Many Struggle to book tee times at top Asian Courses
Since the boom in international travel after COVID-19, airlines and many hotels across Asia are becoming fully booked regularly. The same can be said of the golf industry. Many leading Asian golf courses have to turn away golfers, as all their prime tee times are full, especially during the high season. Soon, we will be […]
Soi Dao Golf Resort Goes Green
Chatrium Golf Resort Soi Dao prides itself on being aware of the issues about the environment and keeping their 18-hole course in tip top condition has been a priority for the management team. Many courses across Thailand have struggled to keep their fairways watered during the recent dry season, however Soi Dao benefits from a […]
First Trip to the Philippines for Kiwi Golfer
Geoff Clouston from New Zealand has never been to the Philippines before; so Golfasian’s Philippine’s Country Manager, Jet Revilla, made sure he was welcome on arrival. Jet even took the time to have dinner and a couple of drinks with Geoff on his first night. Jet said, “Well, it was more than […]
The Rainy Season in Thailand Explained
After several months of drought, the heavens have at last opened, and the fairways are getting a well-deserved soaking. Often known as the Green Season, temperatures drop and in between the rain it is actually a particularly enjoyable time to play golf, when the courses are not too busy. Remember all Asian courses are designed […]
Welcome Relief for Asia’s Golf Courses
According to Thailand’s Meteorology Department, we have now officially entered the rainy season. However, you don’t need them to tell you, as today in Pattaya after overnight rain, the temperature has dropped to a very pleasant 26c. Pineapple Valley Golf Club Hua Hin Over the past few months many Asian countries have experienced a long […]
Luxury Train Experience for Golf Enthusiasts in Vietnam
For those golf vacationers who like to travel in style, a new Orient Express style train service called The Revolution Express is planned to start operations in late 2024 early 2025. This new express will run between Danang and Hue a distance of approximately 92km along some fantastic Vietnam coastline and countryside. Apart from Golfasian’ […]
Who Doesn’t Get a Buzz When Playing a New Golf Course?
Well while Europe and the US have been closing courses due to lack of funding, here in SE Asia new 18 and even 36-hole golf resorts have been holding grand openings and welcome both local and international golfers to their tee boxes. Thailand has been opening a few new courses and other SE Asian countries […]
Golf Course of the year in Vietnam Announced
Central Vietnam’s status as an elite golf hub was reaffirmed as Ba Na Hills Golf Club was named ‘Golf Course of the Year in Vietnam’ at the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Awards. With championship layouts designed by Luke Donald (Ba Na Hills Golf Club), Sir Nick Faldo (Laguna Golf Lang Co), and Colin Montgomerie (Montgomerie Links), Central Vietnam […]
Why Golfasian is Launching a new Golf Travel Magazine?
Golfasian, the leading golf tour operator in Southeast Asia, has introduced Asian GOLF & More, a groundbreaking magazine that promises to enrich the golf travel landscape across the region. The premiere issue, released in March, explores over seven Asian regions, delves into 24 exceptional courses, and offers guidance on leisure activities, must-visit attractions even […]
New Routes to Asia Announced
Last month saw the launch of AirJapan a subsidiary of ANA Holdings. The startup began a service with six weekly flights between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Bangkok. IndiGo’s operations have also started flights from Hyderabad to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Vietnam’s VietJet will also expand its international network from Ho Chi Minh City’s […]