Golf Asia February 2016 | Page 5

C O NTR I B UTO R S JAMES SHARPE has been a contributor for Golf Asia since 2005. When he’s not scouring Singapore for the latest restaurants and snazziest gadgets, he lectures writing at Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film & Media Studies. When not working, James enjoys family life with his sons, the odd bit of Sailing and scooting about on his beloved Vespa. SHONA MCRAE is the Assistant Director of Rules for The R&A, which governs the game worldwide and jointly administers the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, Equipment Standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings with the United States Golf Association. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, Shona plays off a handicap of 6 and is a member of Ladybank Golf Club and St Regulus Ladies Golf Club. PAUL MYERS Paul has spent almost his entire career in the media and communications industry in Australia, North America and Asia. Now based in Bangkok, he manages and part owns Asian Travel Media, the only dedicated golf tourism PR/ media company in Asia/Pacific. ATM’s clients are located throughout the region and the company is recognised as a leader in effective consumeroriented media communications. Scan this code for a FREE download! KEN LYE is a keen golfer and currently plays off a 4 handicap. Ken loves golf and pretty much all things related to golf. He especially loves checking out new golf equipment and enjoys travelling to explore new golf courses in the region and beyond. Ken also has a keen interest in the Rules of Golf and has refereed at professional, certain major regional and local amateur events since passing the R&A Rules School in 2005. NATASHA WONG started playing golf some 10 years ago and has developed a selfconfessed love-hate relationship with the game. These days, she plays off a 9-handicap and encounters a daily battle to curb her over-swing. Aside from being an ardent supporter of women’s golf, Natasha is also passionate about golf travel and photography. Armed with her camera, this amateur photographer is constantly seeking the elusive perfect golf shot…no pun intended! m o b i l e a p p Useful Features For Android Devices also available in the samsung apps store! 6 GOLF ASIA tDiscover the best golf courses around the world tLearn more about your favorite golf courses tDiscover fascinating travel destinations and incredible places of interest t Check out the latest travel, dining and lodging promotions