Angkor Golf Resort The world class Faldo designed Angkor Golf Resort is the best golf course in Cambodia. The six-time major winner Nick Faldo himself, received a blessing from local monks and then opened the golf course in December 2007, his first golf course in Cambodia. The Angkor Golf Resort brings Cambodia squarely onto international golf destination map. Tess, fairways, and greens are all maintained as what you would expect from a Faldo designed and IMG managed golf course. The latest Paspalum turf insures excellent year-round playing conditions. The Siem Reap course is a fair test of golf for all players and demands analyzing and strategy on every hole to score well. For instance, the deliberately placed bunkers and water hazards are tricky, but easily seen from each tee box. The greens have plenty of subtle undulations and they reward a range of approach shots. However, don’t be intimidated, each holes difficulty can be moderated by specific pin positions from easy to challenging. On top of that, various tee box location allow for both low and high handicappers to choose the right course length for their game. The final 3 holes make up some of the most challenging, but enjoyable, holes on the Angkor Resort golf course. The par-5 16th is a 588 meter monster that is almost impossible to reach in two shots except for the 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 careful lay-up, away from the water, on the second shot will leave a very difficult 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 call for a well-placed shot. 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 slightly curved 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. Designer : Faldo Holes / Par / Yardage : 18 holes par 72 (7209 yards) Established : 2007 Green / Caddy / Buggy Fees: USD 125 / USD 12 (compulsory) / USD28-36 Distance : Situated 20 kms from International Airport