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Asian Golf Travel Nation - October 2014

Dear Golf Travelers,

Welcome to this edition of the Asian GolfTravel Nation, the source for news breakinginformation about golf in SE Asia. In addition,unique golf playing tips for Indochina's tropicalenvironment, updates on tournaments and golftravel promotions, and our latest subscriptionoffer are all integral parts of today's newsletter.

October is one of my favourite months for Asiangolf travel. The high season prices and crowdsare yet to kick-in in and there is pleasant golfingwherever you're headed.

Our destination feature this month is Phuket;Thailand's original home of championship golf anoften overlooked destination nowadays. However,

with its mountainous terrain and coastline perfect for golf, plus the reopening of Laguna Golf Club, itwill quickly regain its stature as Thailand's premium golf travel. Fresh ideas and our insider tips tomake your Phuket golf holiday that much better are included in today's newsletter.

Finally, I am happy to remind you that we have several social media sites where you can read andleave reviews and comments about your experiences with us. The Golfasian Facebook page and theGolfasian Google+ accounts are excellent ways to interact with us publicly. Me and my staff guidesalways appreciate your feedback as we strive to provide you with insightful, engaging, 5-star Asiangolf travel experiences.

For those of you down under from Australia and New Zealand, thank you for your continued supportduring these few months and your winter. It was great seeing many of you both here in Asia and backat your homes last month. As a special mention, I will never forget my experience golfing in icy and 2degrees conditions with the social group in Melbourne. I don't know how you do it!On the other side of the world, this month marks the end of summer for most of you in Europe and theUSA. With your kids going back to school, the days getting shorter, and mercury beginning to fall itmight just be the best time of year for you to start thinking about and planning your winter golftravels.

One country I would like to highlight is Vietnam. I am in Vietnam now and the development of golf andsincerity of the Vietnamese people continues to amaze me. There are new hotels on the Vietnam golfcoast and new courses manned by friendly locals springing up all over the country. The locals reallyknow how to make you feel as their valued guest and love to share their country and culture with you.Further afield, the same sentiment transcends across all of the countries in SE Asia. Want moredetailed information? Check out our multi-destination Golf Lifestyle Experience™ Tours or speak toour golf travel consultants. They can help you plan your trip.

Every year at this time I claim that there's no better time to get away for some summer golf in Asiathan right now. For example, the Hua Hin Golf Festival starts this month and now is your chance toplay Hua Hin at super low rates. Green fees start at only US$30! Of course there are also some lowseason specials to be had in other destinations too. October for example is a great month to travel to

In this Issue Regional Golf News

Asia Golf Week -Amateur Weeks in Asia

Golf Travel Insurance

Hua Hin Properties

Golf TravelTestimonials

Phuket - ADestination Review byIan Morgan

Featured Golf Course- Laguna Phuket GolfClub

Featured Resort -Anantara Phuket LayanResort & Spa

Golf Trip Idea:Southern Thailand Golf,Tour & Spa ResortPackage

Amateur Golf WeekUpdate

Press Release:Danang Celebrates 5Years of Golf

Golf CourseMaintenance Updates

Golf Tournaments

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Phuket or Chiang Mai. The main rains have cleared, but great prices are still in effect prior to theofficial high season start in November. Drop me a line if you can travel in October and I will be glad todiscuss your preferences and suggest a golf tour to match your budget.

With that, I invite you to read on and hear what's new in golf around the region.

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Golf news from around the region:

ThailandBangkok: Proof of the fact that Bangkokremains hugely popular with overseas travelerswas confirmed in research carried out recently

by MasterCard which, in its 2014 Global DestinationIndex, placed Bangkok in top position among alldestinations in Asia. The reasons for this are not hardto understand, as Bangkok offers such a huge diversityof attractions including golf. Superb hotels, over 60Bangkok golf courses, and exotic sightseeing are onlya few of the reasons travelers like Bangkok so much.Then there is the variety of dining and quality ofentertainment and nightlife; the latter which is one ofthe special appeals for visiting golfers in Thailand'samazing capital.

