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Book now - The Montgomerie Links Members’ Appreciation Tournament

February Saturday 25th, 2012

The Montgomerie Links will host our a annual Members Appreciation Tournament on Saturday 25th February, one of our major club tournaments for 2012.

Members who have paid their annual fee are welcome to join along with their member-guests. As the annual Appreciation Tournament we are excited to organize an array of special prizes for all golfers.

GOLF TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Timing:
• 6:00 am - 6:30 am Golfer registration at Clubhouse
• 6:40 am Welcome speech and golfer briefing at golfer staging area
• 7:00 am Shotgun start

Limited Entrants : 150 guests

Please complete the registration form to register for the tournament before February 17th, 2012. Due to limited places, prioritization is given to the first 150 entrants.

Each financial member and their nominees (if applicable) may invite a maximum of three (3) members/guests to play together in your flight.

RSVP to Ms Loan at loan.t.phan@montgomerielinks.com or 0934 999 511

 

 

Vietnam National Match Play Championship 2011 review

The 3th annual Vietnam National Match play Championship was held at the Montgomerie Links from the 21st - 25th December. Over 100 of the best golfers in Vietnam participated in this national championship to compete for one of the most sought after trophies in the country.

The Vietnam Golf Association with thanks to the new General Secretary Mr. Nguyen Van Hao was thrilled with the success of the tournament highlighting the quality of The Montgomerie Links facility and golf on display with many of the matches going down to the wire.



The winners were:

  • Vietnam National Match Play Championship: Mr. Andrew Hung Pham
  • Vietnam Senior Match Play Championship: Mr. Nguyen Huy Tu
  • Vietnam Ladies National Match Play Championship: Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc
    Dung
  • Vietnam Super Senior Match Play Championship: Mr. Nguyen Thanh Cong

VIETNAM NATIONAL MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP 2011 - THE MONTGOMERIE LINKS, QUANG NAM PROVINCE, DECEMBER 21- 25, 2011

The Montgomerie Links is very proud to announce that they will be hosting the Vietnam National Matchplay Championships in the end of December. This year there will be an exciting new round robin stage format - minimum 3 x matches played per person, no qualifying round. This is the third time a Vietnam Golf Association National Tournament has been held on the central coast of Vietnam and is a regular fixture on the Vietnamese Golf Association calendar.

The championship is an open event and will include the following entry categories:

- Vietnam National Match Play Championship: Vietnamese Male Professional and Amateur golfer with handicap 8 or better.

- Vietnam Lady OPEN National Match Play Championship: Vietnamese and Foreign Female Amateur Golfers. Handicap 24 or better

- Vietnam Senior Match Play Championship: Vietnamese Male Amateur Golfers, age 50to 59. Handicap 13 or better.

- Vietnam "Super Seniors" Match Play Championship: Vietnamese Male Amateur Golfers, age 60 or above. Handicap 18 or better.

- Vietnam Professional Match Play Championship: Eligibility includes International PGA members of an approved association, Tournament professionals on an approved professional tour and teaching professionals with a recognized teaching qualification.

Field Limit:   

Division

Field Limit

Tees

Vietnam National

32

Gold

Vietnam Lady

8

White

Senior 50 -59

32

Blue

Senior 60+

16

White

VN Professional

8

Gold

Total players

96

 

Entries on a first come first served basis and are available from the Vietnam Golf Association or The Montgomerie Links reception counter for any of our members and frequent guests who wish to enter this major event.

Price: USD $200 men

            USD $150 ladies

Book now by contacting Vietnam Golf Association

Ms. Vu Minh Hue
Office Manager
Vietnam Golf Association
Add: Suite 116, National Convention Center, Me Tri, Tu Liem, Hanoi
Tel/Fax: 844- 37833194
MB: 0904 513 951
Email:
hue.vu@vga.com.vn
         info@vga.com.vn

Note: There will be some member and guest tee time restrictions through this tournament so to avoid disappointment, please ensure you make your reservations well in advance.

