Golf alliance Vietnam Golf Coast debutsBy Nhan Tam The scenic view of Laguna Golf Lang Co in Thua Thien-Hue Province, one of seven members of Vietnam Golf Coast - PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG - Seven golf courses in central Vietnam have joined hands to form Vietnam Golf Coast, a new marketing group for golf destinations from Danang to the foothills of Hue and the shores of Hoi An. The seven members are Laguna Golf Lang Co (designed by Sir Nick Faldo), Ba Na Hills Golf Club (designed by Luke Donald), Montgomerie Links (designed by Colin Montgomerie), BRG Danang Golf Resort (designed by Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus), Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An (IMG Design) as well as the soon-to-open Hoiana Shores Golf Club (designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.) in a league that promises to capture the attention of avid golfers worldwide. Vietnam Golf Coast marked its official launch in Danang last week with 18 holes at the BRG Danang Golf Resort, and a media event and awards dinner at the Sheraton Grand … [Read more...] about Golf alliance Vietnam Golf Coast debuts
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Vietnam Golf Coast to bring images of golfing in Vietnam to the world
Top-ranked clubs announced a new marketing organisation in Central Vietnam on January 15 by joining hands to form a Vietnam Golf Coast, a new golf-specific destination marketing group, extending from the up-and-coming city of Danang to the foothills of Hue and shores of Hoi An. Vietnam Golf Coast will promote Central Vietnam's unique golf destinations Vietnam Golf Coast marked its official launch in Danang on January 15, with 18 holes at the BRG Danang Golf Resort, and a media event and awards dinner at the Sheraton Grand Danang. Members of the international and local press, industry leaders and golf enthusiasts gathered for the event, which comes on the heels Vietnam’s appointment of ‘Hall of Fame’ golfer and celebrated golf course architect Greg Norman as national tourism ambassador. On its inception, the new organisation links seven of the region’s top-rated signature courses include Laguna Golf Lang Co (designed by Sir Nick Faldo), Ba Na Hills Golf … [Read more...] about Vietnam Golf Coast to bring images of golfing in Vietnam to the world
Việt Nam Golf Coast forms to create unique golf destination
Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — Seven golf course in central Việt Nam have joined together to form a new golf-specific marketing group – the Việt Nam Golf Coast – extending from the up-and-coming city of Đà Nẵng to the foothills of Huế and shores of Hội An. The golf course group marked its official launch at the BRG Đà Nẵng golf resort in Đà Nẵng yesterday, coming on the heels of Việt Nam’s appointment of ‘Hall of Fame’ golfer and celebrated golf course architect Greg Norman as national tourism ambassador. The top-rated courses include the Laguna Golf course Lăng Cô (designed by Sir Nick Faldo); Bà Nà Hills golf club (designed by Luke Donald); Montgomerie Links (by Colin Montgomerie); BRG Đà Nẵng golf course resort (by Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus); Vinpearl golf Nam Hội An (IMG design) – as well as the … [Read more...] about Việt Nam Golf Coast forms to create unique golf destination
Premier League clubs” good, bad and ugly transfers of 2018 and what to expect in January
Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates after scoring against Manchester United at Anfield. (Photo: AFP/Paul Ellis) Everyone is looking for the same thing, too: Players who can turn contenders into champions and save doomed teams from sinking without trace. No pressure, then. Finding them in the crowded and chaotic January market is quite another thing, too, because by this stage of the season, you are probably getting someone another club is happy to let go. That is why a good recruitment team is gold dust for every Premier League club. Of course, it doesn't take much for scouting to go wrong. Here's my review of the good, the bad and the ugly. THE BEST BUYS XI Possibly the most spectacular examples of scouting and signing are Leicester's purchases of N'Golo Kante - rated No 2 central midfielder in the FC 100 - for only £5.5 million and Riyad Mahrez for just £400,000. The pair were later sold to Chelsea and Manchester City, respectively, for a combined total of £90m. … [Read more...] about Premier League clubs” good, bad and ugly transfers of 2018 and what to expect in January
Interim coach Solari’s Real impress in North Africa Cup outing
Viet Nam News MADRID — Santiago Solari’s reign as interim Real Madrid coach got off to an encouraging start on Wednesday as the European champions made light of third-tier hosts Melilla in the Copa del Rey. Goals from Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio, Alvaro Odriozola and Cristo Gonzalez earned the 19-time champions a 4-0 win on their first visit to this Spanish enclave on the north African coast. Solari was promoted from boss of Real’s Castilla B team on Monday after the sacking of Julen Lopetegui only 139 days after his appointment. Sunday’s 5-1 Clasico humbling by Barcelona proved the last straw for Real president Florentino Perez, who will nevertheless have been warmed by the team’s display in this last 32 first leg clash. "In tough times, we are all pulling in the same direction," said Solari. "We have a team of great champions who know what to do to get the job done." Defending champions Barcelona, meanwhile, needed a stoppage-time header from … [Read more...] about Interim coach Solari’s Real impress in North Africa Cup outing
