Dara Sakor Golf Resort

Located around 100km from Phnom Penh capital city, The Dara Sakor Seashore Resort currently boasts two 18-hole golf courses, with another still in the construction stage.

The first course was opened back in 2015, The Ocean Course was first trialled by government officials in 2014, although they only tested the first 9 holes.

The Ocean course starts right outside the hotel, and as you might guess by the name of the course, ocean views and breezes shape the course from start to finish, and as you would expect from a multi-billion-dollar project it is a spectacular layout.

The use of native flora, strategically placed bunkers of varying size, water hazards and undulating greens provide all levels of golfer with a sufficient challenge to enjoy the spectacular Ocean views.

The newer of the two courses, Hill View is a short drive away from the hotel. A small clubhouse, and the driving range are to be found upon arrival.

Hill View is distinctive in design, with tight driving holes that require nerve and a bag full of extra balls just in case.

The front 9 features the only water hazards on the course and one such water hazard comes into play on the par 3 4^th. At 175-yards it is not particularly long, but a carry over the water and a rear bunker calls for correct club selection and a well-timed shot.

You are afforded one of the best views on the course at the 10^th, an elevated tee gives panoramic views of the course, the dense forest and the Koh Kong Sea. The hole plays downhill to a well-protected green.

All the holes are tight and having your A-game from the tee is an absolute must, as is avoiding some of the cavernous bunkers that lie in wait.

The course seems very mature for one so young and the condition of the fairways, tee boxes and greens is quite remarkable.

The Dara Sakor Golf Club is Cambodia’s first international casino complex with an associated golf club comprised of 54 holes; an 18-hole Ocean Course, an 18-hole Mountain Course, and an 18-hole Links Course.

Dara Sakor Golf Resort lies 200 kilometers down the coast from and east of the major southern Cambodian city Sihanoukville and Koh Kong province. It is a two and one half hour drive from the Sihanoukville International Airport. Phnom Penh is 100 kilometers to the north.

The 18-hole Ocean Course uses Seashore Paspalum turf and makes use of floodlights for night golf. The Ocean Course features stunning views over the Gulf of Thailand from most of the holes. Refreshing breezes are ever-present through the day. Extensive landscaping, bunkering, water hazards and undulating greens provide all levels of golfer with a sufficient challenge to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

The Ocean Course club has a large modern clubhouse, chip and put practice areas, as well as a regulation driving range.

The best views on the Mountain Course are from the back nine. The 10th hole features an elevated tee box where scenes of the course, surrounding forest, and the Gulf of Thailand make for great panoramic photos. The par-4 hole plays downhill to a well-protected green.

The Mountain Course’s clubhouse is small but adequate. There is a dedicated driving range and practice areas too.