Christmas Family party at Montgomerie Links with live entertainment. Gifts from Santa and prizes for all.

Book now for the most entertaining Christmas Party with live entertainment, Gifts from Santa, games, prizes, novelty golf competitions and much much more.

Date:     17th Dec 2011

Time:     From 3pm to 4pm:     Welcome guest

              From 4pm to 7pm:      Gala party

Rate:    450,000VND/person

            Included: Food & Beverage (Local beer, soft drink & Aquafina), Gift, Lucky draw, gift game transportation

            Excluded: Wine/Spirits

            Special offer 10% discount for member and group up 15pax

Transportation:

            FREE Pick up in Hoi An at Bus Station at 3pm

            FREE Pick up in Da Nang at IRT at 3pm.

Further Information, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Loan - 0934 999 511

Email: events@montgomerielinks.com

Phone number: +84 (510) 3 941 942

We look forward to welcoming you and your guests to this Exciting Party!

Montgomerie Links Named Vietnams Best Golf Course

The Montgomerie Links near Danang on Vietnams Central Coast has been reaffirmed as the countrys best golf course after receiving two of Asias most prestigious awards.

In early October, Vietnam Golf Magazine named The Montgomerie Links for the second year in a row as the countrys best course. This week, at the Asian Golf Summit in Pattaya, Thailand, the course received the same accolade - also for the second year in a row - from Asian Golf Monthly, widely regarded as Asias most influential golf publication.

The Montgomerie Links, designed by and named after Ryder Cup captain and eight times European Order of Merit winner, Colin Montgomerie, opened in 2009 in Vietnams hottest golf destination, the Central Coast between Danang and Hoi An.

It has since won widespread acclaim for its design, course conditioning, golfing enjoyment, practice facilities, clubhouse and service. Thousands of players from all over the world who have played there invariably rate it among the best courses they have played.

Next week, The Montgomerie Links will be announced as a foundation member of a new destination marketing group, Golf Coast Vietnam, which is being launched to promote golf tourism on the countrys rapidly-developing central coast between Hue and Hoi An, with Danang as the fulcrum and international entry point.

"We are very fortunate to have been provided with such a stunning golf course," the general director of The Montgomerie Links, Jon Tomlinson, said this week after accepting the latest award. "Colin Montgomeriehimself took enormous pride to ensure he was personally satisfied with every aspect of the course design, while our owner, Indochina Land, provides great support as one of the foremost managed fund companies in Vietnam."

Indochina Land also owns the highly-acclaimed Nam Hai Resort and the recently-opened Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa, both of which are within a few kilometres of the golf course.

The Vietnam Golf Association, which endorses the annual awards announced in Vietnam Golf Magazine, has also recognised The Montgomerie Links by holding the annual Vietnam Matchplay Championship there since 2009. This year,the course also hosted theinaugural Colin Montgomerie Junior Challenge, an event open to junior golfers in Vietnam who are under 17and have an official handicap.

Jon Tomlinson said The Montgomerie Links had played a vital role in introducing 3000 new golfers to the game through the associations "Grow the Game" program. It was also a major contributor to the economy inQuang Nam province through the employment of 500 local staff on the golf course and Montgomerie Villa real estate project.

"Golfers all over the world now know that when they come to Danang and play The Montgomerie Links they will have a memorable golfing experience," Jon Tomlinson added. "These awards provide an assurance and a reason for golf travellers to see the course and the Central Coast for themselves."

Among reviews of the course from golfers have been these on the World Golf and Trip Advisor websites:

 

  • "Id rate this course the finest we played on our golf tour of Vietnam."
  • "Danangs beachfront is in a construction boom, which makesit ideal for any Vietnam holiday. Schedule a couple rounds at this course."
  • "The course is in very good shape and the caddies did a marvelous job of making our enjoyment even better."
  • "Great golf experience. Dont miss out, fellow golfers."
  • "I played there twice in the past four months while visiting Danang. It is one of the best resort golf courses in South-East Asia."

