Thailand boasts over 300 golf courses, offering high-quality services and making it a golf vacation paradise. Chiang Mai, located in the tropics at a higher altitude, maintains lush greenery throughout the year, providing ideal conditions for golfing.

Apart from experiencing international standard golf courses, visitors to Chiang Mai can immerse themselves in the city's rich Lanna cultural atmosphere and abundant natural charm, providing a holistic and rejuvenating experience.

Recommended Golf Courses:

1. **Chiangmai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort**

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   Ranked 13th in Thailand, Highland is surrounded by the eastern mountain range of Chiang Mai and was named the 3rd Best New Course in Asia by Asian Golf Monthly in 2007. Opened in 2005, it is Chiang Mai's newest world-class standard golf course, with each hole set against a backdrop of mountainous terrain. With over 100 bunkers scattered across fairways and greens, the course combines beauty with challenges. Highland is situated in undulating highlands, offering a unique and enjoyable experience. The front nine is relatively flat, contrasting sharply with the undulating terrain of the back nine. The 18th hole at Highland is particularly spectacular, with the fairway descending sharply from the tee before rising dramatically to the green, located not far from the clubhouse.

2. **Summit Green Valley Chiangmai Country Club**

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   Ranked among the top 10 golf courses in Thailand, Green Valley features an American-style design and is acclaimed as the ""most popular golf course in Thailand."" The clubhouse is perched atop a hill, and the fairways are well-maintained, bordered by large palm trees on both sides. The holes are strategically built along the mountainous terrain, with challenging curves and obstacles such as ponds and bunkers, making it a relatively difficult course to conquer. Holes 2 (Par 4, 335 yards) on the front nine and 18 (Par 5, 490 yards) on the back nine are particularly memorable, presenting golfers with tricky water hazards and precise sand traps. The irregular grass lines on the greens add to the challenge, making it a course that golf enthusiasts will remember.

3. **Alpine Golf Resort Chiangmai**

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   Nestled between the valleys of the Sankamphaeng natural forest reserve, Alpine Golf Resort Chiangmai offers some of the most beautiful landscapes among Chiang Mai's natural golf courses. Designed by the world-renowned golf course designer Ron M. Garl, the inspiration for the design comes from the magnificent mountains on the horizon. Having hosted numerous international professional tournaments, the tranquility and beauty of this golf paradise are felt from every corner of the course.

4. **Gassan Legacy Golf Club**

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   The largest golf course in northern Thailand, Gassan Legacy is suitable for players of all levels. The challenging routes to the greens cater to successful and high-skilled players, but there are also many simpler paths. In this layout with a focus on high risk and high reward, Legacy has arranged large water hazards on every hole. Many par-four holes can be reached, but hidden crises lurk along the way. Precise and proper placement is required for short approach shots to the greens. In contrast to pure power hitting, Legacy's layout encourages thoughtful deployment.

Gassan Legacy comprises three challenging 18-hole golf courses located in different scenic spots, offering breathtaking and serene views.