Company History

Early years

The company was established as Masinthai Sdn. Bhd in 1989 by our founders, Ng Yap and KP Low to venture into general trading and marketing. A chance encounter upon some used golf clubs in New York City led to a decision to ship a batch of clubs to KL for re-selling in 1990. It proved to be successful and thus, the road of golf began to take shape. In 1991, the first retail outlet was opened in TTDI, KL. The fate in golf business was further sealed with the official changing of the company’s name to MST Golf Sdn. Bhd in 1992.

Growing and Thriving

Recognising golf retail as the core business, MST GOLF explores diverse portfolios and constantly seeks new opportunities. Collaboration with JUSCO in 1997 resulted in the first MST GOLF golf counter; opening doors to a wider golf audience. Further collaboration with Parkson Departmental Store in 2002 started MST Golf’s dominance in golf retailing in departmental stores. In 2001, MST GOLF opens it’s first pro shop in a golf and country club. In a bolder and confident spirit, the first MST GOLF Superstore opens in 1999 amidst Asian financial crisis. It was a gamble that paid off, elevating MST GOLF to greater heights.

Staying focused on golf business, MST GOLF began wholesaling of golf equipments, accessories and apparels in 1993, shortly after acquiring the first distributorship from Austad’s USA in 1992. MST GOLF’s further forays include driving range management in 1993, apparel licensing in 1996, corporate customised product in 2001 and event management in 2002.

With greater enthusiasm, MST GOLF ventured into golf academy business in 2001 with the acquisition of Wilding Golf, which was later re-branded as Pro Tour Golf Learning Centre in 2005. Realising the demand for specialised technical services, Golf Tech Shop was conceived in 2005 as a dedicated technical improvement centre for repair, custom fitting and club adjustment.

Going Regional

With the success and blue print in the home ground, MST Golf was casting an ambitious eye to expand regionally. In 2000, MST GOLF embarked on it’s first overseas venture in Singapore. This is followed by in-roads to Thailand in 2002 and Vietnam in 2005.