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Golf Indochina Tee-Off In An Exotic Surrounding
Hanoi
CHINA Mandalay
VIETNAM
Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club Dai Lai Star Golf & Country Club Hanoi Golf Club Heron Lake Golf Resort King’s Island Golf Club Phoenix Golf Resort Sky Lake Golf Resort Tam Dao Golf Resort Van Tri Golf Resort
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Bagan Inle Lake Luang Prabang
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Dalat Palace Golf Club Royale Dalat
Nha Trang Vinpearl Golf Club Nha Trang Diamond Bay Golf Course
Phan Thiet Ocean Dunes Golf Club SeaLinks Golf & Country Club
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Bo Chang Dong Nai Golf Resort Long Thanh Golf Club Song Be Golf Resort Taekwang Jeongsan Country Club Twin Doves Golf Club & Resort Vietnam Golf & Country Club
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Danang Golf Club Laguna Lang Co Golf Resort Montgomerie Links
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Hai Phong Do Son Seaside Golf Resort Song Gia Golf & Country Club
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Angkor Golf Resort Phokeethra Country Club Siem Reap Lake Resort Golf Club Cambodia Golf & Country Club Grand Phnom Penh Golf Club Royal Cambodia Phnom Penh Golf Club
Laos
Luang Prabang Golf Club Lao Country Club SEA Games Golf Club Dansavanh Golf & Country Club
Myanmar Pun Hlaing Golf Club Yangon Golf Club Yangon City Golf Resort Myanmar Golf Club Yemon Island Golf Resort Hanthawaddy Golf Resort Shwe Mann Taung Golf Resort Yay Tagon Taung Golf Club Aye Thar Yar Golf Club Bagan Golf Resort
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Vietnam is a country of natural beauty and charming cultures. It offers a unique blend of the East and West with plenty of sights, sounds and smells. Vietnam is well known for its hospitality and the friendliness of the people. A wide range of excellent hotels and restaurants, its political stability and low crime rate ensure that Vietnam is the number one destination in the region for your next golfing vacation. Vietnamese cuisine is a gourmet delight with a mixture of Chinese, French and a little Thai and is one of the most sophisticated cuisines in Asia. It varies from region to region and is a total taste sensation everywhere you go. The International Association of Golf Travel Operators (IAGTO) recently named Vietnam its “Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year”. This led the golfing eyes not only to this emerging country but also to the whole Indochina region. Golf in Indochina has matured a great deal in a relatively short period and with this new attentive awareness a number of new projects have sprung up to meet this ever growing demand for quality golf courses throughout the region.
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Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening and it is without a doubt the greatest game mankind has ever invented. Arnold Palmer For accompanying non-golfers there are numbers of extra programs, such as spa treatments, excursions, and even cooking classes that can be arranged to give a deeper insight to the beauty of the country. We want your experience to be iconic, full and beautiful. The golf courses that you will find in this catalogue are a real treat for golfers of all levels, take a quick look through and pick your fancy, IT&T is always willing to help include any of these wonderful courses in your travel itinerary. At your leisure, please feel free to drop us an email anytime at golf@ itt.com.vn should you want to enquire about any golfing journeys you’re embarking on and would like our assistance with.
Please make sure to let us know all your special needs prior to travelling and we will be delighted to work them out to your full satisfaction. During your visit we will take care of all the details to ensure that you can focus on only what counts the most: a terrific score in the most enjoyable surroundings! For more information please visit: www.itt.com.vn/golf Dalat Palace Golf Club
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North Vietnam
With strong remnants of the French colonial influence, Hanoi has a rich blend of Old and New Vietnam with its tree-lined boulevards, many lakes and green parks. The cooler climate (compared to other parts in Vietnam) provides perfect conditions for playing golf at any time of the day, but the summer months can also be very hot.
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Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club On the way between Hanoi and Halong Bay, Chi Linh Star Golf and Country Club is a truly international standard golf club. The facility is spread over 324 hectares on a magnificent valley nestled beside a large lake and surrounded by 100 hectares of rolling forest hills. With the immaculately conditioned fairways, fast greens, strategic bunkers, together with the large lake and rolling hills, a golf experience at Chi Linh Star Golf will be enjoyable and challenging leaving the player with an everlasting impression.
Course Design I.G.C.S. (Australia) Opening Year 2003 # of Holes 27 Yardage 10,350 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Wintergreen Bermuda Greens: Tiff Eagle Location 70 km from Hanoi Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Restaurant, Sauna, Golf Academy
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Hanoi Golf Club The Hanoi Golf Club, located only 45 minutes north of the bustling capital of Hanoi and 20 minutes from Noi Bai International airport, is the only Japanese-managed golf course in Vietnam. Its 18 holes are strategically designed over a vast 108 hectares of gentle, sloping terrain. Together with a full-scale 280yard Driving Range, Bunker and Putter training field thus making for a comprehensive golfing experience. In the restaurant, a full selection of Japanese cuisine complemented with Korean, Western, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine.
Course Design Fujiwara Company Opening Year 2006 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,301 Par 72 Location 45 km from Hanoi Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Pro Shop, Restaurant
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Dai Lai Star Golf & Country Club Dai Lai Star 18 Hole Championship Golf Course offers an ultimate challenge for golfers of all levels. The diversity of the natural surroundings nestled aside Ngoc Thanh Mountain and the vast Dai Lai Lake are incorporated in a picturesque scenery throughout the facility. The natural terrains offer unique altitude changes, ensuring great challenges for every round of golf, leaving golfers with a long lasting impression. Designed and constructed by Linksshape as well as grass and materials selected from leading golf companies of the world, create great playing conditions during the warm summer days and maintain strong growth during the cold winter months.
Course Design Peter Wadell LinksShape Opening Year 2010 # of Holes 18 Yardage 6,931 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Wintergreen Bermuda Greens: Tiff Eagle Location 40 km from Hanoi Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Pro Shop
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King’s Island Golf Club King’s Island Golf Club is a 36 hole golf resort in the outskirts of Hanoi and one of the most scenic courses in North Vietnam. The golf resort lies on the shores of the Dong Mo reservoir 40 kilometers from Hanoi. With a uniquely Vietnamese touch, access to the course is by boat. There are two 18 hole courses. Firstly, the Lakeside course opened in 1993 followed by the Mountainview course opening in 2004. Kings’ Island became the first 36 hole facility in northern Vietnam.
Course Design Robert McFarland (USA) Phillip Rodgers (AUS) Opening Year 1993 # of Holes 36 Yardage Lakeside 6454 Mountainview 7100 Par 72 Location 40 km from Hanoi Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Restaurant, Massage, Spa, Sauna, Squash, Swimming Pool, Tennis
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Heron Lake Golf Resort Located near the International Airport, the Heron Lake Golf Resort gets its name from the adjacent lake which is at the heart of the regional town center. This is Pacific Coast Design’s second golf course in Vietnam and features extensive lake systems linked to the main lake and elaborate beach bunkers where sand and water overlap at the lake’s edge.
