Tien Phong Golf Championship fuels the aspirations of Vietnam's young generation

TPO - On the morning of October 22, in Hanoi, Tien Phong newspaper coordinated with accompanying units to hold a press conference to announce the Tien Phong Golf Championship 2025 - For Young Vietnamese Talents. This year, the tournament enters its 9th year, held for the first time at Thien Duong Golf Course - Legend Valley Country Club (Ninh Binh), promising to bring a meaningful season, where sports go hand in hand with social responsibility, fueling the aspirations of the young generation of Vietnam.

Attending the press conference, on behalf of the State management agencies, there were Ms. Le Thi Hoang Yen - Deputy Director of the Vietnam Sports Department; Mr. Do Cong Tuan - Deputy Head of the Propaganda Department of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee; Mr. Hoang Duc Nam - Member of the Central Executive Committee of the Youth Union, Deputy Head of the Youth Union Working Committee; Mr. Nguyen Tran Quang - Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism; Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hung - Deputy Head of the High Performance Sports Department - Vietnam Sports Department; Mr. Nguyen Tan Anh - Deputy Director of the Ninh Binh Department of Culture and Sports; Mr. Pham Thanh Tri - Vice President of the Vietnam Golf Tourism Association.

On the Organizing Committee side, there were journalist Phung Cong Suong - Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong newspaper, Director of the Vietnam Young Talent Support Fund, Head of the Organizing Committee; journalist Le Minh Toan - Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong newspaper; Mr. Pham Tan Dat - Deputy Secretary General of the Vietnam Golf Association; journalist Le Xuan Son - Former Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong newspaper; journalist Vu Tien - Former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong newspaper.

Ms. Le Thi Hoang Yen and journalist Phung Cong Suong presented the Certificate of Sponsorship to the Vietnam Young Talent Support Fund, co-organizer and Diamond Sponsor.

Mr. Do Cong Tuan and journalist Le Minh Toan awarded the Sponsorship Certificate to the Gold Sponsor and Silver Sponsor.

Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hung and Mr. Nguyen Tran Quang presented the Sponsorship Certificate to the Bronze Sponsor.

Mr. Hoang Duc Nam and Mr. Nguyen Tan Anh presented the Sponsorship Certificates to the tournament's Co-Sponsors.

Journalist Phung Cong Suong said that the Tien Phong Golf Championship 2025 - For Young Vietnamese Talents will take place on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the first issue of Tien Phong newspaper (November 16, 1953 - November 16, 2025). On the journey of more than seven decades, Tien Phong newspaper has always been steadfast in its mission of "accompanying Vietnamese youth" - not only with its writing, but also with social, cultural and sports activities full of humanity, spreading the spirit of beautiful living, dedication and aspirations of the young generation.

"Based on that spirit, the Tien Phong Golf Championship - For Young Vietnamese Talents, initiated by Tien Phong newspaper in 2017, is not only a prestigious sports playground, but also a meaningful charity activity - where sports are associated with social responsibility, where each participating golfer contributes to adding resources to the Vietnam Young Talent Support Fund, to support the aspirations and dreams of young people on the journey of establishing a career and contributing to the country," said journalist Phung Cong Suong.

Representing the accompanying units, Mr. Mark Reeves - Deputy General Director of BRG Group , shared: “I am very happy and proud to be here, at a tournament that BRG Group has accompanied for 9 years. We moved the tournament venue to Thien Duong Golf Course - Legend Valley Country Club because this is a classy golf course, in a locality with beautiful landscape. Madame Nga, President of BRG Group, is committed to accompanying Tien Phong Golf Championship as well as many other events organized by Tien Phong newspaper because of its noble meanings, including promoting young Vietnamese talents in all fields. We also hope to contribute to the development of Vietnamese golf, helping Vietnamese golf talents reach the world level”.

At Tien Phong Golf Championship 2025, Tasco Auto sponsored the Hol-in-one tournament with 3 cars from Volvo, Lynk & Co, Geely brands at the Par 3 holes of the tournament. Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Acting General Director of Tasco Auto, said: “Tasco Auto wants to contribute to society, bringing good values ​​to the community. We have many customer-centric activities such as rescue services, supporting customers in difficult times or non-stop toll collection, creating an ecosystem that provides safe travel solutions. Tien Phong Golf Championship is one of our community activities to support young Vietnamese talents”.

Mr. Pham Tan Dat - Deputy General Secretary of Vietnam Golf Association, introduced the competition rules and award system of the tournament.

Journalist Phung Cong Suong; Miss Vietnam 2016 1st Runner-up Ngo Thanh Thanh Tu - Representative of Kangaroo Group, presented 10 Kangaroo branded water purifiers to teachers and students at schools heavily affected by storms No. 10 (BuaLoi storm) and No. 11 (Matmo storm). Teacher Hoang Thi Mao - Principal of Thuong Binh Kindergarten, located in Dong Tam commune (a school in a particularly difficult area of ​​Tuyen Quang province) and teacher Tran Quoc Vuong - Vice Principal of Mo Vang Ethnic Boarding Secondary School ( Lao Cai province) represented the two schools to receive meaningful gifts.

Miss Vietnam 2024 Ha Truc Linh and 1st runner-up Miss Vietnam 2024 Tran Ngoc Chau Anh radiantly appeared at the press conference of the Tien Phong Golf Championship 2025.

Question and answer session with reporters and organizers.

Reporter Bao Ngoc (Tuoi Tre newspaper) asked about notable golfers as well as the scale of the tournament. Journalist Phung Cong Suong said that Tien Phong Golf Championship, although an amateur tournament, has high professional quality because it has introduced many talented faces and contributed to the development of Vietnamese golf. The tournament is proud to always have the best golfers participating. This season, the Organizing Committee has sent invitations to the top 3 of previous seasons, promising to create a memorable season. This year, the tournament has 144 golfers competing on an 18-hole course.

