from Vietnam
June 2013
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| Vietnam Golf Magazine June 2013 |
Với kỳ nghỉ chơi golf sôi động nhất theo lịch trình trong mùa hè, chúng ta cùng ghé thăm một số sân golf nổi tiếng ở khu vực châu Á-Thái Bình Dương.
With summer in full
swing and golfing holidays on the agenda, we look at several highly respected
golf facilities around east Asia and the Pacific.
Kukui‘ula Golf
A relative newcomer to the international golfing scene, Kukui‘ula Golf Course is part of the first & only Private Club community on the Hawaiian island of Kaua`i. Located on the island’s southern coast, the 1,010-acre Kukui‘ula golf
resort is nestled between the National Tropical Botanical Garden and historic Old Koloa Town shore of Kaua `i, to help guide voyagers to Tahiti and back.
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| Kukui‘ula Golf Hawaii |
The private 18-hole Kukui‘ula Golf Course was designed by British Open winner Tom Weiskopf to appeal to players of all ages and skill levels. As most holes have panoramic ocean views, it’s no wonder the Kukui‘ula golf course was named “Best New Private Course” by Golf Magazine in January 2012 and “Best of the Best” golf course in the world by Robb Report in June 2012.
The property was the McBryde Sugar Plantation from 1899 to 1996 and was one of the most
successful and enduring of the sugar plantations of Hawaii
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| Kukui‘ula Golf Hawaii |
Kukui‘ula is accessible by domestic and international flights into Lihue Airport (LIH), with direct flights each week from several major U.S.
Kukui‘ula web address: http://kukuiula.com
Alpensia PyeongChang Resort
The ambitious $1.8 billion Alpensia Resort project in
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| Alpensia PyeongChang Resort South Korea |
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, the private
Alpensia Golf & Country Club is set to become one of the world’s top golf
courses. With strategic course design fit to host championship-level
tournaments, this course is in harmony with the unforgettably beautiful
scenery.
The 18 hole at Alpensia 700 Golf Club features 18
holes inspired by some of the great holes of courses around the world. The
experience of this memorable golf course will have golfers feeling as though
they have really played some of the challenging holes of these great golf
courses.
Some of the world's prestigious golf holes reproduced
at the on the 700 Golf Club include:
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| Alpensia PyeongChang Resort South Korea |
• The
11th - 12th - 13th holes from the "Amen Corner" of Augusta National
• The
17th hole from the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, the world's first island
hole
• The
5th hole from Pine
Valley
• The
11th hole from Pebble Beach Links
As a semi-private course available for public play,
Alpensia 700 Golf Club is fast becoming the preferred resort for many golfers
from Seoul
Situated in the middle of the Winter Sports Park, the
iconic Ski Jump Tower and surrounding winter sports venues remind visitors that
they are part of a world class facility.
Alpensia web address: www.alpensiaresort.co.kr
Tiantai Golf & Hot Spring Resort
One of Asia’s newer golf resorts is the Tiantai Golf Club & Hot Spring Resort, located near the beautiful seaside city of
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| Tiantai Golf Resort Qingdao, China |
Tiantai Golf Club & Hot Spring Resort has many beautiful holes especially in the summer months when the course is in full bloom. With 27 holes set amongst the Majestic Laoshan Mountain Range, golfers will be enchanted by the course’s scenic beauty while also being challenged on several of Tiantai’s more difficult holes.
Hole 14 is one of Tiantai’s signature holes. The par 3 is a demanding hole with a large water hazard to carry and a stunning mountain backdrop. The surrounding landscape changes dramatically with each season.
The course boasts a variation of natural hazards such as Mountains, Valleys and Lakes while offering a perfect blend of long and short holes. The 3 nines:
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| Tiantai Golf Resort Qingdao, China |
Raising the quality of golf in the region, A Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf has been built at Tiantai, helping bring a higher level of instruction and student services to Qingdao and Shandong
A rather unique feature to the resort is the Tiantai Observatory, which offers a state-of-the-art telescope and other equipment, allowing stargazers the ability to observe the moon, planets, comets and other celestial bodies.
Tiantai web address: www.tiantaigolfclub.com
Banyan Golf
An outstanding way of life greets you at the award winning Banyan Golf, as it has everything one needs for that long awaited and very deserving holiday. Set in tropical surroundings Banyan offers easy access to all the shops, spas, world-class golf courses, Thai and themed restaurants, cocktail bars and nightlife within the royal and highly respectable fishing village of Hua Hin
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| Banyan Golf Resort Hua Hin, Thailand |
Regularly considered as one of the best golf resorts in SE Asia , Banyan is set in a beautiful landscaped environment complimented by world-class facilities. The idyllic resort comprises of luxurious two and one bedroom villas, tropical gardens, infinite swimming pools, recreation, spa and fitness and 5-star dining venues.
The course opened in 2008 and in its first year claimed the award for "Best New Golf Course in Asia
Pacific". Since then, the course has received many more top awards including: Best Course in Thailand Thailand
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| Banyan Golf Resort Hua Hin, Thailand |
With it’s dedicated 5-star service and Thai hospitality, Banyan has become an icon for golf in Thailand
Web Address: http://banyanthailand.com/
Cengkareng Golf Club
The Cengkareng Golf Club is a semi-private facility that
welcomes visitors alongside a roster of active members. The club has been open
since 1999 and already has established itself as the club of choice for the
local and expatriate communities in Jakarta
The club prides itself on its personalized attentive
service and offers high standards of international hospitality along with a
championship golf course, presented in immaculate condition throughout the
year.
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| Cengkareng Golf Club Jakarta, Indonesia |
The clubhouse at Cengkareng Golf Club is friendly,
comfortable and informal which is designed in the best tradition of golf. With
classic Californian architecture, it displays the course in its best light by
framing views from important functions areas. At the end of the lagoon entry,
the reception lounge gives a full view of the beautiful landscape of the 1st
and 10th tees and the 9th green.
Open corridors allow guests to view the course as they
walk through the clubhouse. The bar lounge and grill dining areas are also open
air and situated with prominent views above the peninsula eighteenth green. The
soft colored surfaces and comfortable furnishings provide a rich and relaxed
atmosphere.
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| Cengkareng Golf Club Jakarta, Indonesia |
Helping build the quality of golf in Jakarta
and throughout SE Asia, the Leadbetter
Golf Academy Leadbetter Academy
ment to its youth program, viewing it as an essential cornerstone in their program.
Web Address: www.cengkarenggolfclub.com
With summer holidays upon us, there are many options for a short weekend
getaway, or a week long holiday. These four offer new challenges for the
adventurous golfer.
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