Golf and accommodation packages start at $US85 per person per night (twin share) with one round of golf. Two rounds of golf and two nights accommodation at the nearby Furama Resort costs $US319 per person (twin share) including breakfasts, one set meal at the courses Birdies restaurant and use of the driving range.

Air Asia is launching a new international air service in December from Kuala Lumpur to Danang.

For more information, visit www.montgomerielinks.com

FOOTNOTE: The Montgomerie Links is a par 72 course that plays 7063 yards (6458 metres) from the championship tees, 6602 (6037 metres) from the blue tees and 5766 yards (5273 metres) from the white tees. Its signature 527-yard par-5 12th hole,which plays towards the imposing clubhouse, has 17 bunkers.

Colin Montgomerie, whose career produced 40 professional tournament victories, has designed 14 courses now in play in the United Kingdom, Europe, Turkey, the Middle East and Asia. The Montgomerie Links is the only one in Vietnam.

Review “The Best Golf Course in Vietnam 2011” tournament”

To celebrate wining the prestigious title of The Best Golf Course in Vietnam, The Montgomerie Links with sanctioning from the Vietnam Golf Association and proudly supported by Vietnam Golf Magazine hosted on 22nd October 2011 over 100 invited golfers comprising official delegates, Montgomerie Links members and sponsors to participate in an 18 hole tournament to join in the celebration of this award.

The winners were announced during the awards luncheon as follows:
-  Member Handicap, Mr. Dao Ngoc Lan, net 65

-  Ladies Division, Ms Kang Kyong Ok, net 75

-  Callaway Division, Mr.  Hag Yong Sung, net 73

-  Guest Division, Tran Thanh Tra, net 68

-  Best Gross, Mr. Tran Dung, net 77

The best golf course in Vietnam 2011 tournament left a good impression with all participants further promoting golf throughout the region.

The Montgomerie Links Vietnam has been officially awarded the "The Best Golf Course in Vietnam" at the annual Vietnam Golf Association and Vietnam Golf Magazine golf course awards.

We are proud to advise, The Montgomerie Links was named The Best Golf Course in Vietnam by a panel of distinguished judges assembled by the Vietnam Golf Association and Vietnam Golf Magazine supported by a voting process where all golfers in Vietnam where eligible to cast their vote in an array of categories.

As part of our award celebration, The Montgomerie Links is proud to announce Vietnam Best Golf Course 2011 tournament will be held on Saturday 22nd October 2011. This tournament is open to all our members, member guests and guests. Enter now and join us for what promises to be a memorable day.

GOLF TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Timing:                        

  • 6:00 am - 6:45 am           Arrival and warm-up at Driving range
  • 6:45 am - 6:55 am           Player briefing and group photo
  • 7:00 am                          Shotgun starts
  • 11:30 - 12:00 pm             Golfers finish round
  • 12:00 pm                         Lunch is served
  • 1:00 pm                           Golf Presentations
  • 1.30 pm                           Event concludes

TOURNAMENT PRIZE

  • Handicap Division
  • Callaway Division
  • Nearest to the pin - All Par 3, Longest drive hole 18, Nearest to the line hole 9

ENTRY FEE (includes: Green fee, Caddie fee, Cart fee and Gift packs (shirt + balls).

  • MLV Members 960,000 VND net/ person
  • Member/Guest 2,200,000 VND net/ person
  • Lunch only 600,000 VND net/ person

Please complete this form to register for the tournament with accompanying payment of the applicable entry fee before 18th Oct, 2011. Due to limited places, prioritization is given to the first 100 entrants.

Please do not hesitate to contact us from now for registration unless you would like to miss the chance to attend this exciting event.

RSVP to to Ms.Loan at loan.t.phan@montgomerielinks.com   or 0511.3941 942.

Review Montgomerie Links comes to Ha Noi tournament

The Montgomerie Links has succesfully orgazinzed the inaugural "The Montgomerie Links comes to Hanoi" tournament on 14th Oct 2011 with over 100 paticipants including club members and guests. 

