"Water on every hole — Brian Curley's most visually immersive Cambodian creation."
| Designer | Brian Curley / Schmidt-Curley |
|---|---|
| Year Opened | 2024 |
| Location | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Par | 72 |
| Setting | Lakes, water throughout all 18 holes |
| Character | Visually dramatic, risk-reward water |
| Companion Course | Chhun On Palm Course (same facility) |
Chhun On Golf Resort's Lakes Course is Brian Curley's most water-immersive design in Cambodia — a layout where the aquatic elements are not occasional hazards but structural features woven into the fabric of every single hole. Curley's philosophy of continuous water interaction creates an aesthetic experience that is genuinely breathtaking from the first tee, with reflective lakes, flowing channels, and strategic water carries appearing at virtually every point of the round.
The strategic demands are significant without being punishing — Curley has calibrated the water positioning to create genuine risk choices rather than unavoidable penalties, meaning players can elect for conservative approaches on most holes and still achieve satisfying scores. The premium line is always the aggressive one, however, creating the risk-reward tension that makes the Lakes Course compelling across multiple visits.
AGS typically combines the Lakes Course with the companion Palm Course in a two-round Chhun On program, offering clients both the water drama of the Lakes and the more classical parkland experience of the Palm Course in a single facility visit — excellent value for Cambodia's current green fee pricing.