Search for next TM King of Swing begins

TM chief marketing officer Dato’ Rozalila Abdul Rahman (center) with the challenge trophy

Kuala Lumpur:  Building on the success of its previous four editions, integrated information and communications provider Telekom Malaysia is set regal its valued partners and loyal customers to a rewarding golf experience during the TM Golf 2012.

The annual golf series will see nine qualifying legs – an increase from eight in 2011 – across Malaysia this year, will tee-off at the Lanjut Golden Beach Golf Club on June 23  before culminating with an exciting finale at  The Mines Resort & Golf Club on December 8.

Maintaining the dual tournament concept introduced last year, TM Golf 2012 will feature both invitational and open categories (both contested under the stableford format), with the five top finishes in the invitational and two best-placed participants in the open category at each leg advancing to the grand final.

Attractive prizes up for grabs throughout the tournament including a brand new Peugeot 508 as the hole-in-one prize during the finale while the grand champion will earn the title of “King of Swing” and hoist the TM Golf Challenge Trophy.

Speaking during the press launch and sponsor presentation of the event at CityGolf Bangsar on Tuesday, TM’s chief marketing officer Dato’ Rozalila Abdul Rahman was excited with the prospects of TM Golf 2012. “Taking on an improved look this year with an expanded schedule, TM Golf 2012 will also boast an impressive stable of high-profile strategic partners.”

“TM is commited to give our clientele the very best. With the aim of treating our valued and loyal customers to a rewarding golf experience, TM Golf 2012 is one of the many special gifts that we share with our customers as our way of saying thank you for their loyalty to our brand,” she added.

The event partners include Peugeot (Nasim Sdn Bhd), Cleveland Golf, CrestLink, Srixon, ParGolf, The ClubHouse, Gatorade, Chartis Insurance, Huawei, Fujikura Federal Cables, Pernec, Fibergome, Golf Leisure International, De Catano, FusionExcel, SunPlay as well as all the host venues.

The entry fee for avid golfers keen on participating in the open division  is RM380 per leg, with TM subscribers enjoying a special rate of RM230. Limited slots are available at each leg and every participant will walk home with a goodie bag worth over RM370. Golfers may register their interest for the open category by contacting Raashi Mahmud at 03 2240 3833.

TM Golf 2012 Schedule