Golf Hua Hin & Cha Am Information: Golf Courses in Hua Hin, Golf Courses in Cha Am, Golf Club in Hua Hin, Golf Club in Cha Am

From north to south, the neighbouring towns of Hua Hin and Cha Am are around 20 km apart and are easily reached from Bangkok. However, even though they're just a short drive away they can also be accessed by rail and air.

By air: The two towns are served by Hua Hin Airport, direct flights to which depart from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport daily with a flight time of 50 minutes.
Flights between the other golfing destinations are via Bangkok.

For further information contact:
Nok Air: from within Thailand: 1318; from outside Thailand Tel. +66 (0)2 900 9955
SGA Airlines: Tel. +66 (0)2 664 6099

By train: 12 trains a day take the southern line from Bangkok’s Hua Lumphong Railway Station bound for Hua Hin Station, which serves both towns. The journey time is 3-5 hours depending on which service is taken.

For further information regarding train services contact:
Hua Lumphong Railway Station, Tel. +66 (0)2 223 7010.

By road: The drive from Bangkok to Cha Am averages at around three hours, with an additional few minutes required to reach Hua Hin.

Taxis and limousines can be arranged through most hotels or at the airport and are ideal for exploring the area and getting to and from the golf courses.

Self drive car hire: There are a number of local car hire companies plus a couple of internationally established agencies. An international or local driving licence will be required as well as valid passport.

Hertz: Bangkok office in Sathorn Road, Tel. +66 (0)2 266 4666
Avis (Thailand): Cha Am, Tel. +66 (0)32 520008-9, Hua Hin, Tel. +66 (0)32 531238
Budget (Thailand): Hua Hin Tel. +66 (0)32 514220

The Thai seafood restaurants near Cha Am are magnificent both for quality and price. There’s plenty of fresh crabs, lobster, prawns and fish on the menu and all at very reasonable prices.

Hua Hin boasts an overwhelming choice of fine eateries, from traditional restaurants on stilted jetties over the sea serving delicious local seafood to a range of international eateries in the centre of, and on the outskirts of, town. Choices includes American, Japanese, German, Indian and Italian restaurants, including a Gelateria serving home made gelato. During the day, the al fresco dining and wine tasting at Hua Hin Hills Vineyard are worth checking out. There’s a juice bar selling all manners of grape based products and souvenir shop.

Aside from those featured in this section, there’s a good layout about 120 km from Bangkok and just a few kms from the small town of Khao Yoi – which is noted for its caves. Set in the rolling hills that lead up to Kaeng Krachan National Park, Sawang Resort Golf and Country Club sits in a massive resort complex that never really got completed, but the course itself manages to keep going and is fun to play.

The Thai Golf Association often holds qualifying and junior tournaments here and there are some interesting holes, with the 18th par 5, being a unique lay up with an iron off the tee.

Kaeng Krachan Country Club & Resort is also worth a trip, although it’s a long drive from Hua Hin or Cha Am.

Formed in 1995 by a group of expatriates, the Hua Hin Golf Society is a thriving and busy group of golfers with about 400 members; some residents and some just regular visitors.

Outings are held every Tuesday and Friday at courses all round the area, with excursions (particularly in the cooler months) to courses in Ratchaburi, Pattaya and Chiang Mai.

Berny’s Inn, in Hua Hin town centre, acts as club house where you can meet members. They welcome guests and, if they’re not full for a tournament, just go along and introduce yourself to Berny Morgan who’s the Honorary Secretary and leading light behind the society’s success. You’ll find the group is friendly and made up of many different nationalities and all levels of golfing skill.

Visit www.huahingolfsociety.com