GDAP sets free seminar for golf course managers

MANILA, Philippines - Golf Distributors Association of the Philippines will host a free seminar for golf course managers as one of the activities featured during the 16th Philippine International Golf Show on Sept. 9-11 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

Guest speaker is Prof. Robert Morris, a horticulture specialist and associate professor emeritus of University of Nevada whose clientele includes nine of the major golf courses in Las Vegas. He will discuss “Irrigation of Tropical Landscapes and Turfgrass: Is it really necessary?” on Sept. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance. Interested parties must pre-register at 5848317 or www.gdap.org <http://www.gdap.org/>.

The three-day weekend golf show is led by GDAP members Acro Golf, Aetna Manila, Besa’s Shoes, Great Depot, Master Sports, Pacsports, Pauline’s Group Inc., Raymundo’s Trophies & Sculptures, RMA Trading, Transview Golf. Major golf brands Nike Golf, Adams Golf, Bridgestone Golf, Ping, Mizuno, Taylor Made, US Kids, Foot Joy, Titleist, Maruman, Fourteen, Callaway, Phiten, Oakley and Loro are set to give the best deals to golfers.

The event that opens from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. is backed by Ayala Land Premier, Citibank, Smart Formulae, The Philippine STAR, Balls Channel, A Round of Golf, Expat, 105.1 Crossover and 96.3 Easy Rock.