AustCham presents: Phu Bia Mining Charity Golf Day

Australian Chamber of Commerce to Lao PDR

The Australia Chamber of Commerce was established in September 2005, as the first foreign chamber of commerce in the Lao PDR. Austcham Lao was set up to represent Australian and New Zealand business interests to government and non-government agencies in Laos whilst delivering a range of services to its members. But over the years we have become more than that. We have grown to be one of the largest and most active foreign chambers of commerce in Lao PDR. And we work across the business community to help to support and grow the Lao PDR economy and uplift the operating environment. Our membership is now from many different countries and spans companies in a diverse range of industries including mining, agriculture, banking, tourism, UXO clearance, consumer goods distribution, hospitality and hydropower and we continue to see more interest in membership with Austcham from other sectors.
Our role has evolved to bring the business community of Lao PDR together, whether that be individuals doing business, government officials wanting to know more about the industries we represent, existing businesses wanting to grow their interests in the market or new business wanting to enter for the first time. And as to being from Australia or New Zealand – we like to welcome everyone to what we see as a growing and exciting business community here in the Lao PDR.

Event Details

The 4thAustCham Lao Charity Golf Day will take place at the Lao Country Club onFriday the 28th of April, 2023.

The event is a valuable opportunity to expand your networks over a round of golf and at the same time raise funds for a good cause. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund Vientiane Rescue 1623, a non-profit organisation that offers free ambulance and rescue services in Laos.

This year we are promoting an inclusive tournament, suitable for all players from beginners to PROs! To ensure a good quality of play we will be using a Single Stableford method of scoring, with individual players playing acquiring points according to their score. For more information on the Single Stableford method of scoring, please click HERE.

Join us on the 28th of April for a great day of golf and fun!

THE PRIZES

Men's First Prize
Women's First Prize
2 x Nearest To Pin
2 x Men's Longest Drive
2x Ladies' Longest Drive

The Day

April 28, 2023

Rundown

06:30 - 07:00

Registrations

07:00 - 07:15

Welcome Speech

including briefing by Shane Barron.

07:15 - 12:00

Golf Tournament

Shotgun start with 4.5 hours to complete 18 holes

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch

Buffet lunch

13:00 - 13:20

Prize Giving

Sponsors and Partners

The Venue

The Lao Country Club is kept in good shape thanks to the significant amount of refurbishment it underwent in 2014. Previously referred to as the Youth Garden Golf Course, the Lao Country Club upgraded to an impressive resort that meets even the highest standards. It is among the oldest golf properties Laos boasts of ever having had.

The Vientiane course boasts an impressive 35 meters elevation change between the highest and lowest property ground. Fairways undulate gently, with mostly level lies that render it easy to walk on. Water is everywhere on this course and creates a distraction if not careful. A hint of how the day will end easily comes at the first hole.

Standout hole twelve features decorative water envelopes tee boxes on both the left and right sides of fairways as water run from the back tee to just shy of the green. At the final 75 yards to the green, there is lateral water to the right, so be keen not to get wet. The hole is strategic since it is characteristic of how the rest of the course plays. Specific teeing grounds have front water pools, though this is more psychological and cosmetic than a strategic barrier as the distance of carrying hazards is relatively modest.

Fairways at Lao Country Club are somewhat generous, judging from the tees, and there are well-placed bunkers within landing areas. Close-cut Bermuda green grass facilitates comfortable green speed during play, with no non-native grasses encroaching.

Facilities at Lao CC are modest, though adequate, for most visitors. The course is popular with locals, so weekends are best kept for off-days or sightseeing around Vientiane.

Event Advisor & Golf Instructor

Shane Barron

Professional Golf Player/ Golf Instructor

Shane Barron has been an Australian PGA Golf Professional for 23 years. Shane has been in Laos for many years and his goal is to help the expat community improve and enjoy their golf game. He provides simple and effective instruction from beginners to expert level. Shane can be used for individual improvement or corporate and group sessions.

For more info contact Shane at sbarron75@yahoo.com.au

Members

To purchase single ticket.
All tickets include green fees, caddy, soft drinks, polo-shirt and lunch.

Standard Price₭1,200,000

Non Members

To purchase single ticket.
All tickets include green fees, caddy, soft drinks, polo-shirt and lunch.

Standard Price₭1,400,000

Australian Chamber of Commerce to Lao PDR

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