Organized 8 professional golf tournaments, winning 12.5 million baht, attracting tourists to stimulate the economy Phuket Sandbox
Ministry of Tourism and Sports and Phuket Province, together with Singha Corporation, Professional Golf Association of Thailand, All Thailand Golf Tour organized a professional golf tournament in Phuket under the Sandbox Swing Project, duration 4 This week, a total of 8 competitions are held, with a total prize pool of 12.5 million baht at the Blue Canyon Country Club and Laguna Golf Phuket, starting on September 13, 2021.
Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports presided over the press conference of the Sandbox Swing project, organized professional golf matches, Thailand PGA Tour and All Thailand Golf Tour with Mr. Pichet Panaphong, Deputy Governor of Phuket, Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand, Mr. Anan Phuakpiboon, representative of Singha Corporation Company Limited, Mr. Paul Wilson, Senior Assistant Vice President and Director Laguna Phuket Group Level, Mr. Praphan Asava-aree Chairman of the Board Blue Canyon Country Club, Mr. Methee Suthat Na Ayutthaya, President of the Professional Golf Association of Thailand, Mr. Chakphong Thongyai, Executive Chairman of the All Thailand Golf Tour, and Mr. Chitisak Tamprasert, co-organizer of the tournament. An event to generate income for the locality and to build confidence for both foreign and Thai tourists to travel to Phuket more at the Lagoon Desk meeting room. Banyan Tree Phuket on September 10, 2021
Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said that during the past period of the Covid-19 epidemic more than two years ago affect both in Thailand and abroad The economy was damaged at the same time. The golf career is another business or profession that has been severely affected. Ministry with the Sports Authority of Thailand Working in an integrated way, we have a Phuket Sandbox project. We have foreign tourists coming in. Sandbox Swing will be a sports activity That will attract more athletes or tourists with high expenses. After this, the Sandbox Swing will be held in other provinces. After Phuket is at Chiang Mai – Lamphun.
Pichet Panaphong said that Phuket responded to the government’s policy to make golf a strategic sport. at the Ministry Sports Authority of Thailand and Tourism Authority of Thailand attach great importance especially the economy Because golf is considered a group of quality tourists. has a high paying power Likes to travel in groups and has a long stay in the area This leads to a large amount of cash flow in the tourism and related industries.
“We are proud to see the private sector working closely with the government to develop and revitalize Phuket’s business. Including a commitment to public relations and revitalize the tourism of Phuket. I have confidence that organizing competition activities Sandbox Swing This time, it will create awareness of sports to people in the area as well as being a sport event that will help boost tourism and the economy after this new wave of coronavirus outbreak.
Methee Suthat Na Ayudhaya said that more than the joy of being able to hold a professional golf tournament in Phuket. Because the association has been trying to organize golf tournaments for the past 6 months. Traveled to negotiate with many provinces but was unsuccessful. But after discussing with the Minister The governor of SAT also created this list as a pilot for other areas. Sandbox Swing This time, it will help the professional golf industry regain its footing. Thanks to all the relevant agencies that have worked together to push until the competition can be arranged.
Chakphong Thongyai said that the All Thailand Golf Tour is one of 23 tours around the world with world scores. Golfers eligible to play on the tour will have the opportunity to continue to compete in higher tours For the two items we entered the project The Sandbox Swing in Phuket will feature some of Thailand’s top golfers including the reigning champions of both tournaments. Also accepted to participate in the competition in unison, such as Khwanchai Tannil, Thirawat Kaewsiribundit, Phawin Ingkhapradit, Chanachok Dechpiratanamongkol, Waranyu Rattanapaiboonkit, Panuphol Pittayarat and Phum Saksaen. art”
Over the course of 4 weeks in the Sandbox Swing project, There will be a total of 8 competitions, 2 of which are of the All Thailand Golf Tour and 6 of the Professional Golf Association of Thailand, with a total prize pool of 12.5 million baht. Competing for a total of 6 million baht, including “Singha All Thailand Championship 2021”, winning a total of 3 million baht at the Blue Canyon Country Club on September 23-26 and the “Singha Laguna Phuket Open” 2021” Win a total prize money of 3 million baht at Laguna Golf Phuket on 7-10 October 2021.
As for the programs of the Professional Golf Association of Thailand, there are 6 items, total prize money of 6.5 million baht, all organized at the Blue Canyon Country Club, consisting of “Thailand PGA One Day Tour 2021″, item 1 Win a total prize money of 2.5 hundred thousand baht on September 13, Singha-SAT TDT Blue Canyon 2021” to win a total prize money of 1 million baht on September 14-15, “Singha-SAT Blue Canyon Championship 2021” on September 17-19, winning a total of 2 million baht, “Thailand PGA One Day Tour 2021”, the second item, winning a total of 250,000 baht on September 27, “Sing-A SAT TDT Phuket 2021” wins a total prize money of 1 million baht on September 28-29 and “Singha-SAT Phuket Classic 2021”, a total prize money of 2 million baht, on 1-3 October.
