Aug 3rd

Day 1

Sun

 Arrive Siem Reap Airport, transfer to hotel, welcome dinner party

Day 2

Mon

The Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia is the worlds largest religious monument. The temples at Angkor was built 879 - 1191AD and used for 400 years during the kings of the Khmer empire. The Khmers left the city in 1432, and after that it was lost in the jungle until a French explorer, Henri Mouhot, found it in 1860. He died of malaria 1 year later only 35 years old.

A restoration project was started in 1908 and has continued since than except for periods in the 70's and 80's when military operations prevented archaeologists from working in the area.

UNESCO made it a World Heritage site in 1992.

Day 3

Tue

Siem Reap Booyoung Country Club (former Siem Reap Lake Resort Golf Club) was the third international standard golf course to be opened in Angkor Wat. The $USD150 million course took 1 year to construct and is located only 6 kilometers from the center of Siem Reap town.

The Siem Reap Lake Resort Golf Course layout features generous palm lined fairways and with 5 sets of tees is suitable for both beginners and the most accomplished golfers. Both nines open with long par 5's which is a bit unusual. 

Day 4

Wed

Several high profile local tournaments have been held at the course including visits by dignitaries such as the Cambodian prime minister. Luxury villas surround the course and although unoccupied, each is a sight to behold in its own right.
Other unique features of the Siem Reap Booyoung Country Club course are meandering creeks that cross several of the holes and excellent greenside bunkering, both which demand accurate shot making to score well. Several of the holes feature split fairways making for both aggressive and conservative approaches to the greens. On the other hand the fairways are wide and flat and the greens very large which balances out the course difficultly very nicely.

Day 5

Thu

The Sofitel-managed Phokeethra Country Club, Angkor Wat, adds to the world class golf now available in Cambodia. The golf course hosted the 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic and 2010 Cambodian Open.

A combination of Paspalum grasses are used on both fairways and greens, which gives the golf course its deep green color and insures a high standard of course conditions all year round.

Day 6

Fri

The Siem Reap course is a fair test of golf for all players and requires thinking and strategy on every hole to score well. For example, the strategically placed bunkers and water hazards are tricky, but easily seen from each tee box. The greens have plenty of subtle undulations and they reward and encourage a variety of approach shots. On the other hand each holes difficulty can be moderated daily by specific pin positions, easy or challenging. Furthermore, various tee box locations allow for both low and mid handicappers to choose the right course length for their game.

Day 7

Sat

Angkor Amateur Open Tournament

The final 3 holes make up some of the most challenging, but fun, holes on the Angkor Resort golf course. The par-5 16th is a 588 monster that is probably not reachable in two shots except for very long hitters. The angle of the green together with the water on the left of the hole, poses a real challenge for those wishing to get their approach shots close. A cautious lay-up, away from the water, on the second shot will leave a very demanding pitch over a deep bunker to a shallow green. Hole 17 is the longest par 3 on the course and plays to a green guarded by water on the right side. The back pin locations, in particular, will demand a very well hit accurate tee shot.

Day 8

Sun

Angkor Amateur Open Tournament

The 440 yard par 4 finishing hole is as good as they come and will certainly lead to some dramatic finishes, a Faldo signature! The hole is a slight dogleg to the left. However, water runs down the left side affecting both the tee shot and the approach. The best tee shot must challenge the water on the left to open up the approach into the green.

Aug 11th Day 9

Mon

Check out of the hotel and transfer to Siem Reap Airport, departure

The Hotels

3* Steung Siem Reap Hotel

4* Prince D’Angkor Hotel & Spa

(Tournament Hotel)

5* Sokha Angkor Hotel & Spa

PACKAGE COSTS

(Limited availability)

Twin sharing $USD 1,195

Single room $USD 1,450

PACKAGE COSTS

Twin sharing $USD 1,450

Single room = $USD 1,580

PACKAGE COSTS

Twin sharing $USD 1,550

Single room $USD 1,950

Package Including:

-- 8 nights’ accommodation in Siem Reap

-- daily breakfast and 2 group dinners

-- 5 rounds of golf with pre-booked tee times

-- caddie fees and golf cart fees at each golf course

-- 1 half day sightseeing excursion with English speaking guide

-- tournament entry with exclusive prizes and goodie bag

-- all airport and golf course transfers

-- all transfers by private VIP high top touring van or limousine