Canadian Couple take their First Golf Vacation in SE Asia
Dianne Spencer and her husband Bryon flew all the way from their home in Canada to experience their very first trip to SE Asia and took on playing eleven of the regions top golf courses while also enjoying some great excursions away from the courses. Interestingly they told us that they found the […]
Great to Meet People at our Tournaments
In 2023 our amateur golf tournaments attracted over 2,000 competitors from over 21 countries. Average age was between 50 -65 yrs and both male and female players entered, although many younger players are starting to enjoy the fun too. Mark flew 31 hours from Buffalo New York to Thailand to compete in one of Golfasian’s […]
So how much should you tip your caddie?
Last year Taylor Gooch won his second LIV Golf event in the space of just two weeks winning a staggering US$ 12 million. Spare a thought for his lucky caddie Australian Mal Baker who received around US$ 1.2 million, assuming he was taking the usual 10%. Excellent work if you can get it, however as […]
At Last, a Golf Tournament with no Politics!!!
Yesterday Keith Pelley steeped down (or was he pushed! ) as CEO at the DP World Tour. We now hear that Martin Slumbers will be leaving as CEO at the R & A and surely Jay Monahan’ days as Commissioner at the PGA must be numbered. As a professional golfer you would have to […]
Revolution in the Rough: The Rising Popularity of Amateur Golf Tournaments in Southeast Asia
As the prime golf holiday tour operator, Golfasian is not just about picturesque rounds on the green. They’ve taken a pivotal role in spearheading golf tournaments across Asia. In 2023, their tournaments hosted over 2,000 golfers from more than 33 countries in Thailand and Vietnam, marking a significant surge in interest for amateur golf tournaments. […]
Centara World Masters 2023 starts tomorrow, the biggest Amateur tournament in Asia.
While all the golf media are focused on the PGA and PIF outbursts, one major golf tournament is going ahead with a full field and no political issue to handle. Over 480 competitors will tee up this Sunday, June 11th for the Centara World Masters Golf Championship in Hau Hin Thailand. Now in its […]
Have you got the Thai secret weapon?
With the amateur golf tournament season about to kick off in Thailand and Vietnam, over 1,000 male and female competitors will soon be heading for SE Asia. Their season kicks off with over 550 gofers competing at the Centara World Masters 2023 in Hua Hin, taking in three championship courses, Black Mountain, Banyan, and Springfield. […]
There is hope for all of us to be the next Michael Block
Over the weekend PGA Club professional Michael Block has been an inspiration to all of us mere golfers that dreams can come true. Heading into his final round at the PGA Championship at Oak Hill on Sunday, it seemed like Michael Block’s week couldn’t get any better. That is until he hit his tee shot on […]
Abandoned Tin Mine to Host Amateur Golf Tournament on Thai Island
They may not qualify for this week’s PGA Championship however many international golfers are already preparing to compete at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Golf Invitational 2023 in July. Golf vacations are booming and the trend to play in well organized tournaments is growing according to Golfasian, the leading SE Asia tour operator. […]
How much to tip your caddie?
This week Taylor Gooch won his second LIV Golf event in the space of just two weeks winning a staggering US$ 12 million. Spare a thought for his lucky caddie Australian Mal Baker who would be getting around US$ 1.2 million if he was taking the usual 10%. Good work if you can get it, […]