ROYAL MINGALARDON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Opened in the mid-1990s, Royal Mingalardon Golf & Country Club occupies a substantial portion of Mitsui & Co.'s 3,000-acre township development at Mingalardon Garden City, which lies to the north of Yangon, Myanmar's largest city.

Situated about 6 kilometers away from the Yangon International Airport and 20 kilometers from the city center, the course extends to almost 7,200 yards from the back tees, playing to a standard par 72. Lightly bunkered, the fairways are routed around several small lakes, bringing water into play more than half the holes on the card. Each hole has different features such as water, terrain, and well-placed bunkers. Golfers will be impressed by stunning landscapes and challenging hazards.

The Myanmar Open was inaugurated in 1996, eventually becoming part of the Asien Tour, and it arrived at Royal Mingalardon as a season-opening event for professionals in 2012. Kieran Prett from Australia lifted the trophy that year, followed twelve months later by Chawelit Plaphol from Thailand when the championship returned to the same venue.