Resignation Letter
To All Respected Presidents of CASGA (Confederation of ASEAN Senior Golfers Association),
At the outset, I want to express that I was truly passionate about building CASGA into a respected and recognized organization within ASEAN. I understood from the beginning that it is not appropriate for us to use the ASEAN name without proper acknowledgment or consent from the ASEAN leadership and its governing bodies. That is precisely why I had been working hard behind the scenes—to lay the groundwork for formal recognition, structure, and credibility.
It is with deep disappointment that I have observed CASGA being reduced to merely discussing when the next golf event is scheduled, rather than serving as the strategic, forward-looking organization it was meant to be. I had envisioned CASGA developing into a respected regional institution—one characterized by a clear structure, long-term planning, and meaningful collaboration among its members. Instead, our gatherings have largely been confined to scheduling matters, a narrow focus that, in my view, diminishes the organization's broader mission and potential. This deviation from CASGA’s intended role has been deeply disheartening to me.
However, during our recent gathering, I was placed in an unfortunate and deeply disheartening position. A proposal was introduced by the President of SGSM without any prior consultation with me, despite my presence and my position as Secretary General. I was blindsided—made to appear irrelevant in front of you, my respected peers. Such disregard is not only discourteous, but it undermines the very spirit of cooperation and mutual respect that this Confederation is supposed to represent.
From the very beginning, I sensed that there were political undercurrents at play—something I have no desire to engage in within this community. CASGA should remain free of such maneuvering. It should be about friendship, sportsmanship, and building a legacy—not personal or political agendas.
To all of you, I offer my sincere apologies if my response appeared ungracious or emotional. It was not my intention to cause any discomfort. My reaction stemmed from conviction and disappointment—not pride.
And so, after careful consideration, I hereby resign from my position as Secretary General of CASGA. I do so with a heavy heart but with clarity of mind. I can no longer serve in a system where trust, transparency, and respect are not upheld.
I thank you all for the opportunity to serve, and I continue to wish you well in your individual journeys and national associations.
With deepest respect,
Peter Frans Gontha
Former Secretary General
Confederation of ASEAN Senior Golfers Association (CASGA)