With thanks to our major sponsors, The Estates at Montgomerie Links, CIENCO 5, T-Com, Renault, Vu Chau Long, The Nam Hai, Hyatt Regencey Danang Resort Spa, Boutique Hoi An Resort, Hatoco Construstion and Tourism. and the golf couse host Heron Lake Golf Club for their hospitality we are proud to annouce the following results;

  • Member Handicap Division winner, Mr Nguyen Nhu Vinh - net 64
  • Member Callaway Division winner, Mr. Nguyen Huu Thong - net 70,
  • Guest Division 18+ winner, Phan Ngoc Hieu net 65
  • Guest Division 0-17 winner,Pham Dong Dung net 69  

This was the second tournament in the recently created "Montgomerie Links comes to...." Series of tournaments. All golfers enjoyed the day very much and are now eagerly awaiting the announcement of our next Montgomerie Links comes to series.

Montgomerie Links members to represent Vietnam in World Finals

Montgomerie Links is proud to announce that two of our members Mr. Vo Ngoc Huong and Mr. Nguyen Huu Thuong have qualified for the Heineken World Golfers Championship 2011 which will be played in South Africa from 29th October to 5th November 2011 in Zimbali Country Club.

Mr. Banh Duc Phong - Montgomerie Links member - has also qualified to attend to Mercedes Trophy World Final which will be played in Germany from 28th September to 4th October 2011 in Stuttgarter Golf-Club Solitude and Schlosss Nippenburg Golf Club.

On behalf of our members and staff at Montgomerie Links, we would like to sincerely congratulate Mr. Huong, Mr. Thuong and Mr. Phong for their  recent progression to the world finals in their respective championships and identify the incredible achievement they have all made to reach this final stage. Best of luck gentlemen and we know you'll do your country and Montgomerie Links proud.  

Yours sincerely,

The Montgomerie Links Comes to Hanoi

The Montgomerie Links Vietnam will officially hold "The Montgomerie Links Comes to Hanoi" tournament at Heron Lake Golf course & Resort on Friday, 30th September 2011.

This event will give all our members and member/guest in Ha Noi the convenient chance to attend the tournament. The format is designed to give all our members more additional values and benefits which have never been offered by any golf courses in Vietnam. This tournament surely will create a lot of interests not only for members but also for member/guest in Vietnam's capital.

Please do not hesitate to contact us from now for registration unless you would like to miss the chance to attend this exciting event.

For more detail with regards to the program and registration, kindly contact us directly at: + 84 510 3941 942 or email: info@montgomerielinks.com for more information.

Review of 2nd Montgomerie Links Club Championship

The Montgomerie Links has successfully organized the 2nd Montgomerie Links Club Championship with over 100 participants including club members and guests on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August 2011. This annual tournament is the most sought after trophy on our members golfing calendar. Over USD 24,000 worth of prizes thanks to an array of sponsors was available making the competition amongst members and their guests fierce.

The winners of the tournament were:

  • 1. Club Championship 36 Hole Gross: Mr. Ha Ngoc Hoang Loc - Gross 158
  • 2. Nett Champion 36 Hole: Mr. Nguyen Ba Canh - Nett 136
  • 3. Ladies 36 Hole: Mr. Kang Kyung Ok - Nett 146
  • 4. Division A Handicap 36 Hole: Mr. Le Ngoc Tu - Nett 145
  • 5. Division B Handicap 36 Hole: Mr. Tran Van Hai - Nett 142
  • 6. Callaway Division 36 Hole Mr. Than Duc Nam - Nett 140
  • 7. Guest Division 36 Hole Mr. Khong Hoai Nam - Nett 144
  • 8. Junior Division 36 Hole Nguyen Hung Dung - Nett 140

Everyone enjoyed the tournament closing with lucky draw and a gala presentation including acclaimed performers entertaining. The Montgomerie Links continues to provide an attractive golfing calendar of events. We look forward to seeing each other again for the Third Montgomerie Links Club Championship in 2012.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Main Sponsors: Olympus Pacific Mineral Inc

Hole in one Sponsor: Thế Giới Kim Cương

Silver Sponsors: Handee Golf, Minh Toan. The Nam Hai, Hayatt Regency, Thế Giới Kim Cương, Lifestyle Resort Danang.

