Introduction to our Team

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Introduction to our Team

• Alec Pettigrew - Alec, a long time Hong Kong
  National team golfer, has a track record of
  building successful businesses.
• Ben Davis - Ben was head-hunted to fulfill the
  position of Head Consultant Asia Pacific with
  Tropical Landscaping International due to his 7
  years experience in Asia in the Golf and
  Sportsfield industry
• Darren Moseley - The Managing Director of Asian
  Sportsturf and owner of Hong Kong Turf, Darren
  has been involved in the construction and
  management of sportsturf in Asia for the past 15
  years.
• Stuart Murray Stuart is a qualified Quantity
  Surveyor who was responsible for the successful
  on time completion of the award winning Hong Kong
  Airport. Stuart has been involved in project
  management all over the world.

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History of Golf Course Construction and
Maintenance.

• Historically
• Golf Boom
• Golf in the Middle East

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Common challenges with Golf Course Construction

• DESIGN
• Playability i.e. Tees placed in wrong position
  for majority of golfers
• Not enough movement in roughs and fairways to
  channel high rainfall amounts
• Courses often designed in "cookie cut fashion
  with many holes being replicated on different
  course.
• Courses lack notability and differentiation from
  other courses to be able to stand out.

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Common challenges with Golf Course Construction

• CONSTRUCTION
• Incorrect turf often specified for use resulting
  in poor playability/high maintenance costs.
• Poor irrigation systems / irrigation water
  quality / irrigation amounts
• Insufficient / incorrect drainage
• Construction/Design of golf course does not match
  the available maintenance budget
• Inconsistent depths / types of soils results in
  wet / dry and other problematic areas
• Management of Subcontractors

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Common challenges with Golf Course Construction

• MANAGEMENT
• Communication between Expats and local staff
• Need to be able to adapt due to unavailability of
  products / plant available in larger golf
  markets.
• Lack of continuation between the construction
  (and contractor) and maintenance / management
  phase.
• Long term viability / financial considerations
  rarely taken into account

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Site Specifics

• Close to Ocean - need to control site run off /
  leaching
• Salinity due to proximity to beach.
• 7 month dry season (bulk earthworks)
• 5 month wet season (grow-in)
• Plants / grasses required that are adapted to
  seaside environments
• Landscaping / theme
• Natural sand-based site

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The Alternatives

• Bring in Overseas Based Company
• PROS
• Very successful overseas based golf course
  companies are available.
• Staff are generally highly trained / true turf
  professionals.
• May have experience on beach front properties
• CONS
• No direct / continuing involvement with the
  project
• Lack of experience with the climate / environment
  / culture
• No previous experience in Phuket
• Lack of Thai staff

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The Alternatives

• Consultant who employs people under his guidance
• PROS
• Experience in the region
• Generally well qualified
• Some are Thai based
• CONS
• Majority of cost taken by consultant, little left
  to employ quality staff
• Consultant rarely on site, not based in Phuket.
• Primary responsibility of consultant lies in
  other places
• Generally not involved with project for long
  period of time

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The Alternatives

• Local Construction Companies
• PROS
• Experience in the region
• Local Thai Staff
• Thailand Based
• Access to local products
• CONS
• Lack of experience on premium projects
• Prone to shortcuts, lack of knowledge of modern
  turfgrass principles / products / developments
• Communication difficulties between client and
  management staff
• Products / grasses specified are what are
  locally/personally available and not generally
  whats best for the project
• Lack of experience on beach-front properties and
  the salinity issues that accompany

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What TLI are offering

• Legally Registered Thai company
• Senior Management already based in Phuket
• Fully qualified Golf Course Construction and
  Maintenance staff
• Local knowledge of climatic conditions
• Proven successfully implemented and fully
  developed training program
• Thai management staff already employed by TLI

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What TLI are offering

• Existing Phuket based operation
• Existing local supply base
• Existing nurseries
• Turf (Seashore paspalum)
• Trees
• Plants
• Existing base of specialists with local knowledge
• Existing relationships with senior government
  officials

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What TLI are offering

• Stage 1 Pre-construction
• Selection of Golf Course Architect
• Site inspection analysis
• Liaise with client regarding project parameters
• Provide / Work with Masterplan
• Project co-ordination with architects engineers
• Budgeting construction scheduling
• Environmental auditing
• Selection of approved sub-contractors and
  equipment suppliers
• Employment of staff and labor

