Angkor Golf Resort
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About
Stunning IMG-managed championship course and Golf Digest's 2022 pick for the best in Cambodia
Conveniently located just 15 minutes east of the centre of Siem Reap, Angkor Golf Resort is an immaculately conditioned 18-hole championship golf course from designer Nick Faldo, and Golf Digest's 2022 pick for Best Course in Cambodia. While water borders every hole, the paspalum fairways are fairly generous, albeit dotted with beautifully-sculpted bunkers, while the greens are very fast and full of subtle breaks.
After a relatively gentle par 4 opener, things get interesting with the short doglegging par-4 2nd, where a pair of massive bunkers, that look like the footprints of a giant, dominate the lead up to a green that's attractively surrounded by trees. It's a deceptively hard hole, source of many unexpected bogeys.
That's followed by the longest hole on the course, a 606-yard par 5 requiring a tee shot though a narrow gap between the trees to a thin sliver of safety between the bunkers. There's water all the way up the left and another cluster of sand traps in the landing zone for your second, so you'll still have your work cut out even after the best of drives.
The 7th is a monster of a par 4 at 480 yards, and when it plays into the wind it's best to proceed as if it's a par 5, while the front nine ends with a very long but very pretty par 3 that plays over water to a kidney-shaped green with bunkers either side and steep runoff behind.
The back nine is even better, with the 445-yard 10th requiring a long approach over water to a well-bunkered green and the 11th a much shorter version of the same set-up; the green is just about within reach of long hitters, but the water will impose a stiff penalty for falling short.
The S-shaped par-5 13th meanders through utterly massive bunkers, first on the left then the right, leaving you to carefully plot your way to an elevated green that's tough to hold, while the approach to the par-4 15th plays into a semi-island green with more massive bunkers either side. It's heady stuff.
There's only one bunker on the final hole, a 437-yard par 4 that gently doglegs around water, but the fairway pinches and narrows as it routes towards a small green that sits right on the lake, making for a very tough final approach.
Angkor Golf Resort features a modern clubhouse that has been recently expanded and improved, and with catering provided by Raffles Hotel there's an excellent selection of expertly prepared local and international dishes. There's also an excellent 300-metre driving range for those wishing to hit come balls before taking on the course.
Overall, this is simply a must-play course and should form the centrepiece of any golf holiday in Siem Reap. Highly recommended.
Reviews
Super-fun layout, definitely worth playing twice
Definitely my pick for the best course in Siem Reap (honorable mention to Phokeethra). It's a great layout, with some enjoyable par-3s and memorable, bunker-heavy par 5s (as you would expect from a Faldo design). The caddies were excellent, sometimes correctly overruling my club choice, usually bang on with the suggested lines on the green, and always on hand with an umbrella to provide some shade. The greens aren't lightning fast, but they are in great condition, with plenty of undulations to contend with. As we were playing in low season, there were some issues with the fairways - some sogginess (resulting in a plugged ball or two), and some dark patches indicative of some sort of invasive species, but no doubt this will be dealt with in time for high season. It didn't take away from what was a really enjoyable round of golf, and is definitely the course to play twice if you want three rounds while you're in Siem Reap.Great course and conditions- especially for Asia. Staff awesome- we had a great time
subtle layout- tricky around greens demands, good shootmaking- expect to be a few shots higher than your handicap- really enjoyed the entire day.Impeccable golf course, fast greens, helpful caddies, super driving range ..
I found it excellent, well maintained, helpful Caddy, fast greens, very good Service and organisation!Course Info
Key Facts
Notable Awards
Amenities
Scorecard Summary
Tee | Par | Length | CR | SR |
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Black | 72 | 7279 yds | 75.5 | 134 |
Blue | 72 | 6666 yds | 72.1 | 123 |
White | 72 | 5920 yds | 68.2 | 113 |
Red (W) | 72 | 5151 yds | 69.7 | 116 |
Technical Difficulty
Handicap Requirements
There are no handicap requirements at Angkor Golf Resort.
Prices
Green Fees
01 Jul 23 - 31 Dec 25 | Mo - Fr | Sa - Su |
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18 Holes + Caddie + Cart | from | from |
18 Holes + Caddie + Shared Cart | from | from |
Extras
Item | Price |
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Single Cart | |
Non Playing Follower Share cart with golfer, US$10 surcharge | FREE |
Range Balls Unlimited balls for free (before tee time only) | FREE |
Equipment Hire
Item | Price |
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Club Hire King Cobra-branded clubs | |
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