Golf Courses in Pattaya

Set among Si Racha’s jungle-covered hills, the Bangphra International Golf Club may only be located 80 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, but sure leaves the golfer really feeling at one with nature. With natural hazards such as trees, ponds and lakes flanking many of the fast greens the course offers, yet often difficult, holes in a truly environmentally-friendly setting.

The 27-hole Crystal Bay Golf Club lies approximately 80 minutes’ drive from Bangkok. Although the design is somewhat uninspiring, the course has recently been improved by the addition of a lot of palm trees, thus giving it the appearance of a Hawaiian link. Water fringes the course on all sides and the No. 3 dog leg and No. 8 island hole are particularly interesting and enjoyable. The clubhouse facilities are excellent.

The excellent 18-hole Links-style course at Eastern Star was designed and built by Robert Trent Jones Jr, one of the foremost international designers of championship golf courses. Playing to a par 72 over 7,134 yards from the Blue tees, and set among 530 acres (1,400 rai) of a former coconut palm plantation. It offers plenty of challenge for the experienced golfer, but also offers solid enjoyment for beginners.

This 27-hole golf course is situated along route 36 heading towards Pattaya and takes about 80 minutes to reach from central Bangkok. Like so many of the Eastern Seaboard’s courses the Khao Kheow Country Club catches a strong sea breeze thus players have to plan their shots carefully on account of the numerous large ponds, bunkers and hills that surround the greens and fairways. The course really has something for everyone.

Situated on the Dok Krai reservoir’s banks, the Nick Faldo designed Great Lake Golf & Country Club is the pick of the Faldo designs in Thailand. However, although the club could have easily relied on Dok Krai’s water for its natural hazards, Faldo has also incorporated an astonishing 120 bunkers into its design, eleven of which can be found along the par-four 18th, the course’s most famous hole.

This Jack Nicklaus-designed championship course is truly one of Thailand’s finest. The 27 hole, Mountain, Lake and Creek nines, Laem Chabang International Country Club is located in Sri Racha, approximately two hours away from Bangkok and is well worth the visit. The rolling hills of the surrounding countryside have been used to great effect, and hazards to stop you reaching the large elevated greens are in abundance.

A one-hour drive from Bangkok, the Ronald Fream-designed Mountain Shadow Golf Course has a beautiful backdrop of flowers and trees behind every green. Utilizing water hazards, doglegs and island greens to good effect, the excellently looked after the 18-hole course is perfect for the average player.