Legendary Footballers Tee Off at Ba Na Hills Golf Club as Part of Via ++t Nam-UK Football Festival

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Former Manchester United stars Ryan Giggs, Michael Owen, Paul Scholes, Teddy Sheringham, and Wes Brown will join forces for a golf exchange at the prestigious Ba Na Hills Golf Club on June 26. The event, part of the Via ++t Nam-UK Football Festival, promises to be an unforgettable experience, with the legendary footballers taking to the course designed by Luke Donald, which has won numerous international awards, including 'Best New Golf Course in the World' and 'Best Golf Course in Via ++t Nam'. The festival will also feature a match between Manchester Reds and Via ++t Nam All-Stars on June 28, marking the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic ties between Via ++t Nam and the UK.

Key Takeaways:

  • The golf exchange will take place at the Ba Na Hills Golf Club on June 26, featuring former Manchester United players Ryan Giggs, Michael Owen, Paul Scholes, Teddy Sheringham, and Wes Brown.
  • The event is part of the Via ++t Nam-UK Football Festival, a series of programmes aimed at fostering friendship between the two nations.
  • The Ba Na Hills Golf Club is managed by IMG and has won several international awards, including 'Best New Golf Course in the World' and 'Best Golf Course in Via ++t Nam'.
  • The golf course is designed by Luke Donald and has a 18-hole tour-calibre course in Aa Naoung.
  • The festival will also feature a match between Manchester Reds and Via ++t Nam All-Stars on June 28, marking the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic ties between Via ++t Nam and the UK.
  • Local fans will have the opportunity to exchange with their football idols during a lunch at the Pullman Danang Beach Resort on June 28.
  • Furama Resort Aa Naoung will offer a booking room service, allowing local fans to become holiday 'neighbours' of the Red Devils legends at the beach-front resort for two days - June 25-26.

Statistics:

  • The event will feature 20,000 seats at the Hoa Xuan Stadium.
  • The Ba Na Hills Golf Club has 18 holes on its tour-calibre course.
  • The golf course has won the 'Best New Golf Course in the World' and 'Best Golf Course in Asia Pacific' awards.
  • The club was the first runner-up at the Asian Golf Awards in Thailand.
  • The lighting system at the golf course allows for night-time access, making it the first golf course in Via ++t Nam to offer this feature.

Sources:

  • [Event organiser, America & Asia Connect company]
  • [Ba Na Hills Golf Club]
  • [IMG]
  • [Luke Donald]
  • [Via ++t Nam-UK Football Festival]