10 best golf courses in Thailand and tips on golf
A golf vacation in Thailand is an unforgettable experience that takes you to the beautiful green fairways, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. With over 250 golf courses across the country, Thailand offers every golfer, from beginner to professional, a wide range of challenges and adventures.
Thailand has some features that make it an excellent choice for a golfing holiday. Thailand has a wide range of high-quality golf courses. Due to the country's tropical climate, these courses are green and playable all year round. They range from coastal and mountain courses to city courses, each with its own unique challenges and beautiful landscapes. And Thailand offers excellent value for money, especially when compared to other popular golf destinations. This makes it an attractive option for golfers of all budgets.
Why play golf in Thailand?
Thailand is known for its hospitality, and golf is no exception. On the Thai golf courses, the service is world class and the facilities are excellent. In addition, the climate is suitable for all year round golf, meaning you can enjoy a round of golf at any time of the year.
Who is golf in Thailand suitable for?
Golf in Thailand is for everyone. Beginners can master the sport by taking golf lessons from professional instructors, while experienced golfers can test their skills on challenging championship courses. In addition, there are courses of different levels and prices, so that every golfer can find something suitable.
Golf lessons in Thailand
If you are new to the sport, there are many golf academies in Thailand where you can learn how to play golf. These academies offer lessons for all ages and abilities, with professional instructors experienced in training from beginners to top golfers. So whether you want to improve your swing or learn the basics of the sport, there is a golf lesson for you.
Unique golf experiences
But golf in Thailand goes beyond the game. It is a total experience that immerses you in the rich Thai culture. After a day on the track, enjoy delicious Thai food at the club restaurants, relax at luxurious spas, or explore the local attractions.
Final assessment
In short, golf in Thailand offers a unique mix of sport, culture and relaxation. Whether you're an experienced golfer looking for a new challenge, or a beginner wanting to learn the sport, playing golf in Thailand will be an experience you won't soon forget. So grab your clubs and come to the 'Land of Smiles' for an unforgettable golf experience.
To sum up, with its versatile golf courses, excellent facilities and unparalleled hospitality, Thailand is truly a golfer's paradise. It's time to discover the magic of golf in Thailand!
10 best golf courses in Thailand
Thailand is known for its beautiful and challenging golf courses. Here are ten of the best:
- Black Mountain Golf Club, Hua Hin: This golf course has been voted one of the best in Asia several times and also has a place on the list of the 100 best courses in the world.
- Amata Spring Country Club, Chonburi: Host of numerous professional tournaments, including the Royal Trophy and the Thailand Golf Championship.
- Thai Country Club, Bangkok: Known for its excellent facilities and demanding layout, it has hosted many major tournaments.
- Blue Canyon Country Club, Phuket: This club offers two championship courses, the Canyon Course and the Lakes Course, both known for their beautiful views and challenging holes.
- Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin: With beautiful views of the mountains and the Gulf of Thailand, this course has won several awards.
- Siam Country Club, Pattaya: This club has three courses (Old Course, Plantation Course and Waterside Course), and is a favorite destination for both professional and amateur golfers.
- Alpine Golf Club, Bangkok: Designed by Ron Garl, this course has hosted the Johnnie Walker Classic tournament and is known for its challenging layout.
- Red Mountain Golf Club, Phuket: This course is known for its spectacular scenery and its challenging holes.
- Chiang Mai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort, Chiang Mai: With beautiful mountain views and a challenging course, this club is a must-visit for golfers traveling to the north of Thailand.
- Laem Chabang International Country Club, Pattaya: Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this course offers 27 holes over three challenging nine hole courses.
Please note: the quality and status of golf courses can change, so it's always a good idea to look up up-to-date information before planning a visit.
10 lesser known golf courses in Thailand
There are also some lesser known courses that are well worth a visit. Here are ten lesser known, but excellent golf courses in Thailand:
- Royal Gems Golf City, Bangkok: A replica course that recreates some of the most famous holes in the world.
- Santiburi Country Club, Chiang Rai: A beautiful mountain track in the north of Thailand, away from the busy tourist areas.
- Majestic Creek Country Club, Hua Hin: One of Hua Hin's best kept secrets, this course offers a challenging layout for players of all skill levels.
- Royal Ratchaburi Golf Club, Ratchaburi: Nestled in the west of Thailand, this course offers beautiful mountain views and a peaceful atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle.
- Khao Kheow Country Club, Pattaya: Despite being one of the most difficult courses in the area, it is often overlooked by tourists.
- St Andrews 2000 Golf Club, Rayong: Designed to replicate the challenges of Scotland's famous St Andrews, this course is a unique experience in Thailand.
- Panurangsri Golf Course, Nakorn Nayok: This is a lesser known course in central Thailand with beautiful mountain views.
- Navatanee Golf Course, Bangkok: Although it hosted the World Cup in 1975, it is often overlooked by international visitors.
- Green Valley Country Club, Pattaya: Despite its excellent maintenance and interesting layout, this course is often less crowded than others in the Pattaya region.
- Kirin Valley Golf Resort & Country Club, Khao Yai: This is a beautiful course in the Khao Yai National Park area, away from the most touristy routes.
