Angkor Golf Resort lies in northwestern Cambodia near Siem Reap, in a landscape shaped by the region's tropical climate and proximity to the Tonlé Sap Lake basin. Designed by Sir Nick Faldo, the course reflects the former professional golfer's approach to routing and strategic bunkering adapted to local terrain and water management. The layout works through a mix of open fairways and tree-lined corridors typical of Southeast Asian resort courses built in the early 2000s, with water hazards—both natural and constructed—playing a defining role in the course's difficulty and character. The setting draws on Cambodia's natural environment, incorporating native vegetation and the region's seasonal water patterns. Faldo's design emphasizes shot-making over length, with bunker placement and green complexes rewarding accuracy from the tee. The course is situated within a resort property that caters to international visitors, positioning golf as part of a broader leisure experience in a region known for cultural and historical tourism. As a resort course in a developing golf market, Angkor serves both casual players and those seeking a more challenging competitive experience. The design reflects early-2000s trends in Asian golf development, when international architects were commissioned to create courses that would attract regional and destination play. The course remains a notable venue in Cambodia's limited but growing golf infrastructure.