| Thinking of places to enjoy a golfing vacation | | | | 60 miles southeast of Bangkok. You will not contend |
| adventure and go somewhere exotic | | | | with as much water as you will on the Windmill |
| Consider Thailand as a Golf Vacation destination and | | | | course but wind will be a factor in your golf game at |
| you will never forget your experience and the | | | | Bangpoo. Wide Fairways make the course a little |
| adventure. | | | | easier for the average golfer. |
| In this article I will be talking to you about Bangkok | | | | Vintage Golf Clubs: There is a lot more here than just |
| Golf Vacations in particular, although there are | | | | golf. It features a glamorous clubhouse with tennis |
| hundreds of golf courses throughout Thailand. | | | | courts, a swimming pool, and even a fitness center. |
| First a little about Thailand from Wikipedia. Thailand is | | | | This 18 hole, Par 72 golf course was designed by |
| home to several distinct geographic regions, partly | | | | Arthur Hills and is a rather flat course. However the |
| corresponding to the provincial groups. | | | | greens, fairways, and water hazards are well placed. |
| The north of the country is mountainous, with the | | | | The Par 5 holes will give any golfer the challenge |
| highest point being Doi Inthanon at 2,576 meters | | | | they are looking for and the 18th hole is especially |
| (8,451ft.). | | | | challenging with a narrow green sporting water on |
| The northeast consists of the Khorat Plateau, | | | | two sides. |
| bordered to the east by the Mekong river. The | | | | Bangpakong Riverside Country Club: Built by the |
| centre of the country is dominated by the | | | | Bangpakong River, this 18 hole course presents |
| predominantly flat Chao Phraya River valley, which | | | | unique challenges for golfers at any skill level. The |
| runs into the Gulf of Thailand. | | | | river intertwines through the golf course and into |
| The south consists of the narrow Kra Isthmus that | | | | some of the greens themselves. It sports thick rough |
| widens into the Malay Peninsula. | | | | areas even though the fairways are wide. Golfers will |
| The local climate is tropical and characterized by | | | | also have to contend with strong winds in addition to |
| monsoons. There is a rainy, warm, and cloudy | | | | the obvious water hazards. |
| southwest monsoon from mid-May to September, as | | | | Thana City Golf & Country Club: This Golf Club is |
| well as a dry, cool northeast monsoon from | | | | located along the Bangna-Trad Highway. A beautiful |
| November to mid-March. | | | | course designed by Greg Norman gives golfers a |
| The southern isthmus is always hot and humid. Major | | | | chance to play holes of varying skill levels. There are |
| cities beside the capital Bangkok include Nakhon | | | | Par 4, 300 yard holes up to Par 4, 440 yard holes. |
| Ratchasima, Udon Thani, Nakhon Sawan, Chiang Mai, | | | | Very fast greens make this golf course a real |
| Surat Thani, Phuket, and Hat Yai, in Songhla Province. | | | | challenge. |
| Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep, is the capital | | | | Dynasty Golf & Country Club: Designed by Dennis |
| and largest city of Thailand, with an official census | | | | Griffiths, Dynasty is an 18-hole golf course about an |
| population of over 10 million. Bangkok is located on | | | | hour-and-a-half drive from Bangkok. The greens are |
| the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, near the | | | | well placed and the course is fairly flat. There are |
| Gulf of Thailand. | | | | creeks that provide good water hazards and the |
| Its also in the World Book of Records for the longest | | | | trees and flowers that surround this beautiful golf |
| named city, Krung Thep is abbreviated. | | | | course are something to be admired. |
| Bangkok is one of the fastest growing, most | | | | Subhapruek Golf Club: (Formerly Bangna Country |
| economically dynamic cities in Southeast Asia. It is | | | | Club). The name, Subhapruek, was given to the golf |
| emerging as a regional center to rival Singapore and | | | | course by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in 1995 and |
| Hong Kong. | | | | means Beautiful Plants. This golf course is one of the |
| The World Meteorological Organization has dubbed | | | | most beautiful courses in Thailand. Every single one |
| Bangkok the world's hottest large city. Moreover, it is | | | | of the 18 holes was designed by Pete Dye as a |
| one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. | | | | signature hole. The course presents physical and |
| Bangkok is also known for relatively low retail prices. | | | | mental challenges that rival the best golf courses in |
| Bangkok is the place to visit for breathtakingly | | | | the world. |
| beautiful temples, magnificent palaces, Thai dancers, | | | | Natural Park Ramindra Golf Course: (Formerly Winsan |
| Thai kickboxing, museums, and island hopping, with 6 | | | | Golf Club until taken over by the Natural Group in |
| international airports , destinations all within one hour | | | | 1992) Designed by Jack Niclaus, this 18-hole golf |
| or so flights within Thailand. You will also find great | | | | course features holes with sandy wastes, water |
| bargains while shopping country wide. Thailand's new | | | | hazards, and bunkers. Like any golf course designed |
| airport is a work of art which stands alone and sets | | | | by Jack Niclaus, it presents challenges golfers at all |
| a new international standard for travelers, with all the | | | | skill levels can enjoy. It is located near Safari World, |
| latest hi-tech equipment , and visitor friendly features | | | | about and hour drive from Bangkok. |
| no where else to be found, just now opening in July | | | | These are only a few of the golf courses in and |
| through September. So, besides the enjoyment of | | | | around Bangkok, Thailand. You will enjoy exploring to |
| your golfing vacation, you will also be able to enjoy | | | | find other courses such as those I will recommend |
| the visit to Bangkok, Thailand in many other ways, | | | | below. A trip to Thailand for a golf vacation is one |
| not the least of, which is the fantastic Bangkok | | | | you will never forget. Other recommended Golf |
| nightlife and world-class hotels at rates you won't | | | | courses you can search for online before booking |
| believe. | | | | your Bangkok, Thailand golf vacation. |
| All in all, a golf vacation to Thailand is more than just | | | | Green Valley Golf Club, Rose Garden Golf Club, Kiarti |
| an average golfing vacation, it's an adventure to | | | | Thanee Country Club, Royal Gems Golf & Sports |
| remember. | | | | Club, Krisda City Golf Club, President Golf & Country |
| Lets talk about some of the particular Golf Clubs and | | | | Club, Krung Kavee Golf Club, Pinehurst Golf & |
| Golf Courses in Bangkok. | | | | Country Club, Lakewood Golf & Country Club, Panya |
| Windmill Park Golf & Country Club: Designed by Nick | | | | Indra Golf Club, Lum Luk Ka Golf Club, and |
| Faldo, this 18-Hole, Par 72, golf course is very | | | | Navatanee Golf Club. Note from the author: Although |
| challenging from the back tees. It features a lot of | | | | there are many excellent choices, my personal |
| water for most of the entire course and the Par 5 | | | | favorite is Pinehurst Golf & Country Club, minutes |
| holes are all doglegs. The last hole is probably the | | | | from Don Mueng International Airport, great |
| biggest challenge where you have to hit onto an | | | | accommodations in a country setting , excellent |
| island where the clubhouse is also located. | | | | service with a smile, and moderately priced to fit |
| Bangpoo Country Club: This 18 hole course was | | | | within your budget. |
| designed by Arnold Palmer and is one of the most | | | | Just watch out for the water traps. I've donated |
| popular golf vacation destinations. It is located about | | | | 100's of golf balls over the years. |