Monthly Archives: May 2017

After the 1852 Anglo Burmese War, the British occupied Lower Myanmar up to the towns of Thayet and Myay Htei. With the aim of annexing upper Myanmar, the British massed their forces in Thayet. For the health and recreation of … Continue reading →

I would be lying if I told you I was not looking forward to returning to Laguna Lang Co after a few years away. As you may (or may not) know I designed Lang Co with Sir Nick Faldo and … Continue reading →

Location: Yangon

Location: The Myanmar Golf Club is located in the middle of the city of Yangon  

Yemon Island GC is approx 1hr drive from the city of Yangon, Myanmar. CHECK OUT THE Rickety Bridge crossing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEZHOg6-aJo

Golf started as early as 1887 in Burma (now Myanmar). The Thayet GC – some 220 miles north of  Rangoon (now Yangon) – was the first golf course established by the British. As the game became more popular more golf … Continue reading →

Founded 1909. First captain Mr Ballance. First Burmese Captain U. Cho (1954) Location: Yangon (formally Rangoon) Founded 1909. First captain Mr Ballance. First Burmese Captain U. Cho (1954) The clubhouse Caddies are very much part of the golf experience

Golfing in beautiful Bogor Continue reading →

Less is more at Yay Tagon Taung Continue reading →