Chiang Rai: Happy City Golf Resort just got happier.Bermuda grass has replaced the original Paspalumwhich could not tolerate the cooler Chiang Raitemperatures. Also, a new 300 yard driving range isopen and general facilities and course conditions haveimproved since last season. For example, many newtrees have been planted and some water featuresfilled in to provide more challenges and improveplayability. Add this to the completion of greenrenovations at the already excellent Santiburi ChiangRai and ever playable Waterford, and Chiang Rai, thelittle northern Thai step-child of Chiang Mai, is a golfdestination in its own right. Why not combine bothNorthern Thai cities together in one trip. We'll getyou the 186 kilometers from one city to another by boat, hotel and golf prices are some of the leastexpensive in Thailand, Northern Thai winter weather is cool and ideal for golf, and there is nodifference in price flying domestically to either Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai.

VietnamHo Chi Minh City: This is not a dream. Lastmonth when on final approach to the SaigonInternational Airport, I woke up from my short

nap and looked outside the plane's window to see agolf course! At first I thought I was dreaming, but onsecond look I confirmed that it was true. Tan SonNhat Golf Club is a 36-hole project of which the first18-holes are completed. The Nelson & Haworth designis open to the public and features clever routing,significant earth mounding and complex bunkering.Fairways, tee-boxes, and rough are Paspalum grassedwhile greens are seeded with Tiff Eagle Bermuda. Theclubhouse is a massive facility with ample space forlarge golf groups and tournaments. Located literally atthe airport, Tan Son Nhat Golf Club is perfect to get in a game of golf in Saigon on your way into orout of Vietnam's economic capital and international golf gateway.

With that I would like to once again thank those of you who have golfed with us recently. It was verynice seeing you and I hope your trip was a memorable one.

The golf, culture, and beauty of SE Asia are perfectly suited for an unforgettable golf experience and Iand the entire Golfasian team await your arrival to show everything on offer. This includes playingchampionship golf courses, enjoying the world's best services and entertainment, and exploring

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Until the next newsletter, happy golfing and I hope to see YOU in the area very soon!

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Asia Golf Week as the name suggests, is a series of amateur golf tournaments spread throughout Asia,allowing golfers to join up with others, to play the best golf courses throughout the region. Born fromthe constant inquiries we had for group events, Asia Golf Week is proud to introduce the 2015schedule for group tours.

Most of the tours are 6 nights and 4 rounds playing the best courses throughout Asia. Included aregroup dinners, day tours and activities for the non-golfers, and daily prizes for those golfers that playwell each day.The tournament hotels are usually 4 star hotels, but 3 and 5 star hotels can be offered for those whorequire different levels of accommodation.

The next 2 events on the calendar are Hua Hin starting 1st March 2015 then onto Pattaya starting8th March 2015.

The Hua Hin event is gearing up to be the big event following the success of Hua Hin being voted BestGolf Destination 2013, and following the Centara World Masters that was held in Hua Hin in June2014, with over 450 players attending. Hua Hin has a special place for Golfers, as this region has theonly golf course rated in the Top 100 courses outside the US (Black Mountain) as voted by Golf Digestin 2013. The other stand out course in this area is Banyan Golf Club, which was voted best new coursein Asia 2009.

The Pattaya event, not to be outshined, is playing the 3 Siam Country Club courses: Old Course whichwill be hosting the LPGA event the week before, Siam Plantation which will be hosting the ThailandOpen 2 weeks after our event and the highly acclaimed Siam Waterside.

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As part of the two opening events, we are offering early bird specials for payments received in full by1st November 2014.

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Moonlighted as a tourist guide while studying Law in1978. But in 1993, I decided to shift from field workto office where I used my experienced to helpdevelop better programs to satisfy guests. Startingfrom the National Convention Centre I moved to touroperators and spent almost 20 years working as aDirector of Operations for one of the leadingdestination management companies in Thailand.Logistics was my main work there. I joined Golfasianin 2103 to help smooth the operation and to makegolfer's stay in Thailand a memorable one. But whenthings go wrong I find a cool and calm voice helpswhen answering the emergency line. I prefer toprevent problems before they happen.