Course Design Pacific Coast Design (Australia) Opening Year 2010 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,054 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Bermuda Greensley Park Greens: Bermuda Tifdwarf Location 45 km from Hanoi Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Restaurant, Pro Shop, Swimming Pool
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Sky Lake Resort & Golf Club Located at Van Son Lake area, Chuong My District, Hanoi, Vietnam, just 45 minutes from Hanoi, Sky Lake Resort & Golf Club features two 18 hole PGA-standard separate courses and is located in a very unique area, surrounded by magnificent mountains and a large natural lake, providing a perfect getaway not only for golfers but also their families. The 18-hole Lake course to the west is a links-style course, providing a wild, masculine challenge, with grand lakes and beautiful mountains as backdrops. The other 18-hole Sky golf course to the east is surrounded by unique natural Vietnamese forest, catering an exotic skyline.
Course Design An Lee Hwan Opening Year 2012 # of Holes 36 Yardage Lake: 7,599 Sky: 7,265 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Paspalum Greens: Paspalum Location 30 km from Hanoi Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Restaurant, Pro Shop
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Phoenix Golf Resort Phoenix Golf Resort has a total of 54 holes and was designed by American, Korean and Japanese international golf course designers integrating characteristics from each of their countries. The golf resort boasts a most beautiful view and is embedded in the picturesque landscape that is known as the Dry Halong Bay, fairways studded with stunning limestone karsts jutting out of the rice paddies. In 2007 Phoenix Golf Resort beautiful course was acknowledged with the privilege of hosting the World Masters Vietnam Competition with 142 professional golfers from 27 countries.
Course Design Song Ho (KOR) Sato Kentaro (JAP) Ron Fream (USA) Opening Year 2006 # of Holes 54 Yardage Champion 7486 Dragon 7277 Phoenix 7214 Par 72 Location 45 km from Hanoi Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Restaurant, Pro Shop
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Van Tri Golf Resort Van Tri Golf Club is the first exclusively private golf estate in Vietnam. The Van Tri Golf Club is conveniently located four kilometers from the Hanoi - Noi Bai Highway and situated in a secure gated community. The club house amenities include a main dining room serving the highest standard of International cuisine and the accompanying high standard of service that is expected of a private members’ Golf Club.
Course Design Peter Rousseau Opening Year 2007 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,211 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Seashore Paspalum Greens: Sea Isle 200 Location 15 km from Hanoi Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Restaurant, Pro Shop
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Tam Dao Golf Resort Set amongst the spectacular scenery of the Tam Dao Mountains, the golf course consists of amazing water features, such as lakes, fountains, running water, and strategically placed bunkers. This challenging par 72 layout designed & shaped by the world famous sport management firm, IMG will ensure all 14 clubs in the golfers bag are put to the test. A new breed of warm climate grasses have been used to provide the golfer with perfect playing conditions all year around.
Course Design IMG Opening Year 2007 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,200 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Paspalum Greens: Paspalum Location 65 km from Hanoi Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Pro Shop, Restaurant, Swimming Pool
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Royal Golf Club Ninh Binh What makes the Royal Golf Club stand out from other golf courses is its beauty and tranquility making for a wonderful place to luxuriate and unwind. The course was designed in harmony with nature. It is surrounded by the natural mountains and rolling hillsides covered with trees. Natural breezes from the 185 hectare Yen Thang Lake will cool golfers down even on the hottest days thus making for a pleasant atmosphere.
Course Design P&Z Design Co Opening Year 2010 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,200 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Green Leas Park Greens: Novotek Location 98 km from Hanoi in Ninh Binh Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Restaurant, Locker room, Driving Range
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Song Gia Golf & Country Club Located in the clean and beautiful natural environment where Song Gia and Song Mok meet together, Song Gia Resort Golf & Country Club is a golfing masterpiece providing the best services and high class facilities. Totalling 27 holes including 18 Membership holes and 9 Executive holes, depending on the golfer’s ability and interest. Swing a few balls along the cool breeze of the river only a small distance from Hanoi. The resident facilities are a relaxing respite from the big city full with Song Gia Suites, Serviced Residences, Town House, and Luxury Villas. Take a break from your golf game with the swimming pool, massage shop, gym, and badminton court.
Course Design Tiger Son Opening Year 2010 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,256 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Sea Spray Paspalum Greens: Sea Spray Paspalum Location 15 km from Hai Phong Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Swimming Pool, Pro Shop, Restaurant
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Do Son Seaside Golf Resort The resort style course curves along the Do Son beach making for a premier golf destination in Northern Vietnam. The Do Son Seasside Golf Resort is a beautiful and friendly resort layout, there are 4 sets of tees to accommodate players of all levels. The design of the course has made full use of the many lakes in the area making for a beautiful yet interesting challenge on the green. There are safe shots away from the water as well as risky shots for the confident player.
Course Design Pacific Coast Design (Australia) Opening Year 2008 # of Holes 18 Yardage 6,910 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Paspalum Greens: Paspalum Location 20 km from Hai Phong Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Pro Shop, Restaurant
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Central Coast
The Central Coast area is famous for it’s endless stretches of beaches and warm climate throughout the year. But beware of the prevailing winds coming from the sea, as they usually can destroy a well setup shot in a moment and get you into lots of trouble!
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Built on the sandy soil of China Beach, the Greg Norman designed Danang Golf Club is different from anything anyone’s ever seen in Southeast Asia. Set on 280 hectares of tropical linksland, the Dunes Course at Danang includes firm and fast fairways bleeding into wild seaside vegetation, making for a daring course that is both exhilirating and scenic. Take a few swings along the crystal clear coast of Vietnam.
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The best idea is to combine beach relaxation with challenging golf courses nearby. And after the game a spa treatment will get body and mind back on track.
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Course Design Greg Norman Opening Year 2010 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,126 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Ever Green Greens: Tifdwarf Location 15 km from Danang Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Restaurant, Pro Shop
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Montgomerie Links Built on the sandy soil of China Beach, the Greg Norman designed Danang Golf Club is different from anything anyone’s ever seen in Southeast Asia. Set on 280 hectares of tropical linksland, the Dunes Course at Danang includes firm and fast fairways bleeding into wild seaside vegetation, making for a daring course that is both exhilirating and scenic. Take a few swings along the crystal clear coast of Vietnam.
Course Design Colin Montgomerie Opening Year 2009 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,116 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Paspalum Greens: Paspalum Location 20 km from Danang Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Restaurant, Pro Shop
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Laguna Lang Co Golf Club Designed by Sir Nick Faldo, the Laguna Lang Co Golf Club is an 18 hole championship golf course which takes advantage of the variety of existing environments. Fairways weaving between trees, over rice paddies and streams, through impressive rock features and alongside the beach. In addition to views of the ocean, golfers will experience the course’s amphitheater-like mountain backdrop and the rich variety of woodland, scrub and rocky outcrops that feature throughout the round. On each nine the golfer gets to experience all of these environments and it is a true challenge to players of all levels and skills.
