The clubhouse at Hanoi’s Sky Lake.
Hanoi, Vietnam: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member IMG has been appointed to provide golf course management consulting services to Sky Lake Golf Resort.
Strategically located close to the city o/f Hanoi and set in a stunning natural location of rolling hills, lakes and woodland, Sky Lake offers 36 holes of world-class golf in addition to a well-appointed clubhouse and driving range.
Future plans include development of high end villas, a luxury hotel and a variety of leisure amenities. The Lakes Course opened for play in 2012 and is receiving widespread acclaim for its creative use of the terrain. The Sky Course opens for play at the end of 2014 and will be equally as spectacular.
Jang Chin Hyuk, Chairman of Sky Lake Golf Resort, said: “I am very pleased to be working with IMG, the leading golf course management company in Asia. Golf in Vietnam is still developing and having IMG as our golf course management partner will ensure Sky Lake provides international standards of service and golf course conditioning. With IMG’s support we expect Sky Lake to be recognised as one of the best courses in Southeast Asia”.
Paul Burley, Vice President IMG Golf Course Services, added: “IMG knows Vietnam well and we have an excellent track record of providing our industry-leading golf course management services to several successful clubs in the country dating back to the 1990s.
“Sky Lake is our first management contract in Hanoi, and we are very pleased to be working with Mr Jang and his team. I am certain our extensive experience of managing high quality clubs in the region will help produce one of the premier golf resorts in Southeast Asia.”
The IMG Golf Course Management brand is recognised for providing high quality services to an elite portfolio of clubs around the world.