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

7th hole, Stoneforest International Country Club, Kunming, China - A Course

The fortress-like rocks behind the green on this downhill par-3 make a perfect backdrop for one of the most stunning holes on this remarkable golf course. The small pot bunker in front of the green captures a disproportionately high number of tee shots. Although not a difficult hole, playing 163 yards from the blue tees (189 yards from the blacks) it is one of the most spectacular in Asia.

6th hole Thai Country Club, Bangkok, Thailand

Named as one of the best par-3 holes in Asia, the long sixth hole at Thai CC (197 yards from the back tees) requires a fairway wood for most players - or a hybrid if hitting off the blue tees. Consequently, the degree of error is large, causing many shots to finish short in a greenside bunker or in the water to the right of the green.

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Written by Paul Myers

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