Royal Phnom Penh Golf Club
About
Mature 18-hole parkland course with so-so conditioning
Conveniently located close to the city, just 8km from Phnom Penh International Airport, Royal Cambodia Phnom Penh Golf Club was only the second golf course to open in the country when it did so in 1999. A 7,075-yard 18 hole golf course build to international standards by P&Z Development Ltd, it's spread across more than 200 hectares of flattish terrain, with rice paddies, coconut palms and natural wetlands providing much of the surrounding features. Although it's flat, and the conditioning sometimes isn't up to par, there's still plenty to challenge you, with numerous bunkers to avoid and water on most holes.
Royal Cambodia Phnom Penh Golf Club has kept many of the natural features of the land and has emphasized environmental policy as one of the main factors in its design. The result is the many native flowers, palms and bushes throughout the course, adding to the splendour of a course that is a favourite of the ruling classes, including Prime Minister Hun Sen who memorably once got a hole in one at the course.
Although there's plenty of water about, it only truly threatens on three holes on the front nine, notably at the two par 3s, the 3rd and the 7th, both of which feature forced carries to small greens. Even tougher is the doglegging par- 9th, which requires a tough approach over water to a lakeside green.
There's another excellent water-heavy par 3 on the back nine, the 13th, but the course saves the best for last in the shape of 18th, an excellent finishing hole that doglegs around water at a right angle, culminating in a well-protected green designed for a grandstand finish.
The traditional Cambodian clubhouse keeps up the theme of environmental preservation, as it uses solar energy to power the hot water systems, and although the facilities aren't quite up to international standards, it’s nonetheless a great place to unwind after an enjoyable round of golf at Royal Cambodia Phnom Penh Golf Club.
Reviews
The fairways were wet and soggy with overgrown cow grass.
The fairways were wet and soggy with overgrown cow grass. Good tee off shots ib fairways end up plugged and cannot find the ball. Terrible condition. Overpriced at USD$125 to play at such poor condition golf course. But the reception and caddie service is good though.Course was nice but very bad experience with caddies
Course was nice. Green was difficult due to undulation and overall good. The locker room was badly designed, how could the service counter be able to see players change in the locker room? Very bad design. Caddies need some serious training, after 9 holes, caddies got their ice and refreshments but we players we not told about the place where we could rest. And the caddies could have their nice ice water but we players had nothing. I have played all over Asia and this is the first time I see caddies like this. Very bad experience.An easy course in need of some care & attention
The owners of this golf course are planning significant investment over the next two years to bring the course up to the standards of some of the other new courses in the area. The course is perfectly playable and the fairways and greens are in reasonable condition. The course zigzags up and down through the trees so all the holes look pretty similar although there are some interesting par 3’s.Course Info
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Scorecard Summary
Tee | Par | Length | CR | SR |
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Black | 72 | 7075 yds | N/A | N/A |
Blue | 72 | 6538 yds | N/A | N/A |
White | 72 | 5992 yds | N/A | N/A |
Red (W) | 72 | 5622 yds | N/A | N/A |
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Handicap Requirements
There are no handicap requirements at Royal Phnom Penh Golf Club.
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