FPT Championship – new golfers' place

September 16th 2007, FPT Corporation organized the ‘FPT Golf Championship 2007’ at Dragon Court in Lương Sơn, Hoà Bình Province, which was joined by 144 golfers from organizations and enterprises across the nation.

18/09/2007

The first ever ‘FPT Golf Championship Tournament 2007’ was organized by FPT with wishes to deliver a regular event, starting from this year’s landmark. The FPT Corporation hopes that this is a good chance for entrepreneurs to exchange with each other, share experiences, expand relations and enhance physical health, contributing to rising golf campaigns in Vietnam . In the coming time, FPT will set up a FPT Golf Club which is under the Vietnam Golf Association.

Former Chief of the Vietnamese Government Office cum President of Vietnam Golf Association – Mr. Doan Manh Giao joined the ‘FPT Golf Championship Tournament 2007’, also Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Chu – General Secretary of Vietnam Golf Association and representatives of enterprises.

FPT Golf Championship Tournament 2007 golfers play for 20 prizes worth VND 900 million and especially, the top prize worth USD 50,000 – a Camry Toyota auto - for the hole-in-one golf winner. The ranking is based on one round of 18 holes and in 4 groups (three for men and one for women).

Mr. Hoang Minh Chau – Vice General Director of FPT Corporation said: Golf is today more popularised among Vietnamese people. The more this sport develops, the more world golfers know about Vietnam, helping open up chances for golf tourism. The ‘ FPT Golf Championship Tournament 2007’ is organized on the occasion of the company’ 19th foundation anniversary shows its interests in the potential sport, also delivering a playing field for both entrepreneurs and golfers.”

Recently, Vietnamese players are the majority in local golf courts; series of golf tournaments, particularly the national tournament, have been organised. The development of this sport will help popularise in the community, joining a hand in promoting the integration process of the country./

More information please contact:

Ms.Trần Thị Bích Điệp

Media Division – FPT Company

Mobile phone: 0912687274

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