A must-see guide to golf in Bangkok Thailand

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Thailand, the gem of Southeast Asia, is famous for its gorgeous natural scenery and world-class golf courses.

Natural beauty: From bustling Bangkok to charming Phuket, to picturesque Pattaya and historic Chiang Mai, the golf courses here are not only diverse in terrain, but also from coastlines to lakes, from emerald green meadows to tropical rainforests, each of which provides golfers with rich challenges and unparalleled playing experience.

Luxury courses: Thailand's golf courses are known for their luxury and sophistication. They are carefully built by internationally renowned designers and cleverly integrate the courses with the surrounding natural landscape. Whether you are a beginner or a skilled veteran, you can find a challenge that suits you here.

Rich selection: Thailand's golf courses are spread all over the country, from Bangkok's urban oasis to Phuket, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and other resorts. Each course provides golfers with different playing experiences and skill challenges with its unique terrain and style.

High cost performance: In terms of price, Thailand's golf courses provide extremely high cost performance. Enjoying world-class golf courses is undoubtedly a great value for money.

Intimate service: The golf course service in Thailand is also first-class. Here, every golfer can enjoy one-to-one caddy service, who is not only responsible for scoring and picking up balls, but also provides you with drinks and snacks on the course to ensure that your playing experience is both comfortable and enjoyable.

Such services have attracted countless golf enthusiasts to come here to enjoy the fun of golf.

Contents

Popular golf courses in Bangkok, Thailand

Ayodhya Links Golf Club

Amata Spring Country Club

Thai Country Club

Alpine Golf Club

Ballyshear Golf Links

Nikanti Golf Club

Robinswood Golf Club

The Royal Gems City / The RG City Golf Club

Thailand Golf Packages

Thailand Golf Tips

Thailand Golf Course Collection

Popular golf courses in Bangkok, Thailand

Ayodhya Links Golf Club

Thailand's highest-level, top-class golf course, a model of inland links, and one of the most difficult courses

Ayodhya Links Golf Club is one of the most outstanding championship courses designed by Peter Thomson & Ross Perrett. It is 7,626 yards long and successfully hosted the World Golf Club Championship in 2016. It ranks No. 13 in the 2024 Asia Top 100 and No. 1 in Thailand. In addition, Ayodhya is one of the most unique golf courses in Asia and the first Thai golf course in Thailand to enter the World Top 100 list.

Ayodhya Links Golf Club is built on a swampy land, which has undulating terrain due to excavation and landfill. The layout of the fairways is very intriguing. The whole course is characterized by many wavy fairways. From the second shot, there is little chance to hit the ball in a flat position, so there is a high possibility of hitting it off, bending or not hitting the expected distance. The positions of obstacles such as lakes and bunkers are very cleverly set, so even the slightest mistake may lead to the obstacles.

The greens are wide, hard, fast and varied. The speed is over 10.3, so it glides smoothly downhill, but it is very heavy uphill. Some places are very difficult. If you can't push uphill, you may fall back to the original position. Therefore, before you officially start, you can go to the practice green to putt ~ it is important to get a good touch.

On a vast site where more than 36 holes can be built, only 18 holes are set, and no more than 4 players can tee off every 15 minutes. (Ordinary golf courses have a tee time of one group of players every 8 minutes) This makes the course luxurious enough to be designed for business entertainment. You can't see the players in front, behind, left, and right, and there are no people between holes, making people feel that the whole course is their own. The course is connected in all directions, and 18 holes can be played in just four hours. The course covers a wide area, has a natural atmosphere, and has an outstanding design, is extremely strategic and challenging, and deserves to be the No. 1 course in Thailand.

The course is in very good condition. Because only 20 groups are allowed to play one round a day, caddies are also trained to repair ball marks on the fairway. The course has good drainage facilities, and golf carts can drive onto the fairway even in heavy rain. If it is light rain, the condition of the course is almost the same as on a sunny day.

In this golf green, Ayodhya insists on not using chemical pesticides, creating an odor-free, pure and environmentally friendly playing environment. The clear water on the course has become a habitat for many wild birds, providing golfers with a unique experience of living in harmony with nature. Even on rainy days, the clubhouse basement is equipped with a convenient parking lot to ensure that every player can enter the clubhouse elegantly without getting their clothes wet and enjoy a worry-free golf time.

Since Ayodhya Links Golf Club is a formal membership course, tourists can only play golf when accompanied by members, which is also one of the most difficult courses to book in Thailand. And each group of tourists can only have a maximum of three people, so if more than four tourists want to play golf, they must play at least one round with two members.The number of people playing golf every day is also limited. (You can consult BaiGolf for specific matters)

Thai Country Club

A well-established golf course in Southeast Asia, with world-class facilities and professional services

Thai Country Club is a well-known and prestigious golf course in Thailand. The course, which opened in 1996, was designed by Denis Griffiths, then president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, according to USPGA standards. The Asian Honda Classic was held the following year after its opening, where Tiger Woods won the championship with a score of 268, 20 strokes under par, in four days of competition; since then, the course has become a designated venue for almost all international golf tournaments.

