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THUAN AN, Vietnam, 13 July 2021: Fairfield
by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 brands, announced the
opening of Fairfield by...

SINGAPORE, 26 March 2021: You don’t have to be a millionaire
to enjoy the romance of island living in retirement, says International Living
in...

The post Accor signs three new hotels in Vietnam appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

Accor has announced the signing of three...

PXG has announced the second putter in their Battle Ready Collection, releasing the One and Done putter.
The name will catch your attention —...

Ba Na Hills Golf Club won two titles at the World Golf Awards 2020, including ‘Asia’s Best Golf Course’ and...

A tale of two cities
 
When I first visited the Burmese city of Yangon ten years ago it was far from sleepy. Soon after arrival I found myself...

Aerial view of Tam Dao tourist site in Vinh Phuc (Source: baovinhphuc.com.vn)
 
Hanoi (VNA) – Authorities in the northern province of Vinh...

PXG believes it has a secret weapon for golfers who yearn for more forgiveness in their putter.
The company has announced the new Blackjack putter...

Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Minh Vu strikes the first ball at the tourney (Photo: VNA)
 
Berlin (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnam...

Vietjet introduces the “powerful” POWER PASS SkyBoss for flying unlimitedly (Photo: Vietjet).
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietjet introduces the...

SINGAPORE, 21 September 2020: Vietjet is launching a brand-new deluxe ticket class and upgrading Skyboss service on its entire flight network...

Golfers in the tournament (Photo: VNA)

Brussels (VNA) – A friendly golf tournament entitled “Vietnam Ambassador’s Cup 2020” was...

A golf course built in the Ba Na Hills area in the central city of Da Nang (Photo courtesy Ba Na Hills Golf course)
Da Nang (VNS/VNA) — The...

Lub.D Hotel Siem Reap has reported 92 percent occupancy rate for the upcoming national holiday next week (Source: khmertimeskh.com)
Phnom Penh (VNA)...

Metfone, a telecommunications project of Viettel in Cambodia. (Photo: Viettel)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnamese firms have been increasing...

Published on : Wednesday, July 8, 2020
LAGUNA Golf Lang Co is transporting Scottish golf tradition to Central Vietnam in the shape of The Gongs –...

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has given the nod to the policies of developing three golf courses with a total investment of more than 3...

A seasoned professional with almost two decades’ experience in luxury hospitality in Europe and the Middle East and a passion for teaching and...

SINGAPORE, 28 April 2020: Even with all the travel restrictions, new resorts are due to open later this year at popular tourist destinations in...

BANGKOK, 24 April 2020: Centara Hotels & Resorts a leading hotel operator headquartered in Bangkok is expanding its presence in Vietnam.
Earlier...

Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh
The tranquil town of Cam Ranh is a beach destination in Vietnam that is completely underrated. However, that is...

At the signing ceremony (Photo:)
Hanoi (VNA) – Bamboo Airways and resort operator Vinpearl on February 27 signed a strategic cooperation...

2019 is considered a successful year for Vietnam’s tourism when the Southeast Asian country won multiple prestigious titles including top World...

A family of water buffalo greenkeepers, famous for tending to the rice paddies on Vietnam’s Laguna Golf Lang Co, has welcomed a new member to...

Most golfers hate to lose an expensive golf ball. However, it is a different story for Mark Siegel, CEO of Golfasian. He really doesn’t mind...

Foreign visitors in Vietnam (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam greeted over 18 million international tourists in 2019, the highest level so...

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DANANG, 12 December 2019: Sheraton Grand Danang Resort, located on Non Nuoc beach, has named Carl Volschenk...

Danang, Vietnam: Members of the Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) are in the process of phasing out single-use plastics after reaching their final straw with...

Quang Ninh (VNA) – The tourism sector in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh is witnessing rapid changes with an increasing number of...

Construction of the new Rock Valley course designed by Albanese & Lutzke at the Yen Dung Resort & Golf Club near Hanoi, Vietnam, is set to...

Vietnam received the World’s Best Golf Destination 2019 award at the international World Golf Awards held in the UAE Tuesday.
The country beat...

DANANG, Vietnam (September 8, 2019) — AccorHotels, Golfasian & Go Golfing Travel announce the return of the AccorHotels Vietnam World...

