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Thanee Like all the courses in this neighbourhood, pancake flat
paddy fields have been dyked and landscaped around artificial lakes to
create broad, undulating fairways. An opulent moated clubhouse sits atop
the immaculately manicured greens and fairways. Muang Kaew A clever design of an awkward-shaped piece of land, it
makes use of every available feature. An absence of fairway bunkers (there
is only one on the 18-hole par 72 course) helps to speed up play, but
some players feel makes the course too easy. An interesting hole drives
straight over the access road, approaching cars being protected by a green
painted metal cage. The pleasant clubhouse is partially open with an air-conditioned
restaurant upstairs. Conveniently close to Bangkok, it is good value.
Royal Golf Excellent course near the site of Bangkok's planned second
airport, it was designed by Chohei Mizayawa. The wide, undulating fairways
and large greens make the course a pleasure for all standards of golfer.
The service in the big clubhouse is exemplary. This course is popular
with expat groups - a good guide to its value. Royal Lakeside This is a stunning-looking 18-hole par 72 course with
some holes running right along the river bank. It is richly ornamented
with shrubs and flowers, and pleasantly breezy much of the time. The dazzling
white clubhouse could be a second cousin to the Taj Mahal. There is also
a marina, from which boat trips can be organised. There are some decent
hotels in nearby Chonburi and along the coast, or visitors can proceed
to Pattaya. Subhaphruek Formerly known as Bangna Villas, the course was renamed
after the owner's wife. A longish, open 18 hole par 72 course with plenty
of water and hundreds of palm trees along every fairway, it is one of
the best and fairest of the new courses along the Bangna-Trat highway.
Splendid ultramodern clubhouse with friendly service from staff who make
visitors feel especially welcome. This course is another of the favourites
of the various expat golf societies in Bangkok. Thana City Greg Norman used plain grasses, reeds and lots of sand
to create the illusion of a seaside links right in the middle of one of
Thailand's biggest housing developments. It is a long and tough par 72,
with some rather unkind blind shots over ditches. The Thais find it rather
austere for their taste and have planted a few shrubs around the huge
clubhouse, which has other sporting facilities and a David Leadbetter
golf school adjoining. A bit expensive, but tourist discounts may be available
off-season. Windmill Park Lifesize windmills decorate the access to this 18-hole
par 72 course which carries Nick Faldo's "signature". It is said that
when Faldo saw how his design had been modified into what looks like an
ornate and colourful garden he declared "flowers belong in gardens, not
on golf courses", and withdrew his name. The course, which is surrounded
by opulent housing, is the most expensive in Thailand for both membership
and green fees. Temporary clubhouse. Around Pattaya Bangpra Attractive 18 hole par 72 course, meandering through foothills.
The front nine were rebuilt a few years ago by Japanese interests, losing
one of Thailand's most spectacular par three holes, but creating a superb
open course with lots of water carries. There is a pleasant hotel overlooking
the course, right beside the large clubhouse, which has Japanese-style
bathtubs. Good value for money. especially on weekdays. Eastern Star Robert Trent Jones Jr. is the designer of this pleasant
and not too challenging 18hole par 72 course On a flattish piece of land,
surrounded by low hills, it often has cooling breezes. Carts are available.
The magnificent clubhouse is air- conditioned throughout and has a swimming
pool. The hotels and condotels of Jomtien beach and nearby Pattaya are
within easy reach. Excellent value, it has not yet been discovered by
the masses. Green Valley Rayong Built around a creek beside a rocky mountain, this course
is a real pleasure to play. The designers, Thomson Wolveridge Associates,
constructed the par 72 course to take maximum advantage of the creek,
creating a series of pools linked by waterfalls. They have also used bunkers
very intelligently, inviting the good golfer to attempt the drive over
them, while the less confident have plenty of room to lay up. Carts are
available. There is a small, comfortable clubhouse, pending the building
of a larger one. The course is within reach of many coastal hotels, and
there are a couple of comfortable ones in the nearby township. Superb
value. Khao Kheow Pete Dye, one of the cleverest designers of courses for
all classes of golfer was presented with a superb setting on which to
impose his art. Surrounded by low hills, the long 27-hole course has enough
slopes to make it interesting without being totally exhausting. There
is one lovely island green. Carts are available. Slated eventually to
have 27 holes, the course has a pleasant temporary clubhouse with a management
for whom nothing appears too much trouble. Highly recommended. Laem Chabang In spectacular rolling hills with craggy peaks, the 27-hole
course was designed by Jack Nicklaus, who has made brilliant use of an
awkward-shaped valley intersected by a creek. He has provided plenty of
long water carries, and - as is always the case with Nicklaus courses
- it is a real challenge. However some older golfers and novices find
it is simply too much for them. Carts are on hand for all but the very
fit. Pleasant temporary clubhouse. A condotel is planned. Noble Place Quite a difficult course in low hills, designed by Australians
Thomson Wolveridge Associates. There is not much water, but the designers
have provided lots of sand and deep rough, giving the course a links feel.
Not for beginners. There is a small, but adequate temporary clubhouse.
Carts are available. Panya Resort The large clubhouse is on a mound overlooking a plain
on which is built an immaculately manicured 27hole park-type course, richly
decorated with flowering shrubs. Not far away is 18-hole Panya Hill, which
is set in more dramatic scenery, where Ronald Fream has created another
of his excellent courses. All the Panya courses are relatively expensive,
but with a multiplicity of nines it is generally possible to squeeze in,
even at weekends. Phoenix Very agreeable 27-hole course on a slightly sloping piece
of land, with distant sea views. It usually has cooling breezes off the
sea, and often appears practically deserted on weekdays. The cathedral
like, partly- open clubhouse has a delightful view. The designer, cleverly
preserved a good deal of the existing shrubbery, unlike so many of the
other new courses. Very good value, there are plenty of hotels and beach
huts nearby on the coast and accommodation is planned in the clubhouse
itself. Recommended. Plutualuang Also known as Sattahip, this Royal Thai Navy course is
set in glorious rocky hill country. There are now two full 18-hole courses,
but the old one has the best views. Both are good exercise. As ever with
Thai mililary courses, the green fees are exceptional value, and the clubhouse
service is friendly, with inexpensive alcoholic beverages. One of the
loveliest natural courses in Thailand. Siam Country Club First of the Pattaya courses, set in lovely country in
the low hills behind Pattaya. Traditional site of the annual Can-Am Invitational,
the 18-hole par 72 course has some superb holes - particularly the unique
finishing four. The basic, open clubhouse has pleasant views. Great value,
but the course is sometimes crowded at weekends. There are about 30 clean
and comfortable air-conditioned rooms available in the clubhouse at very
reasonable prices. Sri Racha Gary Player 's contribution to Thai golf is an 18-hole
par 72 course in a lovely setting, overlooked by a sizeable mountain.
It is in excellent condition, and plays very fairly for both good and
average golfers. The enormous clubhouse has an Olympic-size swimming pool,
and some accommodation in neighbouring condominiums. With its lovely views
it is a perfect holiday setting, and as good value as anywhere. |
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