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.
AsiaGA–PGAM Classic 2026
The AsiaGA–PGAM Classic 2026 was successfully held with the participation of 128 players from Malaysia, Korea, Singapore and Australia, reflecting strong regional and international representation.
The tournament was honoured by the presence of distinguished VIP guests:
Mr. Kim Yong Ho, President of AsiaGA
Dato’ Halim Muazzam, President of the PGA of Malaysia (PGAM)
Tournament Overview
Total Participants: 128
Malaysia : 106
Korea: 19 players
Australia: 1 player
Singapore: 2 players
Competition Categories
1. Professional
2. Senior Professional
3. Amateur
The event was conducted under good weather conditions, with the course presented in good condition, allowing players to perform at a high level throughout the competition.
Results
Professional Category
Winner: Danial Faidz – 68
Danial Faidz claimed the title after an exciting extra playoff hole, securing victory with a birdie against Zulaikah and Marcus Lim.
Senior Professional Category
Winner: CM Chong – 71
CM Chong finished one stroke ahead of Yusri Ahmad Shaharom and Kim Min (Korea).
Amateur Category
Winner: Azizul Jamaludin – 69
The local favourite emerged champion with a one-stroke victory over the runner-up.
The tournament was proudly supported by AsiaGA and is recognized as an annual event, reaffirming the strong collaboration between AsiaGA and PGAM in promoting competitive golf in the region.
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.
PGAM Pro Trial 2025
Venue: Impian Golf Club
Dates: 17–18 December 2025
Qualifying Mark: 152
Despite challenging rainy conditions, only two players managed to qualify:
Sheikh Abdul Razak — 75, 74 (149)
Tan Hong Zhang — 76, 75 (151)
Thank you to Impian Golf Club for the excellent course preparation and strong support in hosting the event.
Welcome to PGAM to both qualifiers. We look forward to seeing you on tour!
PGAM SATELLITE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
Supported by Simbiotik Technology Sdn Bhd
The Final PGAM Event for 2025
Venue: Impian Golf Club
Date: 3 December 2025
Total Qualified Players: 34
Trophies were presented by Dato' Halim Muazzam, PGAM President, and Dipankar Mitra, CEO of Simbiotik Technology Sdn Bhd.
Event Winners
Professional Category
Danny Millis – 70 | RM1,500
Senior Professional Category
Ahmad Jamil – 70 | RM900
Amateur Category
Aeron Faizal – 71 | RM900
2025 Satellite Tour Order of Merit Winners
Professional Category
Ying Hock Hong – 530 points | RM3,000
Senior Professional Category
Ahmad Jamil – 800 points | RM2,500
Amateur Category
Nor Haqeim Nor Hadi – 540 points | RM2,000
PGAM will announce the 2026 calendar by the end of December 2025.
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.