Hoiana Shores Golf Club Connects Vietnam to the World by Successfully Hosting the Prestigious Seventh WAAP Championship

Hoi An, Vietnam, (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- The seventh Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) Championship concluded successfully at Hoiana Shores Golf Club, with Jeneath Wong from Malaysia claiming the title. Demonstrating skill and determination, the 20-year-old made history as the first Malaysian to win the region's most prestigious women's amateur championship.

With this victory, Jeneath Wong secures a coveted golden ticket to compete against the world's best in three Major Championships this year: the Chevron Championship (April 24-27), the Evian Championship (July 10-13), the AIG Women's Open (July 31-August 3).

Recognized as one of the world's top 100 golf courses, Hoiana Shores Golf Club served as the official venue for the championship, receiving high praise from players, WAAP organizers, sponsors, officials, and media for its exceptional course layout, strategic and challenging design, outstanding service, passionate team, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Before receiving her trophy, Jeneath Wong expressed her gratitude: "Thank you to Hoiana Shores Golf Club for a perfect course, and to my Vietnamese caddie for the incredible support throughout the tournament."

Niall Farquharson, Chairman of The R&A, shared his appreciation: "I would like to thank Alan Teo, CEO of Hoiana Resort & Golf, Dr. Aylwin Tai, and Wee Peng Siong, General Manager of Hoiana Shores Golf Club. You have an incredible facility here in Vietnam, and you could not have done more to make us feel welcome. Given the quality of the course and its facilities, it is hard to believe that the course is only celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. It has provided the perfect stage to challenge the players and showcase their exceptional talent this week."

Hosting a world-class golf tournament for the first time in Vietnam has been a great honor for Hoiana Shores Golf Club, reinforcing its mission to connect Vietnam to the global golf community. Moving forward, the club will continue its strong collaboration with The R&A to promote and develop key golf initiatives, including R&A Sustainable Golf and educational programs such as the Rules of Golf, Junior & Public Golf, and Club & Turf Management, benefiting both Vietnam and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Dr. Aylwin Tai, the golf course consultant, emphasized the club's long-term vision: "In the future, Hoiana Shores Golf Club aims to become an Education Hub for Amateur Golf in Asia-Pacific, with strong support from The R&A, APGC, and the Vietnam Golf Association."

Alan Teo, CEO of Hoiana Resort & Golf, reaffirmed the resort's commitment: "Hosting the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship has been a milestone moment for Hoiana Shores Golf Club and a proud achievement for Vietnam. This event not only showcased our world-class course but also reinforced Vietnam's position on the global golf stage. Hoiana Resort & Golf is committed to advancing the sport by fostering young talent, supporting golf education, and providing an exceptional venue for international tournaments. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with The R&A and key golf organizations to further elevate the game in Vietnam and the Asia-Pacific region."