Early morning view of Mayon volcano , Philippines DESTINATION GOLF ASIA 2024
Philippines
The Philippines is a diverse country made up of over an amazing 7,107 islands .
The Philippines is divided into three main regions , Luzon , Visayas and Mindanao . Across these regions you will find a selection of fantastic golf courses , and Philippines has now become one of the top destinations in Asia for a golf holiday .
The Philippines is most popular during the dry season , between November and April . Temperatures are high during March and April , so it ’ s best to travel during the cooler months of December to February .
Despite the humidity and heat , golf seems to be very popular in the country . It all started quite a long time ago – supposedly brought over by the British men who worked for the Manila Railway Company .
Apparently with ample time on their hands and a surplus of caddies available to haul one ’ s clubs and the occasional beer , the Brits built a 3-hole course somewhere in the paddy fields around Intramuros , now in the centre of the capital city .
Now there are in fact around 111 Golf Courses in the Philippines , many around Manila and spread out throughout the islands .
Manila is the capital city of the Philippines , located in Southeast Asia . An incredible 7,000 islands make up the country with the largest being Luzon , home Manila . Thanks to the popularity of the locals along , with visiting golfers , the country has a fantastic selection of golf courses , especially around Manila .
Situated on Luzon Island , Manila is a mix of modern skyscrapers and Spanish colonial architecture . The main airport and entry point to the Philippines is Ninoy Aquino International Airport . Another popular area for international golf vacationers is Clark and Angeles City , which is around two hours drive north of Manila .
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