Monday 29 December 2014

Top golf clubs in Cambodia – For serious golfers

Cambodia – One of the most beautiful and culturally rich countries in the world. Golf is a rapidly expanding sport in Cambodia that offers a broad range of challenges to the golfers. The country has five very good operating golf courses that deliver an extensive array of amenities such as modernized hotels, lodges, exquisite lakeside homes, golf courses, and restaurants to delight visitors in every season. The various other challenging and quality venues are being planned in the country. Plan for golfing in Cambodia, combined with a cultural tour to get the most out of your golf holiday.

Cambodia’s luxury golf clubs and resorts offer the best opportunity to relish the game of golf as many game lovers have enjoyed these golf courses on their Cambodia vacations. There are not too many golf resorts and clubs to choose from in Cambodia, but the existing ones are very well-designed, well-maintained and a perfect addition to a Golf holiday in Cambodia.

Two best golf courses to enjoy golf vacation in Cambodia

•    Angkor Golf Resort
o    Opened in 2007
o    Designed by Nick Faldo
o    Located in Siem Reap, Cambodia
o    Holes_Par - 18 Holes / 72 Par / 7279 Yards
o    Situated at a distance of ten minutes from Siem Reap center

Variety of tee positions and pin positions allow the course to offer significant levels of difficulty to the golfers and consequently makes an excellent resort for golfers of all abilities. The Angkor Golf Resort is the best destination for golfing. Three of its holes are considered as the most challenging ones that will be a dare for expert golfers. The Angkor Golf club offers numerous amenities like carts, Pro Shop, caddies, driving range and golf coaching.



•    Phokeethra Country Club
o    Established in 2007
o    Designed by V Golf Design
o    Located in Siem Reap
o    Holes_Par - 18 Holes/72 Par/7145 Yards
o    Situated at a distance of twenty kms from Siem Reap

The Phokeethra Country Club is a part of “the Sofitel Angkor” and has hosted “the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open” three times. The course provides a unique treat to golf enthusiasts of all abilities with sweeping fairways. The natural lagoons and sand traps provide a challenge to golfers. The Phokeethra Club offers various facilities like banqueting facilities, bar, restaurant, carts, pro shop, caddies, accommodation, and spa.

Best months to travel to Cambodia for golf holidays and vacations
Cambodia can be visited anytime as the pleasant temperature throughout the year and do not vary with the changing months. However, the ideal months to visit for a golf holiday in Cambodia are November to February as you can experience low humidity, little rainfall, and cooler temperatures.

o    November to February – Coolest and Driest Months
o    Average Min Temperature – 22 Degrees
o    Average Max Temperature – 31 Degrees
o    Average Rainfall – 40 mm
o    June to October – Monsoon Months
o    March to May – Hot Months

These golf courses are easily accessible with the many comfortable modes of transportation like air or road. Both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap have an International airport. The two primary cities have many airlines from Vietnam, Thailand, and other nearby countries. You can reach Cambodia border by road as well. Interstate buses between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City also serves as best. You can travel to Siem Reap from Thailand as well. With improving facilities at a fast rate golfing in Cambodia has a great future.

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