Lang Co, Vietnam: Laguna Golf Lang Co, home of the annual Faldo Series Asia Grand Final, has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the champions of tomorrow as the celebrated series for juniors marks its 25th anniversary in 2021.

Inaugurated by Sir Nick Faldo – designer of the acclaimed layout at Laguna Golf Lang Co – after his victory at the 1996 US Masters, the Faldo Series is recognised as the only global amateur series for boys and girls. Competitors from ages 12 to 21 have the opportunity to test themselves against the best juniors around the world.

Laguna Golf Lang Co is a Nick Faldo Signature course.

The Series has been a proven success as a pathway for players to reach the top levels of the game, with more than 70 Faldo Series competitors now playing on professional Tours. Notable alumni include Major winners Rory McIlroy, Danny Willet and Tseng Ya-ni, as well as other familiar names including Tyrell Hatton, Joaquin Niemann, Eddie Pepperell, Li Haotong, Mel Reid, Carly Booth and Nasa Hataoka.

The global junior series expanded into Asia in 2006, recognising the huge potential on the Asian junior golf circuit. Since then, Laguna Golf Lang Co has played a central role in the initiative as the current host venue for the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final, a reflection of its status as a Sir Nick Faldo Signature course, an elite category among Faldo designs.

“We are hugely proud to play such a key role here in Asia for the Faldo Series,” said Adam Calver, Director of Golf and Destination Marketing at Laguna Lang Co, a Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

“It’s an initiative that is widely recognised as one of the world’s most important showcases for young players. The future well-being of the game depends on the development of youngsters and we are determined to be at the vanguard of these efforts,” added Calver.

The Faldo Series looks set to go from strength to strength as it marks its milestone year. Indeed, Faldo recently announced a new collaboration in America with the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour that will create the largest global junior golf tour partnership of its kind in the world.

The new Faldo Hurricane Series will give juniors the opportunity to play on America’s finest golf courses and compete for an invite to the North America Grand Final, which will air on CBS Sports. Winners of the six age categories in the North America Grand Final will then have the opportunity to travel to Vietnam to compete at the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at Laguna Golf Lang Co.

“Anything that raises the profile of the junior game in the US can only have a positive impact worldwide,” added Calver. “That’s why the announcement of the Faldo Hurricane Series is such an exciting development for growing the game of golf.”

Laguna Lang Co is currently working with the Faldo Series to finalise the new dates of the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final which was postponed due to the global travel restrictions.