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Rachel Lim

Writes on golf travel for AsiaGolfReview: destinations, itineraries, stay-and-play resorts and the logistics of playing across Asia.

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Destinations

Golf Monthly November: Ludvig Aberg, UK and Turkey Course Reviews

The latest edition, available from 29 October 2026, includes instruction articles, a winter gear guide, and reports on new golf courses in Scotland, Ireland, and Turkey.

Destinations

Floodlit Golf Transforms Middle East & Turkey Evenings

Several prominent clubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Turkey offer extensive night golf options, allowing players to escape daytime heat and enjoy championship layouts after sunset.

Practical Game

Golfers Face Penalty for Deliberate Backstops, Rule 8.1d

Golfers may keep existing natural debris behind the hole to potentially stop a ball, but intentionally placing such items to create a backstop incurs a general penalty.

Rome Golf: Ryder Cup Pedigree Meets Ancient History
Destinations

Rome Golf: Ryder Cup Pedigree Meets Ancient History

The Italian capital offers golf travellers a blend of modern championship layouts, including the 2023 Ryder Cup venue, and historic courses set among ancient Roman landmarks.

Resorts & Stays

Anantara Desaru Coast Adds Karting, Highlights Els Club Golf

The Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas in Malaysia is integrating a new RM10 million karting facility with its family programmes, complementing direct access to The Els Club Malaysia's renowned courses.

Destinations

GolfNews UK: Personalise Your 2027 Golf Travel Plans

A recent guide from GolfNews UK, published on 6 October 2026, encourages golfers to align 2027 travel plans with personal needs rather than general destination lists.

Destinations

South Korea Hosts Inaugural International Hickory Golf Championship

The Korea Hickory Golfing Society welcomed players from across Asia and Scotland to Hillmaru Golf & Resort in Pocheon last month for a three-day historical golf event.

Destinations

Central Vietnam Golf Clubs Upgrade Dining, Events for Autumn

Montgomerie Links introduces a new dining venue, The 19th Coffee & Beer, while Ba Na Hills Golf Club refreshes its menu ahead of the IMG Trophy 2026.

Destinations

Machrihanish Course at 150: A Lasting Influence on Modern Links Design

The historic Scottish course, founded in 1876, continues to shape contemporary links architecture, offering insights for newer layouts like Dumbarnie Links, according to National Club Golfer.

Destinations

Limassol Greens Opens in Cyprus with Cabell B. Robinson Course

The €400 million Limassol Greens development in Cyprus, featuring an 18-hole championship course by Cabell B. Robinson, officially inaugurated its resort facilities in June 2026.

Destinations

Ho Chi Minh City Golf Market Expands with Five Key Courses for 2026

Southern Vietnam's economic centre offers diverse championship layouts within an hour of the city, attracting both business travellers and leisure golfers planning trips in 2026.

Destinations

Via.com Launches New Indonesian Golf Packages

Via.com introduces new golf packages for corporate and independent travellers, covering destinations like Bandung and Yogyakarta from US$570 per person.

Practical Game

Asia Golf Journey: Caddie Tipping Guide, 2024

A recent guide from Asia Golf Journey outlines caddie fee structures and expected gratuities for rounds played this year across eight Southeast Asian countries, revealing significant regional variations.

Destinations

Cambodia's Vattanac Golf Resort to host Staysure Legends Tour finale

Cambodia's Vattanac Golf Resort will stage the Vattanac Legends Championship and the Vattanac Tour Championship across two weeks in November and December 2026, concluding the Staysure Legends Tour season.

Destinations

Bangkok Golf Courses: Booking for International Travellers

Greater Bangkok hosts over 70 golf courses, offering championship layouts and convenient access from the city centre and Suvarnabhumi Airport. International visitors can choose from private clubs requiring advance arrangements or more accessible public options.

Destinations

New Zealand Golf: New Courses & North American Travel Drive Boom

New Zealand offers over 400 golf courses, second only to Scotland in courses per capita. Recent high-profile course additions and improved travel options from North America contribute to its rising appeal.

Resorts & Stays

Minor Hotels Launches Avani Cypress Lakes Resort with Golf in Hunter Valley

Minor Hotels will open its Avani Cypress Lakes Resort in Australia's Hunter Valley from October this year. The 340-acre development integrates an 18-hole championship golf course with extensive wellness facilities.

Destinations

Red Mountain & Blue Canyon: Phuket's Championship Courses Define Island Golf

Phuket, Thailand, offers golfers varied course designs. The island features layouts built to tournament specifications. Red Mountain Golf Club and Blue Canyon Country Club are key examples. Golfers can also find resort-style play. Laguna Golf Phuket and Loch Palm Golf Club provide such options. Consistent tropical weather allows year-round golf.

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