Other Sponsors: Con dao resort, Golden sand, Anna Mandara Hue, Ninh Binh, Da Lat, Vietnam Airlines, Pepsi Co, Vinaphone, Titelist, Montegrappa, Hapro, San Miguele

Media sponsors: Vietnam golf magazine, Golf & life, Golf Entertainment, Golf Fairway, Golf Today

For more information and pictures, please visit us at website: www.montgomerielinks.com

THE 2nd ANNUAL MONTGOMERIE LINKSCLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2nd Annual Montgomerie Links Club Championship will be held over the weekend of the 13th and 14th August providing opportunites for our members to become the "Club Champion". The format is designed to give all players an equal chance of winning one of our many prizes, with both a Gross champion - who will be the club champion golfer for 2011 - Net champion, plus divisional prizes. This tournament is traditionally the most popular event at all golf courses throughout Vietnam and will create a lot of interest, not only in Da Nang but throughout Vietnam.

It's a 2 days - 36 hole event though individual daily prizes are waiting for golfers. We believe that for a Championship of this magnitude and the most prestigious tournament on our annual golfing calendar, the event must be played over 2 days - 36 holes.

ENTRY FEE (includes green fee, caddie fee, cart fee (shared), gift pack and lunch components):

Members:                            1.400.000vnd net/ 2 days

Member/Guest:                    3.800.000Vnd net/2 days

Additional Lunch guest         400.000Vnd net/guest/day

YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO BECOME THE SECOND MONTGOMERIE LINKS CLUB CHAMPION!!

For more detail with regards to the program and registration, kindly contact us directly at: + 84 510 3942 942 or email: events@montgomerielinks.com for more information.

THE MONTGOMERIE LINKS VIETNAM TO HOST THE INAGURAL COLIN MONTGOMERIE JUNIOR CHALLENGE

Colin Montgomerie, the eight time European Tour Order of Merit winner and victorious 2010 European Ryder Cup Captain, has launched his very own Colin Montgomerie Junior Challenge, furthering his commitment to the development of golf in Vietnam and Asia at The Montgomerie Links Vietnam.

The Coin Montgomerie designed championship course, voted the best golf course in Vietnam in 2010 by Asian Golf Monthly and Vietnam Golf magazines, will play host to Colin's inaugural junior event on 21-22 July Under the vision of Colin Montgomerie, IMG and The Montgomerie Links, the Colin Montgomerie Junior Challenge is destined to prosper into one of Asia's premier and most sought after junior titles.

Colin Montgomerie said, "I am very pleased that The Montgomerie Links will host the inaugural Colin Montgomerie Junior Challenge in July.  Junior golfers are the future of the game and to be able to stage such an event in a developing golf country such as Vietnam is a very exciting prospect.  I am very grateful for the support of both the Vietnam Golf Association and The Montgomerie Links"

Officially sanctioned by the Vietnam Golf Association and open to all juniors 17 years or age and under with an official golf handicap, this event will provide the necessary platform in which to continue the growth of golf in this passionate sporting nation from a grass roots level. Currently there are only a handful of Vietnamese golfers participating on the  Asian Tour although some are already showing signs of promise.  Getting the necessary experience in tournament play will allow Vietnam to one day proudly develop a national hero in the same fashion as K.J Choi in Korea and Thongchai Jaidee in Thailand. .

"The Colin Montgomerie Junior Challenge will encourage all Vietnamese juniors to further enhance their skills in a competitive tournament environment further developing talented golfers for the future of golf in Vietnam." Proudly stated Dr Nguyen Ngoc Chu, General Secretary of the Vietnam Golf Association.

