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Opened in March 2016 on the outskirts of Đà Nẵng, the course blends rolling terrain with mountains, lakes, streams and vegetation. — Photo courtesy of Sungroup Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — Bà Nà Hills Golf Club has been ranked second out of the top 10 leading golf courses in Việt Nam by the 2018 Việt Nam Tourism Awards. “We are deeply honoured to receive this award and very happy to contribute a small part to the development of Việt Nam tourism,” Tim Haddon, general director of the club, said. The Việt Nam Tourism Awards are an annual event launched in 1999 to honour leading businesses that are improving tourism service quality, diversifying tourism products and contributing significantly to the development of the country. This is the first time Bà Nà Hills Golf Club has been honoured by the prestigious event. In 2017, Bà Nà Hills Golf Club was tabbed ‘World’s … [Read more...] about Bà Nà Hills Golf Club among VN’s top ten leading courses
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85 travel enterprises receive annual tourism awards
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Eighty-five leading travel enterprises were honoured at the Việt Nam Tourism Awards 2018 organised on Monday in Hà Nội by the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and Việt Nam Tourism Association (VITA). The awards have been held annually since 1999, contributing to enhancing the quality of tourism products and services, and creating a chance for travel enterprises to develop new products and brands, according to Nguyễn Văn Tuấn, chairman of the VNAT. “This is the highest award granted to travel agencies, domestic tour operators, inbound and outbound tour providers, hotels and hospitality services providers and carriers in the country,” he said. “It encourages travel businesses and helps to build tourism into a key economic sector.” Deputy Minister Vũ Đức Đam and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyễn Ngọc Thiện … [Read more...] about 85 travel enterprises receive annual tourism awards
DeChambeau birdies second extra hole to win Memorial
DUBLIN: Bryson DeChambeau birdied the second extra hole to beat South Korea's An Byeong-hun and capture the biggest title of his career on Sunday (Jun 3) at the Memorial. Bryson DeChambeau poses with the trophy after winning the The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images/AFP) DeChambeau, 24, thrust his arms skyward in no less than seven double fist-pumps after rolling in his winning 12-foot putt at the 18th hole at Muirfield Village. DeChambeau, An and Kyle Stanley had ended regulation play tied on 15-under par, but only after the two Americans each bogeyed the 72nd hole. Stanley, 30 was eliminated with another bogey on the first playoff hole - the 18th. An and DeChambeau returned to the 18th tee for the second playoff hole, with An's second shot coming to rest against a spectator's umbrella. After a free drop he found the green but DeChambeau settled things with his birdie effort, saying his second career US PGA Tour … [Read more...] about DeChambeau birdies second extra hole to win Memorial
A meaningful event for businessmen
Dang Minh Truong, CEO of Sun Group talks to Timeout about his appreciation of VIR’s Swing for the Kids charity golf event. Dang Minh Truong What are your expectations for the Swing For The Kids charity golf tournament? Firstly we would like to show our appreciation to the charity golf organising board who created this opportunity for Sun Group to join the meaningful event as a silver sponsor. As owners of the world standard Ba Na Hills Golf Club, we understand that as well as being a king sport, golf is a bridge connecting kind hearts. Over the past 11 years we have heard about the impact that the VIR’ Swing For the Kids tournament has had on poor but excellent pupils and students across the country, while also helping to upgrade numerous training and education facilities in 40 cities and provinces nationwide. For these reasons, we highly appreciate this event. In sponsoring the golf tournament, Sun Group does not have any special expectations. We only wish to … [Read more...] about A meaningful event for businessmen
At Norfolk, you need an invite
