Memberships available:
Individual
Green fee:
Weekdays 2,500 THB
Weekends 3,500 THB
Caddie fee:
250 THB
Golf cart hire:
600 THB
Facilities:
Accommodation | Driving Range
Equipment
Rental | Pro Shop
Massage | Restaurant
Muang Kaew was always a good course, but after extensive redesign in 2003, it’s even better. This is a very challenging layout despite its moderate length off the white tees, but if you fancy beating yourself up, try the blue tees at 7,015 yards.
The course’s tree and klong-lined holes make this a straight driver’s playground and numerous raised greens make for a very difficult layout if chipping is not your strong point.
Promoting itself as the ‘Best Golf in the City’, it’s a mere 20 minutes from central Bangkok and given its proximity to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Muang Kaew is a good choice to grab a round before entering or leaving the city.
Tel. +66 (0)2 316 3918-21
Fax. +66 (0)2 316 6749
e. adm@muangkaewgolf.com
w. www.muangkaewgolf.com
| The 3rd 138 yards par 3 is a beautiful little hole but with a bite. Large trees and bushes surround the back of the green, as does a nasty bunker, which if you're unfortunate enough to over-club, will generally leave you with a downhill lie in the sand. A small strip of water sits in front of the green but should not be in play unless something drastic happens with the tee shot. More trees and bushes guard the left as does one of the klongs, which are actually working waterways so don’t be distracted by what sounds like a formula one race; it’s just a boat powered by what looks like an aircraft engine passing by! |  |
| The 4th 469 yards par 5 is a tempting eagle chance, but requires a very accurate tee shot. There’s water all down the left and, with a set back tee box, it’s a slight dog-leg left. Mature trees line the right and, just to make you think, a fairway bunker sits in the middle, just where the fairway narrows and bends left. If you can clear the bunker, there’s just one good hit left to reach the green, but beware of the small stream that runs in front of it. It’s significantly raised, so any ball coming in high and short will hit the bank and roll back down into the water. |  |
| The 13th 551 yards par 5 is one of the more interesting holes, with a blind drive over the road that leads into the club; but don’t worry, it’s protected by a net! Get a line from the caddie, although a pylon in the distance is usually a good aiming point. This used to be a par 4, but the redesign has made a much better hole out of it as all three (or more) shots to get to the green will cause some thought. With an offset left green and water round much of it, a par is a satisfying experience. |  |