VGM enjoys an exclusive interview with Mr. Stuart Stone, CEO of Linksshape about his passion for golf and construction as well as the company’s...

If I had to choose which element between design and construction to make a best golf course, then I would select maintenance.
By Hal Phillips
Thirty...

As the famous The Open Tournament is going to take place next week, Gary Player shares with VGM memories of his victory 60 years ago as well as his...

What makes “Happy Golf” isn’t necessarily the golf itself, but the people you play with.

Ah, the holiday season is upon us.
For...

Hanoi (VNA) – The arrival of the 15 millionth foreign visitor of 2018 in Ha Long city, in the northern province of Quang Ninh, marks a...

The event gathered 50 golfers, who are politicians, ambassadors of ASEAN member states, Indian friends, and the Vietnamese embassy staff.
In his...

Danang, located on the coast of the South China Sea, marks the halfway point between the Vietnamese capital Hanoi to the North and the vibrant city...

Illustrative image. (Source: VNA)
Quang Ninh (VNA) – The service industry in the northeastern border province is estimated to grow by 14.2...

The Bluffs golf course in The Grand-Ho Tram Trip (Photo: )

The country has earned the title for two consecutive years now.
In addition, The...

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Taipei, Taiwan: The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) will unveil its new event format in Taipei next month.
The AGIF is partnering with the...

A VND1.32 trillion (USD57.39 million) 200-hectare golf course will be built on forested land in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai.

The area...

Napat ‘Toy’ Paramacharoenroj is congratulated on his success by Laguna Golf Phuket Club Manager Walaiporn Pattamavichitvong and Oliver...

The HCMC government has proposed the Ministry of Planning and Investment seek the prime minister’s approval to add the 135-hectare Can Gio golf...

Published on : Wednesday, November 14, 2018
The newest airlines of Vietnam, Bamboo Airways has been granted a license to fly, officials and the...

Hal Phillips (left) and Ben Styles on site at Hoiana Shores Golf Club.

Hoi An, Vietnam: Hoiana Shores Golf Club, the Robert Trent Jones II design...

Silk Path Grand Resort & Spa Sapa has won 2 world’s prestigious awards “Global Luxury Garden Resort” and “Asia’s...

VietNamNet Bridge – The Da Nang-based Ba Na Hills Golf Club received the Asia’s Best Golf Course 2018 and Vietnam’s Best Golf...

Published on : Thursday, November 8, 2018
The Indonesian Tourism Ministry conducted the  Wonderful Indonesia 2018 Golf Sales Mission in Seoul...

The Vietnam – Germany Friendship Golf Tournament 2018 was organized by the Vietnamese Embassy at Gross Kienitz Golf Club in suburban Berlin...

President Cruises’ maiden ship sets new benchmarks in Vietnam’s most famous natural attraction
Measuring 86 meters long, 13.9 meters wide...

Cobra Golf®, a leader in golf club innovation, today introduced the 2019 KING F9 SPEEDBACK™ Drivers & Fairways.  For the first...

Mark Vanchai Luangnitikul is seeking to defend his title in the third edition of the Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South.

Phuket...

Singapore: Two IMG-managed golf clubs have been honoured at the World Golf Awards.
At the La Manga Club in Spain, Garden City Golf Club in Phnom Penh...

This year, Christmas comes early with a very special offer from Six Senses Con Dao.
Book your stay before 30th November 2018 at an exclusive rate...

Singapore doesn’t sell Singapore as a golf tour destination. Food? The food is all time. Shopping? The malls have malls. And the nightlife? Oh...

Investment in golf courses will be managed by conditions drafted by the Ministry of Planning and Investment, instead of an overall...

Nowadays, everyone seems to think they can teach golf. So, “What makes a great golf coach?”
By ROBERT BICKNELL

Some days, when I am...

Greg Norman hitting a shot during the official opening of KN Links, his third course in Vietnam.

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: Greg...

Pascal Orczech, Golfasian’s Director of Business Development, accepting the awards in La Manga, Spain.

Bangkok, Thailand: Asia’s largest...

Travel and Lifestyle
Latest  > Greg Norman’s Third Course in Vietnam Opens for Play
Nov 5th, 2018
KN Golf Links one of the more...

