MALAYSIAN MEDIA TEAM VOW TO AVENGE LOSS TO INFLUENCERS AT INAUGURAL MEDIA CUP

RAWANG, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Tasik Puteri Golf & Country Club (TPGCC) marked a significant milestone in bridging traditional and digital media by hosting the inaugural Media Cup 2025, held at its award-winning venue, Tuesday.

Media practioners and journalists from online media portals laid down their tools and headed to the Tasik Puteri Golf & Country Resort, recognised as both the Best Public Golf Course and Best Tourism Golf Destination in Malaysia at the Tourism Industry Awards 2025, to showcase their skills.

The event brought together 40 representatives from Malaysia's mainstream media, both print and electronic broadcast channels to tee off against prominent golf influencers, blending the spirit of friendly competition with a celebration of community and collaboration within the golf industry.

Participants competed in a Media vs Influencer (Texas Scramble format), which added fun and competitive edge while fostering stronger engagement across platforms on and off the course.

The inaugural event saw the influencer team claim the 2025 Media Cup title with a total of 328 points, bringing home the trophy, while the mainstream media team finished close behind with 318 points.

"The objective of the Media Cup goes beyond competition. It aims to strengthen relationships, foster collaboration, and highlight the vital role both traditional media and digital creators play in shaping the modern golf industry", said Nor Afendi Mohd Razlan, the General Manager of TPGCC.

As a testament to the positive reception, TPGCC has confirmed that the Media Cup will become an annual signature event, promising an even more dynamic and engaging experience in the coming years with expanded media participation and activities.

Apart from the team event, there was also prizes offered for individual team winners, offering fabulous prizes while the none winners walked away with valuable lucky draw prizes.

Among the media teams that participated in the competition were Bernama, RTM, TV3, NST, The Star, Utusan Malaysia, Berita Harian, Cakap Sukan, Kosmo, Harian Metro and Media Prima.

--BERNAMA