15. Banyan Tree Lang Cô, Vietnam
With the luxury pool villa resort Banyan Tree Lang Cô,
the family-friendly beach resort Angsana Lang Cô, and
the serviced apartments at Laguna Park Townhouses,
Laguna Golf Lang Cô golf club is the centerpiece of
Vietnam’s premier beach golf resort. Located in the
heart of the international integrated resort Laguna Lang
Cô is Laguna Golf Lang Cô, a par-71, 18-hole course
designed by six-time Major champion Sir Nick Faldo.
Ideally situated between the ancient capital of Hue to
the north and Danang to the south, this rugged course
overlooks one of the World’s most beautiful bays.
Laguna Lang Cô received the Golf Digest Editor’s Choice
Award 2018 for “Best Golf Resort In Asia – Vietnam”.
14. Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links, Ireland
Built upon the original family home of the iconic
Jameson Dynasty, Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
is the perfect combination of Irish history and
luxury. A classic Links course, the Portmarnock Links
encompasses all the characteristics that a golfer seeks
when playing Links golf; deep pot bunkers, challenging
roughs, and unpredictable coastal wind. The round
of golf, albeit potentially challenging, is made
worthwhile by the stunning hotel amenities.
13. Verdura Resort, Italy
Verdura Resort presents a golf experience unlike any
other. The three links-style golf courses, all designed
by Kyle Phillips, use the natural green contours of the
landscape and are lined with orange and olive groves.
Warmed by the Mediterranean sun and refreshed by
the sea breeze, the courses are free from any buildings,
offering uninterrupted views of the azure waters from
the undulating greens. Host venue of the European Tour
Sicilian Open 2012, Verdura provides golf on a grand
scale, with the personal service and attention to detail
more usually associated with a private club. Designed to
challenge golfers of all levels, the courses are built on
spectacular golf-playing surfaces of the finest grasses and
are maintained to the highest agronomic level.
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