"Former home of the Cambodian Open — where Asian Tour professionals tested forced water carries in Siem Reap."
| Designer | Weerayudth Phetbuasak |
|---|---|
| Year Opened | 2004 |
| Location | Siem Reap, Cambodia |
| Par | 72 |
| Tournament History | Asian Tour Cambodian Open (former host) |
| Signature Feature | Forced water carries throughout |
| Setting | Tropical, near Angkor temples |
| Character | Championship standard, demanding |
Phokeethra Country Club carries the prestigious distinction of having hosted the Asian Tour's Cambodian Open — an accolade that certifies the course to a professional tournament standard and makes it one of the most credentialled layouts in Cambodia. The Asian Tour brings the world's top emerging professionals together for a serious championship test, and Phokeethra met that standard convincingly during its time as the national Open host.
The course's signature challenge is its system of forced water carries — genuine carry requirements off tees and into greens that leave no room for the layup approach that more forgiving designs allow. The water is positioned to punish truly errant shots decisively while still rewarding conservative but accurate target-finding. It is a more demanding playing experience than either Angkor Golf Resort or the Chhun On courses, and is best suited to golfers who want a genuine championship test alongside their Siem Reap cultural itinerary.
AGS recommends Phokeethra as a strong option for lower-handicap discerning golfers visiting Siem Reap who want to experience the course where professional golf was played in Cambodia. Pairing it with Angkor Golf Resort creates an excellent two-round Siem Reap program at contrasting levels of celebrity design prestige.