Viet Nam News by Robert Bicknell One of the biggest problems facing people who are just taking up golf is understanding the difference between hitting balls at the range and actually “playing golf” and, believe me, there is a world of difference. As a professional, I see this all the time. Guys are striping it at the range, but when they get to the golf course they cannot put together a decent round. So then they go back to the range and practice some more and have the exact same result the next time they go to the golf course. The problem is that, while they learned to hit the golf ball, they never actually learned how to “play golf”. There is a very old and true saying that golf is 80 per cent mental and only 20 per cent physical. Sure, Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson and others have upped the ante a bit, especially Tiger with his “Seal Team 6 workout” (which put unnecessary strain on his body), but the fact remains that regardless of how far … [Read more...] about What’s playing golf, really?
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Economists oppose golf course proposals, say investors are engaging in land speculation
Economists oppose golf course proposals, say investors are engaging in land speculation VietNamNet Bridge - Local authorities have proposed adding tens of golf course projects to the program on golf course development, a move many economists oppose. Local authorities want to develop more golf courses Le Cao Doan from the Vietnam Economics Institute said that this is a ‘strange move’ which is contrary to economic laws. Investors still want to build golf courses though golf courses don’t bring high profits as it is very difficult to attract players. In some localities, investors were allocated hundreds of hectares of protective forestland or agricultural land to develop golf courses, resorts and villas at dirt-cheap prices. In some localities, investors were allocated hundreds of hectares of protective forestland or agricultural land to develop golf courses, resorts and villas at dirt-cheap prices. RELATED NEWS Conditions to replace state planning … [Read more...] about Economists oppose golf course proposals, say investors are engaging in land speculation
Danko Golf Tournament to start in Thanh Hóa
FLC Sầm Sơn Golf Links. — Photo anninhthudo.vn Viet Nam News Around 1,000 domestic and foreign golfers will hit the fairways for the event in the central province of Thanh Hóa on May 15-16. The winner with the best gross score will receive a trophy, a long-term golf membership card, a voucher worth VNĐ50 million (US$2,170), and a number of gifts from sponsors. Players will also have a chance to win a luxury car if they manage to get a hole-in-one during the competition. The organisers will also award other prizes such as VIP member cards and FLC resort vouchers with the total value of the cash and prizes equal to hundreds of billions of Vietnamese đồng. The tournament will be the second of its kind and is co-organised by Danko Group and FLC Biscom. — VNS … [Read more...] about Danko Golf Tournament to start in Thanh Hóa
HCM City open golf tournament to begin
The HCM City Open Golf Tournament, Vietcombank Cup, will begin on April 26. — Photo zing.vnViet Nam News HCM City — Nearly 300 golfers will compete in the HCM City Open Golf Tournament, Vietcombank Cup later this month at the Việt Nam Golf & Country Club in District 9, HCM City. On April 26 and 27, they will compete in Pro, Albatross, Eagle, Birdie, Par, Diamond and Ruby categories. And if anyone manages to hit a hole-in-one they will be all smiles because the prize is an apartment valued VNĐ1.8 billion (US$78,260). According to organisers, the event’s best 10 golfers will represent HCM City at the upcoming National Sports Games in Hà Nội. This is the annual biggest event of the Sài Gòn Golf Association (SGGA) and is one of the most prestigious events of Vietnamese golf. — VNS … [Read more...] about HCM City open golf tournament to begin
The power of Vietnam’s golf industry
BRG Group chairwoman Madame Nguyen Thi Nga Passion-fuelled success Having acknowledged the appearance of the golf industry in Vietnam around 1994, Madame Nga admits she took a few years to observe the situation before deciding to invest. The decision was appraised as a bold move since there were only around 1500 Vietnamese golfers recorded in 1999. Back then, golf courses were mainly found in the southern regions such as Song Be, Thu Duc and Dong Nai, with the only exception being Kings Island Golf Resort in North Vietnam. However, after nine years of treading water, foreign investors showed intention of divesting at Kings Island Gof Resort and transferring their shareholdings to other investors. Seizing the opportunity, Madame Nga entered the investment game with no knowledge or experience of golf yet possessing a rare interest in a new industry and the quick wits of a business magnate. She was briefly involved in the negotiation process and bought off the whole ownership of the … [Read more...] about The power of Vietnam’s golf industry