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