The opening day of the Centara World Masters was played on Monday in mild, overcast conditions at Banyan and Imperial Lake View golf clubs in the Hua Hin area of Thailand.
The field of more than 450 players started the tournament enthusiastically and played some excellent golf in conditions that many participants may not have previously experienced.
Several excellent scores were recorded, with winners in ladies divisions from Singapore, the Philippines and Australia.
Men’s division winners came from South Africa, Ireland, Australia, India and Vietnam.
The Centara World Masters is the largest amateur tournament every played in Asia. Being held over four days at four courses in the Hua Hin area, it has attracted players from 23 countries who are staying in several hotels in the Hua Hin area, including the historic Centara Grand in Hua Hin.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is especially pleased with the success of the tournament, which is being held at a time when the Kingdom is experiencing a downturn in tourism.
Tournament director, Peter McCarthy, the principal of Go Golfing in Australia, said the opening day was one of the best and smoothest he had experienced at an amateur golf tournament, especially one being held for the first time.
“There is huge enthusiasm among players and non-golfing partners. It augurs really well for the rest of the week. The weather has been especially kind, with great conditions for golf.”
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Jason Yeow - This was our second trip organised by GolfAsian and hopefully not the last. Our contact, Jim, has been very helpful and patient with various changes in our plans. All 8 of us were very happy with the golf courses and hotel accommodation. The pickups were flawless and the drivers always very competent. Highly reccomend this company.
Sue Armstrong - The service from start to finish was excellent (late changes to room requirements, number of players etc not a problem). Effective communication was maintained from start to finish. A very fair price for the services provided (I make a lot of trips to Thailand for golf so I know the general costs of hotels, transport, golf if you book directly). I like to use a service provider for larger groups to avoid all the administrative hassle and this is the second time I have used Golf Asian - it will certainly not be the last time. They take all the pressure off the planners/organizers, which meant we could all relax and enjoy the holiday. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Jim Getty - I have just returned from a trip to Cambodia where Golfasian organised 3 rounds around Siem Reap this was very well run with all the drivers and people behind the scenes being very professional and making this so easy to just turn up and play with no worries at all
Richard Norton - Good service. The ability to get tee times even at peak season. Competitive prices
Jeffrey Barnes - Just returned from Thailand golf holiday booked through golfasian. Fantastic trip , all staff friendly and professional , cannot fault the course selection and would highly recommend to anyone...planning next trip already..
Gerald Cox - I have booked several golf trips for me and my friends in bali and Vietnam and they were nothing but professional and alot of laughs and great memories, very highly recommended we will now book every year
Mark Kovacevic - Nach den ersten vier Tagen in Bangkok möchte ich mich schon einmal sehr bei Jim Mullet für die Organisation bedanken. Bisher hat alles perfekt geklappt! Die Abholungen fanden überpünktlich statt, vom Empfang am Flughafen, über die Hotelauswahl bis zur Tee-Time-Reservierung alles zur besten Zufriedenheit. Morgen fliegen wir weiter nach Chiang Mai. Ich bin sicher, alles wird weiterhin perfekt organisiert sein. Danke an alle Beteiligten sowie die Fahrer!
Andreas Flöcker - We would like to pass on our thanks and appreciation to Sophie, Bill, Tony & the whole of the Golf Asian Vietnam team for organising our golf and transfers during our time in Ho Chi Minh, nothing was too much trouble and everything was professionally arranged
Thanks again from DAGS Adelaide
Tony Nickson - We just spent 3days our annual golf event (23pax) in Chiangmai with Golfasian.
Say....it was brilliant arrangement, all guys of Golfasian performed with professional manners and sincere hospitality. All schedule went on smoothly and all our participants were so happy.
once again, thank you very much!!
I highly recommend them to anyone who want to arrange golf event in Thai (or anywhere else in asia). we will be back to soon!!!
Hajime Agata
