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Golf in Bangkok

Here is a selection of golf courses you'll find around Bangkok. Most are open to non-members, but be aware that they get very busy at the weekend. Eighteen holes should take you about five hours.

Alpine Golf & Sport Club
Klong 5 Road, Klong Lung Rangsit, Pathum Thani 12000.
Tel: 02-577 3333.
Holes: 18 Par: 72
Yardages: Gold: 7,010, Blue: 6,537, White: 5,931, Red: 5,343
Designer: Ron Gart (1995)
Despite its name, this is a flat but with lots of water hazards to trap any errant shots.
Green fees: Bt1,450 weekdays and Bt2,250 at the weekend. Members only Friday to Sunday. Closed Mondays.

Bangkok Golf Spa Resort
99/3 Moo2, Tiwanon Road, Bangkadi, Muang District, Pathumthani 12000.
Tel: 02-963 9777.
Voted one of the world's top 500 by US Golf Magazine in 1999, the resort features both 18 and nine-hole courses. The stunning landscape featuers more than 5,000 species of trees, 2,000 different plants and a host of wild game and birds by the lake.
Green fees: Bt2,310 weekdays and Bt3,100 at the weekend.

Bangpakong Riverside Country Club
99 Moo.1 Tambon Saen Phoo Das, Banpho,
Chachoeangsao 24140.
Take Route 314 off Route 34 at Km. 47
Tel: 038-513 523/5 & 02-291 0303/12.
Holes: 18, Par: 72.
Yardages: Blue: 7,140, White: 6,683, Women: 5470.
Designer: Chird Boonyarattanave (1990).
Thailand's first riverside course with wide fairways and big greens. The river weaves into some holes and the rough can be quite severe.
Green fees: Bt900 weekdays and Bt1,700 at the weekend. Special rates after 12noon and on sports days.

Bangpakong EGAT Golf Club
Ta Kham, Bangpakong, Chachoengsao 24130. Situated on the Electricity Generating Authority's Estate, off Route 34 at Km53
Tel: 038-573 424/7 ext 2995.
Holes: 9, Par: 36.
Yardages: Men: 3,185, Women: 2,832.
Designer: Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (1987).
A flat course and well maintained.
Green fees: Bt 360 weekdays and Bt 460 at the weekend.

Bangphra International Golf Club
45 Moo.6, Tambon Bangphra, Sri Racha
Chonburi 20110. Located off Route 3 at Km. 110 marker.
Tel: 038-314 149/50 & 02-285 0670/2.
Holes: 18, Par: 72.
Yardages: Blue: 7,205, White: 6,567, Women: 5,548.
Designer: Japan Golf Co Ltd (1958) Redesigned (1987)
A championship course that's very scenic and a challenging test for any golfer.
Green fees: Bt840 weekdays and Bt1,500 at the weekend.

Bangpoo Country Club
191 Moo.9, Pragsa, Mung District, Samutprakan 10280.
Tel: 02-324 0323/9 & 324 0320/9.
Holes: 18, Par: 72.
Yardages: Blue: 7,141, Yellow: 6,574, Women: 5,426.
Designer: Amold Palmer (1991)
The course features many elevated tees, plus large, fast and gently sloping greens.
Green fees: Bt1,100 weekdays and Bt2,200 at the weekend..

Bangkok Golf Club
99 Moo 2 Tiwanon Road, Bang Kadi, Pathum Thani 12000.
Tel: 02-501 2771/6.
Holes: 18, Par: 71.
Yardages: Gold: 6,559, Blue: 6,238, White: 5,921, Red: 5,136.
Designer: Chird Boonyarattanevet (1994).
An attractive course with creative use of water and trees.
Green fees: Bt1,800 weekdays and Bt2,600 at the weekend. Closed Tuesdays.

Bangkok Royal Country Club
16 Moo 10, Rangsit Klong 14, Rangsit-Ongkarak Road, Ongkarak, Nakhon Nayok.
Tel: 02-633 8120-21.
Holes: 27, Par: 36 for each nine.
Yardages: Blue: 7,054, White: 6,567, Yellow: 6,155, Women: 5,575, Junior: 5,173
Designer: Jack Tuthill (1994).
Extensive landscaping has turned this former paddy field into a succession of undulating fairways. Also available is a nine-hole executive course.
Green fees: Bt300 weekdays and Bt550 at the weekend. Accommodation available.

