Memberships available:
Individual, Family
Green fee:
3,500 THB
Caddie fee:
250 THB
Golf cart hire:
700 THB
Facilities:
Accommodation | Driving Range
Equipment
Rental | Pro Shop
Resident Professional | Restaurant
Loch Palm is beautifully sculptured around the remnants of an old tin mine, creating a tough but fair test of golf on a well designed course. It’s a scenic treat and one of the best layouts on the island.
Termed as Phuket’s ‘most relaxing golf course’ Loch Palm is nestled below a panoramic mountainous range in the centrally located Kathu valley, just 7kms from Phuket City and 15 minutes from Patong Beach, making it a natural and popular choice with Phuket residents and visiting golfers alike; dramatic elevations and drops throughout its layout lead players around ravines and plateaux testing every golfer’s ability.
Many of the first 9 holes surround one of the island’s biggest lakes, but more to the point, Phuket’s largest water hazard - Crystal Lake, which spreads over an impressive 48 acres and, on a less challenging note, provides a soothing breeze off the water during the midday sun.
From the 10th hole onwards, the designer has made good use of the natural contours in creating one or two outstanding challenges. Well-placed bunkers and small waterways near the approaches to the greens make accuracy and placement more important than distance off the tee.
With its sister course Red Mountain right next door, playing Loch Palm one day followed by Red Mountain the next makes for an entertaining two days of golf on courses that rank right up there with the best that Phuket has to offer.
Tel. +66 (0)76 321929
Fax. +66 (0)76 321927-8
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The 2nd 494 yards par 5 is a good dog-leg right even though it's unusual to have a par 5 so soon. It’s reachable in two shots for big hitters, but reward carries risk, so look out for the lake right and the water channel running across the fairway at about 100 yards out. Don’t be over-confident; this hole sees few eagles but many double bogeys. The alternative is to play the prescribed method and take three easier shots to get on the green in regulation. The drive still needs a little care and attention, though, with water and a bunker on the right. |
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The 10th 360 yards par 4 is really not what you'd want as your 1st hole in a shotgun or 2-tee start. Whilst the hole is not overly long, it presents a few small issues to negotiate, including out of bounds all the way along the right side and two bunkers guarding the landing area left. It then dog-legs off to the right with a large rock jutting out and blocking the view to the green if your tee shot is at all off target. The green requires accurate line reading as there are some interesting borrows on it so you need to focus on this one for a decent score. |
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The 18th 528 yards par 5 is also well worth a mention, as you need to hit the right distance off the tee to get round a hill on the left that creates a clear corner. If you get it wrong, a tough second shot to keep you on track awaits. The rest of the hole is effectively a fairly narrow ledge, with the hill on your left and a drop off to the right, so a well placed 7 or 8 iron before approaching the green will give you a chance. Few players ever hit the green in two shots. |
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Signature Hole |
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The 14th 168 yards par 3 and signature hole features a large undulating green protected by water most of the way round and a bunker front right. The green is some 60 feet below the tee, so any wind on the day and the elevated tee will test the golfer’s club selection; any shot hooked or pulled will get wet. The elevated tee affords a good view of the course, so do take a moment to soak up the scenery. |
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Loch Palm has a variety of course or hill-side accommodations all under the blanket of ‘Baan Suan Loch Palm’. The project, comprising detached single and two-storey villas with their own individual landscaped gardens, are set out over four different zones amongst natural surroundings and take advantage of either splendid fairway or lake vistas. Bedrooms in the two -torey units have their own balcony.
The overall layout has an emphasis on convenience and privacy, with properties accessed by short service roads. The individual plots are large enough to avoid the impression of crowding and share common areas, such as gardens and greenery zones for those who want to ‘get to know’ their neighbours!
The properties are designed and constructed with families in mind and come complete with their own security system. With Phuket International Airport less than an hour away, getting to and from Baan Suan Loch Palm is also very convenient, as is accessing the island’s amenities including international schools, hospitals, comprehensively stocked shopping malls or one of the island’s prestigious beaches!
