Memberships available:
Individual
Green fee:
Weekdays & weekends 5,500 THB
Caddie fee:
300 THB
Golf cart hire:
700 THB (compulsory)
Facilities:
Accommodation | Driving Range
Equipment
Rental | Pro Shop
Resident Professional | Restaurant
This stunning course, arguably one of Thailand's best and most enjoyable courses, is the most refreshing addition to the Phuket golf scene for years; it's the only course on the island currently upholding a ‘Rain Check Policy’, allowing ‘rained off’ players to return to finish their game in better weather!
Red Mountain Golf Course is in the same area as sister course, Loch Palm Golf Club, and achieves what it set out to do – complement it. The clever design takes advantage of a huge variety of landforms and dizzying elevation changes. The hillsides and valleys have been imaginatively incorporated into the scheme, creating a course of unique character; the drastic contrast between the craggy red topography and the undulating green fairways creates an awesome spectacle. Due to the winding layout of the course, players experience a feeling of privacy as if only they are enjoying the surroundings!
Whilst undoubtedly challenging, with numerous risk and reward options for many of the holes, it's fun to play and is a breathtaking scenic tour. The elevation changes alone make this an interesting layout to play. Red Mountain should be on every visitor’s itinerary at least once.
With a comprehensive selection of hole designs mixed with varying lengths, a round of golf here provides players with all sorts of challenges on every hole. Although difficult to pick out one individual hole to elaborate this using the Par 3s as an example, the 17th and course Signature Hole is exemplar as it sends out all sorts of messages to players as they look down to read the green some 150 feet below the tee-box!
Red Mountain Golf Club is scheduling to release their limited membership packages during 2010 which will include individual, family & corporate memberships for golfers wishing to become part of the club and receive various exclusive benefits together with the on-site hotel to be situated by the clubhouse and overlooking the 10th hole and the Kathu mountain peaks. There are also future plans for residential villas and homes on the course that will enjoy the surrounding natural vegetation and beautifully undulating fairways.
Tel. +66 (0)76 322000-1
Fax. +66 (0)76 321927-8
e. info@redmountainphuket.com,
w. www.redmountainphuket.com
The 2nd 476 yards par 5 is a short one but rule out any thoughts of beating it up. It’s an uphill drive over a narrow neck of fairway to the first landing area which has some bunker protection to be wary of. A short iron for position is probably the best idea for the second shot as taking on the green in two would need a precise cut or fade round a virtually blind corner to a heavily guarded green. It’s then a simple pitch depending on pin position, but the bunkers are always there to scoop up an uncommitted shot. |
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The 8th 305 yards par 4 is an ‘S’ shaped hole with water running all down the right, and strategically placed bunkers. The more distance off the tee will lead to less of a water carry and more of the green to work with on the approach. However, anything too straight and long will see you run off into the lake, so a nice little draw with a fairway wood is probably the answer. The tees are elevated which accentuates the wind so be aware. A good drive will leave only a medium iron and take the left hand greenside bunker out of play too. |
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The 18th 525 yards par 5 makes a great finish to the day but it’s not a hole for the faint-hearted. The drive is tight down a valley to a small landing area before a large lake. The second shot needs care, as the fairway from here on is bordered by bunkers and the lake, which is also in play on the right side of the green. A sensible mid iron to lay up, followed by a favourite wedge will see you in good shape for a grandstand finish in front of the clubhouse. |
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| The 17th 155 yards par 3 has the centre of the green nearly 120 feet below the Pro tee and the wind felt at the tee may not affect your shot as expected, so have a good look at the conditions down below before selecting a club. The prescribed wisdom is take 2 or even 3 clubs less than normal and swing easy to keep the ball flight lower. The green looks friendly from the tee, but you must find the right part of it to avoid the dreaded 3 putts. |  |