Course Design Nick Faldo Opening Year 2013 # of Holes 18 Yardage 6,958 Par 71 Grass Fairways: Zoysia Greens: Tiff Eagle Location 50 km from Danang en route to Hue Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Restaurant, Pro Shop
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Royale City Dalat Once fully finished its 18 holes, Royale City Golf Resort has the potential to be one of the most outstanding golf course projects in Vietnam, offering a mesmerizing golfing experience in an almost perfect climate. Royale City Golf Course is located only 10km from Dalat Airport and consists of about 1000 hectares (25000 acres) of hilly pine forest surrounding a 180 hectare lake fed by natural spring and boasts a truly “Alpine” feel with constant fresh air and low humidity. Peter Rousseau’s concept is to keep the site as nutural as possible, preserving the beautiful trees, some of the paddy fields and other watrer features. At the same time, enhance it with more exotic flora and fauna and to utilize the many natural springs, waterfalls and smaller lakes.
Course Design Peter Rousseau (P+Z Development) Opening Year 2012 # of Holes 9 Yardage 3,903 Par 36 Grass Fairways: ?? Greens: ?? Location 3oo km from Saigon in Dalat 10 km from Dalat Airport Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Restaurant, Pro Shop
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Dalat Palace Golf Club Playing at Dalat Palace Golf Club is like entering an era long past. With its location in the mild climate of the central highlands, the course crosses through stately pine trees to oversized and delicately manicured bent grass greens. The Brett Stensen redesigned course measures 7,009 yards and is an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all levels. Low handicap players will be tested by a series of lakes, which meander through ten of eighteen holes, as well as strategically placed bunkers, which penalize the miscalculating risk-taker. High handicappers will find relief with large accommodating greens normally left open for run-up approach shots, as well as wide, forgiving fairways.
Course Design Re-designed by Brett Stensen (IMG) Opening Year 1922 (Re-designed 1994) # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,009 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Bermuda Greens: Bent Grass (Penn A-4) Location 300 km from Saigon in Dalat Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Restaurant
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Diamond Bay Golf Course With its unique scenery, Diamond Bay Resort & Golf is a truly fascinating golf course in Asia. Golfers can experience the combination of the sweet fragrance of Platinum TE Paspalum grass combined with the clean fresh air of the tropical sea, and the wonderfully picturesque view of the sea along the Driving Range. This great golf course is nestled naturally in between the mountains and sea creating one of the great golf experiences in the world. And as Andy Dye, Diamond Bay Golf Course designer states: “The world has about 50,000 golf courses, but there are only 1% that are allowed to play the sea.�
Course Design Andy Dye Opening Year 2011 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,257 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Platinum TE Paspalum Greens: Platinum TE Paspalum Location 15 km from Nha Trang Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, Sauna, Private Beach, Pro Shop, Restaurant
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Vinpearl Golf Club Nha Trang The Vinpearl Golf Club, an international standard 18-hole golf course, is a masterpiece carved into the natural beauty of Hon Tre Island in Nha Trang. The island is already home to the well-known 5 star Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang and Vinpearl Amusement Park. Together with 5 star Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang, the Vinpearl Golf Club is a crown jewel on this already magnificent island. Along with all the luxurious amenities and fun filled activities that Vinpearl is famous for, guests get to enjoy their leisure time in the world class golf course - the first island golf club in Vietnam. Vinpearl Golf Club Nha Trang promises to bring guests a great golfing experience.
Course Design IMG Opening Year 2011 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,192 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Seashore Paspalum Greens: Seashore Paspalum Location 10 km from Nha Trang on Hon Tre Island Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Restaurant
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Sealinks Golf & Country Club A genuine links golf course with fantastic panoramic views of the ocean. A very challenging yet thrilling course especially with the prevailing winds. A true test of golf but with five sets of tees, golfers of any calibre can enjoy a memorable game of golf. The fully equipped clubhouse offers international cuisine and superb views over the golf course and the ocean. The back nine holes are floodlit for evening golf.
Course Design Ron Fream (Golf Plan) Opening Year 2008 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,613 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Seahorse Paspalum Greens: Bermuda Tifdwarf Location 200 km from Saigon in Phan Thiet Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse Indoor Pool, Pro Shop, Restaurant
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Ocean Dunes Golf Club Ocean Dunes Golf club is an engaging and playable course for higher handicap players who will enjoy the openness of the links course, yet offers exciting opportunities for more experienced players who will appreciate the challenges posed by the wind. It is an outstanding natural site with the sand dunes, sea breezes, beach vegetation and sea views. The dunes determine the routing and the arid look of the course. It has the feel and the playability of early Scottish seaside courses in a tropical climate.
Course Design Nick Faldo Opening Year 1996 # of Holes 18 Yardage 6,725 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Tifdwarf Bermuda Greens: 419 Bermuda Location 200 km from Saigon in Phan Thiet Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Restaurant
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Tips for playing golf in a hot climate Playing in hot weather creates special stresses to the body that you must watch for like dehydration and fatigue and in some more severe cases, heat exhaustion. So to perform at your best in the heat and avoid health risks while playing sports you need to take a few necessary precautions like the following tips and pointers: Book a Tee-time early in the morning Wear a cap or hat Apply sun block particularly on the ears, nape of neck, nose and other exposed areas Wear light colored clothes made of a breathable fabric
Sunglasses will help with visibility and sunglare Decent shorts and polo-shirts are accepted on courses throughout the region (Note: some courses will only allow a 3 button polo type shirt) Bring a small towel to dry off sweat. Moisten a handkerchief is also a good way to cool down the face, hands and arms. Bring 2 or 3 golf gloves and change every 3 or 4 holes Drink plenty of water before and during the game Avoid alcohol as it dehydrates the body Take short rests during the game without delaying other groups Don’t eat heavy meals on the course - eat fruits instead
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South Vietnam Twin Doves
Enjoy the both relaxing and vibrant lifestyle of the people of South Vietnam. Even though Ho Chi Minh City is not the country capital, it can be considered the engine behind Vietnam’s economic success over the past decade. Ho Chi Minh’s golf courses are conveniently located just outside city limits and are an oasis of peace from the bustling city life.
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Course Design Ward W. Northup Opening Year 1997 # of Holes 27 Yardage 9,822 Par 72 Location 50 km from Saigon Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Sauna, Massage
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Just 60 minutes away from downtown Ho Chi Minh City, the Bo Chang Dong Nai Golf Resort is a great golf getaway from the big city. The 27 holes were designed by Ward W Northrup in the bottom of a valley making for stable conditions throughout the year. Water plays an interesting role in the wooded course just along the Cloudy River Lake. In addition to the well designed golf course, Bo Chang Dong Nai Golf Resort offers many other activities such as horseback riding, fishing, a children’s playground area, full spa sauna and massage facilities, and several international, Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants.
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Song Be Golf Resort Well known for being the first international standard championship course in Vietnam and one of the most challenging and stimulating in the country, Song Be Golf Resort has been gently crafted out of the beautiful landscape and features numerous lakes, tree lined fairways and subtle flowing greens. The three 9-hole course leaves you wanting for more and is complemented by the best F&B cuisine around.
Course Design Barry Humphrey Opening Year 1994 # of Holes 27 Yardage 9,383 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Paspalum Greens: Bermuda Location 22 km from Saigon Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Gym, Swimming Pool, Restaurant
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Long Thanh Golf Club Long Thanh Golf Club was voted the best Golf Course in Vietnam in 2007 by the readers of the Vietnam Golf Magazine. Each course offers panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Each hole has its own characteristic shape and unique view that offers a wide variety and separate challenge to both novice and professional. Fairways are lined with beautiful oil palm trees and other similar species. The emphasis on evergreen is to keep the course in pristine condition throughout the year.
