DESTINATION GOLF ASIA 2023
SOUTH EAST ASIA
Asian Adventures in 2023
It is well documented that the golf tourism industry has thrived after a successful bounce back in 2022 , as the thirst for golf travel hits peak levels once again .
In Southeast Asia , golf and tourism has been flourishing in destinations like Thailand , Vietnam , Malaysia , Cambodia , and Indonesia . Asian golf has been thriving and it ’ s not difficult to see why .
New courses are constantly popping up near main cities or tourism hubs and its tropical courses are often ranked as some of the finest in the World . Iconic names in golf have put their name to course designs , laying out some of the most notable tracks in Asia , and in some cases leading golf management companies are driving customer service expectations to a whole new level . As for choice , golfers can pick a course along the costal edge of powerful seas , across rolling mountain tops , among million-year-old rainforests , coconut palm plantations , rice paddy fields , or next to World Heritage sites .
In this Guide we have exclusive interviews with Asia ’ s # 1 golf tour operator and golfing legends Greg Norman and Sir Nick Faldo , both of whom have had a profound influence on the growth of the game in Asia .
The PGA European and Asian Tour ’ s regularly visit , with professional golfers always full of admiration for the quality on offer .
Across the next 56-pages we will highlight our recommended choices for 2023 , with direct URL links for each course so you can find more information or even book direct .
Enjoy Asia , and the adventure that it takes you on .
Dermot Synnott CEO & Founder
Destination Golf Media Ltd .
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