Course Overview

The world-class, Faldo-designed Vattanac Golf Resort East Course is widely acclaimed as the absolute best golf course in Cambodia by a wide margin. Designed by six-time Major winner Nick Faldo, the course brought Cambodia squarely onto the international luxury golf destination map upon its grand opening, offering an unrivaled playing experience for golf travelers looking for premier luxury near the capital.

Impeccable Conditioning

Maintained to the immaculate standards expected of a Faldo signature layout, the tees, fairways, and greens are kept in flawless condition. The integration of premium Paspalum turf ensures excellent, consistent playing surfaces year-round while accentuating the breathtaking scale models of cultural heritage monuments like Angkor Wat that flank the course lanes.

The Phnom Penh layout serves as a fair but engaging test of golf, demanding thoughtful strategy and smart shot placement on every single hole. While the strategically located sand traps and expansive lake hazards are tricky, they are clearly visible from each tee box. The greens feature plenty of subtle undulations, rewarding and encouraging a diverse variety of approach shots. Daily pin positions can moderate the difficulty of each hole—ranging from friendly to highly challenging—while various tee box locations allow both low and mid-handicappers to choose the ideal course length for their game.

The Thrilling Final Three

The final three holes make up some of the most challenging, dramatic, and fun closing stretches on the entire course:   

• Hole 16 (Par 5 - 612 Yards): A true monster that is virtually unreachable in two shots except for the longest hitters. The distinct angle of the fairway, combined with water tightly guarding the entire right side, poses a massive challenge for those attempting to get their approach shots close. A cautious second-shot lay-up away from the hazards sets up a demanding pitch over deep bunkering onto a shallow green.   


• Hole 17 (Par 3): A scenic par 3 that plays directly to a wide green heavily guarded by water and large bunkers on the left side. The back pin locations, in particular, demand an exceptionally well-struck and accurate tee shot to navigate the swirling crosswinds characteristic of the open resort terrain.


• Hole 18 (Par 4 - 475 Yards): A spectacular finishing hole and a true Faldo signature design that guarantees dramatic finishes. The layout presents a slight dogleg with water running entirely down the right side, heavily impacting both the tee shot and the approach. To open up the best angle into the undulating green, golfers must bravely challenge the water hazard off the tee.

Elite Practice Facilities & Golf Holidays

Vattanac Golf Resort East Course ensures pure enjoyment for players of all skill levels, leaving golfers eager to return time and time again. Before heading out to the first tee, players can fine-tune their game at the impressive academy driving range alongside premium practice greens. The Vattanac Golf Resort remains the ultimate, must-play venue for all premium Cambodia golf holidays.