82 Construction is in progress on two of three courses planned for the US$3 billion Hann Reserve development in New Clark City, Philippines. More than one million people are expected to eventually live in Clark, a city that will span a 10,000-hectare area two hours north of Manila. Hann Reserve covers 450 hectares and will include golf courses by the Nicklaus Design, KJ Choi and Faldo Design firms as well as hotels, a commercial centre, casino, homes, retail spaces, a school and a public park. “At Hann Reserve, we are not just creating golf courses; we are establishing a premier destination that will redefine the golfing experience both regionally and globally,” says Tim Neil, general manager of Hann Reserve. “The land has been expertly divided to create three distinct golf courses, each offering a unique experience for players. The Nicklaus course, perched atop the mountain, presents an open and rugged highland layout that is fully exposed to the elements. In contrast, the KJ Choi course features a parkland design that meanders through the lush trees and natural vegetation of the mountain. Finally, the Faldo course is nestled in a valley, surrounded by the vibrant beauty of the rainforest, providing a serene backdrop for golfers.” The Mountain (Nicklaus) and Valley (Choi) courses are under construction with ground expected to be broken on the River layout in late 2026. “The Nicklaus course is routed on severe topography that naturally encouraged us to utilise the site’s long ridges and meandering valleys to locate golf,” says Jim Wagner, former Nicklaus Design associate and now partner at Curley-Wagner Golf Design. “As the ridges were broadened and valleys were filled, we were able to create enough space to present generous width off the tee and A new city with golf at its heart A new resort and residential development in the Philippines is centred around three golf courses. REPORT
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