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What you say about the Thailand Golf Experience

Dear Fai & Kate,

on behalf of our party of 6 I would like to thank you for such a well organised golf trip. Everything wentextremely well apart from the minor hiccup at the end when the driver got the day wrong for the departureto the airport (it was resolved quickly and our friends made their flight).

Our time in Pattaya was wonderful. The Hilton was fabulous with the fantastic breakfast, excellent pooland lovely light airy rooms high up on the 29th floor. We had the added bonus of the shopping mall belowus allowing us to shop till we dropped. This hotel would suit groups with non golfers amongst them as thereis so much to do.

All the transfers went without any hitch (apart from the one mentioned above). The drivers were excellentand made sure that all the golfing arrangements at the golf course were in place and correct. All thecourses were outstanding. We were very impressed by how well they were maintained and run. Weespecially liked Jack Nicklaus's Laem Chabang, and the Old Course at the Siam Country Club. Almost all thecaddies were great. (there were a few trainee who were a bit green) They made the golfing experienceeasier and more enjoyable for us. We had a great time.

We loved the Pattaya area even though it has the reputation of being sleazy.I lived in Thailand for 6 years many years ago and went to Pattaya often.It was quite nice to return there for old times sake. If you look past all the sleaze, it is a great place for aholiday. The restaurants are good and there is always something weird and wonderful to see.

Thanks also for organising our booking at the Sukhothai Hotel in Bangkok.

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It is one of our favourite hotels in the world and it was wonderful to return there. Next time we come, wedefinitely plan to play some of the Bangkok courses. We didn't this time around as we concentrated onshowing our friends around a city that we love and know so well.

Please feel free to use this as a testimonial on your website. We have told all our friends at our club andthey are now busily looking at their diaries.

Kind regardsF & M W. (& 4 friends)Wellington, New Zealand

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Phuket - A Destination Review by Ian Morgan

The Pearl of the Andaman as it is known, is Thailand'slargest island and located an hours flight south ofBangkok. The low season rainfall make the island verygreen and lush, and if you visit during the months ofAugust and September you will need to bring yourumbrella. The scenery is spectacular and has some ofthe best beaches in the world, especially on the westcoast. Tours to the outlying islands are a must formost tourists, the most popular being Phi Phi andJames Bond Island. Phuket also boasts some of thebest spas and markets in the country.

Phuket has eight golf courses and in the past hasattracted top golfers such as Ernie Els and TigerWoods, but the golf has suffered in the last few years due a lack of investment. However that haschanged now, and money is being put back into the golf courses with new owners at Blue Canyon andcomplete overall and redesign at the popular Laguna Golf Club. Also, a new course will open inNovember in the spectacular Phang Nga area, which is just 20 minutes off the north tip of Phuket andpromises to be a good addition to golf in the area. That's not forgetting arguably the best course inThailand in Red Mountain, as well as old favourites such as Loch Palm and the much improved MissionHills.

Major plans to build one of the biggest shopping malls on Phuket, plus the 188 million USD extension toPhuket International Airport are all good signs to see tourists flocking to one of the most beautifulislands in the world.

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Featured Golf Course - Laguna Phuket Golf Club

The recently re-designed Laguna Phuket Golf Courseis both a strategic and memorable golf experience.The redesign by Golf Architect Paul Jansen hashighlighted the character of the existing propertymaking for a memorable golf experience. Golfers arenow asked to think their way around the golf courseas each hole offers a multitude of shot options andboth nines have good variety.

The golf course is more undulating than before whichhas helped improve the surface conditionsconsiderably as well as provide strategic interest.Fairway tiers, depressions and mounds now dictatesome of the play as golfers are given the opportunityto maneuver their way around the golf course using the humps and bumps to propel their ball towardsthe target. The fairways are wide – some as much as 50 yards wide – but golfers still need to positiontheir ball to have an advantage on their next shot.

