"Golf among rice paddies and coconut palms — Cambodia's most authentically rural course."
| Designer | P + Z Development |
|---|---|
| Year Opened | 1999 |
| Location | Phnom Penh (near airport), Cambodia |
| Par | 72 |
| Setting | Traditional rice paddies, coconut palms |
| Atmosphere | Peaceful, rural, authentically Cambodian |
| Access | Excellent — near Phnom Penh airport |
| Character | Serene, scenic, accessible |
Royal Phnom Penh Golf Club offers something genuinely rare in Asian golf tourism — an authentic rural experience where the course setting is as much the attraction as the game itself. Set among traditional Cambodian rice paddies and mature coconut palm groves near Phnom Penh's international airport, this course provides a window into the agricultural heart of Cambodia that no museum or city tour can replicate, all delivered from the seat of a golf cart with a caddie at your side.
The course design respects its rural environment — the routing works with the existing landscape features rather than imposing artificial drama, creating a natural, unhurried flow around the 18 holes that encourages taking in the surrounding fields, palms, and the peaceful sounds of rural Cambodian life. Water features from the rice paddy irrigation system are integrated into the layout, and the greens are consistently well-maintained despite the relatively modest green fee schedule.
For discerning golfers landing in Phnom Penh and looking for an immediate, accessible, and genuinely memorable first round, AGS often recommends Royal Phnom Penh Golf Club as the arrival-day option — close to the airport, no transport stress, and a culturally immersive experience that sets the tone perfectly for what Cambodia golf has to offer beyond its city-centre venues.
Last Updated: October 2026
Royal Phnom Penh Golf Club is a premium championship traditional rice paddies, coconut palms golf course located in Cambodia. Designed by P + Z Development, this elite facility operates as a strict Par 72 layout, stretching to a formidable over 7,000 Yards from the championship tees.
Engineered for international touring groups, the course demands precise shot-making and strategic course management. Asia Golf Specialists (AGS) officially partners with Royal Phnom Penh Golf Club to guarantee priority tee time access, VIP caddie requests, and seamless private ground transportation from your luxury basecamp directly to the first tee box. As a highly regulated facility, walk-in tee times for large international groups are notoriously difficult to secure during the high season (February through May).
According to internal logistical data, AGS recommends incorporating this specific course into a wider multi-day itinerary to perfectly balance coastal links exposure with distinct traditional rice paddies, coconut palms challenges. By booking through the AGS Local Guardian network, players bypass public booking queues and experience an uncompromising, fully managed luxury golf experience.
Everything you need to know about playing royal phnom penh with Asia Golf Specialists.
Last updated: October 2026