Golf in Cambodia - Asia's newest golfing destination!
 Golf holidays in Cambodia are a new introduction, yet pioneerng golfers are finding it a fascinating country in which to play a few rounds. Golf is a relatively new pastime in Cambodia yet is developing fast. Until the mid 1990s golf was unheard of in the country, but with its entry in to ASEAN and top Cambodian officials meeting on a regular basis with there contemporaries in the more developed golfing Asian nations such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand it was only a matter of time until the popularity of golf grew. And what more could a nation ask for as a golfing ‘ambassador’ than the Prime Minister himself – yes Cambodia’s Premier Hun Sen, is an avid golf player with a handicap of 15.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia's laid back capital, has 2 full scale 18-hole golf courses on its western outskirts. However, the real golfing excitement is in Siem Reap, the home of the magnificent Angkor Wat temples. In early 2007 the Sofitel Phokeethra Country Club opened, and will be followed in late 2007 by the Nick Faldo designed Angkor Golf Course - it is claimed this course could emerge as not only the finest in Cambodia, but one of the best in the Asia-Pacific region.
Below please find a brief description of Cambodia Golf Courses, along with a full list of suggested Cambodia golf vacation packages.
Phokeethra County Club
Phokeethra Country Club, Cambodia Phokeethra Country Club is Cambodia’s first internationally managed golf course. It was opened in early 2007 and has a par of 72 and stretches 7,145m. Located 15km west of Siem Reap, this picturesque, undulating course has sweeping, tree-lined fairways and generous greens, however the ever present natural lakes and water hazards, fast greens, and tricky bunkers challenges players of all abilities. Whilst playing you are never far away from reminders of the magnificent Angkor Empire as the course features the 10th century stone ‘Roluh’ bridge, a direct link to the country’s glorious past. As the course is part of the Sofitel group you can expect their renowned levels of 5 star service, and for those who stay at the Sofitel Royal Angkor Golf & Spa Resort whilst in Siem Reap special golfing privileges and discounts are offered.
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