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destination,” Walton continued. “The country’s
capital, Phnom Penh, a short hop from Siem
Reap, will soon have four courses suitable for
international golf travellers. Under new ownership
since November last year, the Royal Cambodia
Golf Club is embarking on major renovations to its
clubhouse and golf course which will enable it to
join ranks with Garden City and Grand Phnom Penh
golf clubs. The jewel in the crown will be the brand
new Vattanac Golf Resort, a 36-hole Nick Faldo
design, of which 18 holes are already complete and
which will be open to the customers of IAGTO golf
tour operators from 1 October this year.”
At the Welcome Reception, Cambodia’s Minister
of Tourism, His Excellency Dr Thong Khon, told
delegates: “Siem Reap is reliant on its magnificent
heritage to attract visitors, but now golf travel
provides another pillar to the destination’s tourism
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product and is another reason for golfers from
around the world to visit Cambodia and enjoy our
heritage, culture, gastronomy and lifestyle via these
magnificent fairways.”
AGTC 2019 took place at the Sokha Siem Reap
Resort & Convention Centre, located 6km from
Angkor Wat and only a 15-minute ride by tuk tuk to
the bustling heart of Siem Reap. Cambodia offers
incredible value for money, a laid-back attitude,
convenience, comfort, tranquillity and nightlife
along with a variety of great golf experiences, said
Peter Walton.
He added: “Siem Reap undoubtedly stands out as a
unique golf destination, and if there was ever such
a thing I would probably describe it as one of the
most enjoyable ‘boutique golf destinations in Asia’!”