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South East Asia welcomes everyone in 2023

Thank you for deciding to check out our Destination Golf SE Asia 2023 guide . Having lived in SE Asia for the past twelve years working as a golf editor and journalist , I have personally witnessed the rapid expansion of golf vacations in this region .
It is fair to say although golf became popular over here , especially in the 90s , international golf tourism in the past few years has now taken off big time . Governments have encouraged developers to use the land to create golf clubs often with a resort element , to attract international golfers who spend money .
While Europe and the USA went through a tough time and China stopped offering land for golf courses , the major designers headed to SE Asia where they could earn good fees developing some great courses in some spectacular natural environments . So it was with this positive background that we felt now was the ideal time to add SE Asia to our popular list of Destination Golf guides .
Naturally , if you come here to escape the colder conditions back home , then playing with the sun on your back is hard to resist .
But don ’ t expect backward country tracks , as the latest technology has been used to create some exceptionally high-quality courses by many of the top designers . Here you can experience everything from mountain mists to sparkling coastlines … even the wildlife and flora are vastly different .
Apart from the novelty of using a female caddie to lower your scorecard , after your round , there is so much more to enjoy .
Whether you tee up in Thailand , Vietnam , Malaysia , Cambodia , Indonesia , or other SE Asian destinations , the one additional big draw is the culture which is different in each country .
After your round , you can take in a soothing sauna or massage , eat some mouthwatering local cuisine , check out the great nightlife , or perhaps experience some exceptional local tourist attractions too . Oh , and the hotels are fantastic as well !
Mike Bridge Editor Destination Golf SE Asia
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