Asian Golf Travel Nation - December 2011

Voted the 2010 & 2011 best Golf Course in Vietnam, The Montgomerie Links located just off breathtaking Ha My Beach and minutes from Da Nang's international airport on the Central Coast of Vietnam, is a stunning 7100 yard, Par 72 Championship Golf Course moving boldly over a striking landscape of wispy casuarina pines and sand dunes.

2010 Victorious European Ryder Cup Captain and Eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner Colin Montgomerie - better known as Monty to his worldwide fan base—has massaged massive greens and rippled fairways into the stunning backdrop, setting up an experience he believes ranks among the world's finest. 18 holes and a well equipped 30 bay undercover driving range are now open for play with the stunning contemporary designed clubhouse providing the perfect setting with views over the 18th hole, famed marble mountains and distant highlands.
[Read More about one of Vietnam' Best Golf Courses]

Set on the pristine while beach of Danang, Fusion Maia Da Nang offers Vietnam's first all-inclusive spa resort for golfers. All spa services are included assuring you of a daily golf massage at no additional cost. Fusion Maia's design was inspired by that of Forbidden City of Hue. Every villa at Fusion Maia includes a private pool and a private garden.

Worried about missing breakfast due to your tee time? Breakfast is served at any time and any place. These are just a few of the steps Fusion Maia takes to make truly special golfing holidays.

Fusion Maia is only 5 minutes from Montgomerie Links Vietnam and Danang Golf Club and 20 minutes from the world heritage town Hoi An.
[Read more about one of Vietnam's Best Hotels & Resorts]

Jon Tomlinson who hails from Melbourne, Australia is a certified AAA member of the Australian PGA and holds a Degree in Business Management. His employment history extends to operating some of the best golf facilities formerly as a General Manager for over four years in China and Director of Golf at the famed National Golf Club in Australia.

Jon in his role as General Director, has been instrumental on the Colin Montgomerie designed, Montgomerie Links Golf Course since November 2007, initially involved in design and construction, then pre opening and has now taken the club into an established phase with one of the major highlights being awarded the Best Golf Course in Vietnam title for the past two years. [Read more about Jon Tomlinson]

Trang has been consulting, coaching and training in the Vietnam travel industry for the past 9 years. She has a special passion for travelling and loves to introduce her beautiful home country to people from around the world.

In 2007, while working at Aurora Travel as the Branch Manager, Trang took responsibility to develop golf tour products which were very new to Vietnam tourism at that time. She successfully handled many VIP Groups of golfers from Australia and the UK.

[Read more about Trang Thuy]

Discover a beautiful and unspoiled beach and ultimately play at the countries two top Vietnam golf courses with the finest hotels and beaches, all in one place. With a beautiful stay in one of the most exclusive seaside resorts what more can you wish for.

[Vietnam Golf Coast Exclusive Detailed Itinerary...]

Bangkok, November 18 -- Like a well-weighted putt, golf tourism in Thailand is on a roll.

At its annual marketing showcase at Belek, Turkey, this week, golf tourism's global organisation, the International Association of Golf Tourism Operators (IAGTO), named the resort city of Pattaya as Asia and Australasia's best golf destination for 2012. Thailand itself received IAGTO's same premier award for 2010.

Two weeks ago, at the Asia Pacific Golf Summit in Pattaya, Thailand was named the best golf destination in Asia/Pacific, while Black Mountain Golf Club at Hua Hin was declared the region's best championship course and Thai Country Club in Bangkok the number two layout to Kingston Heath in Melbourne, Australia.

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Hua Hin Amateur Golf Week - March 2012
Date: March 10 - 16, 2012 | Location: Hua Hin, Thailand [Find out more]

Pattaya Amateur Golf Week - March 2012
Date: March 17 - 24, 2012 | Location: Pattaya, Thailand [Find out more]

Phuket Amateur Golf Week - July 2012
Date: July 21 - 27, 2012 | Location: Phuket, Thailand [Find out more]

Pattaya Amateur Golf Week - October 2012
Date: October 20 - 27, 2012 | Location: Pattaya, Thailand [Find out more]

Chiang Mai Amateur Golf Week - October 2012
Date: October 27 - November 02, 2012 | Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand [Find out more]

After the 18th hole in Bangkok

A round of golf usually finishes at the 18th hole at most golf clubs. Then it's off home for a cup of tea or a hot chocolate before bed. Well one of the pleasures of taking a Bangkok golf holiday is the fun just does not stop at the Bangkok golf course.

Bangkok not only has over 60 golf courses, but it is also known globally for its excellent shopping, great cultural attractions, great spa and massage, and of course a wide variety of restaurants and night life.

Read more about "After the 18th hole in Bangkok"

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I am often asked by my customers when the best time to tee-off is when you play golf in Asia. Many people choose to tee-off in the morning which is their personal choice and it would be my recommendation too particularly in the low season which is generally from July to October. If you are going to get rain at this time of year its normally late afternoon so a morning tee-off is a good option.

However, in high season my preference is to tee-off after lunch which results playing the back nine in the coolest part of the day. Remember to take plenty of liquid during your round and make use of the drink stops. [Read more Golf Tips Articles]

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