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Toyota Tour set to bring new horizons to pro golf in M’sia

Circuit to feature 10 events, one co-sanctioned with Asian Development Tour

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 10 Jan 2023 8:15PM

Toyota Tour set to bring new horizons to pro golf in M’sia
(From left) MST Golf chief executive (CEO) Ng Yap, UMW Toyota Motor president Ravindran K., Professional Golf of Malaysia acting chairman Tan Sri Hamad Kama Piah Che Othman, UMW Toyota Motor deputy chairman Takashi Obata, and UMW Holdings Bhd president, group CEO, and executive director Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Mohamad Kenali pose for a photo after announcing the 2023 Toyota Tour at MST Golf Arena in Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur today. – Pic courtesy of MST Golf, January 10, 2023

by Kirtigha Pannee Selvan

KUALA LUMPUR –KUALA LUMPUR – Great news for Malaysian golf as the Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Tour has been revitalised as the Toyota Tour for the 2023 season.

The tripartite agreement between the PGM Tour and UMW Toyota Motor as the naming partner and MST Golf as the delivery agency was announced at the MST Golf Arena, Gardens Mall today.

PGM Tour president Tan Sri Hamad Kama Piah Che Othman said the Toyota Tour will make full use of the digital space via an informative new website and engaging social media content to reach out to existing golf fans and expand the game’s reach. 

He also added the tour will feature a minimum of 10 events with a minimum of one co-sanctioned event with the Asian Development Tour.

“Each tournament will feature elevated prize money for both men and women professionals, as well as aspects that strengthen the tour’s connection to the amateur game,” said Hamad.

“The PGM Tour’s partnership with UMW Toyota Motor and MST Golf is a huge boost to the local professional golf scene. 

“The Toyota Tour will ensure an enhanced pathway for the nation’s professionals and aspiring professionals to progress to the regional and world stages,” said Hamad. – The Vibes, January 10, 2023

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