Asian Golf Travel Nation - December 2012

Hua Hin is for sure one of Thailand's top golf destinations for this high season, the golf courses are in great condition and there are new five stars hotels and resorts all up and down the sea board.

The best golf courses are still Black Mountain and the Banyan followed by Sea Pine, Springfield, Lake View and Palm Hills. Of course don't forget the Royal Hua Hin Golf course, a real journey in the past. It was commissioned in the 1924 to accommodate the Thai aristocracy living in the area.

Good news too from the Majestic Creek Country Club. The results of their major golf course renovation and new grass can be already seen. Also, the Club house renovations have been very well appreciated by the golfers, giving an upgrade standard to the existing infrastructure. In the future when the final nine holes come back on stream, this course will be back to its former 27 hole glory.

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Black Mountain was transformed from lush jungle and pineapple plantations. It is set in a valley, just next to the "Black Mountain's", which are so named because of the large black rocks set into the mountains, providing a nice backdrop to many of the holes.

The Hua Hin golf course was the site for Asian PGA tour events in 2009 and 2010 and the Europe versus Asia match play Royal Trophy in 2011. In 2012 Black Mountain was selected as one of the 100 best golf courses outside the USA by Golf Digest magazine.

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Built among a pineapple plantation, Banyan Golf Club in Hua Hin opened in October 2008. The course provides for spectacular mountain and ocean views from most all of the holes and is one of the best layouts in the area. Banyan Golf Club won the 2009 Best New Golf Course in Asia as voted for by the readers of Asian Golf Monthly.

Each hole has 6 tee boxes making the course more or less challenging depending on your ability and tee selection.

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Cape Nidhra Hotel is one of the most distinctive boutique hotels in Hua Hin. This modern beachfront property features large suites with private pool, excellent service and an enviable location within walking distance to Hua Hin town center. Hua Hin golfers who stay at Cape Nihdra Hotel are assured of a unique, enjoyable and service-oriented golf holiday experience. All rooms are beautifully finished with the finest local materials, richly polished hardwood and luxury amenities. Part of the prestigious Cape Hotel Collection, Cape Nidhra Hotel is an impressive property that will exceed all the expectations of golfers visiting Hua Hin.

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This 14 days Myanmar Golf & Culture Holiday Package is an excellent opportunity to combine a culutural visit to magical Burma and combine it with the best golf courses that Myanmar has to offer. You will stay in the very best hotels in each destination and be taken to the must see sightseeing attractions within each destinations. This fully guided and customizable Myanmar Golf Holiday is a truly unique way to experience this mystical country.

[Myanmar Golf & Culture Holiday Package Detailed Itinerary...]

Hi Ian,
 
I have been meaning to drop you an email.
 
The trip was brilliant we had a great time the hotel was good, staff very willing to help particularly with a new hotel, breakfast was first class. The golf was great. Red Mountain of course the highlight we also played it on our day off. Your drivers were friendly, helpful and timely. I got them to arrive half an hour before the itinerary time every day which gave us us a more leisurely start to the day allowing time to hit a few balls and grab a coffee before the tee time.
 
I am particularly grateful to you for the efforts you made to rearrange the golf itinerary to get us greens in good condition. I am sure it was hassle for you but it meant we enjoyed every day and based on the feed back from the others we will return in 2014 instead of the planned 2016 I will of course contact you to arrange it.
 
Please pass on our thanks to Bee, your drivers and staff for helping to provide such a great trip.
 
Thanks again for a 5 star trip.
 
All the best
 
Paul G.,
United Kingdom November 2012
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All Nations Cup - February 2013
Date: February 22 - March 02, 2013 | Location: Pattaya, Thailand

Hua Hin Amateur Golf Week - March 2013
Date: March 03 - 09, 2013 | Location: Hua Hin, Thailand [Find out more]

Pattaya Amateur Golf Week - March 2013
Date: March 10 - 16, 2013 | Location: Pattaya, Thailand [Find out more]

World Schools Golf Challenge - March 2013
Date: March 31 - April 05, 2013 | Location: Hua Hin, Thailand [Find out more]

Saigon Golf Holiday Tips

As a frequent Vietnam golfer and Vietnam golf specialist, I have learnt some things about better golf in Saigon. These include which Saigon golf courses offer the best value for money and which courses are most convenient and enjoyable to play.

For the best value-for-money I suggest first of all to play on weekdays. Green fees at all Saigon golf courses are 25-50% lower on weekdays as compared to weekends due to the relatively low demand from locals for weekday golf.

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Other golf stories can be found at the Thailand Golf Zone, Vietnam Golf Zone and Phuket Golf Zone where there are over 600 other original articles dealing exclusively with golf in Asia and golf travel.

I would love to hear about any golf tips that any of you may have developed for getting the maximum enjoyment from your golf trips, and can incorporate some in future articles. Therefore if you have any golf tips or suggestions you would like to share, please let me know by dropping me an email.

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Although many of the caddies have never played the game, a lot of them can read the game well. But remember they don't get it right every time and often they don't the state of your game and how hard you are going to hit a putt, so stay calm and enjoy this unique experience. They will give you the yardage, rake the bunkers and get you refreshments and remember to tip them. It is expected and we recommend 400 Thai Baht as a fair amount.

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Golfasian has a full schedule of tradeshows and roadshows during the next few months.

You can find us at the following events:

• December 11 - 13, 2012 - Asia Pacific Golf Summit (Brunei)
• January 23 - 26, 2013 - PGA Merchandise Show (Orlando, Florida)
• April 29 - May 02, 2013 - IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention (Pattaya, Thailand)

Arrange an appointment with Golfasian at one of these exhibits.

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