Phokeethra Country Club officially opened in Cambodia

The Phokeethra Country Club, venue of the inaugural Cambodia Open slated for later this year, was officially opened this month with a promise of offering its guests a unique golfing experience.

The Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen presided over the Grand Opening ceremony of Phokeethra Country Club, Siem Reap, Cambodia on the April 8 and other guests included His Excellency Tea Banh, Deputy Prime Minister of National Defense, His Excellency Hong Sun Huot, Second Vice President of National Assembly, His Excellency Cham Prasidh, Senior Minister of Commerce, His Excellency Veng Sereyvuth, Senior Minister, and His Excellency So Khun, Minister.

From Thailand, there are many honorable guests such as General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh and his wife and also Thai press and journalists such as Thai Rath, Matichon, Thansetthakij, Siam Turakij Newspaper, Tropical Magazine and CLEO Magazine – Thailand joined the ceremony as our special guests and press in the same time.

Moreover, Mr. Paul Dubrule, Co-founder of Accor, Mr. Michael Issenberg, Managing Director of Accor Asia Pacific, Mr. Oswand Pichler, President – Operation TCLK, and Mr. Victor Pang, Vice President Development Asia, Ms. Htwe Hla Han, Director – Event Development of Asian Tour and Mr. Justin Frizelle, General Manager, Asia South Spirits of Johnnie Walker also came to celebrate on this grand opening with us.

The Cambodian Open will be the penultimate event on the Asian Tour Schedule this season.

Phokeethra Country Club Siem Reap is managed by Sofitel Phokeethra Royal Angkor Golf & Spa Resort and is led by Mr. Vinai Virapuchong, President, Mr. Supachai Verapuchong, Managing Director, Mr. Didier LAMOOT, General Manager, Mr. Serge Rigodin, Executive Assistant Manager and Maximilian Kaendler, Clubhouse Manager.

The memorable name “Phokeethra”, derived from Sansakrit words Bhogi, the powerful Phya Naga serpent spirit and Dhara meaning a large city. “Phokeethra” is the city of the mythical Naga, is a regional legend symbolising peace and prosperity.

In ancient Buddhist literature the Naga was delivered to link earth to the richness of heaven and, still today. Siem Reap abounds with myths and carving of this benevolent force.

Phokeethra Country Club is steeped in the history of the region. Within its grounds stands the magnificent ancient “Roluh” bridge dating back to a Khmer expire in the 11th Century AD and older than the famous “Angkor Wat”.

The bridge represents the link between the past and the present day.

Now listed as a historical site in Cambodia, with recognition from Apsara Authority for the protection and Management of Angkor and Siem Reap.

April 26, 2007

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