Reporter Nguyen Hung (24h.com) asked about the reason for choosing Thien Duong Golf Course - Legend Valley Country Club, as well as the difficulties in moving to a new location. Mr. Mark Reeves said: "BRG Group is very honored and proud to have accompanied the tournament for 9 years. We have many high-class golf courses across Vietnam, but we chose Thien Duong Golf Course - Legend Valley Country Club because this course, in addition to international standards and receiving many awards, is a very challenging course. At the same time, promoting the beautiful landscape of Ninh Binh, the golf course and the system of restaurants, food courts, conference centers, spas and high-class entertainment services that go with it."

Regarding the prize system, journalist Phung Cong Suong shared that Tien Phong Golf Championship 2025 has an attractive prize system, including 3 valuable Volvo cars at the HIO holes. Over the seasons, no golfer has succeeded in the HIO challenge and hopefully with the change of location, there will be golfers who make history. In addition, the value that Tien Phong Golf Championship brings is the experience that is not easy to have, both rubbing and interacting with top golfers, and contributing value to the community through the Vietnam Young Talent Support Fund.

Reporter Phuong Trang (Lao Dong newspaper) asked about expectations for this year's season, journalist Phung Cong Suong said: "First, through Tien Phong Golf Championship, we want to spread the love of golf and develop the golfer community. Next, the Organizing Committee wants to raise a Fund to Support Young Vietnamese Talents. And finally, discover and nurture young talents in golf. As seen, Tien Phong Golf Championship is a useful playground and increasingly attracts many very young but very talented golfers."

Reporter Tuyet Minh (Hanoi Moi newspaper) wanted to know if Miss Ha Truc Linh and other beauties would participate in the tournament. Miss Ha Truc Linh said she was very honored and proud to accompany the tournament, helping to spread the love of sports as well as contribute to the Vietnam Young Talent Support Fund, attracting more partners and sponsors to bring development opportunities to young talents. Ha Truc Linh herself is also practicing golf and playing many other sports, hoping to participate in the next seasons as a golfer.

Reporter Thu Sam (Van Hoa newspaper) wanted to ask about Ninh Binh province's expectations in promoting culture and tourism. Mr. Nguyen Tan Anh - Deputy Director of Ninh Binh Department of Culture and Sports, said: Ninh Binh province is very excited that Tien Phong Golf Championship chose Thien Duong Golf Course - Legend Valley Country Club, bringing a boost to the development of sports, economy and tourism of the province. This is also an opportunity to attract golfers and tourists to Ninh Binh, to promote the image and people of Ninh Binh province.

Responding to reporter Huu Truong (QĐND newspaper) about why BRG Group has been associated with the tournament for a long time, Mr. Mark Reeves repeated the words of President Madame Nga, that golf is her love, her life, and playing golf helps her look 20 years younger. Besides, BRG Group also wants to aim for noble goals, developing Vietnamese talents.

Mr. Nguyen Bao Toan, father of the reigning Champion Nguyen Bao Chau, shared that Bao Chau had a boost when he won the Tien Phong Golf Championship 2024, then won a number of other great achievements. He asked if in the future, Tien Phong Golf Championship could organize qualifying rounds in the Southern and Central regions to create opportunities for young golfers in the regions? Journalist Phung Cong Suong said that the Organizing Committee will consider and, if conditions permit, will organize qualifying rounds next year, when Tien Phong Golf Championship celebrates its 10th season. Mr. Mark Reeves also emphasized that BRG Group always supports and accompanies the tournament, and is willing to support the next tournaments.

Delegates, distinguished guests, sponsors, beauty queens, runners-up, beauties, golfers and the Organizing Committee took souvenir photos.

The 9th Tien Phong Golf Championship 2025 - For Young Vietnamese Talents will officially take place on November 15 at Legend Valley Country Club (Ninh Binh), gathering 144 domestic and international golfers to compete. The golfers will be divided into 5 groups including A, B, C, D (female) and the Young Talent group, competing in the stroke play format with NET points calculated according to Handicap System 36. The championship title (Best Gross) will be awarded to the golfer with the best total score (Gross) (with the lowest number of strokes) on the applicable competition day (all Par 72).

Fund Accompanying Units: Van Phu Real Estate Development Joint Stock Company, Khanh Hoa Agarwood Company.

Co-organizers: BRG Group, Legend Valley Country Club, Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank)

Diamond Sponsor: Tasco Auto Joint Stock Company, Vietnam Airlines Corporation - Vietnam Airlines

Gold Sponsors: GELEX Group Joint Stock Company, Long Bien Investment Joint Stock Company, Vinamika Vietnam Company Limited (CERA), Hanoi Beer - Alcohol - Beverage Corporation (HABECO).

Silver Sponsors: Nam Thang Long Urban Area Development Company Limited, Sun Group Corporation, Thanh Thuy Hot Spring Joint Stock Company, MIPA Golf Brand, Hanoi Construction Corporation – JSC (HANCORP).

Bronze Sponsors: Geleximco Group – Joint Stock Company, Eurowindow Joint Stock Company, Lac Hong Investment Joint Stock Company, Truong An Group, Ocany Vietnam Joint Venture Company Limited, Housing and Urban Development Investment Corporation (HUD).

HIO Sponsor: Volvo Car Vietnam

Sponsors: Moet - Hennessy Vietnam Joint Stock Company, Grand Vista Hanoi Hotel, EveryGolf Vietnam Joint Stock Company, Teela Group LLC, Sapa Grand Golf Course.

Coordinating implementing units: Ha Viet Tourism Investment and Development Joint Stock Company, L&A Events Joint Stock Company, 72+ Golf Academy.

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