Where Golf Meets Culture

Where can you find an event where the guests are faced with a uniquely Vietnamese choice: tee off in a friendly Stableford tournament or take a tranquil cable car ride up the sacred Yen Tu Mountain?

Hosted by Jebsen & Jessen Technology from Mar 31-Apr 2, Turf Pro Invitational 2025 brought together golf course superintendents and club owners from across Vietnam. Set against the lush backdrop of Legacy Yen Tu – MGallery, the event set out to elevate the country’s turf management standards through hands-on learning, real-world demonstrations and peer exchange.

Industry leaders including Managing Director - Turf & Irrigation Philipp Hoffmann, General Manager of Jebsen & Jessen Vietnam Nguyen Thuy Long and Toro’s Asia Director Cameron Russell opened the session with a clear message: Vietnamese turf industry is ready to lead, and Turf Pro is here to support that journey.

The Turf Pro Invitational’s learning sessions featured expert insights on world-class golf course infrastructure and sustainable agronomy, led by President at Flagstick GCCM Martin Moore. Participants then visited the newly opened Silk Path Dong Trieu Golf & Country Club for hands-on training in course readiness, guided by agronomy director Paul McLean. The day also introduced attendees to the latest turf innovations, including sustainable machinery from The Toro Company and plant health strategies from Plant Fitness.

Beyond the fairways, the Invitational served as a regional nexus for turf professionals. Guests from Korea and the Philippines attended as observers, eyeing future replication in their home markets.