Cambodia’s new frontier

Chhun On Golf Resort is Cambodia’s newest and most ambitious golf destination, and part of the Maybank Asean Golf Getaway. Photo: Handout

THERE is a special kind of magic that happens when great golf meets great travel. It’s the feeling of stepping into a place where every detail has been considered, every moment feels intentional, and every round a memory.

This is the promise of the Maybank Asean Golf Getaway – the region’s premier programme for golfers seeking elevated, thoughtfully curated experiences at Asia’s finest courses, clubs and resorts.

Designed as luxurious escapes with a strong sense of individuality, and in many cases exclusivity, the initiative blends world class golf with seamless travel, premium hospitality and the kind of access that turns a trip into a story worth retelling.

That story unfolds just north of Phnom Penh at Chhun On Golf Resort, Cambodia’s newest and most ambitious golf destination.

Only 40 minutes from the capital, the resort is already drawing attention for its bold design, immaculate conditioning and a signature 19th hole that feels almost mythical.

For travellers arriving through the Maybank Asean Golf Getaway, the experience begins long before the first tee shot – confirmed tee times, pre arranged transfers, hotel stays and Maybank’s 25% Malaysia Airlines airfare savings ensure that every journey is effortless. Convenience, after all, is part of the luxury.

The resort’s two championship 18 hole courses are the work of Brian Curley, a respected name in global golf architecture.

With more than 35 years of experience and over 150 courses worldwide, Curley’s design philosophy blends strategic challenge with visual drama – an approach that is immediately evident at Chhun On.

“Our clients have decided to place the golf experience first and foremost to create the best courses in the country,” Curley explains.

“There is also a strong desire to create two distinctly different layouts, so every effort has been made to optimise this wish.”

The result is a resort with genuine architectural ambition: two contrasting courses, each with its own rhythm, personality and strategic identity.

The Lakes Course, opened in 2024, is already being spoken of as one of Cambodia’s finest.

The Palms Course, opened in 2025, completes the resort’s vision of becoming a leading regional golf hub.

Stretching to an impressive 7,350 yards from the black tees, the Lakes Course is a par 72 masterpiece that blends deep water features with lush, rolling landscapes. Five tee boxes ensure accessibility for all skill levels, while wide fairways and generous undulating greens reward confident ball striking.

The fairways are laid with Zoysia Zeon, prized for its resilience and immaculate presentation, while the greens use Zoysia Primo, delivering smooth, consistent roll throughout the year.

Strategic water hazards, pristine white sand bunkers and sweeping sightlines create a course that is as photogenic as it is challenging – particularly on the 9th and 18th, where Curley’s flair for drama is unmistakable.

Then there is the resort’s most talked about feature: the iconic 19th hole, shaped in the outline of the Cambodia map. Suspended beneath the clubhouse and accessible only by a luxurious solar powered boat, it is equal parts spectacle and challenge.

After their tee shot, golfers board the boat and glide across the water towards what many describe as the “scariest green in Cambodia” – a thrilling bonus hole that elevates the entire experience.

It is the kind of feature that becomes a signature, a talking point, a reason to return.

Adding to its growing reputation, Chhun On Golf Resort recently launched night golf, illuminating the back nine with a cutting edge lighting system that highlights the course’s natural contours while ensuring safe, enjoyable play.

The effect is mesmerising: a glowing landscape where golfers can experience the game as if it were daytime, but with the serenity of a Cambodian night sky overhead.

Beyond the courses, Chhun On offers a full suite of facilities: a modern clubhouse with restaurants, locker rooms and spa services, practice greens and a driving range, and a golf academy for players seeking to refine their game.

Its proximity to Phnom Penh’s cultural landmarks – the Royal Palace, the National Museum – makes it ideal for travellers who want to blend golf with exploration.

Already, the resort has earned praise for its immaculate fairways, challenging greens, exceptional caddie service and overall hospitality. As it matures, it is expected to rank among Asia’s top new golf destinations.

The Maybank Asean Golf Getaway is more than a travel programme – it is part of a broader commitment to strengthening the regional golf ecosystem.

A strong golf culture begins with participation, and the more people play, travel and engage with the game, the stronger the foundation becomes.

By offering seamless, premium golf travel experiences, Maybank is helping inspire new journeys, new players and future generations of Malaysian golfers.

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