Mark Siegel, Nguyễn Xuân Bình and Ben Styles were keynote speakers at the Mini Summit.

Hanoi, Vietnam: Vietnam’s burgeoning...

At the investment promotion conference(Photo: baodautu.vn)
Bac Giang (VNA) – The northern province of Bac Giang has successfully secured more...

Photo golfplus.vn

The event aims to mark the 12th anniversary of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs’ Day (13 October). It has...

Jack Cheong is one of the keynote speakers at next week’s Turfgrass Management Education Seminar.

Hanoi, Vietnam: For the second year in...

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: While elite PGA Tour members were putting the lights out on TPC Kuala Lumpur’s West Course, dozens of Malaysia’s...

The single best way to learn how to play golf and eliminate unnecessary future head and heartaches is to find a qualified instructor from the very...

Vietnam has 116 golf course projects, 42 of which have gone into operation, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
 ...

207 Yard Par 3, 2nd Hole. Sea views behind tee. Mountain Views over the Green
Does it get any better than this?
On Aug 14th 2018 I was given special...

During the recent Titleist Asian Sales Conference in Danang, VGM’s Deputy Editor in Chief, Vu Van Yen caught up with Steve Pelisek, Head of...

September 2018, Silk Path Grand Resort & Spa Sapa has been honored by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism as the first and only...

With the continuous growth of Golfasian and it’s subsidiaries, we are constantly looking for strong talent to support our ongoing expansion and...

I) Job responsibilities and authority:

Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
Compile and analyze...

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In Ryder Cup, Europe Leaves Egos at Door. Those of U.S. Slam the Door.

ImageFrom left, Webb...

Brian Distel

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Two of the region’s most experienced and respected golf course superintendents head the line-up of...

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Europe Widens Lead Over U.S. at the Ryder Cup

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On Golf
For Tiger Woods, a Frustrating Morning and an Afternoon Off

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Afternoon Rout Gives Europe a 5-3 Lead at the Ryder Cup

ImageFrancesco Molinari, left, and Tommy Fleetwood...

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Playing Golf Alongside Tiger Woods Feels Different Now

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On Golf
Many Changes in the Ryder Cup Over 25 Years, and the Americans Seek One More

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An aerial view of the spectacular 280-hectare Laguna Lăng Cô Resort which features the Faldo Design golf course, Banyan Tree and...

Sergio Garcia will defend his SMBC Singapore Open title. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Lagardère Sports.

Singapore: Major champion and crowd...

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Players to Watch at the Ryder Cup

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Tom Lehman, Former Ryder Cup Captain, Provides Perspective

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The Ryder Cup Is in France, but Where Are the French?

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To Spur Interest, Golf Courses Go Small in France

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Francesco Molinari Steamrolls Into the Ryder Cup

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Whether you support the United States, Europe or another team, Robert Bicknell argues there’s nothing like international competition and the...

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Latest  > 10 Golf Resorts to Visit When Travelling Around the World
Sep 25th, 2018
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The Old Tiger Woods Is Gone. His Replacement Is Doing Fine.

ImageTiger Woods was swarmed by fans on...

 
A corner of Da Nang city (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Given Vietnam’s upcoming role hosting the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF...

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Tiger Woods, Golf’s Dominant Force, Hoists a Trophy Once Again

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A Cast of Thousands Joins Tiger Woods on His Victory March

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Tiger Woods, Grinding Through Round 2, Keeps Share of Tour Championship Lead

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For Tiger Woods at the Tour Championship, the End of a Drought Awaits

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KN Golf Links Cam Ranh will officially open next month.

Cam Ranh, Vietnam: With its grand opening scheduled for October 27, KN Golf Links Cam Ranh...

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Latest  > Pacific Links International Partners with London Golf Club
Sep 21st, 2018
Latest high-profile club to join the...

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Tiger Woods, After an Eagle on 18, Shares the Tour Championship Lead

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Latest  > KN Golf Links Cam Ranh Announces Grand Opening Date
Sep 21st, 2018
Greg Norman’s latest venture in...

