Category Archives: Asia Golf

Asia Golf
Cambodia Golf
Posted by - August 7, 2023

Golfer Vacationers are now Seeking Attractions away from the Golf

International golf vacationers are flying again, and SE Asia is experiencing a mini-surge in bookings. Meanwhile, there is a definite change in the type of holidays these intrepid golfers are now taking. Although many still prefer to just book a two-week trip taking in 6-8 golf courses, other players are now keen to explore local sights and even participate in professionally organized amateur golf tournaments as well. Golfasian https://www.golfasian.com/ the leading inbound Asian golf tour opera...

Asia Golf
Golf Tournaments
Posted by - July 19, 2023

Indian Golfer Waited Three Years to Play in Thailand

Although he had originally booked to play in the Centara World Masters back in 2020, because of the Covid pandemic it was not until 2023 that he managed to come to Hau Hin. We caught up with him at the Centara Grand Hotel and he explained how he joined this major Golfasian event. Click here to watch the video He came over with his twelve Indian-based friends from Pune and was enjoying the courses, even though it was taking him time to get used to the faster greens. One thing he did enjoy however...

Asia Golf
Golf Advice
Posted by - July 4, 2023

Uncover the Hidden Charms of Hanoi: Experience the Best Golf Cour

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese, and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade. There are many little temples, including Bach Ma, honoring a legendary horse, plus Đồng Xuân Market, selling household goods and street food. There are two golf courses actually in or near Hanoi. The best 18 holes golf course in/near Hanoi is Van Tri Golf ...

Asia Golf
Phuket Golf
Posted by - June 28, 2023

Amateur Golfers keen to participate in major Phuket tournament af

Phuket, Thailand, 29 June 2023 — Playing on a disused tin mine or over a canyon on this idyllic Thai island is proving irresistible for many Asian based golf vacationers and even golfers further afield.   Over 590 players took part in June in Hua Hin and Pattaya and now everyone is gearing up for Phuket in July.   The DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Golf Invitational 2023 organised by Golfasian takes place from 18-22 July 2023 on the island of Phuket.   People in the know will ...

Asia Golf
Bangkok Golf
Posted by - May 27, 2023

Have you got the Thai secret weapon?

With the amateur golf tournament season about to kick off in Thailand and Vietnam, over 1,000 male and female competitors will soon be heading for SE Asia. Their season kicks off with over 550 gofers competing at the Centara World Masters 2023 in Hua Hin, taking in three championship courses, Black Mountain, Banyan, and Springfield. Also, in June there is the Avani Pattaya 2 Ball. It does not stop there as in July there are events in Bangkok and on the island of Phuket, September sees two event...

Asia Golf
Golf Events
Posted by - May 23, 2023

There is hope for all of us to be the next Michael Block

Over the weekend PGA Club professional Michael Block has been an inspiration to all of us mere golfers that dreams can come true. Heading into his final round at the PGA Championship at Oak Hill on Sunday, it seemed like Michael Block’s week couldn’t get any better. That is until he hit his tee shot on the par-3 15th hole. Block, the 46-year-old PGA playing pro at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, California, took aim at the green and hit a beautiful shot that was right in ...

Asia Golf
Golf Events
Posted by - May 17, 2023

Abandoned Tin Mine to Host Amateur Golf Tournament on Thai Island

They may not qualify for this week’s PGA Championship however many international golfers are already preparing to compete at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Golf Invitational 2023 in July.   Golf vacations are booming and the trend to play in well organized tournaments is growing according to Golfasian, the leading SE Asia tour operator.   Brendan Cunningham, Business Development & Events Director at Golfasian said, “ Out of 15,000 international golf vacationers heading to Asia wit...

Asia Golf
Golf News
Posted by - May 1, 2023

How much to tip your caddie?

This week Taylor Gooch won his second LIV Golf event in the space of just two weeks winning a staggering US$ 12 million. Spare a thought for his lucky caddie Australian Mal Baker who would be getting around US$ 1.2 million if he was taking the usual 10%. Good work if you can get it, but for us mere mortals who take in a round of golf in Thailand often wonder how much to tip their beautiful female caddie. Mark Seigel CEO at https://www.golfasian.com/ recommends after your round-tipping them US$1...

Asia Golf
Bangkok Golf
Posted by - April 27, 2023

Great Success for Golfasian, Fenix XCell and Thailand in Marbella

The IAGTO European Convention (IEC) closed last night in Marbella on Andalucía’s Costa del Sol in southern Spain after three very busy days. The IEC replicated their successful Asia and North American conventions with meetings between buyers, suppliers, tourism organisations, and service providers. Over 250 companies and organisations from all over the World participated including Golfasian and Fenix XCell from Bangkok.   Pascal Orczech, Business Development Director for Golfasian said, “...

Asia Golf
Golf Events
Posted by - April 20, 2023

Focus turns to SE Asia for professional and amateur golf events

Next week, the LIV Golf tour stars will arrive in Singapore with their “loud” style golf at Sentosa’s top golf course. Starting from April 28th-30th the stars will be battling it out on this iconic course playing for a mere US$20 million. Around the corner in Thailand, from June onwards also starts a wave of mega Amateur Tournaments with over 500 competitors playing in the Centara World Masters in Hua Hin from 11th-17th. This event has been sold out for months but there are still a few places u...

Asia Golf
Golf Events
Posted by - April 17, 2023

Asian Golf Tournaments are booming

Over the next few months, many international golf vacationers are heading for SE Asia to experience a growing trend of competing in Amateur golf tournaments. 1,000 have already registered with leading tour operator Golfasian and to cope with demand they have just announced the DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Golf Invitational 2023 to be held on the Thai island from 18-22 July 2023 CEO at Golfasian Mark Siegel said, ‘ Many of our customers enjoy the camaraderie and experience with playing at our tou...

