Grand Phnom Penh Golf Club
A Jack Nicklaus design on the northern edge of the capital, Grand Phnom Penh is one of Cambodia's most polished rounds, a par 72 stretching beyond 7,200 yards as the sporting centerpiece of a large residential city. Manicured, strategic and close to the airport, it is the natural partner to Vattanac on a Phnom Penh golf trip.
Photo: Grand Phnom Penh Golf Club via Google, by mansu kim.
The verdict
Grand Phnom Penh is the Jack Nicklaus card in Cambodia's hand. Laid out as the golf centerpiece of the Grand Phnom Penh International City on the northern outskirts of the capital, it opened around 2009 and has long been counted among the best maintained and best regarded courses in the country, ranked inside the top five in Cambodia by recognized panels. The Nicklaus name and the resort city setting give it a polish that the average golf trip rarely finds in Southeast Asia.
It is a substantial test. A par 72 that stretches beyond 7,200 yards from the back tees, it is laid out with four sets of tees so that it challenges the scratch player and still flatters the holiday golfer who plays from forward. For the visitor it is the obvious complement to the Faldo design at Vattanac Golf Resort: two contrasting championship rounds by two of the game's greatest names, both within easy reach of central Phnom Penh and both worth the trip south from the temples of Siem Reap.
Grand Phnom Penh at a glance
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus
- Opened
- Around 2009
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- Over 7,200 yds
- Access
- Private, by arrangement
- Green fee
- Visitors, indicative
Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from leading references including Top 100 Golf Courses, which lists Jack Nicklaus as architect and ranks the course among the best in Cambodia. It is a par 72 stretching beyond 7,200 yards, opened around 2009, with four sets of tees. Grand Phnom Penh is a private members club; visitor access, green fees and buggy or caddie charges are arranged in advance and change by season, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
This is recognizably a Nicklaus course, demanding but fair, asking you to shape the ball and commit to a line. The fairways are defined by bunkering and water rather than rough, and the trouble tends to sit exactly where the aggressive line wants to go, so the round rewards the player who reads the design and takes what it offers. From the tips it is a genuine examination; from the forward tees the four tee setup keeps it enjoyable.
The greens are the signature. Sizeable, quick and built with the bold contours Nicklaus favors, they place a premium on the approach flighted to the right section and on a confident putting stroke once you are on. Miss on the wrong side and the up and down is hard work; find the correct tier and the course gives birdies back. Smart, disciplined golf scores far better here than brute force.
Conditioning is the other headline. As the showpiece of a major development, the course is kept to a high standard year round, with true surfaces tee to green and a sense of space that makes for a relaxed, well paced round. It plays like the flagship layout it was designed to be, and it gives golf in the capital real depth alongside Vattanac.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A private members club; visiting golfers can usually play by prior arrangement through a golf travel planner, with access best confirmed before you travel |
| Green fee | Indicative visitor green fee when access is arranged, with buggy and caddie hire available (indicative, 2026). Confirm directly before booking |
| Booking | Arrange tee times and member access in advance, particularly at weekends; early morning rounds beat the heat and suit an airport transfer |
| On the day | Buggies and caddies are standard on the long Nicklaus layout; bring sun protection and plenty of fluids for the tropical conditions |
| Getting there | On the northern outskirts of Phnom Penh, roughly twenty minutes from the city center and conveniently on the way to the airport |
| Best months | The cooler, drier November to February window is the most comfortable for golf around Phnom Penh |
Access and fee context verified June 2026; as a private club the availability of visitor tee times varies, and tropical weather and seasonal demand change rates, so always confirm directly before planning a visit with the club or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers stay in central Phnom Penh, where the riverside and the city center offer a broad choice of international hotels within a short drive of the course. The capital keeps the restaurants, the markets and the cultural sights close at hand, with the club an easy morning transfer away and convenient for an onward flight.
For the complete Cambodian golf trip, pair Grand Phnom Penh with the Faldo design at Vattanac Golf Resort near the capital, then travel north to Siem Reap for the Faldo course at Angkor Golf Resort and the tournament test at Phokeethra Country Club. Two cities, four championship rounds and the temples of Angkor along the way.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts in Phnom Penh.
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Grand Phnom Penh questions
Who designed Grand Phnom Penh Golf Club?
Grand Phnom Penh Golf Club was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened around 2009. It is the golf centerpiece of the Grand Phnom Penh International City development on the northern edge of the capital.
What is the par and length of Grand Phnom Penh Golf Club?
Grand Phnom Penh is a par 72 that stretches to over 7,200 yards from the championship tees, with four sets of tees to bring the Nicklaus design within range of every level of golfer.
Can visitors play Grand Phnom Penh Golf Club?
Grand Phnom Penh is a private members club, but visiting golfers can usually arrange to play through a golf travel planner. Confirm access and tee times in advance before traveling.
Where is Grand Phnom Penh Golf Club?
The course sits on the northern outskirts of Phnom Penh, roughly twenty minutes from the city center and conveniently on the way to the airport, making it easy to combine with a stay in the capital.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.