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Killing of Champion Golfer in ‘Senseless, Random Act’ Stuns Iowa State

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Laver Cup Honors the Past With a Tournament of Stars

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Singapore: MST Golf has officially launched the new PXG 0311 GEN2 Irons in Singapore.
Among those in attendance at the gathering at Marina Bay Golf...

Inspired for the beauty of women’s golf, the Taile S/S 2019 Sport Collection speaks to women who are fashionable, with independent spirits and...

If the perfect location on pristine Non Nuoc Beach, luxury accommodations & a diverse range of F&B Outlets aren’t reasons enough to...

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Angela Stanford Wins the Evian Championship, Her First Major Title

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Amy Olson Takes Evian Lead in Bid for Her First Major Title

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Maria Torres, Ranked No. 184, Keeps a Share of the Evian Championship Lead

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Hanoi (14 Sep 2018) – An illustrious band of twelve internationally renowned chefs will converge on Hanoi during the first week of October for...

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Maria Torres and Carlota Ciganda Take the Early Lead at the Evian Championship

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St...

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Latest  > Els Club Malaysia joins the Troon International App
Sep 12th, 2018
To allow simpler tee time bookings
Words: GolfPunk...

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed its first Ramada Worldwide by Wyndham brand hotel in Ho Tram – one of the Vietnam’s most exciting...

241-key Ramada by Wyndham Ho Tram Strip to be part of Vietnam’s first integrated resort

HO TRAM, VIETNAM – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts...

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Six Women to Watch at the Evian

ImageShanshan Feng of China has posted a top-10 finish in five of the last...

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South Korean Golfers Create New Rivalry on L.P.G.A. Tour

ImageSung Hyun Park, left, and So Yeon Ryu were...

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On the L.P.G.A. Tour, It’s Anyone’s Game

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Mike Whan Admits Evian Missteps, but Has Big Plans

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After Fighting Burnout, Karrie Webb Reflects on Her Career

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Hoi An, Vietnam: Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An, the 18-hole course that is part of Vinpearl Resort & Golf Nam Hoi An, has chosen the Rain Bird IC...

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Latest  > Rio’s Olympic golf arena open to locals and tourists
Sep 11th, 2018
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Imagine playing a...

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Tiger Woods Falls Short in Rain, but Sees Glass as Half Full

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Highlighting Central Vietnam as a popular golfing and cultural destination
AccorHotels announces the return of the AccorHotels Vietnam World Masters...

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Justin Rose Tops Crowded Leader Board at BMW Championship

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Tiger in Twilight
Tiger Woods is back. But is he back like before?

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Tiger Woods Goes to His Car for Help at the BMW Championship

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Latest  >  Golfing in the Philippines
Sep 7th, 2018
And why it is an up and coming golf destination
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The 280-hectare Laguna Lăng Cô Resort features a Faldo Design golf course, Banyan Tree and Angsana-branded hotels and spas, private villas...

Hanoi Daewoo Hotel, the city’s leading 5-star luxury hotel, has recently strengthened its operational leadership team with the appointment of...

Tommy Tan (far right), Wong Yen Ting (second right) and Sean Lee (second left) are congratulated on their successes by Ozi Ramlan, Faldo Series Asia...

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Tiger Woods Is Named to U.S. Ryder Cup Team

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Chris Gray delivers his presentation at the ASPGI (Asosiasi Superintendent Padang Golf Indonesia) Turf Management Seminar.

Bogor, Indonesia: More...

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Cristie Kerr Is on a Mission to Fight Cancer

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Céline Boutier Brings Her Golf Potential Home to France

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A Healthier Azahara Muñoz Brings New Energy to Her Game

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The five-day mourning period for the late Senator John McCain will end Sunday when he is buried at his alma mater, the U.S. Naval Academy in...

Hailey Loh will be among the favourites in the 13th Faldo Series Singapore Champi-onship.

Singapore: Hailey Loh will resume her rivalry with Linette...

Adjacent to the well-known Red Sand Dunes, Pandanus Resort is a four-star resort with ten hectare lush tropical garden on a three hundred metre long...

More than 50 Edrington employees around the world will tackle 611 km from Nha Trang to Da Nang to raise money for Newborns Vietnam – a charity...

Steve Shepherdson (left) on a site inspection with Colin Montgomerie.

Singapore: Steve Shepherdson, Senior Design Associate for IMG, has been...

