By Norrasyidah Arshad
PETALING JAYA, Nov 8 — The state government is committed to developing golf by nurturing young talents with the ultimate goal of elevating them to a much higher level, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.
At present, the administration is training and grooming 12 golfers to ensure they get proper exposure and coaching.
"These individuals are currently undergoing training at the Bukit Beruntung Golf and Country Resort.
"We are serious about this matter (golf), not only because of the potential of the golf business but because we want to produce players that are capable of carrying the state and country's name at a higher level," he said at a press conference in conjunction with the Selangor Masters Golf Tournament 2023 yesterday.
Amirudin added the state's effort includes offering scholarships to potential players, with the winner of the previous tournament already receiving state sponsorship.
Last week, Selangor State Secretary Datuk Haris Kasim said the state government had allocated RM2 million to develop golf and produce potential professional golfers for the future.
The state government organised the Selangor International Junior Golf Championship 2023 from November 3 to November 5, featuring 96 young golfers from Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, China, South Korea, and India.
A similar tournament was organised earlier this year, which saw 105 teenage players participate.