Chuan Chuen Floraville Golf Club
Bangkok-Pathum Thani Road, Bangkuwad, Pathum Thani 12000.
Tel: 02-598 2839.
Holes: 18, Par: 72.
Yardages: Blue: 6,812, White: 6,180, Yellow: 5,717, Red: 5,104.
Close to a large housing development the course is popular with a range of golfers.
Green fees: Bt790 weekdays and Bt1,160 at the weekend.

Green Valley Golf & Country Club
92 Moo 3, Km. 15, Bang Na-Trat Highway, Bangphlee, Samut Prakan 10540.
Tel: 02-312 5883/9.
Holes: 18, Par: 72.
Yardages: Blue: 7,048, White: 6,241, Women: 5,492.
Designer: Robert Trent Jones Jr (1988)
Sloping fairways, water hazards and tricky greens make this a really challenging course.
Green fees: Bt1,700 weekdays and Bt2,200 at the weekend.

Kiarti Thanee Country Club
199 Moo.5, Bang Boh, Samut Prakan 10560
Location: Between Klongs Chuad Prao and Ban Rakas:Km.29 Route 34
Tel: 02-707 1700/9.
Holes: 18 Par: 72
Yardages: Blue: 6,715, White: 6,206, Women: 5,600.
Designer: Oak Engineers Co Ltd (1991)
A fairly flat course with good fairways and greens. Water features on every hole except the 10th.
Green fees: Bt1,500 weekdays (Bt700 in the afternoon) and Bt2,000 at the weekend (Bt1,700 in the afternoon). Closed Mondays.

Krisda City Golf Hills
Nakhon Chaisi, Nakhon Pathom 73120.
Signposted near the turn off for Nakhon Chaisi, Route 338 via Route 4: Km. 31 Pinklao-Nakhon Chaisi Road.
Tel: 034-231 101/7 & 02-243 5454.
Holes: 18, Par: 72
Yardagse: Blue: 6,975, White: 6,366, Yellow: 5,867, Red: 5,330
Designer: Bob McFarland (1995)
The course is built close to a big housing development and features many bunkers and numerous water hazards.
Green fees: Bt800 weekdays (Bt600 on sports days Tuesday-Thursday) and Bt1,400 at the weekend.

Krung Kavee Golf & Country Club
119 Moo.3 Km.9, Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road, Tanyaburi, Pathum Thani 12130.
Tel: 02-577 2891/4 & 4147-9.
Holes: 18, Par: 72.
Yardages: Blue: 7,082, White: 6,629, Red: 6,084, Yellow: 5,571.
Designer: Manabu Sakamoto (1993).
Lush fairways and well manicured greens enhance the enjoyment of golfing at this course.
Green fees: Bt1,000 weekdays (Bt800 in the afternoon) and Bt1,700 at the weekend (Bt1,200 in the afternoon). Accommodation available.

Krungthep Kretha Golf Club
516 Krungthep Kretha Road, Hua Mark, Bangkok 10240.
Tel: 02-379 3732 & 379 3768.
Holes: 18, Par: 72.
Yardages: Champion: 6,874, Pro: 6,526, Men: 6,151, Women: 5,810.
Designer: Dr.Lek Sumitra (1969)
The many water hazards and blind shots make this a very challenging course.
Green fees: Bt1,300 weekdays and Bt1,800 at the weekend. Closed Mondays. Accommodation available.

Lam Luk Ka Land & Country Club
29 Moo 7, Lamsai, Lam Luk Ka Klong 11/12, Pathum Thani 12150.
Tel: 02-995 2169 & 440 0235/8.
Holes: 36, Par: 72 for each 18.
Yardages: East course: Blue: 7,012, Yellow: 6,617, White: 6,222, Red: 5,511. West course: Blue: 6,605, Yellow: 6,176, White: 5,900, Red: 5,335.
Designer: Roger Packard (1993).
A suburban course with lots of water, wide fairways and big greens.
Green fees: Bt1,100 weekdays and Bt2,000 at the weekend.

