Sokha Hotel Texas Scramble 2010 .
A strong team led by Colonel Lewis Coyle captured first prize in the
Sokha Hotel Texas Scramble at the weekend
Published April 7th 2010. AGR

A remarkable birdie blitz on Angkor Golf Resort saw Coyle's team win
by 6 shots from nearest rivals comprising of a strong team from
Indonesia. Fired up by this Elizabeth Coyle went on to win nearest the
pin on second shot at the attractive par 4 fifth.


Group photo of this year 's Texas Scramble participants..

Angkor Golf Resort stalwart Georges Ramorasata a regular here
captained a crack French team comprising of local golfers Vorana,
Etienne and Paul Cheung coming in third place.

Wooden spoon honors went to the loquacious captain, Emmett McHenry and
his team, excuses echoing in the ears of all competitors that the
"sponsor should not be seen winning" a rather meek excuse given the
performance by the captain himself!

A sumptious buffet dinner was enjoyed in fantastic surroundings at the
beautiful Sokha Hotel.

Dates set for Angkor Amateur Open 2010.
After the success of the 2009 Angkor Amateur Open, Angkor Golf Resort has confirmed the dates for this year’s event as being Friday 6th - Sunday 8th August.
Published Feb 3rd 2010. AGR

The 2009 Open saw golfers from eight different countries around Asia and Europe compete over the Faldo course. A strong representation saw half the field with a handicap index of 10 and below.


Angkor Golf Resort fine tunes for the 2010 Angkor Amateur Open.

"I am delighted that we are continuing the Angkor Amateur Open and we are hopeful in attracting more golfers from new destinations. The first year is always the hardest but now we have a solid foundation to build on I feel confident that the 2010 Open will be even more enjoyable and exciting" Adam Robertson, Manager stated.

The format of the event will remain the same as last year comprising of a two round, system 36 handicap format combined score over the two days. There will be different handicap sections allowing a more keenly contested event in each division. There will also be a gross score section which will ultimately decide the overall Angkor Amateur Open winner of 2010.

"We managed to capture the attention of a good many golfers from around the world with the first ever Amateur International Open in Cambodia, this year we wish to surpass all expectations by adding something different to the event. We are looking forward to show casing Angkor Golf Resort and Siem Reap as a unique golf destination" Robertson added.

FCC Nations Cup 2009.
Team Canada pulled away from a chasing pack to win the FCC Nations Cup at Angkor Golf Resort earlier this month.
Published Oct 20th 2009. AGR

Teams representing Australia, UK and Ireland, France, Thailand and host nation Cambodia competed manfully in wet conditions to win the FCC Nations Cup. After the first round it was clear to see which nation was geared up for the event, with Canada setting out their intentions early on with Jonathan Naylor and Andy Vasily both scoring well after 18 holes.


FCC NATIONS CUP 2009 team Canada takes the trophy.

Cambodia with local favorite Captain; Ly Hong had the round of the day shooting a gross 70 and being ably assisted by big hitting Chris Boshoff who scored 32 stableford points.
Although internal arguing over the captaincy of the UK and Ireland team was still going on into early hours of Sunday morning, they too had a chance of catching the early pace setters or Team Canada.

With a glimmer of sunshine and a Captain selected for UK and Ireland in Brendan O Driscoll golf commenced at 8am. Amidst heavy heads and intermittent rain, teams battled it out on the fairways of Angkor Golf Resort to lay claim to the FCC Nations Cup.

Team Cambodia made a big push for glory with Ly Hong and Boshoff again scoring well on the final day. A correct selection of Captain saw Brendan O driscoll score a massive 42 points to put UK and Ireland into contention.

However, another strong showing by Canada saw them win by twelve shots from Team's UK and Ireland and Cambodia.

An exciting weekend of golf was enjoyed by all and organizers FCC are determined to play host to the event again early next year.

Orgill clinches Angkor Open.
An enthralling final day's golf saw Hong Kong golfer Tim Orgill win the Inaugural Angkor Amateur Open.
Published Aug 18th 2009. Phnom Penh Post

40 participants from 11 different countries battled it out over the lush fairways of Angkor Golf Resort. There were four handicap divisions which allowed all calibre of golfer to win the coveted division title. After the first day Nick Toon of Alpine Golf Club in Bangkok lead the field by one, shooting an even par 72 to Orgill's 73.


