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GOLF IN BURMA
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Burma Golf Courses

BURMA GOLF COURSES

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Golf Tourism in Burma has been developed mainly by the government, but many private enterprises do exist, catering to a wide range of tourists. Since 1992, the government has encouraged tourism in the country. However, fewer than 750,000 tourists enter the country annually.[1] Aung San Suu Kyi has requested that international tourists not visit Burma. The junta's forced labour programmes were focused around tourist destinations which have been heavily criticised for their human rights records.

Tourism has been promoted by advocacy groups as a method of providing economic benefit to Burmese civilians, and to avoid isolating the country from the rest of the world. Voices for Burma, a pro-democracy advocate group, states, "We believe that small-scale, responsible tourism can create more benefits than harm. So long as Burma golf tourists are fully aware of the situation and take steps to maximise their positive impact and minimise the negatives, we feel their visit can be beneficial overall. Responsible tourists can help Burma primarily by bringing money to local communities and small businesses, and by raising awareness of the situation worldwide."

Regardless, a majority of advocacy groups discourage tourism. Any tourist visit will provide some income to the military junta. Even disregarding the obviously governmental fees, Burma�s Minister of Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, who doesnt play golf in Burma, recently admitted that the government receives a significant percentage of the income of private sector tourism services. Not to mention the fact that only a very small minority of impoverished ordinary people in Burma ever see any money with any relation to tourism. Try golf in Burma for something different in Asia.

Golf in Burma is a relatively new sport but there are a number of reasonable 9 and 18 hole courses constructed around the country. There are 18 holes Golf Courses in Yangon (City Golf Resort), in Bagan (Bagan Nyaung Oo Golf Club), in Mandalay (Mandalay Hill Golf Course) and in Taunggyi (Aye Thar Yar Golf Course). There are also 9 hole Courses at Mt. Popa & Ngapali beach. These Golf Courses are suitable for visitors to play and are built to an international standard. Here is a list of the better courses.

Golf Asia arrange Golf Packages for clients at the following Golf Courses which include hotel-golf club-hotel transfers with English Speaking escort, car & driver, green fees for 18 holes, caddy fees, locker, shower & change room facilities. Our escort, driver & vehicle will standby at the club for client's convenience while playing golf.

Bagan Nyaung Oo Golf Club - Bagan

It is located adjacent to the Bagan Golf Resort, 10 minutes away from Old Bagan and most of the sightseeing points and only 5 minutes from the Bagan Airport. It is an 18 holes Golf Course. Bagan Golf Resort

Mandalay Hill Golf Course - Mandalay

Located at the foot of Mandalay Hill near Novotel Hotel and offers an 18 hole course.

Aye Thar Yar Golf Course - Taunggyi

Set among 270 acres and just a 30 minute drive from Heho airport at 4,712 ft. The Resort & The Golf Course stand together and offer golfers a fascinating 7380 yard, well tended 18 hole course. Aye Thar Yar Golf Resort

Mt. Popa

There is a 9 hole golf course at Mt. Popa near the Mt Popa Resort a hours drive from Bagan. Golf clubs are available at hotel for rent and a package can be put together with a stay at the four star Mt Popa Resort. Ngapali beach

There is a 9 hole golf course 10 minutes drive from the beach. Golf equipment is available for rent at the Bayview Beach Resort.