Banyan Tree Group’s Laguna Golf celebrated its triple win of international award recognitions. The Group’s 18-hole oceanfront course – Laguna Golf Bintan and its flagship hotel – Banyan Tree Phuket were named Indonesia’s Best Golf Course 2020 and Thailand’s Best Golf Hotel 2020 respectively by World Golf Awards, while Banyan Tree Lăng Cô won Best Luxury Golf Resort in Asia by World Luxury Awards 2020.
World Golf Awards and World Luxury Awards recognise excellence in tourism, world-class golf courses and destinations through respective annual awards programme. Votes were cast by travel and golf professionals and guests in a year-long search to honour organisations that are leaders in their fields, despite official awards ceremonies could not take place due to the international travel restrictions this year.
Paul Wilson, Senior Assistant Vice President of Group Golf and Destination Sales & Marketing of Laguna Phuket, said: “Banyan Tree Group is proud to be recognised as a global leader in the hospitality and golf industry. The three prestigious awards exemplify our brands – Laguna Golf and Banyan Tree Group – and spur us to continually raise the bar in service excellence and exceptional experiences. Laguna Golf Bintan has established itself in offering unparalled golfing experiences while the flagship Banyan Tree Phuket, together with Laguna Golf Phuket, makes a perfect golf destination. Banyan Tree Lăng Cô shines as the Best Luxury Golf Resort in Asia. I thank World Golf Awards and World Luxury Awards for their continual support and commitment to uplift golf tourism even during this unprecedented year of challenges.”
A 45-minute ferry from Singapore, the par-72 Laguna Golf Bintan is a “must-play” of the region. The 60-hectare course features terrains of forestlands, natural wetlands, coconut groves and thousand-year-old rock formations. Amidst breeze of the South China Sea, guests play along fairways flanked by walls of jungle, uncovering ocean views towards daunting rocks. It is located within Laguna Bintan integrated resort, which features luxury Banyan Tree Bintan villas, contemporary Angsana Bintan accommodation and stylish Cassia Bintan beachfront apartments, along with a private beach.
Situated at Bang Tao Bay and a 20-minute drive from Phuket International Airport, the flagship Banyan Tree Phuket features three distinctive all-pool-villa resorts, blending Thai-inspired design with modern comfort. A tranquil holiday destination for golfers, Banyan Tree Phuket is nestled around a saltwater lagoon and surrounded by lush tropical gardens. It is next to Laguna Golf Phuket – the 18-hole, par-71 golf course for enthusiasts of all abilities. The course features scenic lagoons and undulating fairways with foliage and sand bunkers. Infusing nature with wildlife, it highlights sustainable environmental conservation, of which Laguna Phuket, Asia’s first destination resort, is renowned for.
A 60-minute drive from Danang International Airport, Banyan Tree Lăng Cô, nestled on a crescent bay and framed by a 3-kilometre beach, is a part of Laguna Lăng Cô destination resort in Central Vietnam. Offering exclusivity, Banyan Tree Lăng Cô features lagoon, beach and seaview hill villas, each with spacious living area and a private pool. Designed by 6-time major winner Sir Nick Faldo, Laguna Golf Lăng Cô is Faldo’s first operational ‘Sir Nick Faldo Signature’ design and the home of Faldo Series Asia Grand Final each year. The 18-hole, par-71 championship golf course is set against a mountainous backdrop. It highlights sea views, water features and an intriguing mix of jungle, sand and rice paddy holes. The course weaves between streams, giant rock features and also through traditional rice paddies – making it an edible golf course in the region.
