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SARAWAK JUNIOR GOLF FIRST ASSOCIATION (SJGFA) (Persatuan Golf Remaja
Pertama Sarawak)
Lot 1598 & 2693, Block 16
Salak LD, Jalan Stadium Negeri 93050 Kuching
T (082)444688
F (082)444688
E sjgfa.mal@gmail.com
IN BRIEF
Sarawak Junior Golf First Association was the brainchild of the former Chief Minister, and is tasked to identify, groom and develop young golfers to play to international PGA (Professional Golfers Association) standards and to foster sportsmanship and good ethical values amongst young golfers.
OPENING HOURS
Tue-Sun, 7am~6pm Monday closed
MAIN FEATURES
Formerly known as the Sarawak Junior Golf Foundation and Academy, SJGFA was launched by TYT Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, who is also the Life Patron, on 19th January 2002.
LOCATION / ROUTE
Located at Petra Jaya, just before the State Stadium.
HOW TO GET THERE
By car and by taxi. There is no public transport available.
Official launching of SJGFA on 19 January 2002, officiated by the former Chief Min- ister now Governor, TYT Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud (in white trousers) Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing, Minister of Land Development (to his left) Dato’ Ir Hj Wahab Suhaili (centre), Executive Chairman of SJGFA, and others.
Specially formulated to identify and develop Junior Golfers from
the ages of 5 to 17 years of age, the SFJGA’s programmes are designed and implemented according to the rules and guidelines of the PGA of America.
The Academy Golf Course provides a
fully equipped training centre for junior golfers in Malaysia. Facilities include a 9-hole golf course, a 20-bay mini driving range, and two practice greens with bunkers for pitching, chipping and putting. Teaching professionals provide students with personal and small- group coaching, using state-of-the-art video and swing analysis.
A professional coach conducts a group briefing before tee-off.
A junior golfer practices his chipping technique.
Trainees building their golf swings on the driving range.