Hua Hin (Thailand) – June 10, 2019 (travelindex.com) – More than 400 participants from 22 countries played today in Hua Hin, Thailand, at the Centara World Masters Golf Championship 2019.

The sold-out tournament is a welcome boost for Thai tourism, attracting numerous participants from Australia, New Zealand, and India. Thanks to its international appeal, golfers from Germany, the USA, and Great Britain also take part. Southeast Asia is strongly represented with players from Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore, and the host country, Thailand.

The Centara World Masters is open to golfers aged 35 and over. The competition takes place in 14 divisions, divided by age and handicap. The golfers play on some of the country's most prestigious courses: Black Mountain, Banyan, Springfield, and Imperial Lake View. Prize money exceeding one million Thai Baht is up for grabs.

The host hotel, the Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin, is fully booked with event participants. This evening, a welcome dinner with cultural entertainment will be held by the Centara Hua Hin pool to welcome the golfers and their partners. Each evening, the Centara will offer social events and entertainment, supported by Chang and Coca-Cola. The festivities will culminate on Friday evening with a vibrant beach party and gala dinner.

The Centara World Masters is a joint initiative of the Australian golf company Go Golfing and the Bangkok-based golf tour operator Golfasian. Tournament director Peter McCarthy, managing director of Go Golfing in Australia, said the event had gotten off to a fantastic start: “Today is the first day, and the enthusiasm among the players and their companions, who don't play golf themselves, is already tremendous. This bodes well for the rest of the week. The weather is also exceptionally favorable and offers excellent conditions for golfing.”