Attendees at the Mini Summit.

Jakarta, Indonesia: Two weeks before hosting the Asian Games golf competitions, Jakarta’s Pondok Indah Golf...

VNA Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 14:22:00Print

Cat Tien national park (Source: Internet)

Dong Nai (VNA) – The southern province of...

The coastline project of Hoiana will be home to Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects’ (RTJ II) first Vietnamese championship golf...

The new golf tournament will be jointly held by Quang Binh province’s People’s Committee, FLC Biscom and FLC Quang Binh Golf Links under...

The Ministry of Defence promised to hand over military-owned land to the south of HCM City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport, if required by the...

Nieto wins sixth stage of Gạo Hạt Ngọc Trời An Giang Cup 2018

Spanish pro cyclist Edgar Nieto of Ynghua Đồng Nai...

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Latest  > Greg Norman’s Vietnamese Triumvirate a Golf Traveler’s Dream
Aug 17th, 2018
Third golf course...

Published on : Thursday, August 16, 2018
Radisson Blu Resort announced launch in Phu Quoc island of Vietnam which will mark the onset of a new era in...

Bangkok, Thailand: Golfasian, one of the most influential players in golf tourism around the region, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation...

From August 17th to August 26th 2018, experience the “Thailand culinary paradise” right at the heart of the Hanoi.
Co-hosted by Royal...

Viet Nam has selected five golfers to compete at the final of the World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) 2018 to be held on October in...

West Lakes Golf & Villas is an exciting new addition to Vietnam’s burgeoning golfing scene.
With an 18-hole Championship Golf Course...

Next to the romantic ancient city of Hoi An, the most luxurious golf and entertainment complex in Vietnam will soon appear. VietnamGolf  grabbed...

Eric Lynge (left), Dominic Wall (centre) and Richard Walne at the launch of the Certificate in Greenkeeping. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Lagardére...

If all roads lead to Rome, it would be an apt sporting analogy to accede that all fairways meandering across the world of golf will steer the...

For golfers and spectators alike, the PGA Championship has grown into one of the premiere sporting events in the world and the Wanamaker Trophy is...

With every passing day, there seems to be yet another golf “club” popping into existence. Is this actually good for golf or not?
By...

Celebrate this Mid-Autumn Festival with our delightful mooncakes. Indulge in an array of intriguing mooncake selections with the introduction of six...

VietNamNet Bridge – The Transport Minister has agreed with the Ministry of Defense to expand Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City to...

HCM City (VNS/VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City has called for investment in environmental protection projects from now through 2025 and announced...

Hanoi (1 August, 2018) – The Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam is a time for families to bond, celebrate and to create memories with traditions...

Seksan Suwannapura congratulates Navin Sakunsirasuntorn (left) and Kan Bun-nabodee on their successes in the Faldo Series Thailand Championship...

HANOI, VIETNAM – Pressed by poverty into work when he was 14, Trinh Van Quyet now presides over a Vietnamese property empire and is betting...

This August, Novotel Suites Hanoi will again host the Charity Bazaar on August 3rd, 2018 at our Gourmet Bar.
New and gently used items were sold at...

Pondok Indah Golf Gallery

Jakarta, Indonesia: Female participation in golf will be a main topic of discussion at this month’s Asian Golf...

Rising Mekong triggers worries of more devastation
Breaking News July 31, 2018 01:00

Karen spiritual leader Ko-ei, 107, gets Thai ID card –...

Flagstick, the world’s leader in golf course construction management, is marking its 20th anniversary by seeing the fruits of its Vietnamese...

Tim Tang (far right), Hong Kong Golf Association High Performance Manager, presented awards to Shen Wang-ngai (far left), Chang Tun-liang (second...

A corner of Can Tho city (Photo: VNA)
Can Tho (VNA) – Several major domestic and foreign groups will be committing to projects in the Mekong...

Robert Trent Jones Jnr on site at Hoiana Shores.

Hoi An South, Vietnam: The coastline project of Hoiana will be home to Robert Trent Jones II Golf...

Travel and Lifestyle
Latest  >  Robert Trent Jones II Lights Up Hoi An
Jul 27th, 2018
Hoiana Shores Golf Club unveiled
Words: GolfPunk...