Asian Golf Travel Nation - January 2012

Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club's (KLGCC) West Course is the longer and more challenging of two private golf courses at the club located near the heart of Kuala Lumpur's sprawling city center. Designed by architect Robin Nelson and playing to nearly 7,000 yards from the tournament tees, the golf course is set among the Bukit Kiara hillsides.

Several tournaments have been held at the KLGCC, West Course. The Malaysian Open was the first co-sanctioned event between the European and Asian Tours in 1999 and was held on the West course in 2006. This was where Korea’s Charlie WI won his first European Tour title, becoming only the second Korean to win on the European Tour after K J Choi.  [Read More about one of Malaysia's Best Golf Courses]

For your Malaysia golf holiday, stay at the exclusive Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur and experience a place where ancient rivers converge and a modern city beckons guests to explore the sights, sounds and flavours of Malaysia.

Located downtown in the Golden Triangle business district, guests at this distinctive five-star luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur can enjoy convenient access to upscale shopping, dining and entertainment. Home to the magnificent Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur is also rich in culture and traditions.

At The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, guests can indulge in soothing spa treatments, award-winning cuisine or simply relax in the exceptional comfort of their rooms and take in the best that KL has to offer. [Read more about one of Malaysia's Best Hotels & Resorts]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital and dubbed the Garden City of Lights enjoys a relatively lower profile as a golf destination. The city is often more associated with the Petronas Twin Towers, one the world's tallest structures, rather than golf.

However, with over 50 golf courses within driving distance of the city center and offering excellent value-for-money accommodations, Kuala Lumpur is fast becoming a favorite with international golf travelers.

No doubt Kuala Lumpur has some of the best golf courses in the region. This is evident in the numerous high-profile international tournaments held in recent times. PGA golf courses include KLGCC, Saujana, and the Mines. In addition to premium golf resorts, old established club courses such as Royal Selangor, Glenmarie, and Templer Park all are worthy of a visit by golfers traveling to Malaysia. Each is unique with its own challenge and terrain.

Popular Kuala Lumpur golf holiday packages include local sightseeing tours and many non-golfer activities.

Nena started her career at Golfasian as an intern in early 2007 for her international business and languages study in Holland. As a young Dutch girl she travelled to Bangkok to explore all the beautiful sights and golf that Thailand has to offer. After her internship of 6 months she returned back home to Holland to graduate. After her graduation at the University of Holland, Nena moved to Thailand to start her career as an international sales manager at Golfasian.

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This Malaysia golf holiday includes 7 rounds of golf at some of the most exciting golf courses in Malaysia in two great golf destinations. The Malaysia golf experience golf package is well suited for those wanting to play the best golf courses in Kuala Lumpur and Sarawak, enjoy one of Sarawak's top resorts, and relax in one of Kuala Lumpurs best hotels for golfers famous. Golfers may swap Sarawak for one of Malaysia's beach destinations or any of Malaysia's other great destinations.

[Malaysia Golfing Experience Detailed Itinerary...]

Hua Hin, Thailand, December 12 - Whatever you have seen, heard or think about par-3 golf courses, it's time to reconsider.

Long ridiculed as an undignified version of the game suited only to children and novices, acclaimed US golf writer Joe Passov wrote earlier this year that serious golfers often regard par-3 courses, undeservedly, as "the red-headed stepchild of golf layouts".

Now, a new nine-hole par-3 layout in Thailand, at the country's official best golf course - Black Mountain at Hua Hin, 200 kilometres south of Bangkok - seems set to change attitudes in Asia about the short version of the 500-year-old game.

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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]

Three Wacky Rules Of Golf In Thailand

When golfing in Thailand either for holiday, sport or pleasure playing by the rules can be a beautiful thing.  Here are three of the craziest rules that I have ever heard of (surely nobody obeys them when golfing in Thailand).

1. Ball Overhanging the Hole
When was the last time you putted and found your ball lying halfway in the hole, or just at the lip? When any part of the ball overhangs the hole, you allowed enough time to reach the hole without unreasonable delay (no wonder Thai golfers walk so slowly when on the green) and then an additional ten seconds to determine whether the ball is at rest. (Slower yet?)  If the ball subsequently falls into the hole, it deemed that you  have holed out with your last stroke and you must add a penalty stroke (the stupidest penalty in all golf if you ask me)  to your score. In other words, the same outcome as if you had walked up to the ball and immediately tapped in.

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We experience very high temperatures for golf in Asia, so it's very important to take care of yourself. Fortunately there are drinks stops every 3 or 4 holes on most of the courses here in Thailand, so make sure you drink plenty of water.

I always mix an electrolyte beverage powder with the water which gives you energy and prevents dehydration. These can be purchased from any pharmacy for as little as 10 baht. It is a good idea to wear a hat or sun visor to protect your head and sunscreen cream is a good for protection for your arms and the back of your neck. [Read more Golf Tips Articles]

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• January 26 - 29, 2012 - PGA Merchandise Show (Orlando, Florida, USA)
• April 22 - 24, 2012 - IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
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