Thai Country Club, owned and operated by The Peninsula Bangkok, is considered to be the best service course in Bangkok. Designed according to the strict standards of the United States Golf Association (USGA), the course was designed by world-renowned golf course designer Denis Griffiths to provide professional-level challenges for daily members. Ranked NO.77 in the 2024 Asia Top 100, up 7 places from the previous year, it won the "Best Golf Course in Asia" and "Best Golf Club in Asia" awards for its excellent course design and maintenance, and was rated as one of the top 10 golf courses in Asia by Forbes Travel Guide.

The gorgeous landscape and special fairway design of the course make it the second golf course in Thailand to be among the world's top 100 after Navatanee. From the clubhouse to the rest pavilion, from the fairway to the green, you can feel the obvious European style here. The drainage design is good, and you can swing to your heart's content whether it is rainy season or dry season.

The perfect green is the focus of this golf course, and the lakes and trees dotted between the greens increase the landscape and the difficulty of the course. Among them, the Par 5 7th hole in the front nine and the Par 5 14th hole in the back nine are classic holes of this course, both in terms of difficulty and landscape.

At the same time, the Thai Country Club has strict requirements on the dress and behavior of golfers. The club's buffet also enjoys a high reputation in the industry and is recognized as the best in Thai clubs. Thai Village is the easiest to book among the 100 Best Hotels in Asia 2024. In addition, it is located in Bangkok, only 20 minutes from the airport, and is bustling almost every day. BaiGolf reminds you to make arrangements in advance during holidays.

Alpine Golf Club

The course became famous after Tiger Woods won the Johnnie Walker Classic in 2000.

Alpine Golf Club is one of the most prestigious golf clubs in Thailand. It is famous for Tiger Woods' victory in the Johnnie Walker Classic on the European Tour in 2000 with a score of 25 under par. The club has hosted many professional events.

The fairways are undulating and the greens are very fast. Physically, this course is very challenging, but its charm lies in its high strategic nature. You need to look ahead and think about how to attack each hole, so this course will reaffirm its quality again and again. You need to discuss each ball with your caddie to decide how to play the next shot, and the education level of the caddies is also one of the best in Bangkok.

As for the greens, it is comforting that there are no elevated greens, but if you miss the back green, you will be waiting for a fast downhill green. The course has different types of grass around the bunkers and greens, which can cause serious injuries if you are not careful. This is a very detailed course design concept that challenges golfers.

The best part is not only the quality of the course, but also the scenery of the course. The course is beautiful, with different trees and flowers on each hole. The landscape here is the best golf course in Thailand. The maintenance of the course is also very perfect.

This is a private golf course with a strict membership system. Basically, you must be accompanied by a member to play golf, and tourists cannot make direct reservations without a member. However, even if you don’t know any members, you can play a round of golf by consulting BaiGolf Travel Company. At this excellent golf club, the staff training and hospitality are first-class in Thailand.

The course is about an hour's drive from the center of Bangkok.

Ballyshear Golf Links

Recommendation reason: One of the few pure links-style courses in Thailand. The new clubhouse was designed by the famous architect Kengo Kuma, and the ultra-modern style is in sharp contrast to the traditional links style.

Nikanti Golf Club

Recommendation reason: The course does not pursue length, but focuses on the 6-6-6 concept, that is, the 18 holes are divided into three groups, each with 2 par 3 holes, 2 par 4 holes and 2 par 5 holes.

Robinswood Golf Club

Recommendation: Robinswood is the first golf club developed by Robinswood in Thailand, and it is also the only golf club in Thailand that has global connections with top courses in the UK and China. Hole 12 in the course is a signature hole, and its design is inspired by the island green of the TPC Sawgrass Course.

The Royal Gems City / The RG City Golf Club

Recommendation: Each of the first nine holes is based on an iconic hole of a world-famous golf course, including the 3rd hole at Oakmont, the 17th hole at Sawgrass, the Stamp Hole at Royal Troon, the Road Hole at St. Andrews Old Course, a par 5 hole at Bethpage Black, a par 3 hole at Winged Foot, and a hole at the Blue Devil Course at Doral Golf Club. The back nine holes are based on nine selected holes at Augusta International Golf Course, where the Masters Tournament is held. It can be said to be a collection of world-famous holes!

Things to note about golf in Thailand

⛳️Cultural customs: Thailand is a country dominated by Buddhism. You should show respect and courtesy to Buddha statues, temples, monks, etc. Do not touch Buddha statues or monks, do not point at Buddha statues or monks to talk or take pictures, and do not wear revealing or untidy clothes to enter temples. Thais believe that the head is the noblest part and the feet are the lowest part, so do not touch other people's heads with your hands, do not point at others or objects with your feet, and do not put your feet on the table or towards others.

⛳️Transportation: Thailand is a country that drives on the left. Be careful to look left and right when crossing the road. Try to avoid riding unlicensed motorcycles or tricycles. If you want to rent a car and drive yourself, you must have a valid driver's license and insurance, and obey traffic rules. Road traffic may be congested, the driving speed is fast, and sometimes there is a lack of strict traffic management. Therefore, tourists should drive and walk more carefully.

