At a gala dinner in Langkawi a few nights ago in conjunction with the Kedah International Red Tee Invitation Langkawi 2010 golf championship Tourism Minister said the government will promote women's golf as a tourism product to attract more visitors to Malaysia.
Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said that previously, Malaysia had been focusing on men's golf but time had now changed.
"By promoting women's golf, we can get more revenue. When women come here, they can also go shopping as our country is also known as a popular shopping destination.
"We can also introduce to them our spa facility," she said at a gala dinner here last night in conjunction with the Kedah International Red Tee Invitation Langkawi 2010 golf championship.
Dr Ng said Malaysia had good golfing facilities, with about 170 golf courses, and fast becoming a major golf destination in the region.
"Next month is the 'Month of Champions' for Malaysia, as we will play host to three world class golf tournaments involving world top professional golf players.
"These back-to-back tournaments will be held at some of our esteem golf courses namely Iskandar Johor Open on Oct 14-17 at the Horizon Hill Golf and Country Club in Johor Baharu, Sime Darby LPGA on Oct 22-24 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club and CIMB Asia Pacific Golf Classic on Oct 28-31 at the Mines Resort and Golf Club," she said.
The inaugural event at the Gunung Raya Golf Resort was participated by 56 amateur lady golfers from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and South Korea.
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