Course Design Ron Fream (Golf Plan) Opening Year 2004 # of Holes 36 Yardage Hill 7,011 Lake 7,061 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Paspalum Greens: Tifdwarf Location 40 km from Saigon Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Restaurant
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Twin Doves Golf Club The Twin Doves Golf Club is a world-class private golf club within a resort and villa estate, which is envisaged to be the first international residence resort in Vietnam. The club consists of a 27-hole international championship golf course, luxurious Club House with a variety of sport facilities and services, choice of restaurants of international cuisine and unsurpassed personalized service.
Course Design P+Z Development Opening Year 2009 # of Holes 27 Yardage Sole Course: 3,649 Mare Course: 3,582 Luna Course: 3,633 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Paspalum Platinum Greens: Paspalum Platinum Location 30 km from Saigon Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Restaurant For more information please visit: www.itt.com.vn/golf
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Taekwang Jeongsan Country Club The course at Taekwang Jeongsan Country Club stretches out along a man-made waterfront that Golfplan has outfitted with a 50-meter natural buffer and overarching tropical garden landscape. Located on an island in the Saigon River, travel to this golf course requires about 90 minutes time and includes taking a ferry across the Saigon River. The well maintained course is the center part of a bigger master plan, that forsees residences and condos built around it in the future.
Course Design Ron Fream (Golfplan) Opening Year 2012 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,295 Par 72 Location 25 km from Saigon Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Restaurant
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Vung Tau Paradise Golf Resort Most golfers describe the Paradise course as a links style design course with an in-land feel playing along pristine beaches with spectacular ocean views on many of the holes. Palms offer a little shade, and the sea breeze keeps things relatively cool. Paradise Golf Resort has nice practice facilities with full putting and chipping green and a driving range with spectacular views of the sea. The clubhouse at Vung Tau has a basic restaurant which serves some unique Vietnamese seafood and ice cold beers.
Course Design Taiwan Golf Corp Opening Year 1992 # of Holes 27 Yardage 6,840 Par 72 Location 125 km from Saigon in Vung Tau Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Restaurant
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Vietnam Golf & Country Club The Vietnam Golf & Country Club was carved out of the existing woodland. The West Course, which hosted the Vietnam Open in 1995 & 1997, winds its way through the trees offering challenging tee shots to the tree lined fairways before playing to the softly contoured greens. The East Course offers more generous fairways than the West Course but is protected by well positioned bunkers, water hazards and undulating greens. The two courses give a flavorful golfing experience depending on what the golfer wants.
Course Design Chen King Shih Lee Trevino Opening Year 1995 # of Holes 36 Yardage West Course 6,639 East Course 6,435 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Tifway 419 Greens: Tifdwarf; Tifeagle (Bermuda) Location 25 km from Saigon Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional (West Course is for walking only) Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, Tennis, Restaurant
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“Must do” things other than golfing while in Vietnam In the north - Stroll or take a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter in Hanoi. Sample some delicious “pho” (noodle soup) at one of the many foodstalls. - Take an overnight boat trip in Halong Bay. Enjoy your breakfast amidst craggy lime stone cliffs. - Get amazed by the plentiful terraced rice fields around Sapa.
In the center - Explore the old imperial city of Hue by visiting the citadel and the tombs of the emperors. - Enjoy a coffee or lunch break in one of the historic restaurants of Hoi An old town. - Take a swim at the world famous China Beach. - Climb up the Marble Mountains to capture a scenic view of the landscape.
In the south - Enjoy a Sundowner Cocktail at the terrace of Majestic Hotel overlooking Saigon River. - Explore the waterways and vibrant life of people living in the Mekong Delta. - Crawl through the famous tunnel system in Cu Chi. - Enjoy a nice dinner cruise on board a restored rice barge on the Saigon River.
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Cambodia is a country of incredible beauty, with famous breathtaking temples, fertile plains dotted with rice fields, and a history unlike any other. The dominant religion is Buddhism, which places value on hospitality and kindness. Each year, Cambodia draws millions of tourists who come to enjoy the country’s breathtaking sights and enter the walls of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat. Golfing in Cambodia has slowly become more and more popular - with great thanks to the international design companies contributing to the international standard Golf Courses.
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The allure of Angkor Wat’s ancient beauty. The prestige of playing a world class golf course. Relaxation that can only be inspired by true luxury. Conveniently located only 10 minutes away from both Siem Reap city center and the airport, Angkor Golf Resort, designed by European legendary golfer Nick Faldo, is the latest golf course in Cambodia. Angkor Golf Resort, provides all level of golfers a challenging and fair test of golf. The 7,279 yard championship course has seashore grass throughout the course allowing for an exceptional playing surface and enjoyable round. Practice facilities include a 300 yard driving range with target greens and a practice putting green and chipping area.
Course Design Nick Faldo Opening Year 2008 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,279 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Seashore Paspalum Greens: Seashore Paspalum Location 5 km from Siem Reap, Cambodia Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Siem Reap Lake Resort Golf Club Each of the 18 island-like holes and challenge golfer of any handicap. Meandering creeks cross several of the holes almost making for blind water hazards and severe greenside bunkering which demands accurate shot making into the greens. The fairways are wide and flat and the greens large that balances out the course difficultly very nicely. Just 9km from Angkor Wat and 10 km from Siem Reap International Airport, the Siem Reap Lake Resort is easily accessible from any part of the city.
Course Design Kentaro Sato Opening Year 2009 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,396 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Paspalum Greens: Paspalum Location 20 km from Siem Reap, Cambodia Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Compulsory Facilities Clubhouse, Spa, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Phokeethra Country Club The Sofitel-managed Phokeethra Country Club, brings world class golf to Cambodia. Challenging championship layout featuring waterways on almost every hole. With a signature 18th hole with double water and island green. Sweeping fairways and generous greens give the Club a distinctive identity in the region. The natural lagoons and sand traps thread through the course to challenge golfers to raise their game. The course provides a good mix of tricky par 3s, individual par 4s and par 5s.
Course Design Weeyos Golf Design Opening Year 2006 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,145 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Paspalum Greens: Paspalum Location 20 km from Siem Reap, Cambodia Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Compulsory Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Cambodia Golf & Country Club The Cambodia Golf & Country Club, the first golf club in Cambodia, was opened in December 1996. The rolling fairways and cozy greens make for a delightful golf time. With its multi-functional course equipped with swimming pools, tennis courts, convention facilities, and villas, the course is serves the golfer on many levels. It is located just 33 km west of Phnom Penh 33 km and on a property spanning over 120 hectares.
Course Design Seiichi Inoue Opening Year 1996 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,077 Par 72 Location 30 km from Phnom Penh, Cambodia Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Pro-Shop
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Royal Cambodia Phnom Penh Golf Club Royal Cambodia Phnom Penh Golf Club, located only 8 km away from the Phnom Penh international Airport. Since its grand opening on March 1999, the club has served numerous guests from around the world. The course is rather flat yet it still provides a challenge with numerous sand and water hazards, including a large lake near the third hole.
