Emerging markets

Construction begins on new holes in valley setting at Vietnam resort, with dramatic backdrop.

Former Thai Muang golf course in Thailand has been completely rebuilt and rebranded.

Design firm creates Lao Cai course on hilly site near the Chinese border.

IMG creates new layout for Vietnam resort with ‘a spectacular lake in play on several holes’.

Montenegro’s first golf course will offer ‘breath-taking views of the Kotor Bay and Adriatic Sea’.

New layouts to take advantage of “cathedral-like setting” of Hawaii coastline and mountains.

Clearing is in progress on the club’s fifth course, designed by golf course architect Toby Cobb.

Jari Rasinkangas, Ronald Fream and George Philpott co-design new layout in Russian port city.

Architect is overseeing complete overhaul of Castle course on rugged shores of Finnish island.

Jurmala Golf Club & Hotel debuts new Nicklaus Design course and practice facilities.

110-feet high likeness of Gautama Buddha dominates views from new layout in Pattaya, Thailand.

Gary Johnston of European Golf Design creates memorable layout for Emaar development firm.

Project architect Thad Layton expects construction at Uruguay resort to begin in spring 2019.

Construction work expected to begin at site near Islamabad in January 2019.

Dubai resort course reopens following reconfiguration to accommodate new hotel construction.

José María Olazábal's design firm building 36 holes at Navarino Hills site.

27-hole facility designed by Greg Norman’s firm set on coastal stretch at new Vietnam resort.

Moscow course has extensive drainage and sandcapping to maximise playing season.

Michlifen hosts La Coupe du Trône tournament to mark the opening of the mountainous layout.

Gaunt designs 27 holes at Twin Chapels with views of Říp Mountain and Central Bohemian Uplands.

Tim Lobb layout is first full-length course in Turkish resort city on Mediterranean Sea.

Layout overlooking Lake Victoria will formally open with its first professional tournament in October.