Lao Country Club

Formerly known as the Youth Garden Golf Course, the Laos Country Club has been upgraded to catch up with the highest standards in the industry and impress visitors. It is one of the oldest golf courses in Laos. The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest holes on the course is a whopping 35 metres. The fairways are gently undulating and most of them are flat and easy to walk. Water is everywhere on the course and can be a distraction if you are not careful. The first hole hints at the end of the day and avoiding the water is a good start. 

The most dramatic hole, number twelve, is surrounded by water. The left and right sides of the tee and fairway are away from the green. In the last 75 yards from the hole, there is side water on the right side, so be careful not to get wet. This hole is strategic because it typifies the way the rest of the course plays. Specific tees have front ponds, but this is more of a psychological and cosmetic consideration than a strategic obstacle, as the distance to the obstacle is relatively small.

From the tees, the fairways at Laos Country Club are quite wide, with reasonably well-placed bunkers located within the drop zones. The neatly manicured Bermuda grass facilitates a comfortable green speed for play without the influence of exotic grasses.