Course Design P+Z Development Opening Year 1999 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,075 Par 72 Location 13 km from Phnom Penh, Cambodia Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro-Shop
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Grand Phnom Penh Golf Club The Grand Phnom Penh Golf Club is a brilliantly designed international standard Nicklaus Design 18-hole golf course. Every hole challenges the golfer and fosters a great game. Set just 20 minutes away from Phnom Penh, the course makes for a perfect getaway from the city and an obvious choice for a golfer intent on upping their game and a good time.
Course Design Jack Nicklaus Opening Year 2011 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,243 Par 72 Location 10 km from Phnom Penh, Cambodia Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Pro-Shop
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Luang Prabang Golf Club is a world-class premier golf course located in Luang Prabang. The hills and valleys overlooking the Great Mekong River provide a magnificent setting for this truly unique golf course. There are spectacular views over the picturesque heritage town and the course layout is reminiscent of a quaint mountain town. The holes are both memorable and well designed, with undulating fairways and well protected greens. Multiple varieties of trees, shrubs and natural vegetation add seasonal color to the verdant splendor of the golf course. This course offers a great golfing experience regardless of score, where you can feel the tranquility, harmony and elegance of nature.
Course Design Tea Hwa, (S&G) Opening Year 2010 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,443 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Zoysia Greens: Bermuda Tifdwarf Location 5 km from Luang Prabang, Laos Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Compulsory Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Laos Laos provides the traveller a chance to truly experience Asia. Largely untouched, devotedly Buddhist and blessed geographically with natural beauty, this country will forever leave a lasting impression on all travellers. Although off the beaten path, the word is out about Laos’ misty mountains, beautiful French colonial towns and golden Buddhist stupas. The wandering traveller will be stunned by the golfing gems hidden away in the heart of Laos.
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SEA Games Golf Club Built to host and commemorate the SEA games, the SEA Games Golf Club is a new hidden gem of the Laotian golfing circuit. The golf course was built by the Boo Young Company, of Korea and opened in 2009. The course, built on 150 hectares with three courses and 27 holes, was built at Phokham village just 18 km from Vientiane, perfect for a quick stopover and golf game near the capital of Laos.
Course Design Boo Young Company Opening Year 2010 # of Holes 27 Yardage 10,704 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Paspalum Greens: Novo Tech Location 18 km from Vientiane, Laos Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Lao Country Club The quaint Lao Country Club, the first golf course to be established in Vientiane, aims to please with its rolling hills, relaxing greens and challenging waterways. Only recently opened and just 18km from Vientiane, the course makes for the perfect place for practicing one’s golf swing, relaxing with some delicious Laotian cuisine and getting a few rounds in before heading back to the city for a relaxing evening.
Course Design Innotech Golf Opening Year 1993 (renovated 2010) # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,303 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Bermuda / Paspalum Greens: Tif Eagle Location 18 km from Vientiane, Laos Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Dansavanh Golf & Country Club For a truly tropical golfing experience Dansavanh Golf & Country Club delivers a natural golfing experience. Surrounded by a huge 14,800 hectare land concession area the Resort gives a beautiful natural scenic landscape for the nature lover in every golfer. The resort covers part of the Phou Khao Khouay Mountain and Nam Ngum Lake in Vientiane province, about 50 kilometers from Vientiane thus making for a nice settling holiday away from the the city.
Course Design Local Development Opening Year 2002 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,107 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Mixed Greens: Bermuda Location 50 km from Vientiane, Laos Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Chalet Rooms, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Myanmar
Pun Hlaing Golf Club
Myanmar maintains unique golf courses most of them being built by the British during early 1900s but in good and playable condition. Today there are 70 golf courses scattered all over the country from Myitkyina in far north Myanmar to the southernmost town of Kawthaung (formerly Victoria Point). The best golf courses are located around the capital city Yangon and some major tourist sites such as Bagan and Mandalay. Myanmar is ideal for those who primarily want to enjoy a vacation in a exotic surrounding, marvel upon some of the most impressive historical monuments, indulge in the hospitality of the local people and play some exciting rounds of golf in between.
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Touted as the ‘Best Golf Course in Myanmar’ and ‘The Pride of Myanmar’, this Gary Player-designed Par-72 7,102-yard course is the latest addition to the golf scene in the country. Opened since 2000, it’s just 15-minute drive from the Yangon Airport and is carved out of the beautiful surrounding in between the Hlaing and Pun Rivers, and hence the name. Not only does it offer a nice view of downtown Yangon, this golf course boasts of facilities of a very high standard. With well manicured greens and menacing bunkers, fairways snuggling the meandering waters off the two rivers, it also has the vantage point of viewing a beautiful sunset, if all else about the game must fail.
Course Design Gary Player Opening Year 2000 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,012 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Paspalum Greens: Paspalum Location 15 km from Yangon, Myanmar Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Yangon City Golf Resort (YCDC) Sprawled over 130 hectares and just 25-minute drive to the north of the capital city, YCDC (Read: Yangon City Development Committee) Golf Club boasts of 2 18-hole courses with quite completely different characters. The Ngwe Taw Thar or Silvery Course is spread across a lower and flat plain with wide fairways and large greens. Not surprisingly, it’s also the friendlier of the two and it is the course for all levels. The Myakantha Course or Pondy Course, is more undulating with tight fairways and certainly more demanding for accurate play. Both nines will test the player’s stroke play ability equally. It staged the Asian PGA events twice, in 1998 and 1999.
Course Design Han Golf Master (Mr. Kyi Hla Han) Opening Year 1994 # of Holes 36 Yardage Silvery: 7,000 Pondy: 7,000 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Zoysia Japonica Greens: Zoysia Japonica Location 10 km from Yangon, Myanmar Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Yangon Golf Club The Yangon Golf Club is a mature, second oldest (Some say it’s the oldest) club in Myanmar. It was established in 1909 by the British at the present site, and has been continually re-newed over time. It is a museum piece to be played all year round. No one remembers who designed and/or built this richly tree-lined and undulating course, that regularly stages Asian PGA Tours these days.
Course Design Unknown Opening Year 1909 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,010 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Zoysia Japanica Greens: Zoysia Japanica Location 15 km from Yangon, Myanmar Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Yemon Island Golf Resort With the military handing over power to a democratic elected government also the few military golf courses are now accessible to the public. Yemon Island Golf Resort is one of them and is a true gem about 1 hrs drive outside Yangon on the route to Bago. The greens and fairways are well maintained and about 70% of the holes are lined with water hazards. The sourounding covered with lush greenery and the laid back charm of a country side golf course sure calms down the soul from Yangon’s city life.
Course Design Local Development Opening Year 1991 # of Holes 18 Yardage 6,889 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Zoysia Japanica Greens: Zoysia Japanica Location 44 km from Yangon, Myanmar near Bago Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Not Available Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Myanmar Golf Club Perhaps the nearest golf club to the airport, Myanmar (or formerly Burma) Golf Club is a mere 5-minute drive away and about 15 minutes to the city center. This Par-72 course is lined with mature trees and spreads over rolling hills punctured by numerous water holes. Built by local architects just before independance in 1948, the longest hole is the Par-5 Index-4 508-yard Hole#13 with many friendly Par-3s for good luck hits.
