Wednesday 8 October 2014

The best destinations for golfing in Cambodia

Cambodia - One of the most culturally-rich and beautiful countries in the world. Plan for a Golf holiday in Cambodia, as it maintains its original & natural beauty and also an extensive array of amenities such as modernized hotels, exquisite lakeside homes, lodges, restaurants, and golf courses to delight visitors during any season.

If you plan to go for a trip that is a bit 'out of the regular visiting places', then you might look forward to reserve your tickets for a Golf holiday in Cambodia. The luxury Golf resorts and clubs that are listed below are all the best to enjoy the game of golf as many people have enjoyed these golf courses on their Cambodia holidays.

•    Visit Angkor Golf Resort for Golf vacation in Cambodia
Opened in 2007, the Angkor Golf resort is a fair challenge as is expected from its designer - Nick Faldo.  The Designer designed this course after receiving blessings from - Local Monks. Almost all holes need thinking and strategy with the hazards visible from most of the tees.

Variety of tee positions, pin positions allow the course to offer different levels of difficulty and consequently makes for a good course for players of all abilities. The Angkor Golf Resort is the best destination for Golfing in Cambodia.

The final 3 holes are considered the most challenging ones if not most fun, with the 16th par 5 a very long 588 yards that will be a dare for even the long hitters to get on to in two. The 18th par 4 is a 440 yard Faldo signature making for a super finish.

The Angkor Golf Resort offers numerous facilities like, carts, caddies, Pro Shop, Golf Coaching, and Driving Range.

•    Visit Phokeethra Country Club for Golf vacation in Cambodia

Considered the first global design in Cambodia, the Phokeethra Country Club is a part of the Sofitel Angkor and has hosted the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open - 3 times. The last time it hosted the JWCO in 2009, with winners including eminent golfers like Thongchai Jaidee who won the cup in 2008.

The 18 hole, 7145 yard course provides a unique treat to golf players of all abilities with generous green and sweeping fairways. There are sand traps and natural lagoons that provide a challenge to golf players, demanding raising of the game. The golf course is a good mix of tricky par 3s, individual par 4s and par 5s that require skill both to get the accuracy and distance.

The Phokeethra Country Club offers various facilities like, Bar & Restaurant, Banqueting Facilities, carts, caddies, Pro Shop, Accommodation, and Spa.

In order to fulfill the basic Golf demands of international visitors, numerous golf hotels and resorts have opened across the country. These hotels have world-class lodging and golfing facilities that are sure to steal your heart. With improving facilities and emerging players, golfing in Cambodia has a good future in the upcoming years.