
Prudential Astro Masters 2018 Returns with 21 Years of Golfing Excellence
Date Released:20 Jul 2018
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Prizes worth over RM300,000, including a golf tour package for two to Europe!
The search for the best amateur golfer continues with the 21st edition of the Prudential Astro Masters (PAM), making it the longest and most successful national amateur golf series in Malaysia. PAM 2018 offers amateur golfers the arena to show off their talent, vying for the top berths to compete at the Grand Finals in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and to win prizes worth over RM300,000.
To participate, Astro customers are entitled to a special registration fee of RM350 while non-Astro customers can register at a fee of RM450 at www.tfcmgolf.com.
Key Highlights
Teeing off at Tropicana Golf and Country Club on 1 August with 10 qualifying rounds across 5 states, where 5 of the courses are among the top 10 in Malaysia
The Best Gross and Best Nett champion of PAM 2018 will get a chance to play at the Grand Final, at Grand Phnom Golf Club and Garden City Golf Club in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
A hole-in-one prize of a Golf Tour Package for 2 persons including air ticket, accommodation and a round of Golf at St Andrews, Scotland worth over RM30,000, and a Sure-To-Win, hole-in-one prize of a 65-inch Panasonic LED full HD TV
The Strokeplay format is maintained, with the overall Gross and Net winners qualifying from each round to the Grand Final
All golf enthusiasts can catch the highlights of PAM 2018 On Astro SuperSport 3 HD on TV and on mobile devices via Astro GO
Quotes from our Spokespersons
P. Jeganathan, Organising Chairman of PAM 2018
Prudential Astro Masters continues to be the most popular amateur golf series in Malaysia, and is arguably the most awaited event by amateur golfers every year. PAM 2018 promises an even greater golfing experience for participants, including qualifying rounds at the top 5 courses in Malaysia, Grand Final in Cambodia and a hole-in-one prize of a Golf Tour Package for 2 persons in Scotland, plus many other attractive prizes.
A special mention to Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad Chief Customer & Marketing Officer, Eric Wong and his team for their invaluable contribution and commitment.
Special thanks to all other sponsors: Panasonic, Malindo Air, Bestour Travel, The Star, Titoni, The Edge, Bridgestone Golf, Crest Link, Delsey Luggage, VinsGolf, Nu-prep, 100 Plus, GOLF Malaysia, Smart Investor, Sunplay, Jake's Charbroil, Tropicana GCC, Fresh & White, Spectrum Outdoor, Cowa Coconut Water, Carlsberg Smooth Draught, Active Guard, Astro SuperSport, NUNATURE, Munchy's, Black & White Grp and Mc Callan Whisky
Eric Wong, Chief Customer & Marketing Officer of Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad
This year marks the 10th consecutive year that Prudential has been the title sponsor for the longest and most prestigious national amateur golf series in Malaysia. It has been a privilege to partner with Astro for the past decade and we are excited and honoured to be part of the Astro Masters' journey.
At Prudential, we believe that sports is an important part of Malaysian culture and has tremendous power to inspire and unite us as a nation. We hope that tournaments such as the Prudential Astro Masters will continue to provide the opportunities and platforms to discover more local golf talents. As a Proud Supporter of Dreams, we believe that everyone deserves to dream and succeed.
PAM 2018 Schedule
Round 1 - Tropicana Golf and Country Club, Selangor - 1st August, Wednesday
Round 2 - Dalit Bay Golf and Country Club, Sabah - 4th August, Saturday
Round 3 - Templer Park Country Club, Selangor - 9th August, Thursday
Round 4 - Horizon Hills GCC, Nusajaya, Johor - 6th September, Thursday
Round 5 - Orna GCC, Melaka - 15th September, Saturday
Round 6 - Amverton Cove Golf and Island Resort, Pulau Carey, Selangor - 19th September, Wednesday
Round 7 - Meru Valley Golf & Country Club, Perak - 29th September, Saturday
Round 8 - Kota Permai, Shah Alam - 9th October, Tuesday
Round 9 - Shan-Shui GCC, Tawau - 14th October, Sunday
Round 10 - Tropicana Golf and Country Club, Selangor - 18th October, Thursday
GRAND FINAL - Phnom Penh, Cambodia - 15th - 17th November
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