Yapto chairs pro golf body

Yapto chairs pro golf body

JAKARTA (JP): Yapto Soerjo Soemarno was elected the new
Indonesian Professional Golf Association (PGPI) chairman on
Tuesday, replacing Widarsadipraja.

Speaking to the media following his election, Yapto said the
association under him would certify its members according to
their specialties and level of ability through a series of
assessment procedures.

"We will set up categories of touring, teaching and course
management as well as providing them with licenses. Nowadays,
there is no such legal distinction," said Yapto, a golf
enthusiast and lawyer.

"It is important to adopt such standards because we want them
to earn a better income."

Yapto also said PGPI would set up a golf school to help
Indonesian professional golfers improve their abilities and
skills. The school, he added, would be part of the certification
process. (nvn)