The Biggest Group of Golfers from China Tee off in Bali,Indonesia

Updated: 2009-08-10 09:01

The 3rd Garuda IndonesiaTournament group Picture

Beijing Team

Shanghai Team

(Aug.5th, 2009,Bali,Indonesia) Garuda Indonesia, the national carrier of Indonesia, tee off its 3rd Garuda Indonesia Golf Tournament (China Region) held at Nirwana Bali Golf Club and New Kuta Golf Club in Bali, Indonesia at the end of July 2009. 130 golfers from mainland Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Bali swung club and participated the event.

Mr. Pikri Ilham K, the Chief Representative of Garuda Indonesia China, introduced the tournament: “we are very pleased to be able to host a sport that so many of our customers are so passionate about, and we believe our association with China golf industry to promote Indonesia golf will help bring Garuda closer to golfer enthusiasts in China.”

“The attraction of playing golf in Bali is: you will not only immerse with picturesque and immaculate scenery as ordinary tourists, but take advantage its world-renowned golf facilities to give full play of your golf expertise”, Mr. Pikri added.

The big group of golfers from China surprised Bali and even made a record in Bali Golf industry. Mr. Kang Dharma Wijaya, the Chairman of Bali Golf Association of Indonesia and the owner of the oldest golf course BaliBeach in Bali, was quite impressed by this golf tournament: “The 3rd Garuda Indonesia Golf Tournament (China Region) brings the biggest group of Golfers from China in Bali’s history in 2009.”

Besides 100 successful male entrepreneurs from China in the group, there were around 30 female golfers from China, and most of lady golfers came from Shanghai. Naomen HappyGolf Ladies Team, Shanghai’s First Women Golf Team caught the hot eyes in Bali. The fashionable golf style presented the new image of China.

Few people realize that Indonesia already possesses a wealth of world-class golf courses – in fact, there are more than 50 international standard golf clubs in Indonesia and 5 golf courses in Bali spread across the world’s largest archipelago – designed by some of the greatest names in golf, including veritable golfing legends such as Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.

As a part of Garuda Strategy to launch more tailor-made products to cater for different segment market in China, hosting a golf event is not only a “tee off” to introduce Indonesian golf facilities to golfer in China, but to continue its series campaign to promote different destinations and products in Garuda route network, such as in-depth look on Indonesia cultural and tourist destination other than Bali, Australia, free & easy package for individual traveler and golfer.

Garuda has launched the first direct flight from Shanghai to Bali since 2008. For the success of the golf event, Garuda is furthering the cooperation on golf tour with HappyGolf naomen Corp. to develop the high-end market.

The upcoming golf tour to Bali (HappyGolf Bali Quickee Aug.2009-Jan.2010) Aug.24-Aug.29 2009, HappyGolf Bali Quickee 6 Days 4 Nights, direct flight from Shanghai to Bali, Garuda Indonesia Airlines Executive Class, free golf for every day in Bali. Convenient accommodation. Five world-class golf courses in Bali open the door for golfers from China. The golf tour package price is RMB15900/USD2400(Valid from Aug.10 2009 to Sept.10).It’s the nation wide Golf Tour Campaign “HappyGolf Bali Quickee”.

The winners of The 3rd Garuda Indonesia Golf Tournament 2009

About Garuda Indonesia

Garuda Indonesia is the first and largest carrier in Indonesia with routes to more than 43 domestic and international destinations. Emphasizing on service, all operational activities are geared to promote Garuda Indonesia as the main comprehensive service provider for air travelers or air cargo shippers. It had a total fleet of 63 aircrafts consisting 3 Boeing-747-400s, 6 Airbus 330-300, 4 Airbus 330-200 and 50 Boeing-737s (300,400,500 and 800 series) as of 30June 2009.

With its head office at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Garuda Indonesia currently employs approximately 5,808 people and provides more than 93,000 flights serving more than 9 million customers annually.

Garuda Indonesia has been serving China-Indonesia route with 11 flights a week from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou since 2002.

For more information on HappyGolf Bali Quickee, please contact:

Danielle Dan Regional Manager HappyGolf naomen Corp.(Shanghai)

Mobile：+8613801879189 Tel: +86 21 6421 5522 Fax: +86 21 5106 2930 E-mail: dan@happygolf.com.cn; shanghai@happygolf.com.cn