Course Overview

Garden City Golf Club opened in April 2013 and immediately emerged as one of the best golf courses in Phnom Penh. The par-72 golf course is laid out on 240 acres 15 kilometers northeast of downtown Phnom Penh. The course conditioning from the use of Seashore Paspalum turf and operations management consulting by IMG is excellent and comparable with the top courses in the region.

Championship Design

The layout has been conceived by architect Major General Weerayudth Phetbuasak, who also is responsible for excellent designs at Suwan and Sea Pines in Thailand and Phokeethra in Siem Reap. The overall design goal was to create a course that is tough for professional golfers yet playable for golfers of modest skill. The golf course with many moguls, mounds, and human-made hazards came from the otherwise featureless rice paddy fields. Large greens and water hazards on most holes characterize the strong palm-lined layout. From the 7,361-yard championship tees and with a little roll on the fairways, Garden City is a real test of golf.

Signature Holes

• Hole 6 (Par 4 - 439 Yards): A long and punishing signature hole featuring water guarding the entire left side of the fairway and another lake positioned on the right directly in front of the green. A par on this hole is an excellent achievement.
• Hole 9 (Par 4 - 444 Yards): Provides a great finish to the front nine. It features a dangerous blind lake on the right side of the fairway that must be avoided at all costs. The long green has a severe left-to-right slope requiring an approach from the right side of the flag to get close.
• Hole 15 (Par 3): A memorable shootout hole perfect for settling bets. It plays to a unique double green, allowing the first golfer to tee off to select which pin position—mountain or island—is in play for the day. The green is surrounded on three sides by sand and water, making proper club selection critical.

Club Amenities

Garden City’s modern clubhouse has ample changing rooms, a decent restaurant, and a basic pro shop. Excellent golf with Khmer culture and hospitality is the norm at Garden City. Services and features include:

• Practice Facilities: A dedicated grass driving range which is part of the master expansion plan.
• Resort Expansion: On-site integration with an upscale hotel, luxury spa, gym, and swimming pool.
• On-Course Service: Shared golf carts are completely optional, while professional caddies are available to care for all golfers' needs.