Course Design Local Development Opening Year 1948 # of Holes 18 Yardage 6,540 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Zoysia Japanica Greens: Zoysia Japanica Location 6 km from Yangon, Myanmar Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Hanthawaddy Golf & Country Club Hanthawaddy Golf Resort is reachable after a 90 Minutes drive from Yangon, just before reaching the small town of Bago. Set amidst a lush scenery in the country side, this course poses a big challenge for golfers of any skills. The fairways are in a condition that other courses would refer to as being the “rough”. Sure there isn’t much roll one gets even from a perfect stroke! But if your likings are to be playing an all natural course the scenery and ambiance make up with the rough conditions.
Course Design Inno Group, Korea Opening Year 1996 # of Holes 18 Yardage 6,955 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Mixed Greens: Mixed Location 56 km from Yangon, Myanmar near Bago Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Not Available Facilities Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Yay Tagon Taung Golf Resort The Yay Tagon Taung Golf Resort is located at the foot of a marvelous hilly area, just 30 minutes from Mandalay City Center. The hills act as serene backdrops, dotted with temples and pagodas and cater a truly exotic golfing experience. The lush tree-lined fairways and greens are well maintained and the course provides a challenge for high and low handicap golfers. As a local insight we recommend a tee time early in the morning as then wild monkeys can be seen roaming around hole number 14.
Course Design Local Development Opening Year 1997 # of Holes 27 Yardage 9,865 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Mixed Greens: Zoysia Japanica Location 45 Km from Mandalay, Myanmar Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Shwe Mann Taung Golf Resort Shwe Mann Taung Golf Resort is located within the confines of the city limits. The golf course is surrounded by hills dotted with temples and wats. The scenery is spectacular and Mandalay Hill sits in the background of 50% of the players’ shots around the course. The par fives are challenging and the conditions are quite good. The clubhouse is functional.
Course Design Local Development Opening Year 1975 # of Holes 18 Yardage 6,669 Par 72 Location Within Mandaly City Limits Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Bagan Golf Resort With good weather most of the year around (read that as hot), the course is playable at all times. Established in the old city, the course is very scenic and really an oasis surrounded by world famous Temples and the ancient Pagodas of Bagan and the Ayeyarwaddy River stretching out beyond. The layout features most holes with a bunker or two but it is quite easy to get a good score here and feel good about your play after completing your round. The course features a 50 room Hotel and 4 private bungalows designed in traditional style of ancient Burmese architecture with a swimming pool, fitness centre, sunset terrace and panoramic views that is worth taking in after your round.
Course Design Local Development Opening Year 1999 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,147 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Zoysia Japanica Greens: Zoysia Japanica Location Beside Bagan Old City, Myanmar Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Aye Thar Yar Golf Resort The Aye Thar Yar Golf Resort is located at the foot of Taunggyi Hill, just 30 minutes from Heho airport and another 30 minutes to Inle Lake. The undulating fairways are lined with pine trees that gives the club a mediteranean feeling. Due to the altitude of 1’000 meters above sea srcfcflevel, the ambience is always green and fresh and even in summer months one can enjoy cooler rounds than anywhere else in the country.
Course Design Local Development Opening Year 1995 # of Holes 18 Yardage 7,380 Par 72 Grass Fairways: Bermuda Greens: Bermuda Location Near Inle Lake, Myanmar Caddies Compulsory Golf Carts Optional Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Pro-Shop, Restaurant
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Vietnam Golf Trail (8days / 7 nights) VIETNAM
Hanoi
Halong Bay
Day 1 - HANOI Arrive in Hanoi in the morning. Visit the most famous sights of Hanoi in a guided City Tour and end the day by joining one of the world famous water puppet shows. Overnight in Hanoi Day 2 - HALONG BAY On the way to Halong Bay stop for a round of golf at Chi Linh Golf & Country Club. After golf continue the journey to Halong Bay. Overnight in Halong City
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Day 3 - DANANG / HOI AN In the morning take a boat trip through the magnificient UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay with it’s truly amazing craggy limestone cliffs. After transfer directly to Hanoi Airport to catch the flight to Danang. Overnight in Danang or Hoi An Day 4 - HOI AN Either get up early in the morning for a round of golf at Montgomerie Links and rest in the afternoon or sleep in to enjoy the merits of your beach resort before hitting the links after lunch. Overnight Danang or Hoi An Day 5 - SAIGON In the morning visit the picturesque city of Hoi An by Cyclo. The old town of Hoi An – also an UNESCO World Heritage Site - has preserved much of it’s buildings dating back to the colonial times. After returning to the 21st century a flight takes to you to the bustling metropole Saigon. Overnight in Saigon
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Day 6 - SAIGON In the morning wind yourself out of busy Saigon for a round of golf at Vietnam Golf & Country Club. In the afternoon optionally indulge yourself in a soothing Spa treatment or enjoy an extensive shopping
tour along Dong Khoi Street. In the evening relax and discuss your game with a Bonsai Dinner Cruise on the Saigon River. Overnight in Saigon Day 7 - SAIGON Learn more of Saigon’s recent history by visiting the most important landmarks of this bustling city. In the afternoon experience the famous Cu Chi tunnels – a 200 km tunnel system that was used by the Viet Cong to insurge enemy operations during the war era. Overnight in Saigon
Golf Trail Extension (7days / 6 nights) VIETNAM
Day 1 - DALAT In the morning fly to Dalat - also called „Le Petit Paris“ – a small town in the Central Highlands. Visit the highlights of this picturesque city surrounded by pine forest. After the bustling city of Saigon, Dalat’s healthy climate will bring down your pulse to a lower frequency again. Overnight in Dalat
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Day 2 - DALAT A stay in Dalat cannot be complete without a round of golf at the Dalat Palace Golf Club. This historic course – the first that has been built in Vietnam – is beautifully integrated in its natural environment and is in pristine condition. Expect many pleasant surprises when playing this course! Overnight in Dalat
Day 8 - SAIGON Transfer to Airport / or Extension
Day 3 - PHAN THIET After transferring to the sea resort town of Phan Thiet, enjoy a full day of relaxation at the beach or indulge yourself in a revitalizing spa treatment. Overnight in Phan Thiet
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Please note, that sight-seeing can be skipped in favor of additional rounds of golf at different courses.
Day 4 - PHAN THIET Enjoy a round of golf at SeaLinks Golf & Country Club. The fairways of this very undulating course often remind the golfer of alpine ski slopes and the view overlooking the East Vietnamese Sea is simply breathtaking. Overnight in Phan Thiet
Hotel suggestions Hanoi *** **** ***** Serenade Mövenpick Sofitel Metropole Boss Flower Garden Intercontinental Westlake
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*** **** ***** Hoi An Beach Hoi An Trails Intercontinental Danang Lotus Hoi An Boutique Hoi An Fusion Maia Danang
Saigon *** **** Vien Dong Novotel May Hotel Silverland
***** Sofitel Plaza New World
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Day 7 - SAIGON After a hearty breakfast it is a good-bye to Phan Thiet and you will be transferred back to Saigon Airport by car.
Please note, that sight seeing or resting days can be skipped in favor of additional rounds of golf at the same courses.
