Playing golf in Asia is a sublime experience for any avid golfer. Whereas links courses of Great Britain and Ireland are the essence of traditional golf, and perfectly manicured layouts in the United States are the epitome of presentation and style, most Asian courses offer a vastly different experience, especially in the tropics.
Across Asia, from Sri Lanka to the Philippines and from Japan to Indonesia, you’ll find the whole gamut of courses – mountainside layouts, oceanside resorts, jungle and lowland tropical experiences, elevated cool climate designs and many more, often the work of leading lights in the game.
Playing golf in Asia is special for many reasons, but particularly because of these five Cs: culture, cuisine, courses, clubhouses and caddies.
Vibrant, mystical, unique customs and cultures are features of…