Madhav Misra, Author at Golftripz Blog

Madhav Misra is the co-founder of Golftripz. He has travelled extensively for golf across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australia, playing and experiencing a wide range of golf destinations, courses and travel formats. His writing draws on that first-hand experience, with a particular focus on how destinations, courses, hotels, seasons and trip logistics come together to create the right golf holiday for a particular group. For advice on planning a golf trip, contact Madhav at madhavmisra@golftripz.com.

November 20, 2019Dalat, VIETNAM

9 Golf Holidays in Vietnam: 6. Golf in Dalat

9 Golf Holidays in Vietnam: 6. Golf in Dalat Very few places in South East Asia can match a golf holiday in Dalat, because of the climate on offer. The 1500 m elevation has much to do with that. The elevation and climate also combine…

November 14, 2019Nha Trang, VIETNAM

Golf Holidays in Vietnam: Play Golf in Nha Trang

“Nothing wrong with the golf courses in Nha Trang !”said an Aussie on a golf holiday in Nha Trang. He had just finished his second golf round at Vinpearl Golf Club, having played at Diamond Bay Golf & Villas, the day before. While that sounded…

November 11, 2019Quy Nhon, VIETNAM

9 Golf Holidays in Vietnam: 4. Golf in Quy Nhon

9 Golf Holidays in Vietnam: 4. Golf in Quy Nhon A golf holiday in Quy Nhon evokes the likely reaction – where is that? Well, Quy Nhon is a coastal city in South-Central Vietnam, known for its beaches and quiet domestic tourism. The recent development…

October 22, 2019Kanchanaburi, THAILAND

Golf in Kanchanaburi

Golf and The Bridge on the River Kwai Although I have made several golf trips to Thailand, I didn’t really have the opportunity to visit Kanchanaburi. So, when it did arise, I took it, not just to see the town, but also, the golf in…

October 21, 2019Bintan, INDONESIA

Golf in Bintan

The Day “Golf” Tripper to Bintan I was looking forward to my first “local” golf round, since I moved to Singapore about one year ago. Technically it wasn’t really going to be local, as it would mean playing golf in Bintan, which is in Indonesia.…

October 16, 2019ballantine's team-am golf challenge, golf tournament holiday

Golf Tournament Holiday

It is one thing to go on a golf holiday and another to participate in a tournament while doing it. A “golf tournament holiday” as it is called is something that golfers from around the world are increasingly looking for. Not only do golfers get…

October 1, 2019Hai Phong, Halong Bay, VIETNAM

9 Golf Holidays in Vietnam: 2.Golf in Halong Bay and Hai Phong

As mentioned before, there are as many as nine destinations to choose from for a Vietnam golf holiday. So, in theory, you could visit Vietnam nine times, each time playing golf in a different location. Is that not something, especially if it has all happened…

September 28, 2019HANOI, VIETNAM

9 Golf Holidays in Vietnam: 1.Golf in Hanoi

If superb golf is what you want, superb golf is what you will get in a golf holiday in Vietnam. And not just in one place, which is all the better. There is so much to like about the country and its diversity, many want…

September 27, 2019BANGKOK, Night Golf

Night Golf in Bangkok

No matter what one says, finding a golf ball in the rough at night is not easy. Even if you are assisted by the world’s most assiduous caddies, playing night golf in Bangkok. And, lest you harbor any ideas about “night” and “caddies”, some golf…

September 20, 2019CHINA, Dragon Lake Golf Course, Guangzhou

Dragon Lake: The Dragon Surely Lurks Somewhere

One thing you wouldn’t do is rush through the magnificent breakfast spread at a Ritz Carlton. Yet that’s what typically happens with me, especially with early morning golf rounds. I prefer lazy mornings, but time limitations in my trip to explore golf in China didn’t…