Ranking The World: Asia/Oceania
In the third installment of our four-part series ranking the world’s golf countries (outside of the U.S.), we turn to the diverse landscape of Asia/Oceania The Asia/Oceania region is one of great contrasts. It is more densely populated than anywhere in the world, but home to some of the smallest countries and most sparsely populated […]
A First Look at Hoiana Shores Golf Club
The newest course in the world’s fastest-growing golf market is open for limited preview play, and those lucky enough to get an early look at Vietnam’s Hoiana Shores Golf Club are in for a unique treat. For starters, the Robert Trent Jones Jr. design doesn’t have any flapping flags to help golfers deal with the […]
The Essential: Hugh Alison
Charles Hugh Alison, who was known to the world by his middle name, was born in 1883 in the small English city of Preston, about 30 miles north of Manchester. A powerfully built and athletic young man, he played first-class cricket and earned his “Blue” competing for Oxford against Cambridge in the University Golf Match. […]
Vietnam: The Fastest-Growing Golf Nation in the World
By Drew Binsky Japan, China, Korea, even Thailand. When it comes to golf in Asia, those are the countries that typically come to mind. But Vietnam is trying to change that. Over the last decade, numerous courses designed by some of the biggest names in world golf have opened here. And by 2020, there […]
Luke Donald’s First Course Design Opens in Vietnam
Luke Donald unveils his first golf course under the lights in Vietnam
Top 10 Golf Courses in Asia
In our newest department, we introduce you to the best courses in various countries and regions around the world
