Asian Golf Travel Nation - October 2012

Phuket is Thailand largest island and is an hour's flight south from Bangkok. The new extension at Phuket International has just begun and will in future be able to handle 12.5 million tourists a year. The island sits in the Andaman Sea and its west and south coastline is sprinkled with some of the best beaches in the world. The most popular resort is Patong Beach famous for its beach, shopping and exhilarating nightlife, but if you prefer a quieter location there are many other options such as the Laguna Resort, Surin Beach, Kamala Beach, Karon Beach, Kata Beach and the fast developing south including Rawai and Nai Harn Beach.

As well as being a great golf destination Phuket offers so much more with island trips, local markets, international shows, great restaurants and some of the best Spas in the world.

There are 8 golf courses in Phuket including two nine hole options, the best being Red Mountain and the Blue Canyon championship course. There are other options if you don't want your holiday golf too tough with popular courses such as Loch Palm, Laguna, Blue Canyon Lakes and oldest course on the island, Phuket Country Club. If you want spectacular views then Missions Hills is must visit with the course in good condition and the views over Phang Nga are not to be missed.

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It's not difficult to see why this Phuket golf course was named Red Mountain. It is harder, however, to imagine how such a dramatically undulating landscape, where soft red rock and dense jungle were the principal ingredients, could be transformed into a challenging, yet playable layout.

Red Mountain Golf Course opened in 2007 and is now considered Phuket's most spectacular golf course. The course was designed to take advantage of a huge variety of landforms and dramatic elevation changes, making it Phuket's hilliest course.

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The Cape Panwa Hotel embodies tropical luxury in one of the world's most desirable destinations. Tucked away in a quiet corner of southeast Phuket, the hotel is renowned for its excellent service, stylish rooms and exclusive beach. Blending superbly with the natural beauty of the area, the hotel is comprised of a selection tastefully decorated, sea facing suites and pool villas.

Cape Panwa Beach is perfect for year round swimming. Phuket's south western winds blow from May until October making the seas on the west coast quite rough. However, the seas on the east coast, especially at Cape Panwa, are sheltered and calm.

[Read more about one of Phuket's Best Hotels & Resorts]

This Southern Thailand golf holiday combines the most relaxing golf spa resorts with excellent golf courses in Southern Thailand. The golf trip is well suited for those wanting to be at the best golf courses each morning and sipping cocktails on the beach or having a spa treatment by the evening. This two centre option combines luxury in Phuket with the peaceful contrast of Racha Kiri where you can explore this unspoilt getaway.

[Phuket Golf Holiday Detailed Itinerary...]

My dear Tina and Ian,
 
On behalf of  my group of golfers from Mount Edgecombe Country Club in Durban, South Africa, I would like to thank you both again for another fantastic Golfing vacation in Thailand.
 
From the time we left Durban to our return yesterday - all the arrangements were absolutely perfect. It was a real pleasure to travel with such a professional company, and we will definitely use your services again.
 
Thank you
Take care and regards
 
Phil and Joan S.
South Africa, June 2012
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October 2, 2013 BANGKOK, Thailand - Golfasian, the largest pure-play golf tour operator in South East Asia, announced today that it has hired Boyd Barker to serve as the company's General Manager. The company has seen strong growth with the increase in popularity of their golf tours and services, so Barker was hired to manage the company.

Mr. Barker's background includes 24 years of experience with Marriott International and Minor Hotels and Resorts in both the United States and Asia. Most recently, he served as Group Director of Hotel Openings and Operations for Anantara Hotels and Resorts based in Bangkok Thailand.

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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]

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]

4 Golf Holiday Destinations To Combine With Thailand

Many people ask me to suggest non-Thai golf destinations that can be combined together with a Thailand golf holiday. Here are a few of the most common locations outside Thailand that can easily be part of a two or three centered Thailand golf holiday.

If you are looking for a Thailand golf holiday and wanting to try something different this year, check-out one of these destinations at the beginning or end of your Thailand trip; you might just be surprised how good the golf is and gaining an appreciation for 2 cultures in one vacation is always a good thing!

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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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Good nutrition can determine the level of your game particularly in hot countries. Many golfers find their energy and concentration levels dropping towards the closing holes

So don't over eat before the game, have light easy to digest food avoiding fatty foods. During your round eat plenty of fruit, they are a good energy source especially bananas and make use of the many drinks stops taking in as much water as possible.

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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:

• November 5 - 8, 2012 - World Travel Market (London, UK)
• November 12 - 15, 2012 - International Golf Travel Mart (IGTM) 2012 (Algarve, Portugal)
• 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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