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What TLI are offering

• Stage 2 Construction
• Surveying staking
• Bulk earthworks and grading
• Main and Sub-surface drainage
• Installation of Irrigation system and Pump House
• Fine shaping
• Turfing grow-in
• Landscaping (Soft Hard)
• Cart paths

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What TLI are offering

• Stage 3 Post construction
• GPS as built documentation
• Maintenance and Management services
• Landscape planting and restoration
• Erosion control

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How will TLI ensure that the Golf Course is
leading edge

• SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• Purchasing
• Not tied to any particular supplier or product
  providers
• Can select most applicable / most economic
  product at all times
• Supplier Audits
• Ensure that suppliers used are capable of
  providing what is required

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How will TLI ensure that the Golf Course is
leading edge

• RISK MANAGEMENT
• TLI can oversee
• Environmental Impact
• Soil / Product Testing
• Local team with Local Knowledge
• Grow our own grass
• Have our own Phuket Nursery
• Developed staff training programs

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How will TLI ensure that the Golf Course is
leading edge

• CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY
• Use of modern turf-management strategies
• Young and Dynamic management team
• Fully computerized record keeping processes
• Up to date with current industry developments

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How will TLI ensure that the Golf Course is
leading edge

• RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Knowledge of and experience dealing with salt
  affected / seaside locations
• Extensive use, study and testing of warm season
  turfgrasses applicable for use in Thailand
  including Zoysia, Bermudagrass and Seashore
  Paspalum
• Proven successful projects in Phuket / Phang Nga
• Prior world-renowned tournament experience
• Active involvement in the Golf Course Industry
• Understanding of issues relating to completing
  projects in Thailand
• Access to qualified staff who want to work with us

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Success Stories

• TLI and our Management team have been involved
  with the following successfully completed
  projects
• International
• Hillview Golf Club, Perth, Australia
• Bonnie Doon Golf Club, Sydney, Australia
• Fancourt Golf and Country Club, South Africa
• Selborne Golf Club, South Africa
• Royal Cape Golf Club, South Africa
• Asia
• Pun Hlaing Golf Club, Myanmar
• Hong Kong Golf Club, Hong Kong
• Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course, Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Disneyland
• Shek-O Golf Club, Hong Kong
• Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club, Hong Kong
• Phuket
• Barama Bay Jumeirah Private Island
• Karon Stadium
• The Plantation Phuket
• Ocean Breeze Resort

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Success Stories

• REFERENCES
• We have worked with Ben and Tropical Landscaping
  International on several projects in Phuket
  together with International landscape designers.
  We can highly recommend the service we have
  received and look forward to working with them
  again
• Anthony James, Pacvest Group
• Tropical Landscaping International was the first
  company that I thought of to be involved with
  these projects, due to their previous experience
  and expertise in the Asian region and ability to
  provide a cost-effective, yet world class,
  golfing facility.
• Steven Nelson, S.P.A. International
• I have been personally impressed by the
  dedication, passion and adaptability of both Ben
  and Tropical Landscaping International, and
  believe that they add great value to our status
  as a premium golf course destination. I would
  not have any hesitation in recommending Tropical
  Landscaping International for any role in the
  golf course or landscaping field.
• Ms. Jintana Sungsuwan, Pun Hlaing Golf Club
• During my years working as a Project Manager in
  Thailand I have yet to come across a Landscaping
  company as knowledgeable, well resourced,
  adaptable and helpful as Tropical Landscaping
  International.
• Robert Pfingstein, DMG Thailand

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Conclusion

• TLI team are innovators within the golf course
  business
• TLI are financially stable
• Our team are investors
• We are familiar with the site
• TLI have offices in Phuket and Hong Kong
• We want the project and will not let you down
• ONE team
• Hungry to win
• Fully resourced
• Passionate to deliver!

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Alec Pettigrew Managing Director Tel [phone]
9391 alec_at_tropical-landscaping.com Ben Davis
Head Consultant Asia Pacific Tel [phone]
7790 ben_at_tropical-landscaping.com Darren Moseley
Managing Director ASL Tel [phone]
6046 darren_at_asiansportsturf.com
Hong Kong Office Kam Chung Building, 2nd Floor 54
Jaffe Road Wanchai Hong Kong
Phuket Office 19/9 Moo 7 Srisoonthorn
Road Thalang District Phuket 83110 Thailand
www.tropical-landscaping.com