THE BRG GOLF HANOI FESTIVAL 2019 OPENING

Hanoi, October 12, 2019 - The fourth annual BRG Golf Hanoi Festival officially kicked off at BRG Kings Island Golf Resort. Attracting the participation of many international golfers, the BRG Golf Hanoi Festival 2019 is demonstrating its role as an annual sports event, and its contribution to the promotion of Vietnam's golf tourism.

Mark Reeves, director of BRG Group's Golf Division, opens the BRG Golf Hanoi Festival 2019 at BRG Kings Island Golf Resort

The BRG Golf Hanoi Festival offers a chance for international golfers to experience a chain of high-class courses, special culinary identities, and the professionalism of the host. As the tournament is held in the autumn, it is an optimal time for tourists who want to explore Vietnam through golf, and enjoy the most beautiful and romantic weather that Hanoi can provide.

One golfer, American David Elliott, said excitedly, “I have played golf in Hanoi for eight years and have many friends who play golf here. Some of them recommended me to play golf at Kings Course and this is part of the reason I participated in the tournament. I am really impressed with the festival’s professional organization, beautiful golf course, and also the great weather. I think it will be a great experience here.”

US player David Elliott is excited to experience golf at the BRG Golf Hanoi Festival 2019

Participating in this year's tournament, golfers are divided into two groups and will play alternately across a pair of the leading golf courses in the country’s northern region. The first is BRG Legend Hill Golf Resort – the first golf course designed by Nicklaus Design in Vietnam and which features a unique “twin green” design.

The second is Kings Course at BRG Kings Island Golf Resort, which was designed by Jack Nicklaus II, President of Nicklaus Design and the eldest son of golfing legend Jack Nicklaus.

Speaking at the opening ceremony Mark Reeves, director of BRG Group's Golf Division said, “We are proud to bring a festival for golf lovers both domestically and internationally, having organised the BRG Golf Hanoi Festival for four consecutive years. This is a commitment and contribution from BRG Group to the development of the sports industry, as well as promoting Vietnamese golf tourism.”

A golfer conquering the sixth hole at the Kings Course at BRG Kings Island Golf Resort

Over the years, the BRG Group has focused and invested in the quality of golf courses, golf management capacity, and golfing services, in order to bring players the most premium experience and thereby promoting the image of the country and people of Vietnam through the sport.

With professional service from golf management to those who come in direct contact with golfers such as caddies and golf operators, BRG Group's courses have been repeatedly honoured with prestigious awards such as best golf course in Vietnam, and course with the best caddy service in Vietnam. In addition, BRG Kings Island Golf Resort was named one of the ten best golf courses in Vietnam for tourists in 2019, as accredited by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Taking part in the BRG Golf Hanoi Festival this year, players not only enjoyed the sublime moments that golf can bring, but also earned valuable rewards. The overall winner of the event received their prize at the award ceremony that took place on October 13 at the BRG Legend Hill Golf Resort.