Hotel suggestions Dalat *** Golf 3 Blue Moon
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**** Blue Ocean Phu Hai Allezboo
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***** Anantara Resort Mui Ne Sealinks Resort Princess d’Annam
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ware of the sometimes strong winds in the afternoon that could turn any great shot into a disaster. Overnight in Phan Thiet
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Day 5 - PHAN THIET Again a day to rest, relax and regain strength before the last day of golf. Overnight in Phan Thiet Day 6 - PHAN THIET Last but not least it is a round of golf at Ocean Dunes Golf Resort. This Links style golf course was designed by Nick Faldo and is a good challenge for both low and high handicapped players. Be-
Soul Greens (11 days / 10 nights) VIETNAM
Hanoi
DAY 01 - HANOI ARRIVAL Arrive in Hanoi in the morning. Visit the most famous sights of Hanoi in a guided City Tour and end the day by joining one of the world famous water puppet shows. Overnight in Hanoi DAY 02 - HANOI – BIEN HOA Start your golfing Journey with one of the most scenic golf courses in Vietnam: Phoenix Golf Resort. Enjoy how the fairways meander throug an area also known as “Halong Bay on Land”, with karst studded limestone cliffs almost surrealisticly growing out of the soil. Overnight in Hanoi.
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DAY 03 - HANOI – DANANG Fly to Danang in the morning and enjoy free time at your beach resort. Overnight in Danang.
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DAY 04 - DANANG Enjoy a round of Golf at the Greg Norman designed Danang Golf Club. This links course magnificently sneaks through natural sand dunes and provides a challenging yet pleasant game at the edge of the Eastern Sea. Overnight in Danang. DAY 05 - DANANG Head up north over the Hai Van Pass, that acts as a divisor between the northern and southern climate zones in Vietnam. A round of Golf in the serenity of Laguna Lang Co Golf Resort is a proof of excellent craftmansship from course designer Sir Nick Faldo. The natural setting will create an everlasting memory. Overnight in Danang. DAY 06 - DANANG Rest your game for a day and visit the picturesque city of Hoi An by Cyclo. The old town of Hoi An – also an UNESCO World Heritage Site – has preserved much of it’s buildings dating back to the colonial times. Overnight in Danang.
DAY 07 - DANANG - DALAT Take a flight away from the coast into the cooler climate of the central highlands. Before reaching the charming little town of Dalat enjoy 9 holes of golf at the Royale Dalat City Golf Club. Nestled in the hills nearby Da Ron Lake don’t be bothered of a frequent Butterfly tumbling in the air or some chicken roaming freely on some of the fairways. Overnight in Dalat
Cambodia Extension (5 days / 4 nights) VIETNAM
DAY 01 – SAIGON - SIEM REAP After your flight to Siem Reap, explore the colorful Siem Reap market on your own or enjoy a nice drink at famous Pub Street. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Hotel suggestions DAY 02 – SIEM REAP Today play a round of golf at the Phokeethra Golf Club, known for its deluxe setting and facilities. In the evening, you’ll get to catch a glimpse of a spectacular sunset coming down on the roofs of the capital’s temples. Overnight in Siem Reap.
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DAY 08 - DALAT A stay in Dalat cannot be complete without a round of golf at the Dalat Palace Golf Club. This historic course – the first that has been built in Vietnam – is beautifully integrated in its natural environment and is in pristine condition. Expect many pleasant surprises when playing this course! Overnight in Dalat. DAY 09 - DALAT - NHA TRANG Leave the highlands and journey down to sea level again at the coastal city of Nha Trang. Enjoy time at leisure and get pampered wtih what your resort has on offer. Overnight in Nha Trang. DAY 10 - NHA TRANG Grab a boat ride over to Vinpearl Golf Club, the first golf club in Vietnam located on an island. This international standard 18-hole golf course, is skillfully carved into the natural beauty of Hon Tre Island and the prevailing winds pose a challenge to all level of players. Overnight in Nha Trang. DAY 11 - NHA TRANG Leave paradise behind and take a flight back to Saigon to connect with your onward flight. Sure that playing the nicest courses of Vietnam will be etched in you memory forever.
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Please note, that sight seeing or resting days can be skipped in favor of additional rounds of golf at the same courses.
DAY 03 – SIEAM REAP Relax off your golf game for the day as you take a tour through the bountiful and intricate temples of Angkor, world-renowned for its size, breadth and magnificence. Overnight in Siem Reap
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DAY 04 – SIEM REAP Enjoy a final round of golf in Cambodia at the Angkor Golf Club, designed by Nick Faldo with its beautiful rolling greens and challenging sandpits. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Hanoi *** **** ***** Serenade May De Ville Sofitel Metropole Boss Flower Garden Intercontinental Westlake Danang *** **** ***** Hoi An Beach Hoi An Trails Intercontinental Danang Lotus Hoi An Boutique Hoi An Fusion Maia Danang Dalat *** **** ***** Best Western Du Parc Ana Mandara Villas Saphire Saigon Dalat Dalat Palace Nha Trang
*** Yasaka Lodge
**** Novotel Mia Resort
***** Six Senses Ninh Van Bay Ana Mandara Nha Trang
Siem Reap
*** **** Angkor Home Tara Angkor Cozyna Victoria
Indochina Tourist & Trade Co., Ltd. 45 Truong Dinh, Dist 3 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: +84 (0)8 3930 6165 E: sales@itt.com.vn W: www.itt.com.vn/golf
***** Alila Sothea Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra
DAY 05 – SIEM REAP - SAIGON Catch a flight back to Saigon and journey onward to your final destination.
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Saigon
Mekong Fairways (12 days / 11 nights) VIETNAM
Hanoi
Halong Bay Luang Prabang
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THAILAND
Siem Reap
DAY 01 – HANOI Start off your journey with a sightseeing tour of the the illustrious capital of Hanoi. Relax the rest of the day to mentallly prepare for your golfing game the next day. Overnight in Hanoi. DAY 02 – HANOI Grab a ride over to the Tam Dao Golf Resort for one round of golf. Nestled in a mountain range this course sets a great start into a wondrous golfing journey. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 08 – SIEM REAP Today play a round of golf at the Phokeethra Golf Club, known for its deluxe setting and facilities. In the evening, you’ll get to catch a glimpse of a spectacular sunset coming down on the roofs of the capital’s temples. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 03 – HALONG BAY Today, you’ll make your way to Tuan Chau Island to board your luxury cruise boat that lets you experience famous Halong Bay in the most enjoyable and relaxing way. Overnight on Board.
