Lang Co, Vietnam: The striking beauty of Laguna Golf Lang Co, one of Asia’s most visually stunning clubs, is showcased in a new set of images captured by a leading American photographer.
Threading between trees, over rice paddies and streams, through rock features and alongside the pounding surf, the course – designed by six-time Major champion Sir Nick Faldo – is tricky to categorise.
But one thing that everybody agrees on is the sheer visual manna on offer at the course, which is nestled between mountains and the ocean.
The photographs of Patrick Koenig brilliantly capture the qualities that make Laguna Golf Lang Co such a beguiling prospect for visiting golfers.
“We are thrilled to unveil these incredible new images of our course,” said Stephen Banks, a fellow of the PGA and Director of Golf at Laguna Golf Lang Co, a Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.
“Patrick Koenig’s work captures the essence of Laguna Golf Lang Co, reflecting our commitment to preserving the natural beauty of our surroundings while delivering an exceptional golfing experience,” added Banks.
Koenig was commissioned to shoot Laguna Golf Lang Co and other tracks in Vietnam by golf tour operator Asia Golf Trips. And while the weather didn’t always co-operate during Koenig’s nine-day visit, it didn’t prevent him from coming away with images that solidify the country’s new-found international standing.
While it would be pushing it to call Laguna Golf Lang Co a ‘links’, the classic ‘out-and-back’ routing and the tang of the salty air certainly offer an invigorating hit of tradition.
The ocean heaves into view on the ninth – a par-four played alongside the beach. Equally stunning is the short 11th, played from an elevated tee to a green surrounded by rock features.
The mountains encroach closest to the course at this point, with a tumbling waterfall prominent in the near distance. Other memorable holes include the par-five 18th, a roller-coaster ride that plays back to the clubhouse.
Last year, Laguna Lang Co was named among the top 11 golf resorts in Asia in a list compiled by Golf.com, a prominent golf title. Its inclusion in the Asia list also secured it a spot in the Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World standings.
The property encompasses the Sir Nick Faldo Signature Design at Laguna Golf Lang Co as well as award-winning resorts Banyan Tree Lang Co and Angsana Lang Co.
Laguna Golf Lang Co is one of the draws burnishing the global reputation of Central Vietnam, an area that is now established as one of Asia’s most prized golf destinations.