Asia Golf
Bangkok Golf
Posted by - March 20, 2023

Closest Golf Courses to Downtown Bangkok

Thailand, and especially Bangkok, have some excellent golf courses, and 60 courses are within 100 kilometers of Thailand’s capital city, all offering a variety of challenges. How does a golf visitor choose the best courses to play as dynamic Bangkok is spread out over a larger area? Frequent traffic jams can take time to reach the clubhouse. Last week with Google map navigator as his assistant, Golfasian’s https://www.golfasian.com/golf-courses/thailand-golf-courses/bangkok/  CEO visited 15 cou...

Asia Golf
Golf Events
Posted by - March 3, 2023

Asia Golf Records All-Time High Bookings

According to a recent study published by IPK International, one of the world’s leading tourism consultancies and tourism research agencies, in 2022 the travel industry experienced a significant recovery. Worldwide, outbound trips increased substantially year on year, but without regaining 2019 levels. IPK’s World Travel Monitor stated that worldwide, outbound travel in 2022 rose by 90 percent year on year, equivalent to a global volume of almost 700 million trips in 2022. Compared to outbo...

Asia Golf
Golf Events
Posted by - February 27, 2023

Record attendance at Honda LPGA Thailand

On a windy day at Siam Country Club’s Pattaya Old Course, American Lilia Vu emerged victorious at the Honda LPGA Thailand, winning by one shot over 54-hole Thai leader Natthakritta Vongtaveelap. Thai 20-year-old rookie Vongtaveelap struggled to stay steady under pressure on day four in Chonburi, Thailand, while her close friend two-time LPGA Tour winner Atthaya Thitikul came in 3rd. Although Natthakritta as a sponsors invite did not gain any CME LPGA points, she still came away with a handy US$...

Asia Golf
Golf Events
Posted by - February 13, 2023

Thailand World Masters hosted at the 100-year-old historical hote

Golfers from around the world are in for a special week of competition when they tee off from three top Hua Hin golf courses in June. This year’s Centara World Masters Golf Championship takes place from 11-17th June and is being hosted by the historic Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, home of the original Railway Hotel Hua Hin. This is the hotel’s 100-year anniversary and throughout the year they will be marking this occasion with the “Centenary Celebration: 100 Years of Memories”...

Asia Golf
Bangkok Golf
Posted by - February 10, 2023

Golfers need to prepare now for February 14th

With Valentine’s day fast approaching golfers need to prepare in advance. Throughout the year, golfers from around the world can play Asia’s finest public and private golf courses in a multi-day tournament format, unlike anything else ever produced for amateur golfers. Here Are a few events coming up https://www.golfasian.com/events/ There are also plenty of excellent golf courses here in Thailand just check out a few here at www.golfasian.com Meanwhile here is a service you can use next week fo...

Asia Golf
Bangkok Golf
Posted by - February 6, 2023

Two Major Golf Events in Thailand this month

Thailand will be the centre of attention when the DP World Tour and the LPGA arrive in the land of the smiles shortly. The DP World tour is returning to Thailand after an absence of seven years when the US$2Million Thailand Classic arrives at Amata Springs on February 16th to 19th. This DP World Tour event is part of their full schedule and it has attracted a strong international field including Robert Macintyre, Rafa Cabrera Bello, Andy Sullivan, Andrew ‘Beef” Johnston, and ex Ryder Cup captai...

Asia Golf
Bangkok Golf
Posted by - January 16, 2023

Thai Caddies getting smart

Caddies are all part of the fun of taking a golf vacation in Thailand and now it seems at last the golf clubs are realizing they deserve to be dressed elegantly as well. In the past, caddies often had to rely on the club’s owners to order their uniforms. Not being fashion very conscious, they would just buy the fabric and get a local to make up their uniforms. Let’s face it even the prettiest caddies can look drab in some of the old fashion outfits that they were forced to wear. Most caddies ha...

Asia Golf
Bangkok Golf
Posted by - January 5, 2023

Have you played these new Bangkok courses yet

Just when we thought the recession would see the end of new courses opening in Bangkok up pops four new courses. Some of you may have visited Stonehill which hosted the LIV Bangkok event last year. Siam Country Club Bangkok Another new arrival was Siam Country Club Bangkok. However without much fanfare to new clubs have also appeared, namely Phoenix Golf Golf Bangkok and Flora Ville Golf & Country Club. Flora Ville Sounds like the same team from Phoenix Gold Pattaya are behind this Bangkok...

Singapore Island Country Club
Asia Golf
Golf Stories
Posted by - March 3, 2020

Steeped in Tradition

Golfers like tradition, and who has dreamed of playing St Andrews in Scotland, arguably the home of golf. Well as the British empire expanded across the world during the 19th Century, the Scots were being employed to build new factories, bridges and railroads, and in their spare time, decided that Asia could do with a few of its own golf courses. Now according to the records, the oldest course built-in South-East Asia was The Royal Calcutta Golf Club back in 1829. Apparently, it was the oldest a...

Chee Chan Golf Resort
Asia Golf
Cambodia Golf
Posted by - January 15, 2020

Asia Tops the World

Amazingly according to recent statistics, golf in Asia is on the rise with 205 new courses in various stages of design and construction. This more than any other continent. Asia Leads the Way in New Courses It means that 32% of all new undertakings currently identified worldwide, are taking place here in Asia. According to a recent survey by the R & A in 2018, there were 33,161 golf courses in 208 of the world’s 245 countries. Asia currently boasts 4,570 golf facilities, 14% of the total cou...