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In summary the new golf course is a visual treat and very playable for all levels and it now offerscompulsory carts.

The back nine holes have been freshly renovated and are ready for play while the front nine holes areclosed for renovation until January 1st 2015.

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Featured Hotel - Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa

The Anantara Layan Resort & Spa is located onPhuket's west coast and comprises of 30 rooms andsuites and 47 villas. The beach and surrounding areaare a National Park, ensuring the beautiful sceneryremains protected and natural. For anyone wanting apeaceful and relaxing holiday the Anantara LayanResort is the perfect choice, and yet only 10 minutesaway from the Laguna Village with its manyrestaurants and bars, For golfers its central locationmakes the courses easily accessible, and no transfer islonger than 40 minutes. For the more energetic, thereis an excellent Fitness Centre and for those wantingto learn the secrets of Thai Cuisine the AnantaraCooking School is available during the day at the ThaiRestaurant.

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Golf Trip Idea: Southern Thailand Golf, Tour & Spa Resort Package

This Southern Thailand golf holiday combines themost relaxing golf spa resorts with excellent golfcourses in Southern Thailand. The golf trip is wellsuited for those wanting to be at the best golf courseseach morning and sipping cocktails on the beach orhaving a spa treatment by the evening. This twocentre option combines luxury in Phuket with thepeaceful contrast of Racha Kiri where you can explorethis unspoilt getaway.

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Press Release: Danang Celebrates 5 Years of Golf

Danang, Vietnam, September 16, 2014 – What doesit take for a region to become a successful, sought-after international golf tourism destination?

Great courses, attractive prices, easy access, aninviting climate, high quality accommodation,beaches, mountains and scenery, a safe environment,interesting local food, culture and history and friendlypeople are all part of the perfect formula.

But few golf destinations can claim all theseingredients, so when a region has the whole package,success inevitably follows.

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Golf Course Maintenance Updates

Thailand

BangkokBangkok Golf Club - Course will be closed for tournaments on 6, 15, 17 and 31 October.Suwan Golf Club - Course will be closed for a tournament on 10 October.The Royal Gems Golf & Sports Club - Course will be undergoing coring green during 1 - 10October.Windsor Park & Golf Club - Course B is under renovation from 2 - 31 October.

Hua HinBanyan Golf Club - Course will be closed on 5, 30 & 31 October for tournaments.Imperial Lake View Golf Club - Course will be closed from 3 - 5 October for a tourment.Royal Hua Hin Golf Course - Course will be closed for a tournament on 18 October.

PattayaCrystal Bay Golf Club - Course B will be closed from 1 - 31 October.Greenwood Golf & Resort - Course B will be closed from 1 - 12 October.Khao Kheow Country Club - Course will be closed on 24 October for a tournament.Laem Chabang Intl. Country Club - Course will be closed on 10 & 17-18 October fortournaments.Phoenix Golf & Country Club - Course will be closed from 27 October - 2 November for atournament.Siam Country Club, Old Course - Course will be closed on 19 October for a tournament.Siam Country Club, Plantation Course - Course will be closed on 6, 12 and 31 October fortournaments.St. Andrews 2000 Golf Club - Course will be closed on 11, 24 and 31 October fortournaments.

PhuketBlue Canyon Country Club, Canyon Course - Course will be undergoing top light trimmingon 13 & 27 October.Blue Canyon Country Club, Lakes Course - Course will be undergoing top light trimmingon 8 & 20 October.Laguna Phuket Golf Club - 9 holes will be closed for 18 months from July 2013onwards. The back nine holes have been freshly renovated and are ready for play whilethe front nine holes are closed for renovation until approximately early 2015.Phuket Country Club - Course will be undergoing top light trimming from 7 - 8 October.Red Mountain Golf Club - Course will be closed on 25 October for a tournament.