Hong Kong golfer Tim Orgill win the Inaugural Angkor Amateur Open

Local Cambodian golfer Ly Hong was a further 4 shots back. However under the blistering sun of the final day, Orgill reached the turn in one over par to Toon's 6 over par. However, with dropped shots on hole 13 and a double bogey on 16, Toons chances faded as Orgill held his nerve to win by 5 shots.

Notable winners of Division A Nett score were Nick Toon, Runner Up Robin Briars. Division B His Excellency Suang Heng, with Runner Up and Angkor Golf Resort regular Georges Ramorasata. Division C saw the colourful Emmett Mc Henry claim the title with Lao golfer Tong Homsambath in second place.
Ladies Division winner Nattaya Oracha from Bangkok won her division from countback from Lesley Saunderson.

The shot of the tournament came from Dillard Cheek who aced hole 17 to win the Sponsored prize from Tiger Beer. A big thank you to all those who participated and the sponsors for making Open a truly memorable event.

Golf legend Nick Faldo was made knight in Queen Elizabeth II's birthday honours list.
Published June 13th 2009. AFP

Faldo, 51, the former world number one, won six majors during a glittering career that made him one of the most successful European golfers ever. Famously single-minded, he won three Opens and three US Masters championships. "I was delighted to hear the news that I will be receiving a knighthood and am more than a little bit humbled to have been afforded this great honour," the new Sir Nick said.


Sir Nick Faldo

"I've been playing golf at the highest level for some 35 years or more now; it has always been my intention to do my utmost to develop this game both in Britain and abroad. "Golf is in so many ways a very British pastime, and Britain the true home of the sport. "I believe I join Sir Henry Cotton as the only other professional British golfer to receive a knighthood so to stand alongside such esteemed company is incredible."

ANZ Royal Bank Texas scramble March 22nd.
Published April 2009.

Sunday 22nd March saw the return of the ANZ Royal Bank Texas Scramble sponsored by ANZ Royal Bank. A total of 48 golfers from as far afield as Thailand and Vietnam competed in this annual Texas Scramble event. Designed to incorporate team spirit and ensure a relaxed game of golf was enjoyed by all.


The winners: Ly Hong Phillippe, Stephen Higgins CEO ANZ bank, Om and Bun Hai.

Teams of 4 were selected by the ANZ Tournament Committee who outlined the rules of the day and its format. In true Aussie fashion a variety of cold drinks were appropriately on hand to quench everybody's thirst.
The traditional Angkor Golf Resort firecracker heralded the start of the event with competitors distributed on different holes of the golf course.

As the weather heated up so too did the golf and it was clear to see the elite team of Siem Reap locals comprising of Ly Hong, Bun Hai, Phillippe Gagneraud and Bara On Seng were the early pace setters with a blistering 5 under par at the turn, 4 shots of the second placed team.
They maintained this lead totaling a score of 9 under par and becoming the 2009 Champions by 5 clear shots. As the participants settled down to for the buffet lunch all that remained was for ANZ Royal Bank CEO, Stephen Higgins to thank all for attending and Angkor Golf Resort for another successful event.

Angkor Golf Resort voted TOP3 NEW COURSE in Asia by Asian Golf Monthly.
Published january 2009. Asian Golf Monthly

Shenzhen (December 5): Asia's finest golfing facilities were honoured at a glittering gala dinner to commemorate the ninth year of the Asian Golf Monthly Awards.
Mike Sebastian, publisher of Asian Golf Monthly, said: "The response was overwhelming, underlining the ever-growing reach of the Asian Golf Monthly Awards. As we heard from many of the nominees, there is tremendous prestige and honour attached to the awards."


Aerial view of hole 2 par 4

Befitting its stature as the most comprehensive poll of Asia's golfing facilities, the awards were handed out to category winners at a lavish gala dinner at the conclusion of the Asia Pacific Golf Development Summit.

BEST NEW COURSE IN ASIA

1. Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau (East Course)
2. Qinghe Bay Golf Club (West Course)
3. Angkor Golf Resort

Georgina Wong, president of Asian Golf Monthly, said: "It was a fitting way in which to acknowledge the best of the best in the Asian golf course industry."