by Gordon DalgleishMay 7, 2013
Hello again from Colin Dalgleish in South East Asia where my visit continues with a stop in Siem Reap Cambodia. This country reopened its doors to visitors just 20 years ago, after suffering decades of civil war and international isolation. It has now established as one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. The ancient lost temples of Angkor Watt here just outside Siem Reap have rapidly moved onto the must-visit list for many international travellers. The area is now also home to three excellent golf courses. It’s mix of modern golf, fascinating history, and wonderful hospitality makes it a perfect three or four night stop on any south east Asian tour, exactly as we have scheduled for our February 2014 fully escorted tour to the region. By the way, a piece of trivia for you, Cambodia is the only country in the world to feature a building (Angkor Watt) as a part of its national flag. Take a look at the National Geographic video of the history of Angkor Watt
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by PerryGolf StaffMay 6, 2013
Blairgowrie is set to host the Junior Ryder Cup the week before The Ryder Cup next year; and the club are already counting down to the event! They hosted the ‘500 Days To Go Open’ on Saturday with an entry fee of £20.14 and various other events and competitions will be planned to highlight the event over the coming months. The Junior Ryder Cup aims to showcase golf’s next generation of golfers and notable past players include Rory McIlroy, Matteo Manassero, and Hunter Mahan.
By Gary Sheppard. Gary is one of PerryGolf’s Golf Travel Specialists.
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