Memberships available:
Not available
Green fee:
3,800 THB
Caddie fee:
250 THB
Golf cart hire:
600 THB
Facilities:
Accommodation | Driving Range
Equipment
Rental | Pro Shop
Massage | Restaurant
Set in a beautiful seaside location on the east of Phuket overlooking Phang Nga Bay, it sports all the Nicklaus trademarks; big, strategic and lots of waste bunkers along with plenty of water hazards to keep the golfers on their toes. It’s not overly long at 6,308 yards off the blue tees, or a very generous 6,009 yards off the whites. Accuracy is the requirement here and, given its seaside location, the wind can be a factor. With two greens right on the waterfront, another hole with a double green and a finishing hole with a choice of two greens (depending on the green keeper!), there’s plenty of interest and challenge for golfers of any level.
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| The 4th 157 yards par 3 is the first of the ocean holes. The green is slightly raised with the water behind and a small sliver of fairway to the front right; the rest is sand. The yardage suggests a 6 or 7 iron and a draw over the right edge, curling round towards the centre of the green. Bail out to the right is possible, leaving a chip and a putt, but the best option is the centre and a chance of par or birdie. Anything too long might mean wading into the sea to retrieve the ball. |  |
| The 13th 559 yards par 5 is the longest par 5 on the course and is three solid hits for all levels, depending on the tee box chosen; the ladies in particular will find this a long hole and will need to get a good drive and second to make the green in regulation. Although essentially a flathole, making the judgment of distance is tricky. Playing left to take some distance off the hole will set up a second shot to an island of grass surrounded by bunkers. A convex green will require an accurate third shot to stay on. |  |
| The 18th 352 yards par 4 has two greens, one offset right with more water in play and one straighter, but with water and bunkers guarding it. For the right green, a tee shot between the water and the left fairway bunker should give a good angle in. For the left, a straighter and bigger hit clearing the bunker will leave the shortest route to the hole. At 352 yards, you can afford to be conservative, with maybe a fairway wood off the tee and then leave a sensible 8 or 9 iron to the flag. |  |
