Challenge Week 2009

Golf Thailand

Click here for a short video about happenings during the week.

The Imperial Lake View Hotel & Golf Club: Cha Am is located on a beautiful and unspoiled coast, with dramatic mountain forming a stunning backdrop. Nearby is the stately town of Hua Hin, Thailand's oldest beach resort, famed for its palaces and markets. It is located approximately 209 kilometres from Bangkok and 20 kilometres from Cha-am beach.
The resort has 4 x 9-hole courses and a large coaching area with several practice putting greens, bunkers and a driving range. The hotel is located on the golf course and has a swimming pool, fitness centre and more. Visit the website for more details and photographs of the golf course and facilities. 
http://www.imperialhotels.com/lakeview/index.html

BRIEF ITINERARY

Daily events include:

Buffet breakfast and daily briefing

90 minutes tuition by a Golf Professional
9 holes of golf followed by buffet lunch
9 holes of golf in the afternoon
Visits to local towns for cultural experiences and dining

Creativity – course management, peer coaching
Action – 5 -7 hours of activity daily

Service- afternoon visit to local school / charity organisation to interact with Thai children and perform community service. Some fundraising in HK will be required (details to follow).

CAS: There will be a number of opportunities for Year 12 students to gain CAS credits. This will involve responsibilities prior to and during Challenge Week. See Mr Horner to discuss your role

“Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my challenge week. I made new friends from different years and developed new golfing skills. This was an experience I will probably never get to experience again since I do not golf in my own time but I will try to change that. My favorite part of the trip was going out into the city on three occasions. During those times I got to buy souvenirs and eat delicious local food. This challenge week experience has been something I will remember for a long time and has given me something new that I would like to pursue in the future.” – Monish Iyer 11G

Cost Per Student	$9,000 - $10,000 (dependent on additional items and level of proficiency)
Number of places available	60
Open to which year groups	9 – 13

For enquiries, please contact Mr Horner (gary.horner@kgv.edu.hk).