MrXu Deli, Counselor of China Golf Association, MrWang Yuping, Secretary of Guangdong Provincial Sports Bureau, Ms Mai Jiehua, Vice-Mayor of Foshan Municipal People's Government, Mr Simon Leach, Director of European Tour (China), Mr Geng Shusen, Director - Southern Chinaof NWCL,Mr Feng Xiong, Director of Guangdong Golf Sport Centre and Vice-Chairman and SecretaryGeneral of Guangdong Golf Association, MrHuang Xianlin, Deputy Secretary Generalof Guangdong Golf Sport Centre and Deputy SecretaryGeneral of Guangdong Golf Association, MsLi Yan, Member of Nanhai District Standing Committee and Secretary of the Publicity Department, and Mr Keith Hardman, General Manager of Foshan Golf Club attended the award ceremony.
This year, Foshan Open, China Golf Association, European Tour and Golf Club Managers Committee also jointly organised the Foshan Open Cultural and Industry Forum. The Forummagnetisedprofessionals from around the worldto share industry news, successfully facilitating cooperation and promoting the popularity of golf in Mainland China.
As one of the world-famous green events, Foshan Open has beendedicatedto promoting environmental protection. This year, NWCL joined hands with charitable organisations including Let Birds Flyand Guangdong International Volunteer Expatriate Service ('GIVES')to holda 5-km Canton Charity Walk, encouraging participants to protect the natural environment andshow their support to children with autism. In addition, viewing areas, intangible cultural heritage zone, sports challenge zone and eco zone were set up during the tournament.
Foshan Open is Mainland China's first international golf event that was named after a city. After years of development, it has become one of the most significant sports events in Foshan. The event not only shows the vitalityof Foshan but also features the charm of Canton culture. Sports enthusiasts in Southern China place a high value on the event and regard it as an important platform for cultural exchanges between Guangdong and the world.
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