Viet Nam News By Robert Bicknell With the 19th Annual Norfolk Invitational Tournament coming up next week, I went down to the host venue, The Bluffs at the Hồ Tràm Strip Golf Club with an old friend, to see the new design changes, which is returning this award winning course to a true links design as intended. Before I go any further, let me remind everyone that The Norfolk event is an “Invitational” not an “Open” (Same as The Masters – which is an invitational as well) and it’s the longest running event in Vietnam. Every year they have to remind everyone that “If you’re not invited, you’re not getting in. Don’t even ask.” End of story. The Bluffs plays much differently now. Following the instructions from the Greg Norman design team, they have been removing a lot of the vegetation on the dunes surrounding the holes, which visually opens it up more and allows the wind to play a bigger role in your shot … [Read more...] about At Norfolk, you need an invite
Lindberg downs Park in marathon ANA Inspiration playoff
Sweden's Pernilla Lindberg held her nerve to claim her first major title on Monday (Apr 2), winning the ANA Inspiration on the eighth hole of a thrilling playoff duel with South Korean star Park In-bee. Pernilla Lindberg of Sweden plays a tee shot on the 12th hole during the final round of the ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images/AFP) Lindberg, who had led for all four rounds of the tournament, drained a 25-foot birdie putt on the par-four 10th to set up her victory over seven-time major winner Park at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. The 31-year-old's birdie left Park needing to make an awkward 10-footer to force an extra playoff hole, but the 2013 champion missed to hand Lindberg her win. "I just know I'm a grinder. Towards the end yesterday I felt 'This is mine, I'm going to do this'," said Lindberg, who has registered only a handful of top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour after more … [Read more...] about Lindberg downs Park in marathon ANA Inspiration playoff
All eyes on Tiger Woods at Masters practice as tension builds
Tiger Woods of USA plays a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP) Tiger Woods excited fans and rivals alike by practising on Monday (Apr 2) at the Masters, the 14-time major champion totally healthy at Augusta National for the first time in five years. Woods, and the potential for his first major victory since the 2008 US Open and first Masters win since 2005, was the talk of the course, even with a dozen other stars on peak form ahead of Thursday's start of the year's first major championship. "When Tiger walked onto the range there was an anticipation and excitement from the crowd to watch him compete again," said Britain's Justin Rose, last year's Masters runner-up and the 2013 US Open champion. Woods hasn't won a title since 2013 but after failed comebacks and four back surgeries, the last a spinal fusion, he's a contender again at age 42. "I got a second chance on life," Woods … [Read more...] about All eyes on Tiger Woods at Masters practice as tension builds
Society, The latest news about Society
More Swing for the Kids scholarships go out to excellent students in Hung Yen province By By Anh Duc 11:02 | 17/08/2017 In the lead-up to the 2017-2018 school year, Vietnam Investment Review, the press agency of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, has ... Swing for the Kids 2017 hands out 160 scholarships By By Duc Hanh 08:00 | 19/05/2017 Vietnam Investment Review honours 160 disadvantaged students who produced stellar results in the previous academic year with scholarships worth VND80 ... Swing for the Kids 2017 a fun and meaningful competition By By Hong Anh 18:39 | 22/04/2017 The 11th Swing for the Kids charity golf tournament, co-organised by the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency, Vietnam Investment ... VIR's Swing for the Kids 2017 teed off By By … [Read more...] about Society, The latest news about Society
Travel Picks: Top 15 destinations “on the rise”
Now that we are nearly at the end of the first month of 2012, it's time to consider new places to explore this year, which is why online travel consultant TripAdvisor (www.tripadvisor.com) has offered a list of its top 15 destinations on the rise. 1. Tallinn, Estonia Tallinn's atmospheric Old Town is an enthralling hodgepodge of medieval streets and spires. It's a small city, and the tourist areas are safe and easily explored on foot. Buy a Tallinn Card if intending to use buses, trolleys or trams. For a look into Tallinn's past, visit Rocca-al-Mare Open Air Museum's typical rural Estonian taverns, windmills and watermills, see the onion-domed 1900 cathedral or join the bustle in historic Town Hall Square. St. Olav's spire was once the tallest in the world. 2. Riga, Latvia The Latvian capital, the largest city in the Baltics, is a fascinating mixture of proud Latvian tradition and influences of the various countries that have occupied it. Independent once again since … [Read more...] about Travel Picks: Top 15 destinations “on the rise”