Global golf legend Sir Nick Faldo has just been honored by the World Awards organization as the Golf Course Designer of the Year 2025. This accolade is particularly significant as it coincides with the 25th anniversary of his architecture firm, Faldo Design.
Sharing his thoughts on this memorable milestone, Sir Nick Faldo expressed his pride: “I am incredibly honored to receive this wonderful recognition from the World Awards organization. It is made even more special by the fact that it comes just as we celebrate a quarter-century of Faldo Design’s journey.”
Deflecting individual praise, the British legend dedicated his deepest gratitude to his team. He emphasized that it is the passion and talent of his partners, architects, engineers, and project managers that have helped transform complex blueprints into world-class realities.
This award further solidifies Faldo Design’s leading position in the golf industry. His work remains consistent with a core philosophy: prioritizing strategy, ensuring memorability, and delivering complete fun for the player.
Additionally, Sir Nick Faldo highlighted two key projects that made significant waves over the past year:
- Qiddiya City (Saudi Arabia): A recently completed project described as a “visionary” golf experience located in the heart of a new entertainment super-city, promising to reshape the face of golf in the Middle East.
- Ponta do Pargo (Madeira, Portugal): An ongoing project situated in a location with spectacular landscapes, expected to open a “bold new chapter” for golf tourism on the island.
With Sir Nick Faldo receiving the “Designer of the Year” title, the brand value of “Faldo Signature” courses globally—including in Vietnam—is expected to be further elevated, attracting the attention of the international golfing community seeking to experience his world-class designs.
In Vietnam, the masterpiece Laguna Golf Lăng Cô (Hue City) stands as a prominent testament to Sir Nick Faldo’s design talent. His recognition as the 2025 award winner further affirms the superior quality and international standards of this course, where the pristine natural landscape is preserved and subtly utilized to create exciting challenges for golfers. This is undoubtedly a premier destination for visitors traveling to Hue and seeking an exceptional golf experience in Vietnam.