Jon Tomlinson the General Director of The Montgomerie Links added "It has always been a commitment of The Montgomerie Links to provide opportunities for children to participate in the game of golf and through the passion that our designer Colin Montgomerie shares with junior development programs and tournaments, we've managed to work closely together implementing Colin's initiatives to bring his very own junior golf tournament to fruition right here in Vietnam".

The long term vision of the Colin Montgomerie Junior Challenge is to also encourage the participation international junior golfers from other leading golfing countries. This will allow Vietnamese golfers to gain a greater understanding and necessary experience in competing against the best juniors in the world.

For further information on The Colin Montgomerie Junior Challenge and for entry details, please contact The Montgomerie Links at info@montgomerielinks.com

 

THE MONTGOMERIE LINKS RAISES USD $25 000 FOR VIETNAM SWIM PROGRAMS

Quang Nam, Vietnam 14h April 2011,


The award winning Montgomerie Links Golf Club located on Vietnam’s stunning Central Coast just outside Danang City has successfully hosted the inaugural Swing to Swim charity golf day raising USD $25 000 for Vietnamese swim programs with all money raised to be equally shared by the Danang based Swim Safe program and Hoi An based Swim Vietnam programs.  

Swing to Swim an initiative created by Montgomerie Links and proudly supported by the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia (RLSSA) and the community spirited Vietnam Swans Australian Rules Football Club held in conjunction with the bi annual world drowning prevention conference easily surpassed the original target of USD $20 000 thanks to the generosity and support of all participants with the event comprising a golf tournament and gala dinner with a charity auction.

“The Montgomerie Links saw this event as a unique opportunity to further use golf as a platform to support the local communities in their battle against drowning fatalities in Vietnam which is a staggering 10 000 per year as quoted by some non government organizations (NGO’s). As an Australian expat working in Vietnam, it’s easy to take for granted the outstanding swim programs we have in Australia and it’s only when you realize there is as many drowning in Vietnam as road fatalities that one realizes how serious this problem is so to have the opportunity to make a difference through the Swing to Swim charity golf day is extremely gratifying for all involved” said Jon Tomlinson, General Director at The Montgomerie Links.

The RLSAA were heavily involved in the preceeding conference on world drowing prevention which was attended by over 400 delegetes representing 60 countries and their Chief Operating Officer Rob Bradley added “"To have the Australian Life Saving Society combine with the generosity of Montgomerie Links and the Vietnam Swans especially following a successful conference will make a big contribution to saving young lives in the coming year and we are proud to be part of the inaugural event."

While Jo Stewart who manages Swim Vietnam the Hoi An based program enthusiastically said “The Swim to Swim day was a huge success.  The money raised will allow us to put up a portable pool, significantly expand the program and teach many more children how to swim. We are already looking forward to next year’s golf day!”
Special mention to our Swing to Swim sponsors who contributed to the overall success of the event. Our Gold Sponsors who contributed a minimum cash donation; Indochine Engineering, Vietnam Swans, Aya Spa, Boutique Hoi An Resort, Reiker Shoes and, Jim Beam, which again offered incredibly generous support – this time with Makers Mark all complimented by the array of Silver Sponsors who also contributed greatly; Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa, The Nam Hai, Linkshape golf and Six Senses Con Dao.

Montgomerie Links to host Swing to Swim Charity Golf Event

The Montgomerie Links and Indochina Land endorsed by The Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and World Drowning Prevention Conference is hosting a Charity Golf Event on Saturday 14th May 2011, in a bid to raise USD $20,000 for the Swim Vietnam Hoi An and Swim Swim Safe Danang Swimming Programmes for drowning prevention in Vietnam.

 

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The Montgomerie Links voted the best golf course in Vietnam

At the annual Asian Golf Monthly Awards Dinner held Thursday 20th October in Bangkok, Thailand, The Colin Montgomerie designed, Montgomerie Links won the award as the best golf course in Vietnam adding to a number of other recent awards including the Asia Pacific Commercial Property Awards who also voted The Montgomerie Links as the best course in Vietnam.

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2010 Ryder Cup

Congratulations to Europe and Team Captain Colin Montgomerie

It was magic Monday for Europe as they won The Ryder Cup on a sensational final day at The Celtic Manor Resort.