⛳️Food: Pay attention to choosing clean and hygienic restaurants or snack stands, avoid eating raw, cold or expired food, drink more bottled water or boiled water, and drink less ice water or beverages.

⛳️Properties: Take good care of your valuables such as your passport, cash, bank cards, and mobile phones. Do not show or borrow them to strangers at will. Do not trust strangers' sales pitches or invitations. Do not travel alone in crowded places or at night.

⛳️Personal safety: Take care of your health and safety, prevent and treat possible diseases or injuries in a timely manner, such as heat stroke, diarrhea, mosquito bites, etc., and avoid contact with animals or people who may carry viruses or bacteria, such as wild animals, blood products, sex workers, etc.

Notes:

1. Entry: Entry is divided into a green channel for declaration and a red channel for declaration items. Items that need to be declared are personal items that exceed a reasonable amount for personal use or carry-on items with a total value of more than 20,000 baht (about 580 US dollars). Tourists who fail to declare prohibited or restricted items will be punished, prosecuted, and confiscated. They may also be fined 4 times the amount of undeclared items plus taxes, or imprisoned for up to 10 years, or both.

2. According to the relevant regulations of Thailand, the number of duty-free items allowed to be brought into the country is: 1 kg of sweet wine or spirits, 50 cigars, 250 grams of tobacco or 200 cigarettes, and 5 rolls of film or 3 rolls of film. (Note: If the items of several people are carried and kept by one person, it will be considered as excessive.) If the amount exceeds the prescribed amount, you need to contact the customs officers at the red channel to declare. If you carry an excessive amount and do not want to pay taxes. You must give up carrying it at the customs checkpoint, otherwise you will be charged with customs duties. If you evade taxes or refuse to pay fines, you may be prosecuted according to law.

3. In addition, when carrying cash into Thailand, the total amount of foreign currency must not exceed US$15,000 and must be declared. Failure to declare or false declaration is a criminal offense.

4. Regulations on outbound carrying items. If passengers carry expensive laptops, photographic equipment, watches, etc. out of the country and plan to bring them back to Thailand, they must declare them to the customs. When declaring, you need to prepare two sets of photos of the items so that when you return to Thailand, you can use the documents issued by the customs to prove that they are personal items. If you forget to declare, you will be charged customs duties.

5. In addition, Buddha statues, guns, animal and plant products, etc. are restricted items and can only be carried within the permitted quantity or with the permission of the relevant government departments.

6. Tax refund items: The departure customs must check the tax refund items before passengers can check in. They need to show their passports, tax refund application forms, and goods. Jewelry, gold, watches, clocks, glasses, pens and other valuable items with a price of more than 10,000 Thai baht (about 270 US Dollars) must be reviewed by the tax bureau officials after the airport customs inspection before applying for tax refund.

7. Mobile network can apply for international roaming in China, or buy local phone cards at the airport after arriving in Thailand.

8. Payment is mainly in cash, and only Thai baht cash is accepted.

9. If there are different sockets in Thailand, the hotel can provide them.

10. Tuk-tuks and taxis are quite overcharged. If you want to take a ride, you must negotiate the price in advance.

11. In the non-smoking rooms of the hotel, please do not smoke in the room, or you will be fined heavily. You can smoke in the designated area outside the lobby.

12. Be sure to bring a power bank, there is no shared power bank in Thailand.

13. Keep some change in your pocket at all times during free activities, taxi drivers generally do not give change.

14. Do not pay attention to any strangers approaching, do not gamble, and do not smoke in public places.

15. Take good sun protection, bring a sun umbrella, sunscreen, and sun-proof clothing.

16. Bring cold medicine, it is very hot outside and very cold inside, and it is easy to catch a cold.

Tips for golf in Thailand:

1. In Thailand, you usually have a 1:1 caddy service, and the tip for the caddy is generally 500 baht per 18 holes.

2. A golfer can hire multiple caddies, and pay the caddy fee and tip according to regulations.

3. Thai people are very friendly, but they also pay attention to etiquette. After entering the club, please pay attention to your personal words and deeds. Remember not to make loud noises or behave rudely, otherwise you may be disqualified from playing golf by the club, and the paid golf fees will not be refunded.

4. Do not touch Thai people's heads at will, do not point at anything with your feet, and do not give coins as tips

5. In addition to most high-end hotels and restaurants that will add a 10% service charge to the bill, there are other places where you may need to pay tips. Of course, these are not necessary, but more of a courtesy. In addition, when tipping, do not give coins, because coins are for beggars. It should be noted that the minimum tip is 20 baht.

* Restaurant: Generally 20-100 baht (rewards are given according to service attitude)

* Luggage handling: Generally 20 baht/piece

* Sightseeing: Generally 300 baht/day (paid to driver and tour guide)

* Spa massage: Generally 100 baht

Common telephone numbers in Thailand:

Police 191

Emergency 1669, 1691

Thai Immigration Bureau 1178

Tourist Police 1155 (24 hours, Thai, English, Chinese)

Thailand Golf Courses

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A must-see guide to golf in Bangkok Thailand