Bolt rejects soccer deal offer from Maltese club
Bolt rejects soccer deal offer from Maltese clubThe Saigon Times Daily Central Coast Mariners' Usain Bolt applauds the fans after a match at Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, Australia on August 31, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS (REUTERS) - Sprinting legend Usain Bolt has turned down the offer of a two-year deal to play soccer for Maltese champions Valletta FC, his agent has confirmed. The 32-year-old Jamaican, who is hoping to win a contract at Australian side Central Coast Mariners, improved his chances of securing a deal by scoring twice in a pre-season friendly last week. Valletta had hoped to sign the eight-times Olympic gold medallist in time to feature in a Maltese Super Cup match against Balzan next month, but Bolt’s agent in Australia has confirmed the former athlete opted against a move to Malta. “Usain does not wish to pursue this Malta opportunity,” Ricky Simms told ESPN. “There is a lot of interest in Usain playing football. We regularly … [Read more...] about Bolt rejects soccer deal offer from Maltese club
Sprint king Bolt rejects Malta football offer
Viet Nam News SYDNEY — Sprint superstar Usain Bolt has turned down a contract from Maltese champions Valletta and will remain in Australia to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer, his agent said on Thursday. The eight-time Olympic champion has been on trial with A-League club the Central Coast Mariners since arriving Down Under in August. He scored two goals in a pre-season friendly last Friday but is yet to be offered a deal, with cashed-up Valletta dangling a two-year trial-free contract to entice him away earlier this week. But Bolt’s agent Ricky Simms said he had opted against a move to the Maltese Premier League team, which is backed by a group of investors from the Sanban Group in the United Arab Emirates. "There is a lot of interest in Usain playing football," he said. "We regularly receive similar approaches. I can confirm Usain does not wish to pursue this opportunity in Malta." Valletta chief executive Ghasston Slimen told the … [Read more...] about Sprint king Bolt rejects Malta football offer
Usain’s football success is no bolt from the blue
Viet Nam News By Paul Kennedy Jamaicans really are too cool for school. I honestly believe those who come from this West Indian island are probably the coolest people on earth. So laid back they are lying down, super friendly and just, well, really cool. A Jamaican friend of mine, Nikki, gave me a scarf in the yellow, green and black colours of her home country and it’s hanging proudly on my wall at home here in Việt Nam. You can tell which apartment is mine when you get out the elevator as chances are you’ll hear Bob Marley wailing from behind my front door. They even had a bobsleigh team for Pete’s sake in a country where it has never snowed and as the title of the movie made about them says, it was a cool team. The coolest person I’ve ever met in my life is Jamaican. You may have heard of him, he’s called Usain Bolt. I was lucky enough to interview Mr Bolt in a previous job when I worked in the Caribbean. He just oozed cool. … [Read more...] about Usain’s football success is no bolt from the blue
Bolt offered contract with Malta football club: reports
Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt scored twice in his first start for Australia’s Central Coast Mariners. — AFP PhotoViet Nam News SYDNEY — Sprint king Usain Bolt could be making his way to Europe after being offered a two-year professional football contract in Malta, reports said Tuesday, following his goal-scoring exploits in Australia. Bolt, 32, has been on trial with A-League club the Central Coast Mariners since arriving in Australia in August in his bid to pursue a boyhood dream of becoming a footballer after retiring from athletics last year. The 100 metres world record-holder scored his first two goals in professional football on Friday when he started a pre-season game against second-tier Macarthur South West United in Sydney. Sydney’s Daily Telegraph said Malta club Valletta FC had made a formal offer which includes playing in its upcoming cup final. The newspaper added that the team was recently bought by investors wanting to qualify for the … [Read more...] about Bolt offered contract with Malta football club: reports
Social News 5/1
Quang Binh one of the top ten destinations in Vietnam: Trip AdvisorIn 2017, Central Quang Binh Province ranks fourth among the top ten Vietnamese destinations after Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hoi An, according to the travel website Trip Advisor.Dang Dong Ha, vice director of the provincial Department of Tourism, said Quang Binh is known as the kingdom of caves and is a paradise waiting to be discovered on interesting tours of fascinating locations like Son Doong, Tu Lan cave system, Da Nhay beach, Thien Duong cave, Phong Nha-Tien Son, Chay River, and Toi cave.Quang Binh welcomed 100,000 foreign visitors for the first time in 2017, a year-on-year rise of 120%.Mr Ha attributed such a rise in popularity to the localities’ efforts in improving service quality and new tourism products, organizing a variety of promotional programs for local tourism like Quang Binh cave festival, and hosting Miss Grand International, all of which lured more visitors to the province. 21 explosions … [Read more...] about Social News 5/1