Europe won The Ryder Cup by 14 ½ - 13 ½ after a day of tension and drama before Colin Montgomerie's team came through at the death.

Ultimately it was Northern Irelands Graeme McDowell who secured the winning point after a dramatic win over Hunter Mahan on the 17th but it came right to the wire.

In the top match, Europe's talisman Lee Westwood was defeated 2 and 1 by Steve Stricker and the US immediately put another point on the board when Dustin Johnson comfortably beat US PGA Champion Martin Kaymer.

Ian Poulter put the first European point on the board with a win over Matt Kuchar by a 5 and 4 margin and then Rory McIlroy, in the second group out, secured a vital half with Stewart Cink.

Luke Donald then added another point with a final hole win over Jim Furyk and behind the tension was mounting. Miguel Angel Jiménez was magnificent in beating Bubba Watson but Ross Fisher struggled on the back nine to have his lead overturned and he was beaten by Jeff Overton 3 and 2.

Francesco Molinari came up against an inspired World Number One as Woods ran in five birdies and an eagle in a seven hole stretch from the ninth to win that match 5 and 3 to put the score at 13-11.
Four matches were left at that stage, Europe up in two and the US up in two with the target of 14 ½ points within reach.

But the drama was simply intensifying. Phil Mickelson added another point for the US and then Rickie Fowler somehow got a half from three down with three to play to get a half after birdieing each of the last four holes.

Harrington succumbed to Zach Johnson moments later and the scores were tied - 13 ½ - 13 ½ with just one match left on the course.

US Open Champion Graeme McDowell was the man charged with brining the winning point home and he was sensational. The American's battled so well but McDowell, in the very last match, held on to sealed the victory and Europe had regained The Ryder Cup.

Golf, and sport, simply does not come any better.

www.rydercup.com

Club Championship Results

 On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August, 2010 The Montgomerie Links hosted our Inaugural Club Championship - This is the biggest event of the year for Members and also the first time a golf course has held the event over two days.

 The event gave members a chance to play with each other and on the second day of golf a seeded draw was done based on the performance of the first round.

 The winners of the tournament were

  • 1. Club Champion 36 Hole Gross : Mr Hank Hundhausen - Gross 173
  • 2. Nett Champion 36 Hole : Mr Vo Ngoc Huong - Nett 136
  • 3. Ladies 36 Hole : Mrs. Vo Thi Thu Ba - Nett 151
  • 4. Division A Handicap 36 Hole : Mr. James Hamilton - Nett 160
  • 5. Division B Handicap 36 Hole : Mr. Chiu Cheng Tsai - Nett 145
  • 6. Division C Handicap 36 Hole : Mr.Tran Minh Ca - Nett 150
  • 7. Callaway Division 36 Hole : Mr Kim Jae Youn - Nett 148
  • 8. Guest Division 36 Hole : Mr Nguyen Duc Minh Tri - Nett 140

 Everyone enjoyed the tournament, with the format being well received, and we look forward to seeing each other again for the Second Montgomerie Links Club Championships in 2011.

 Thank you to our sponsors

 Main Sponsors: Indochina Land, The Nam Hai, Vietnam Airlines 

Hole in one Sponsors : Vertu, Saint Honore' 

Co Sponsors : Mercedes, Tissot, Con Dao Resort & Spa, Silver Shores International Resort, Budweiser, Vine Group, Cigar Company

Club Championships 2010

The Montgomerie Links hosts its inaugural Club Championship on August 14 and 15  to be played over 36 holes. The Club Champion will be the 36 hole gross champion and an abundance of other prizes are available to members and thier invited guests.

The Club Championship including all entry fees, caddie fee, cart and luncheons is free for members while a members/guest pay only VND 3 800 000 net for both days.

