Phnom Penh golf courses
Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia, a country found in the South East of Asia. Forget everything you have read and think you know about Cambodia, this is a country which is very much on the rise and hugely popular tourist destination in Asia.
Phnom Penh has retained much of its charm throughout the years and remains a lovely South East Asian capital. It boasts stunning traditional Cambodian Buddhist wats, palaces and a delightful riverside promenade. Golf has witnessed a great rise in popularity in and around Phnom Penh and will continue to grow as the country prospers.
Travelling to Phnom Penh To Play Golf
Thanks to the large infrastructure around the city, Phnom Penh is easy to get around and reach from wherever you are located around the globe. Phnom Penh International Airport is the largest airport in Cambodia and welcomes international flights. Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia are three examples of popular airlines which fly to Phnom Penh and are used by many people when booking a golf trip to the Cambodian capital.
While direct flights from European and American cities are not possible, all it takes is one stop in China or Thailand and you will be playing golf in Phnom Penh before you know it. You could even combine Phnom Penh with Thailand to make a tremendous twin destination golf holiday.
When arriving at Phnom Penh International Airport you can either catch a bus or take a taxi to your accommodation or golf course of choice. It’s recommend taking a taxi, especially if you have your own golf clubs because not only are they cheap by Western standards but you will find it much easier to store your clubs in the trunk of the car.
Best Time to Visit Phnom Penh to Play Golf
Before looking at the great selection of golf courses in Phnom Penh and planning when to book your trip, you must be aware of the climate in this region of Asia.
Cambodia is one of the easiest Asian countries to work with when it comes to the climate. There are two distinct seasons to be aware of when playing golf in Phnom Penh and they are dry and wet seasons.
The dry season generally lasts between October and late April and this is regarded as being the best time to book a golf holiday in Phnom Penh. Be aware that by April the temperatures can be very hot so you may consider playing golf in Phnom Penh between November and January. Temperatures are known to be around the high 20’s at this time of year and coupled with the dry conditions, this makes it the perfect time for playing golf.
The west season happens between May and October and can bring around 75% of Cambodia’s annual rainfall. Between May and July rainfall can be infrequent, with temperatures remaining hot and between July and September the rainfall becomes more consistent and heavier.
However, it’s still possible to have plenty of nice weather during the wet season, especially in Phnom Penh. It’s advisable to avoid the more remote areas of the country but as you will be playing golf in Phnom Penh, you should have many days to enjoy on the course.
