Besides its stunning beauty and culture, Thailand is home to some of the finest golf courses. And today we will look at the top 10 Best Golf Courses in Thailand.
If you are traveling to Thailand for a vacation or even better, a golf vacation. The golf courses here are truly magnificent and it was no easy task selecting the best golf courses in Thailand. These courses should be on every golfers bucket list!
10: Banyan Golf Club
Hua Hin The Banyan Golf course was made on a pineapple farm and provides astonishing hills and sea views from nearly all the holes.
The Zoysia grass fairways are in flawless condition, and the TifEagle Bermudagrass used on the greens makes the ball run fast and accurately.
The course is said to be an ideal golf paradise and offers wild panoramic sceneries of the Burmese Hills.
This exquisite course was designed by Thailand’s finest golf course mastermind Pirapon Namatra. Established in 2009, the championship course consists of 18 holes with 7,361 yards, and a par 72 and playing here allows you to immerse yourself into nature.
The signature hole at Banyan Golf Club is the 15th, a 139-yard par 3 with stunning ocean views of Singtoh Island.
The course was awarded the highest and most prestigious golf award, “Order of Zenith,” by Asian Golf in 2018.
09: Laem Chabang
International Country Club, Pattaya Laem Chabang International is considered one of the best golf courses and was designed by Golf legend Jack Nicklaus.
Established in 1995 the course is positioned between Pattaya and Bangkok. This 27-hole course is constructed with three loops each corresponds to the type of terrain.
The three 9-hole loops are; Mountain, Lake and Valley course. The course makes usage of the land’s unique mixed terrain of mountains, lakes and river valleys.
The course has a lot of bunkers, sand traps, and water hazards. Including a lot of natural hazards in the shape of exposed rock formations, lakes, and creeks.
Making this a challenging course for players of all levels. While visiting Thailand you certainly don’t miss out this course.
08: Black Mountain Golf Club
Black Mountain is presumably the most high-profile course in Thailand. It has hosted numerous professional events, including the Royal Trophy in 2011 and the Thailand Classic in 2014, an Asian and European Tour.
The Black Mountain a 7,420 yard, par 72, 18-hole championship golf course offers unrivalled distinction and prestige. This stunning beauty was Designed by Phil Ryan.
And in 2016 another 9 hole loop was added to this golf course. The course is positioned in a valley enclosed by massive black granite rock cliffs and was converted from dense forest and pineapple farms.
The experience here is impressive, with wildlife tromping the fairways alongside you. Have you had the chance to play here?
07: Siam Country Club
Old Course This Old Siam Country Club Course is one of the more famous Thailand golf courses and was designed by a Japanese architect I. Izumi.
It was established in 1970. In 2007 the old course was entirely remodelled by golf engineers Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley.
It has been the host of the Thailand Open and annually hosts the Honda LPGA Thai Tournament. Most holes are surrounded by a lily-covered creek with water, looking similar to Augusta’s Amen Corner.
The 7,162 yard, par-72 Old Course with various flowering and fruit trees give the impression of being in an orchard.
And from the 9th hole a large golden Buddha can be seen overlooking the course. The Old Course is easily one of the best golf courses in Thailand.
06: Springfield Royal Country Club
Springfield offers a complete golfing experience from beginning to end. And provides golfers from any level a true challenge.
This is one of the better golf courses in the Hua Hin area, and together with Black Mountain and Banyan should be on your itinerary.
This spectacular course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and was established in 1993 and is not for the light-hearted.
Initially, the course had 18 holes, and in 2005 fresh 9 holes were added, making it more challenging.
This championship course has hosted the Thailand Open and many other championships. It’s one of the best courses you will ever play. Have you added it to your bucket list?
05: Chee Chan Golf Resort
Chee Chan Golf Resort offers golfers the chance to play on one of Asia’s most beautiful courses. Providing views of the nearby resort city of Pattaya and the Gulf of Thailand this course is stunning and a real golf challenge.
From the clubhouse players are greeted by a incredible view of the Buddha engraving on Khao Chee Chan.
This 7,345 yard, par 72, 18 hole course has been designed by David Dale, And is suited for better golfers as the layout provides sweeping movement on the fairways and greens.
While offering iconic views of temples, lakes and mountains and glimpses of the ocean all adding to an incredible experience.
04: Alpine Golf Sports Club
Bangkok From gigantic trees, backwoods, and shrubs that flourish within the undulating parkland course at Alpine Golf.
This dramatic beauty is part of Thailand’s top-rated courses. This was also were Tiger Woods won the 2000 Johnnie Walker Classic PGA tournament.
It is hard to believe that Alpine golf course used to be rice paddy fields. The 7044 yards, par 72, 18 hole golf course is one of the most challenging courses in Bangkok.
With beach-style bunkers, lightning fast and relatively small greens and undulating fairways winding through the jungle. Making playing here an unforgettable experience.
3: Santiburi Samui Country Club
Koh Samui Welcome to a slice of heaven on the northern coast of Koh Samui. Santiburi Samui stretches along the cliffs of the northern coast, offering stunning elevation from 25 to 180 meters above sea level.
The golf fairways are sculpted into tropical mountains and hilly contours, providing various obstacles and challenges. The 6,982 yards, par 72, 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Edward Thiele and Pirapon Namatra in 2003.
Each hole throughout this championship course has its own unique challenges. Although generous in size, the greens are challenging and often make finding the correct position essential to score well.
Making it one of the most scenic and thrilling golf courses in Thailand.
02: Thai Country Club
Bangkok Thai Country Club was evolved as one of the finest golf courses in Asia is an award winning golf club.
It was designed under US PGA international standards by the world-renowned American Society of Golf Course Architects, Denis Griffiths.
The 7,151 yards and a par 72 , 18 holes course offers everyday casual play up to a very tough challenge for the best players in the world.
This course is well-maintained all year-round, and offers great variety from hole to hole including an abundance of water hazards and sand bunkers. Both Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh have had PGA wins here!
01: Red Mountain Golf Club
Phuket The Red Mountain Golf Course is a captivating and true challenging course carved into the rugged rocky terrain.
This is an absolute must play course in Thailand. The 6,781yards, par 72, 18 hole course designed by Al Tikkanen and Jon Morrow complements the landscape beautifully.
With the unique landscape including dense forest, rocky outcrops, steep elevation changes and deep ravines making this an incredible course.
The favourite hole at Red Mountain is the short par-3 17th hole which drops more than 40 meters from tee to green through the jungle canopy.
It is challenging course for advanced players with long carries from the tee boxes and very narrow landing areas.
And is one not to be missed! Which golf course in Thailand do you think is the best? Have you played in any of these courses?