Chiang MaiChiang Mai Highlands Golf Resort & Spa - Course will be closed on 11, 18, 19, 22 and 26October for tourmanents.Gassan Khuntan Golf and Resort - Course will be closed from 1 - 31 October forrenovation.Gassan Lake City Golf Club and Resort - Course will be closed from 30 September - 31January for renovation.

KanchanaburiDragon Hills Golf & Country Club - Course will be closed on 25 October for a tournament.Mida Golf Club - Course will be closed on 18 October for a tournament.Royal Ratchaburi Golf Club - Course will be closed on 15 October for a tournament.

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Vietnam

HanoiHanoi Golf Club, Heron Lake Golf Club and Resort, Tam Dao Golf Club, Van Tri GolfClub - Closed every Monday morning for maintenance.Kings Island Golf Resort - Mountainview course is closed on Mondays and Lakeside courseis closed on Tuesdays for maintenance.

Saigon Long Than Golf Club - The course will be undergoing coring green on 4-6 August, 11-13August, 18-19 August and 25-26 August.Vietnam Golf & Country Club - Course will be closed for tournaments on 12, 16, 17, 19,20 & 27.

DanangMontgomerie Links Vietnam - Course will be closed on 6 September for the HeinekenQualifier Tournament.

Nha TrangVinpearl Golf Club - Course is closed on Mondays for maintenance.

Malaysia

Kuala LumpurAwana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Club - 9 holes closed alternately every Monday.Glenmarie Golf & Country Club - Garden Course closed every Monday, Valley Courseclosed every Wednesday.Kota Permai Golf & Country Club - Course will be closed on 16 October for a tournament.Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club - Closed for the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia from 9October - 12 October and for the CIMB Classic from 30 October - 2 November.Mines Resort & Golf Club - Closed on Mondays for maintenance.Royal Selangor Golf Club, New & OldCourse - Course will be closed on 14 and 16 Octoberfor tournaments.Saujana Golf & Country Club, Palm Course - Course is undergoing renovation during2014.Saujana Golf & Country Club, Bunga Raya Course - Course will be closed from 17 - 19October for a tournament.

LangkawiGunung Raya Golf Resort - Course will be closed on 25 October.

MalaccaOrna Resort - Closed on Mondays for maintenance.

Johor BaruHorizon Hills Golf & Country Club - Closed on Mondays for maintenance.

PenangBukit Jawi Golf Resort - Course will be closed on 11 and 18 October as well as 1November for tournaments.

Indonesia

All golf courses are in good condition

Singapore

All golf courses are in good condition.

Golf Tournaments

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Chiang Mai Amateur Golf Week - October 2014Date: October 25 - November 01, 2014 | Location:

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Amari Hua Hin Amateur Golf Week - March 2015Date: March 1 - 7, 2015| Location: Hua Hin, Thailand [Find out more]

Pattaya Amateur Golf Week - March 2015Date: March 8 - 14, 2015| Location: Pattaya, Thailand [Find out more]

Malaysia Amateur Golf Week - May 2015Date: May 10 - 15, 2015| Location: Malaysia

Bali Amateur Golf Week - May 2015Date: May 17 - 23, 2015| Location: Bali

Phuket Amateur Golf Week - June 2015Date: 7 - 13 June, 2015| Location: Phuket, Thailand [Find out more]

Centara World Masters Golf Championship - June 2015Date: 14 - 20 June, 2015| Location: Hua Hin, Thailand [Find out more]

Cambodia Amateur Golf Week - August 2015Date: 2 - 9 August, 2015| Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia [Find out more]

Golf Coast Vietnam Amateur Golf Week - August 2015Date: 10 - 16 August, 2015| Location: Danang, Vietnam

Hua Hin Amateur Golf Week - October 2015Date: 11 - 17 October, 2015| Location: Hua Hin, Thailand

Pattaya Amateur Golf Week - October 2015Date: 18 - 24 October, 2015| Location: Pattaya, Thailand

Chiang Mai Amateur Golf Week - October 2015Date: 25 - 31 October, 2015| Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand

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