New Clark City, Tarlac, Philippines: Set to become the biggest ultra-luxe integrated golf resort in the country, Hann Development Corp (HDC), owner and developer of Hann Resorts, has unveiled its grand 450-hectare project that is Hann Reserve.
The ground-breaking event was presided by HDC Chairman and CEO Daesik Han and golf legend Sir Nick Faldo, together with Lady Lindsay Faldo, and Hann Assistant Vice President for Corporate Planning, Development, and Compliance Neki Liwanag.
The ceremony was followed by an intimate celebration at Smoki Moto by Clark Marriott attended by Senator Mark Villar, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman Al Tengco, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Delfin Lorenzana, Clark Development Corporation (CDC) Chairman Ed Pamintuan, and CDC President & CEO Agnes Devanadera, among others.
Han said: “As promised, we never stop here at Hann. After giving you the first fully integrated resort in Clark, we now bring to life another dream concept as we officially start the construction of Hann Reserve.
“It is our pride and pleasure to create Hann Reserve in the stunning natural setting of New Clark City in collaboration with Accor, Marriott International, and Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) and, of course, with the support of PAGCOR, BCDA, CDC, and the LGUs.
“Together, this landmark development will usher in the most luxurious and exclusive golfing and leisure experience for golfers and non-golfers alike, families, and business-leisure travellers.”
For his part, six-time Major champion Faldo said: “The vision of Mr Han in creating Hann Reserve is very impressive and I am very excited that my first Sir Nick Faldo Signature design in the Philippines will be in New Clark City.
“The high-end quality of Hann Reserve aligns well with the goals and objectives we have at Faldo Design and I look forward to working very closely with Mr Han to create one of the best golf courses and overall golf experiences in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.”
A 10-minute drive from the newly developed Clark International Airport and a two-hour drive from Manila, the development project will feature PGA-affiliated player development facilities alongside three 18-hole golf courses, an array of luxury hotels and resorts, Banyan Tree, Angsana, Sofitel, Emblems, The Luxury Collection, and The Westin, clubhouses, a mixed-use commercial centre, premium villas and residences, and a 10-hectare public park.
Within a 10-year strategic development plan, Hann Resorts will create a synergy of luxury and play in Pampanga through its world-class integrated resorts, Hann Reserve and Hann Casino Resort, by creating pleasurable and globally competitive lifestyle experiences in the Philippines.
Faldo Design (Associate Business) and the PGA of America (Executive) are both members of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.
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