DAY 09 – SIEAM REAP Relax off your golf game for the day as you take a tour through the bountiful and intricate temples of Angkor, world-renowned for its size, breadth and magnificence. Overnight in Siem Reap
DAY 04 – HALONG BAY Waking up to the beautiful sights and fresh breezes of Halong Bay will refresh you before taking the trip back to Hanoi. En route play one round of golf at the Chi Linh Star Golf and Country Club with its amazing backdrop of rolling hills. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 10 – SIEM REAP - SAIGON Enjoy a final round of golf in Cambodia at the Angkor Golf Club, designed by Nick Faldo with its beautiful rolling greens and challenging sandpits. After the game, catch a quick flight over to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 05 – HANOI - LUANG PRABANG Make your way out of Vietnam and into Laos with a flight to Luang Prabang. A boat ride takes you to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves and in the evening take in the multi-color sunset at the edge of Wat Phousi Mountain before a joyous shopping spree at the Night Market. Overnight in Luang Prabang
CAMBODIA Saigon
DAY 07 – LUANG PRABANG - SIEM REAP After your flight to Siem Reap, explore the market on your own or enjoy a nice drink at famous Pub Street. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 06 – LUANG PRABANG Start off the day with a round of golf at the hidden gem that is Luang Prabang Golf Club, the only golf course at the banks of mystic Mekong River. After your game, take a trip over to the Kuang Si Waterfalls where the deep blue pools of water will mesmerize you. Overnight in Luang Prabang
DAY 11 – SAIGON Before a round of golf the next day, relax for a bit as you take a tour of the vibrant Mekong Delta in Cai Be, where you will be able to catch a glimpse of the hundreds of boats rocking on the waves of the floating market. Overnight in Saigon. DAY 12 – SAIGON Play one final round of golf at the Long Thanh Country Club. Enjoy the excellent facilities and beautiful course before taking a city tour of the most famous landmarks of Saigon. After that you will catch your flight back to your home country or continue with the tour extension. For more information please visit: www.itt.com.vn/golf
Mekong Fairways Extension (6 days / 5 nights) VIETNAM
LAOS
Danang
THAILAND
DAY 01 – DANANG Make your way into the beautiful bustling coastal city of Danang, where you’ll be able to explore the city, grab a few bites to eat, shop and take your leisure time before your round of golf the next day. Overnight in Danang or Hoi An
DAY 06 – DANANG / HOI AN On your last day, you have the freedom to explore the city, relax leisurely or try another round of gold at Danang Golf Club as the day before. Finally, with a refreshed mind and body, you will take your flight back home.
DAY 02 – HOI AN Take a trip out to Montgomerie Links, resplendent with its elegant pines and quiet atmosphere. After your game, you will get another leisurely afternoon to explore the city or relax your time away on the beautiful crystal beaches. Overnight in Danang or Hoi An
Please note, that sight seeing or resting days can be skipped in favor of additional rounds of golf at the same courses.
DAY 03 – DANANG / HOI AN For a rest off of your golf game, take a trip out to the ancient port town of Hoi An for a view of ancient Vietnamese architecture and some of the best textile and art shopping in Vietnam. You will also get a chance to visit My Son, site of the ancient Cham temples. Overnight in Danang or Hoi An DAY 04 – DANANG With a morning at the Danang Golf Club for a round of golf and a leisurely time in the afternoon, your golf game will be smooth and enjoyable. Each stroke fueled by the relaxing time spent with the best that central Vietnam has to offer. Overnight in Danang or Hoi An
CAMBODIA
Saigon
DAY 05 – DANANG / HOI AN On your second to last day, you will be taken about 50 km north to Lang Co, where Nick Faldo just recently opened his new Laguna Lang Co Golf Resort. Enjoy a round of golf at this magnificiently integrated Course, before heading back to Danang / Hoi An. On the way back you can opt to drive over Hai Van Pass and enjoy the scenery overlooking famous China Beach. Overnight in Danang or Hoi An
Hotel suggestions Hanoi *** **** ***** Serenade May de Ville Sofitel Metropole Boss Flower Garden Intercontinental Westlake Halong ***
**** Bhaya Cruise
***** Halong Life Resort
Luang Prabang *** Villa Santi 3 Nagas
**** Palais Juliana The Grand
***** Amantaka Hotel La Residence Phou Vao
Siem Reap
*** **** Angkor Home Tara Angkor Cozyna Victoria
***** Alila Sothea Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra
Saigon *** **** ***** Vien Dong Novotel Sofitel Plaza May Hotel Golden Central New World Danang/Hoi An *** **** ***** Hoi An Beach Hoi An Trails Intercontinental Danang Lotus Hoi An Boutique Hoi An Fusion Maia Danang
Indochina Tourist & Trade Co., Ltd. 45 Truong Dinh, Dist 3 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: +84 (0)8 3930 6165 E: sales@itt.com.vn W: www.itt.com.vn/golf
Myanmar Golf (10 days / 9 nights) INDIA CHINA
MYANMAR Mandalay Bagan Inle Lake
THAILAND
Yangon
DAY 01 – YANGON After arrival to the former capital of Myanmar you will get transferred to your Hotel. Rest and prepare yourself for a unique golfing experience in a truly exotic country. Overnight in Yangon DAY 02 – YANGON Gear up for your first round of golf in Myanmar. We will transfer you to the Yangon Golf Club, located within Yangon city limits. Enjoy playing 18 holes on this charming course wich was built in 1909 with its water lined fairways and finely manicured greens. After your game witness the particular beauty of the holy Shwedagon during sunset, as the golden stupa reflects the changing colors of twilight. Overnight in Yangon DAY 03 – YANGON - BAGAN After your early morning flight to Bagan, take a full day visit of the most beautiful and sacred temples among the more than 3000 available in Bagan. Overnight in Bagan DAY 04 – BAGAN Today you are set for a round of golf at the Bagan Golf Club. Teeing-off amidst century old stupas and pagodas makes playing this unique course almost a spiritual experience. Overnight in Bagan DAY 05 – BAGAN - MANDALAY On your arrival head out to Ava, an ancient capital of Myanmar and host to the leaning tower of Ava, Nyamyint Watch Tower and the remnants of the ancient palace. Venture on to cross the bridge over Irrawaddy River into Sagaing where you’ll find hundreds of ivory pagodas and monasteries. To finish off the day enjoy sunset at U Bein, the famous teak-wood bridge. Overnight in Mandalay
DAY 06 – MANDALAY Swing your clubs today at Yay Tagon Taung Golf Club. With hills dotted with Temples and Wats as a backdrop this serene course promises a fine golfing experience. If you decide to tee-off early in the morning you might get to see wild monkeys roaming the course. Overnight in Mandalay DAY 07 – BAGAN - HEHO - INLE LAKE Today we will explore the stilt villages on Inle Lake. It is amazing how the locals have arranged themselves to live a life entirely on water. Or did you hear of a floating tomato plantation before? Overnight in Inle Lake DAY 08 – INLE LAKE Head up to Aye Thar Yar Golf Resort, that is located at the foot of Taunggyi Hill. The undulating fairways are lined with pine trees that gives the club a mediterranean feel. Overnight in Inle Lake DAY 09 – INLE LAKE - YANGON On your return by flight to Yangon you will play your final round of golf in Myanmar on the Pun Hlaing Golf Course. This 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Gary Player and is carved out of the beautiful surrounding in between the Hlaing and Pun Rivers. Overnight in Yangon DAY 10 – YANGON - END OF PROGRAM Enjoy your time at leisure for shopping or strolling the colonial quarters of Yangon until your transfer to the airport. End of program
Indochina Tourist & Trade Co., Ltd. 45 Truong Dinh, Dist 3 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: +84 (0)8 3930 6165 E: sales@itt.com.vn W: www.itt.com.vn/golf
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