Memberships available:
Individual
Green fee:
Weekdays 2,800 THB
Weekends 2,800 THB
Caddie fee:
250 THB
Golf cart hire:
600 THB
Facilities:
Driving Range | Equipment Rental
Pro Shop | Resident Professional
Massage | Restaurant
Chiangmai Highlands is a championship course operated by the same owner as Muang Kaew in Bangkok. The layout is an exciting challenge and the course is in pristine condition, with well constructed drainage to ensure the seasonal rains don’t spoil the player’s round. There’s plenty of water in play and an abundance of bunkers, such that on a few holes the approach to the green will need a really accurate wedge or short iron to avoid all the traps. The greens are fast and roomy making approach shots and putting important keys to a rewarding round.
Tel. +66 (0)53 261354-9
Fax. +66 (0)53 261363
Bangkok Office
Tel. +66 (0)2 316 3918-21
e. info@chiangmaihighlands.com
w. www.chiangmaihighlands.com
| The 1st 378 yards par 4 is a dog-leg left downhill with guarding fairway bunkers. There’s a generous landing area, but wayward drives are punished severely by deep bunkers. You need a long tee shot to get in position, but be wary of the out of bounds markers to the right. The second shot is onto a slightly elevated green protected by one bunker either side and, since most of the traps are verging on pot bunkers, take care with the approach. The green is tiered with the back level raised, making longer putts extremely challenging. |  |
| The 13th 384 yards par 4 is relatively straightforward if you hit the right shots! A good drive from an elevated tee out on the perimeter of the course to a generous fairway will seem to fly forever, leaving a short or mid iron for the approach shot. The green is protected by bunkers and a large lake running down most of the left side and round the back of the putting surface, so err on the short side if at all. Realistically, the lake is not in play from the tee, but it does prey on the mind for the second shot, particularly those fighting a serial hook. |  |
| Although the 18th 531 yards par 5 signature hole has a stroke index of 8, it needs to be played carefully. It’s one of those holes that you’ll want to go straight back and play again, as there’s little clue of what’s ahead. The tee shot is set well back and a good clean straight hit will set you up nicely. The second is a blind shot into a valley that steps down through 3 levels. A stream about 125 yards out guards a sloping green with a waterfall at the back. |  |
