The Indonesia Open, to be played at Damai Indah Golf & Country Club from February 15-18, 2007, has announced a new co-title sponsor with Astro joining Enjoy Jakarta.
The Enjoy Jakarta Astro Indonesia Open, co-sanctioned by The European Tour and the Asian Open, carries a total prize of US$1.05 million for 2007.
“Astro is proud and excited to be associated with one of Indonesia’s top sporting events. We have witnessed the tremendous growth of the Indonesia Open in the last two years and we are pleased to now be able play a major role in the further development of the national Open on the international stage,” said Mdm. Nelia Molato-Sutrisno, President Director/Chief Executive Officer – PT Direct Vision.
Mdm. Molato-Sutrisno added that the sponsorship supports the overall brand strategy of Astro. “The association with such a prestigious event provides an exciting opportunity for Astro to build greater brand recognition in an increasingly competitive and globalised world. Our sponsorship will enable us to help develop one of the largest national sporting events in Indonesia with a live television platform to over 60 countries. We believe such an event reinforces our commitment to Indonesia and enhances the Astro brand presence locally and internationally” said Mdm. Molato-Sutrisno,
As inaugural Co-Title partner to the Indonesia Open, The City of Jakarta believes that the event is effective in showcasing to the world that Jakarta is a top business and tourism destination.
“The growth of the Indonesia Open has been unbelievable. Since its debut as a million-dollar event in 2005, it has quickly established itself as one of the top golf events in the region, become a showcase for the City of Jakarta, as well as for Indonesia in general. We are glad to work with Co-Title sponsors Astro to build on the valuable contributions of our partners in the past to take the event to the next level” said Jakarta Governor, Bpk. Sutiyoso.
Persatuan Golf Indonesia Executive Treasurer (Bendahara Umum), Bpk. Daddy Hariadi mentioned that the PGI is very excited that the 2007 event will be at Damai Indah on the Pantai Indah Kapuk course. With the host venue moving to a third venue in year three, this displays that there are a variety of courses in Indonesia capable of hosting world class golf events. He added that the PGI are also thrilled that the Indonesia Tourism Board are continuing to build upon their association with the event which began in 2005, and are committed to showcasing Indonesia and the event to the global audience.
The Asian Tour’s Director of Tour Development, Patrick Young said “We are looking forward to another entertaining Indonesia Open with the talented Asian Tour players producing some more great golf.”
Meanwhile the European Tour Director of Tour Operations Mr. David Garland reiterated The European Tour’s commitment to the Enjoy Jakarta Astro Indonesia Open and looks forward to another great event in 2007.
Ibu Miranda Goeltom in her capacity as Senior Advisor to the Indonesia Open believes that the charity element to the Indonesia Open will again be a main cornerstone to the event as in previous years.
The announcement of the 2007 event as well as Astro’s three year sponsorship was held at Hotel Gran Melia Jakarta. Present were the Governor of Jakarta Bpk. Sutiyoso, President Director/Chief Executive Officer – PT Direct Vision, Mdm. Nelia Molato – Sutrisno, Bpk. Daddy Hariadi, Executive Treasurer of the Persatuan Golf Indonesia, Managing Director of Parallel Media Asia, Keld Kristiansen, David Garland of the European Tour, Patrick Young, Director – Tour Development of the Asian Tour, Senior Advisor to the Indonesia Open, Ibu Miranda Goeltom, Executive Director of Damai Indah Golf & Country Club, Ibu S. Christine Wiradinata.
