Memberships available:
Individual, Corporate
Green fee:
Weekdays 1,800 THB
Weekends 2,200 THB
Caddie fee:
200 THB
Golf cart hire:
500 THB
Facilities:
Accommodation | Driving range | Pro shop
Resident professional | Equipment Rental
Restaurant |
Massage
Situated in historical Gassan Lake, this course as its name implies, involves negotiating lots of water which is part of its appeal rather than a detraction as the game here will be all about placement and shot making. The par 3s require shots over the lakes, two of which are island greens which can be tricky but usually fun nonetheless. Many of the par 4s and 5s are well designed dog-legs using the lakes as hazards to protect one side of the fairway and usually some beautifully carved bunkering to toughen up other parts of each hole. The designer has created another very interesting layout to challenge the golfer and complement his earlier design at sister course Gassan Khuntan.
Tel. +66 (0)53 921888
Fax. +66 (0)53 921816
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The 4th 420 yards par 4 is long for a par 4 and a narrow fairway makes the drive one to be on form for. A large lake and long bunker next to it will catch anything down the right; the left has bunkers and out of bounds to contend with. The second shot is over a stream to perhaps the most difficult green on the course, as its raised centre will make the ball break away in all directions. Anywhere below the hole is usually the best bet. |
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The 11th 350 yards par 4 is a sharp dog-leg right with water either side of the first part of the fairway and some trees protecting the drive to the green that longer hitters might feel is the way to go, but the more analytical golfer should put an iron in play avoiding bunkers at the end of the fairway and leaving the ball at a favoured distance. The elevated green still has some water and a bunker protecting it and although wide, the green is not deep enough to allow any loose approach and will be tricky to putt on from too far away. |
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The 18th 376 yards par 4 requires a straight and sweetly hit drive to a generous fairway although a large bunker left and water right will punish the poor shot from the tee; but this one is all about the approach. The second shot will be a carry over water to a small and bunker protected green; water will catch anything short and sand will trap the longer shot. Like most of the greens here, a little bit of trickery is left to amuse you before you head in; a ridge in the middle of the green makes most putts tricky to read depending on pin position. |
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Gassan clubhouses have a style and grandeur all their own. This one is beautifully crafted using Hariphunchai art and culture as the theme; Hariphunchai is the former Mon kingdom that thrived here centuries ago. With three types of hotel room available, including suites, a great restaurant offering alfresco or air-conditioned dining, as well as conference and banquet facilities, it doesn’t matter if you're here on your own, with the family or in a group – you will be well cared for in comfortable surroundings.
