18 to Remember

You don't have to look far to find great golf holes in Asia. Visually and technically, they’re among the best on the planet. Here is a selection of 18 holes outside Hong Kong that will excite any golfer who steps on to the tee

16th hole Danang Golf Club, Danang, Vietnam

Undoubtedly the signature hole on this brilliant Greg Norman-designed layout, the hole plays 148 yards from the back tees (130 yards from the blues) towards the Cham Islands to a front-sloping green that has enough undulations to make two putts more demanding than usual, especially if the pin is placed on the left side behind a front bunker. Visually, this hole is a photo opportunity few visitors can pass up.

17th hole, Hanazono Golf Club, Niseko, Japan

Another par-3 that is a real test for players of all levels. Surrounded by pines and ash trees, with a lake in front and bunkers back right, the hole plays 180 yards from the blue tees and a whopping 214 yards from the tips, requiring a particularly good shot to hit the green. Many shots end short and right, suggesting an extra club is usually needed.

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Written by Paul Myers

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