watches and the brand’s long-standing partnership with golf.
Guests had the opportunity to try on OMEGA's iconic watches.
Tan San Lin emerged as the champion of this year's OMEGA trophy and took home an OMEGA Flower Bracelet after racking up 19 points and winning on countback. Runner-up Ning Harris claimed a pair of OMEGA Flower Earrings while Haryanti Che Mat in third place earned an OMEGA Flower Necklace.
Champion of the OMEGA Trophy 2023, Tan San Lin (L), receiving her prize from Martin Issing (R), Vice President of OMEGA Malaysia.
Each winner within the top 10 for the day proudly took home a stunning OMEGA trophy which was presented by Martin Issing, Vice President of OMEGA Malaysia.
OMEGA’s worldwide golf presence includes timekeeping roles for some of the world’s top events and title sponsorship of the Omega European Masters since 2001. OMEGA is also the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games.
Compilation of the top nine winners of the OMEGA Trophy 2023
adidas continues to showcase its commitment to sustainability with a fun-filled day of golf and exciting activities in this year's adidas Golf Day at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.
Over 100 golfers comprising members of MST Golf's ilovegolf loyalty programme, adidas customers and invited guests teed off at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club's East Course. Each player received an adidas Textured Jacquard Golf Polo, adidas golf performance cap, adidas Microfiber Players Golf Towel, and adidas SMU Pouch - all gathered neatly in an adidas shopper bag.
More than just the perfect day to play a round of golf, participants also had the opportunity to learn more about the brand's 'End Plastic Waste' through multiple innovative on-course activations.
"In adidas we are very committed to ending plastic waste, so we incorporated a few activation areas that showcase our efforts and we encourage everyone to join our movement to end plastic waste," said Ken Sim, adidas Golf’s Head of Marketing for Southeast Asia.
With the exception of the novelty contest, among the fun activation activities that highlighted adidas' sustainability efforts were the Golf Pong on hole 17 and Interactive Sustainability Photo at hole 15. In addition to those, there were the CodeChaos - Spin The Wheel on hole 5 and Challenge The Pro activity also on hole 17.
In the Golf Pong area, golfers were challenged to hit plastic bottles into four large barrels. Those who were successful in landing a bottle into any barrels were rewarded with an adidas Play Green Bag Tag.
The Interactive Sustainability Photo Hole on the 15th was the buzzing highlight of the round, as golfers were invited to pose free-style with the End Plastic Waste props next to the teebox.
In addition to Golf Pong on the 17th, golfers were also able to test their skills against adidas Ambassadors and golf professionals CM Chong and Roger Loo in the Challenge The Pro activity. Each golfer who was successful in placing their tee shot closer to the pin than the two professionals, who took turns to play the hole against each flight, was rewarded with an adidas Cooler Bag and adidas marker.
At the 'CodeChaos - Spin The Wheel' hole, golfers who landed their tee shot on the green of the 5th were allowed to spin the wheel and bring home either a key chain, water bottle, or ball marker.
Joining in the fun and festivities were adidas Golf’s Commercial Director for Southeast Asia and Pacific, Tan Ying Sze, adidas Golf Malaysia’s Senior Manager for Commercial and Exports, Eileen Fong, adidas Golf’s Head of Marketing for Southeast Asia, Ken Sim, MST Golf Group Berhad Executive Chairman KP Low and Executive Director of MST Golf Singapore James Pang, along with numerous adidas Golf ambassadors.
Alex Yau emerged as the winner on countback with a System 36 Nett Stableford score of 38 points. He took home an adidas Golf cart bag, Tour360 Twin BOA spikeless shoes, and an adidas product voucher worth RM2,500.
Winner Alex Yau receiving his prize on stage with MST Golf Executive Chairman KP Low (L) and Senior Manager for Commercial and Exports Eileen Fong (R).
Dato Rosdin Mohd Yusup and San Norarjuna Wan Mustafa also scored 38 points and were placed second and third respectively following a countback. They both won adidas Golf cart bags, Twin BOA Golf shoes, and adidas product vouchers.
The novelty holes saw Shahrul Nizam Kamarudin topping the Nearest To Pin contest at Hole 7 with a shot just 8 feet from the pin, while Mohd Nazif was only three feet and one inch to claim the other Nearest To Pin challenge on Hole 15. Both players won adidas Golf bags.
However, none of the participants were to score an ace on any par-threes and claim the Hole-In-One prize of adidas Golf products worth RM12,000.
As the exciting day ended, the lucky draw added a good touch of excitement with prizes including a variety of adidas Golf bags and complimentary green fees for a round at Kelab Golf Negara Subang and Glenmarie Golf & Country Club.