Entry forms are available at The Montgomerie Links or by emailing reservations@montgomerielinks.com

Colin Montgomerie opens Montgomerie Links in style, sets course record

QUANG NAM, Vietnam (April 19, 2010) – Colin Montgomerie officially opened the golf course he designed and bears his name. A festive atmosphere pervaded Montgomerie’s first full round at the course, as he followed ribbon-cutting ceremonies by birdying the first hole and going on to shoot 68, a course record.
 
The day’s activities included a clinic for club members and guests at the Montgomerie Links Golf Academy. Montgomerie was also joined during his round by members and representatives of Indochina Land, the project’s developers, who played in three-hole rotations with the 2010 European Ryder Cup Captain and eight-time Order of Merit winner.

 Montgomerie pronounced himself “delighted” with the way his design had been executed, adding that the completed golf course exceeded his expectations. Indeed, since his last visit roughly two years ago, Montgomerie Links has been voted best new course in Vietnam and is already a key component in a fast-growing golf-and-beach development scene in and around Danang.

Colin Montgomerie achieves new course record during Grand Opening

Colin Montgomerie awed by visit to Montgomerie Links and environs


QUANG NAM, Vietnam (April 22, 2010) - It's difficult to tell who enjoyed Colin Montgomerie's visit to the Danang area earlier in the week more - the members of Montgomerie Links, who got to play a few holes with the European PGA legend, or Colin Montgomerie himself.


"It's very humbling to come to a different country and see one's name attached to a facility as marvelous as this," said Montgomerie, who last visited the course in the latter stages of the course construction process, some two years ago. "To see the clubhouse and the villas and all the rest, it fills me with admiration for [project developer] Indochina Land and all they've done here. And the course" - recently voted the best new layout in Vietnam - "has turned out even better than we had envisioned when we designed it."


Montgomerie's enthusiasm seemed infectious throughout the festivities, which included a clinic for club members and their guests at the Montgomerie Links Golf Academy. This was followed by ribbon-cutting ceremonies and a round on the golf course in which members and executives from Indochina Land had the chance to play three holes with Montgomerie.


The 2010 European Ryder Cup Captain and eight-time European Order of Merit winner, Montgomerie responded by setting a new course record, 68, which included six birdies to offset two bogeys. Here and there he suggested tweaks to a couple of the holes to course superintendent Lucas Skelton, but the experience convincingly validated the execution of Montgomerie's vision for the playing experience.


"I was happy with the firmness of the turf and the variety of options available for approach shots: You can lob the ball, putt it, or pitch and run. My amateur playing partners were having difficulty stopping the ball on the greens and were winding up in the runoff areas we designed specifically with that in mind. So those are the links characteristics you want in a course that's only a few metres from the coast."


At a press conference later in the day, Montgomerie took note of the phenomenal expansion of the Danang area as a golf-and-beach resort center. He also touted both Vietnam's overall potential as a golf destination and Montgomerie Links's suitability as a venue to host a professional tour event.


"The course is almost there already - conducive to a tournament setup," he said. "And the way the European PGA Tour has expanded to include an Asian swing, this would be a superb addition."


Montgomerie added, "We look forward in the years to come to seeing what we can do," noting that he'd certainly be in the field of any such tournament.


Peter Ryder, CEO of Indochina Land, observed that such an event would be a logical component of the game's growth here.


"Vietnam is following in the footsteps of Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and elsewhere, and this is reflected in our membership roster, the great majority of which are Vietnamese nationals," he said. "It's happened in stages in other countries, like China, and that's the case here, too. But give it time and you'll see it."


"Our job is to facilitate the process," added Jon Tomlinson, general manager at Montgomerie Links. "That's what our junior golf program is all about, and also why the range resembles a golf course. It's not just a place to hit golf balls, it gets people to understand the concepts of golf."


Members seemed reluctant for the day to end, which meant that Montgomerie's visit to The Nam Hai, the five-star, design-driven resort nearby, also developed by Indochina Land, didn't begin until after nightfall. This made for an entertaining exhibition in which Montgomerie hit golf balls from The Nam Hai's reception area to the beach below.


The evening concluded with Montgomerie being feted by officials from Indochina Land.