Each of these courses offers its own unique challenges and landscapes, and they are well worth a visit for golfers looking for something different in Thailand.
Learn more about golf in Thailand
There are several websites that provide information specifically about golf in Thailand, from golf courses and resorts to news and events in the Thai golf world. Please note that this information is based on my knowledge up to September 2021, so new sources may have been added since then.
- Thailand Golf Association (TGA): This is the official website of the National Golf Association of Thailand. It is a good source for news and updates about golf in the country. (https://www.thaigolf.or.th/)
- Thailand Golf (www.thaigolfer.com): This is one of the most comprehensive resources for golf in Thailand. It has information on almost every golf course in the country, including ratings and booking options. It also has a community area where golfers can share their experiences.
- Gulf Asian (www.golfasian.com): Golfasian is a leading provider of golf holidays in Asia, with a strong focus on Thailand. The site includes information on golf packages, custom tours, and details on individual golf courses.
- Thailand Golf Zone (www.thailandgolfzone.com): This is a blog that offers a variety of content about golf in Thailand, from tips and tricks to information about specific golf courses and tournaments.
- Pattaya Sports Club (www.pattayasports.org/golf): Although specifically aimed at Pattaya, a popular golf destination in Thailand, this site provides detailed information on local golf courses and hosts regular golf events.
- Asian Golf Tours (www.asiangolftours.com): This site offers golf travel packages in several Asian countries including Thailand. They have information on golf courses, accommodations and other travel services.
Don't forget to also check the official websites of individual golf clubs and resorts in Thailand, such as the Banyan Golf Club, Black Mountain Golf Club, and Red Mountain Golf Club, just to name a few. These sites will have specific information about their jobs, facilities and booking procedures.
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Dear members of Thailandblog.be/nl, dear golfers,
For several years, before the Covid-19 pandemic, I played several times on the challenging golf courses “Santiburi Country Club” in Chiang Rai as well as the “Chiang Mai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort. These are all very challenging as well as beautiful courses, few people in September/October, no waiting times and by the way the caddies are very friendly, giving you the direction to where you should try to play to get a birdie or par or boogey . You may look at the caddies but not touch them, certainly not on the grounds. Try to concentrate on your game (ball) and enjoy the beautiful backdrops, for me both golf courses are definitely worth a 12 / 10, sublime greens, the fairways are very good, enough bunkers and water features. If you are there and you want to play a round of golf, go there blindly and last but not least a Green Fee is one tenth or twentieth of the prices in Western Europe, just like for the golf carts.
The best time to play is very early in the morning, also because of the mosquitos, some golfers ask a tee time at 06.00:07.00 am, I always started at 07.30:18 to 2000:XNUMX am, after the XNUMX holes I invited my caddy out for a lunch they certainly won't turn down, afterwards I gave them a pretty penny (XNUMX THB) for their expert information but you don't have to do this, but know that the caddies don't have much.
This fall I'm going back to Thailand and I'm taking my golf attributes back with me, I've never been to southern Thailand and it won't be an issue this time either, besides playing golf we are there with a company with 68 employees .
Just a few little things about the story and the first reaction.
In the story, the English word, Course, is translated as a course. That must really be a golf course.
Speaking about the price, for these top ten courses the green fee + caddy and car is between 150 and 200 euros. Otherwise a nice story.
Most of the courses mentioned I have already played with great pleasure.
Kind regards, Dik Lenten.
Yes for golfers Thailand is a must , I have played from the top at Siam Country club, Laem Chabang International Country Club, Khao Kheow Country Club and Green Valley Country Club. And then many others around Pattaya and Rayong . It is indeed great to play on beautiful golf courses and a good (nice) caddy is indispensable. Incomparable to the golf here in Belgium but yes we have to move on. At least when I go back there will be a game.
Dear golfers, dear Thailand bloggers,
I am leaving for Thailand at the end of October - beginning of November and will spend my retirement there, not far from where I will live there is a small golf course. (9 holes)
My question: CAN I BECOME A MEMBER, as here in Belgium I am a member of the Royal Golf Club du Hainaut (in Erbisoeul – Mons) and a life member since 1993.
Is a beautiful very old golf course (1923) and is apparently an easy course but ...., OR DO I HAVE TO PAY A GREEN FEE OVER AND OVER AGAIN, how do the Thai golfers do it?
Wishing you all lots of fun golfing and
Please your responses
Andre
Good story, the great Banyan golf course got a new name last year and is now called pineapple valley, new name but still the same fantastic experience. When you drive there you drive past pineapple fields. Besides Pineapple valley Hua Hin has many golf courses, the also named Black Mountain and Majestic Cree are part of it. The latter is a lot cheaper than the first two. Furthermore there is the Hua Hin golf festival every year in August/September. In these months you can play for heavily reduced prices on the affiliated courses. Also courses like Spring field, Majestic creek, Lake view, Royal Hua Hin (in the city and the oldest golf course in Thailand), Palm hills and the latest addition Sea Pine (by the sea with 2 island holes and flat, so easy to walk) are a pleasure to play and are located in or around Hua Hin.