Onward and Upward

Paul Myers examines the state of the game in Vietnam - where golf is growing, at least in terms of course construction, faster than anywhere else on the planet

Cherkowski, who previously spent 15 years in golf management positions in Thailand, says developing four or five new golf destinations makes sense.

“Thailand has seven golf destinations, but until now there has been only Danang and Nha Trang [on the coast] in Vietnam. With such a large coastline, an excellent climate that is cooler than Thailand, dramatic natural terrain and improving infrastructure, a huge opportunity exists. FLC has seen this and is investing in the future.

“The golf playing market is growing in Vietnam and I expect the new developments to steal some existing foreign golfers from Thailand, especially those coming out of China, Japan, Hong Kong and Korea.

“I’m sure we will see internationally branded properties associated with the new resort developments in the next five years. Planning and development of complementary infrastructure is the key to success and in this regard FLC is leading the way.”

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Written by Paul Myers

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