Stephan Roemer, chief executive officer at Swiss travel company Tourasia, tells finews.asia which the best golf destinations are in Asia.
«If you plan a golf holiday in Asia, it is best not to choose a single course destination but instead a location with several courses,» says Stephan Roemer, CEO of Tourasia (pictured below).
That way you will get more variety during your stay. Ideally, the golfing experience is combined with a roundtrip or even a set of excursions to get the best out of the uncounted opportunities, beautiful landscapes and tourist attractions of Asia. And here are Stephan Roemer's 10 top golfing destinations:
1. Hua Hin, Thailand
The oldest beach resort of Thailand, where the Thai kings have spent their summer vacations ever since 1926. Has more than nine golf courses of international standard. An ideal location to combine a golfing with a beach holiday.
2. Phuket, Thailand
Eight different golf courses of international standard on a peninsula, which is also famous as a beach resort. Large number of top quality hotels.
3. Langkawi, Malaysia
«Only» three golf courses, but these are top quality. The island has a beautiful landscape.
4. Penang, Malaysia
Penang, in the Strait of Malacca, has four golf courses in a truly tropical setting. The four courses are a good test for an experienced golfer.
5. Bali, Indonesia
The popular exotic holiday island has six courses, some of them along the spectacular beach, some in the hills.
6. Bintan, Singapore/Indonesia
On this island along the east coast of Sumatra, and to the south-east of Singapore, there are three courses designed by renowned golf course architects.
7. Pattaya, Thailand
No less than 15 golf courses of international standard are sprinkled around the popular resort.
8. Chiang Mai, Thailand
Ten golf courses, ranging from relaxing to extremely demanding, have been developed over the past 12 years in the greater region of this vibrant city situated in northern Thailand.
9. Vietnam
Vietnam has about two dozen golf courses, spread across this vast country. An ideal place for a combination between golfing holiday and roundtrip.
10. Bagan, Myanmar
Enjoy the sight of the pagodas in this ancient city of kings, where 2,000 of the famous tiered towers can be visited.
