R&A and Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) have announced that the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship will be played at Hoiana Shores in Vietnam from 6-9 March 2025.
This will be the first time Vietnam has hosted the championship which launched the careers of three major champions, Yuka Saso, Patty Tavatanakit, Ayaka Furue, and former world number one Jeeno Thitikul.
The golf course is set against a spectacular coast line and breathtaking unspoiled natural terrain, offering majestic views of the Eastern Sea and Cham Islands and is renowned for its testing back nine sea breeze and bunkers.
Martin Slumbers, CEO of The R&A, said, “The Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship provides leading women’s amateur golfers with a world-class platform to compete at some of the most renowned golf courses in the region.
“Golf in Vietnam has grown significantly in recent years and we are looking forward to taking the championship there for the first time. Hoiana Shores Golf Club promises to be a fantastic venue and an excellent test of golf for the players.
“I am looking forward to seeing who emerges from the field to win the championship and earn the three major championship exemptions on offer.”
Taimur Hassan Amin, Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation, commented, “We’re delighted that the seventh edition of the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship is to be held in Vietnam for the first time at the spectacular Hoiana Shores Golf Club.
“Vietnam is one of the fastest growing golfing markets in the world and the staging of the WAAP there will certainly help to accelerate the game’s growth in the country.
“Thank you to our partners at The R&A and the Vietnam Golf Association as well as the management at Hoiana Shores for their support. With the region’s finest women golfers showcasing their talent at this stunning venue, it promises to be a memorable week.”
Vu Nguyen, Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Golf Association added, “The Vietnam Golf Association is delighted that the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship will be hosted in Vietnam at the beautiful Hoiana Shores Resort. The Championship is young but has a grand reputation for producing major champions.”
The WAAP aims to inspire future generations of women golfers and provides the champion with life-changing opportunities through exemptions into three women’s major championships and other elite amateur championships.
The winner will be invited to compete in three major championships, including the AIG Women’s Open, Amundi Evian Championship and the Chevron Championship.
In addition, they will also be invited to the Hana Financial Group Championship, ISPS Handa Australian Open, The 122nd Women’s Amateur Championship and, by tradition, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
