2026 KPGA JP Lifestyle Winter Tour – Inaugural Event
The inaugural 2026 KPGA JP Lifestyle Winter Tour was successfully staged from 24–25 January 2026 at The Mines Golf Resort City, Kuala Lumpur. The event was sanctioned by the PGA of Malaysia (PGAM) and marked a significant milestone in strengthening regional professional golf collaboration.
A total of 120 participants competed in the tournament. PGA of Malaysia was allocated two invitation slots, awarded to:
Ying Hock Hong – Top player from the 2025 Satellite Tour Order of Merit
Shariffuddin Arriffin – Malaysia’s top player based on World Ranking
Tournament Results
Champion: Ying Hock Hong (Malaysia)
Scores: 66, 67 – Total 133 (-9)
Ying claimed victory after an intense four-hole playoff, securing the title with a birdie.
Runner-up (Playoff):
Haamin Chang (Korea)
Shotaro Wada (Japan)
Best Other Malaysian Finish:
Shariffuddin Arriffin – 5th place
Scores: 69, 68 – Total 137 (-5)
The championship showcased high-quality competition and excellent course conditions, reflecting the strong cooperation between JP Lifestyle, the Korean PGA (KPGA), and PGA of Malaysia.
Congratulations to Ying Hock Hong on a well-deserved victory, and to JP Lifestyle and Korean PGA for the successful organisation of the inaugural KPGA event in Malaysia. This tournament sets a strong foundation for future editions and continued international collaboration.
All Thailand Golf Tour 2026 – Qualifying School (Final Stage)
Date: 23–26 December 2025
Venue: Watermill Golf Club & Resort, Thailand
Congratulations to Daeng Rahman on successfully qualifying for the All Thailand Golf Tour 2026.
Daeng Rahman posted an impressive four-round score of 76, 72, 65, 68 for a total of 281 (−7) to secure his qualification.
With this achievement, he is entitled to compete in all 10 events on the All Thailand Golf Tour for the 2026 season.
All the best and good luck for the season ahead.
PGA of Malaysia Elects New Leadership at 12th Annual General Meeting
Kinrara, Selangor – 29 September 2025 – The Professional Golfers’ Association of Malaysia (PGAM) successfully convened its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Kinrara Golf Club, with the participation of 66 members. The AGM marked an important milestone as members elected the new office bearers for the 2025–2027 term, setting the direction for the Association’s continued growth and development.
The elected office bearers are as follows:
President – Dato' Halim Muazzam bin Datuk Ayob
Vice President (Vocational) – Chong Chee Ming
Vice President (Touring) – Airil Rizman Zahari
Honorary Secretary – Farid Dato' Rashid
Honorary Treasurer – Rahizam Ramli
Council Members (Vocational)
Jonathan Wong
Lim Ai Lian
Dinie Zaki
Council Members (Touring)
Razli Yahya
Dinata Abdillah
M. Sasidaran
In his acceptance remarks, Dato' Halim Muazzam bin Datuk Ayob, newly elected President of PGAM, expressed his gratitude and commitment to lead the Association forward:
"I am honoured to be entrusted with this responsibility and I look forward to working closely with the Council, our members, and partners to further strengthen the role of PGAM in advancing professional golf in Malaysia. Together, we will continue to create opportunities for our professionals, nurture new talent, and enhance the stature of Malaysian golf both regionally and internationally."
The new leadership team will focus on expanding professional development pathways, fostering closer collaboration with stakeholders, and elevating the standards of the game in line with international best practices.
Meeting with Yayasan Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (YUTP) Golf Charity 2025 2nd Oct 2025 at KLGCC.
YUTP has approached the PGA of Malaysia to secure the participation of two lady professionals 'beat the pro' for their upcoming Golf Charity 2025, scheduled on 15 November 2025 at Impian Golf & Country Club.
After reviewing the performance records of PGAM lady members who have been active in the PGAM Satellite Tour, Amalia and Liyana have been selected to represent PGAM at the event.
Friday, 8 August 2025 – Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
A courtesy visit and discussion was held with Ketua Setiausaha Tetap KBS Sabah, Datuk Mansur Hj. Asun, at his office. The meeting focused on PGAM’s efforts to contribute towards enhancing the knowledge and capacity of local coaches, with the goal of encouraging more school children in Sabah to take up golf as a sport.