Golf Course Architecture - Issue 63, January 2021

21 Photo: Vattanac Golf Resort choice crucial for players looking to find reward and an inviting line to the green,” said Sir Nick Faldo. “It certainly asks questions of golfers’ game-management: long, short, left or right from the tee can find difficulty and create a complicated hole.” Both courses feature scale models of Khmer historical sites, including Angkor Wat, Preah Vihear and Bayon. “By integrating cultural inspiration into the landscape, the course has a real sense of place and its local features help to create an unforgettable experience,” said Faldo.