Memberships available:
Not available
Green fee:
2,000 THB
Caddie fee:
250 THB
Golf cart hire:
750 THB
Facilities:
Accommodation | Driving Range
Equipment
Rental | Pro Shop
Resident Professional | Restaurant
This was the first golf course in Thailand, built by royal command of His majesty King Rama VI; a Scottish railway engineer was asked to build the course. Using natural terrain up and down the hills and valleys, with mature trees lining much of the course, it’s unlike most courses in Thailand with the feel of a European parkland course. It has only two tee boxes, men's and ladies’ and, at 6,678 yards and 5,713 yards respectively, it’s not short. With tree-lined fairways and long par 5’s it requires accuracy and distance off the tee. However it’s the par 3’s that really stand out as tests of your game.
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+66 (0) 32 531070
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The 4th 155 yards par 3 plays over a steep drop to a raised green and, to make life interesting, has two tiers. Over-club and you’re faced with a nasty chip back down the hill, possibly from the bunker at the back. If the pin is on the front tier, you’ll have played a good shot to keep the ball on the green and somewhere near the hole. If you under club and land short, expect a long chip back up the hill to the green – reminiscent of the 14th at Wentworth, which catches so many of the world’s best golfers out! |
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| The 5th 131 yards par 3 comes back down the same hill you’ve just walked up and, although shorter, needs an equally precise shot allowing for one less club due to the downward elevation. When you get on, be it your first or second shot, have a really good look at the putt as the green is crowned; then ask your caddie what he or she thinks. Don’t be amazed if the caddie reads it completely the other side of the hole to you – there are no prizes for guessing who’s more likely to be right. This hole can be tricky to say the least. |  |
The 18th 440 yards par 4 finishing hole is a dog-leg left with a large tree guarding the inside and needs a big drive, preferably with a draw to get round it and give yourself a playable second to the green. At 440 yards, this is one of the longer par 4’s in Thailand but don’t be discouraged – you get more run on the ball than at many courses where, particularly in the rainy season, one foot of forward roll off the drive is the norm. Hit two good shots, make par and head for a drink in the clubhouse. |
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