Lake Wood Country Club
99/1 Moo 11, Bang Na-Trat Km. 18 Bangplee, Samut Prakan 10540.
Tel: 02-312 6276/87 & 02-312 6278/9.
Fax: 02-312 6270.
Holes: 27, Par: 36 for each nine.
Yardages: Black: 7,029, Blue: 6,528, White: 6,019, Red: 5,170.
Designer: J. Michael Poellet (1992)
Aptly named, the course comprises 'lake', 'wood' and 'rock' nines. The relatively flat terrain is enhanced by a profusion of flowers and shrubs with water features on almost every hole. Easy driving distance from central Bangkok.
Green fees: Bt1,550 weekdays and Bt2,400 at the weekend. Closed Mondays.

Muang Ake Golf Club
34 Moo 7, Phaholyothin Road, Lak 6, Pathum Thani 10210.
Tel: 02-533 9335/8.
Holes: 18, Par: 72.
Yardages: Champion: 6,398, Men: 5,963, Women: 5,171.
Designer: Uniplan (1986)
Water is visible on most holes and accurate shot making is needed.
Green fees: Bt810 weekdays and Bt1,230 at the weekend. Closed Mondays.

Muang Kaew Golf Club
52 Moo 8, Bang Na-Trat Highway, Bangkaew, Bangplee, Samut Prakan 10540.
Tel: 02-316 3918/21 & 316 6749.
Holes: 18 Par: 72.
Yardages: Men: 6,761, Women: 5,838.
Designer: Seni Thirawat (1992)
Cleverly designed with only a few hazards, the course is easier than many in the Bangkok area.
Green fees: Bt1,200 weekdays and Bt1,900 at the weekend.

Muang Ake Vista Golf Club
52/999 Moo 7, Phaholyothin Road, Pathum Thani 12000.
Tel: 02-997 8501/6.
Holes: 18 Par: 70.
Yardages: Champion: 5,572, Men: 5,153, Women: 4,582.
Designer: Rancome Associate Co Ltd.(1993).
With six par three holes and roomy fairways, this is one of Bangkok's easier courses. Floodlit for night golf.
Green fees: Bt810 weekdays (Bt1,000 after 3pm) and Bt1,230 at the weekends (Bt1,420 after 3pm).

Natural Park Ram Indra Golf Club
99/1 Moo 6, Km. 9, Ram Indra Road, Minburi, Bangkok 10510.
Tel: 02-914 1930/8 & 914 1970/1.
Holes: 27, Par: 36 for each nine.
Yardages: Blue: 6,943, White: 6,405, Yellow: 5,850, Red: 5,265.
Designer: Ronald Fream (1993).
A parkland course with an abundance of flowers. The par three holes are memorable. Floodlit for night golf.
Green fees: Bt1,600 weekdays and Bt2,400 at the weekend.

Natural Punya Park Golf Club
46 Moo 8, Km.9, Suwinthawong Road, Nong Chok, Bangkok 10530.
Tel: 02-989 4200/23.
Holes: 27, Par: 72 & 36.
Yardages: Blue: 6,904, White: 6,425, Yellow: 5,850, Red: 5,266.
Designer: Ronald Fream (1994).
A parkland course with water hazards on almost every hole.
Green fees: Bt900 weekdays (Bt800 in the afternoon) and Bt2,100 at the weekend (Bt1,100 in the afternoon). Closed Tuesdays. Accommodation available.

Navatanee Golf Club
22 Moo 1, Sukhapibal 2 Road, Kannayao Buenkuen, Bangkok 10230.
Tel: 02-376 1036.
Holes: 18, Par: 72.
Yardages: Blue: 6,906, White: 6,241, Women: 5,404.
Built for the 1975 World Cup, this course is very highly rated and is a pleasure to play.
Green fees: Bt2,600 weekdays. Members only at the weekend.

Pinehurst Golf & Country Club
73 Phaholyothin Road, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120.
Tel: 02-516 8679/84 & 02-516 8676/7.
Holes: 27, Par: 36 for each nine.
Yardages: Yellow: 6,855, Blue: 6,567, White: 6,204, Women: 5,447.
Designer: Yoshihara Aihara (1988)
A prestigious club and venue for the 1992 Johnnie Walker Classic. A combination of three nines known as the West, North & South courses. Convenient for the airport. Introduction by members only.
Green fees: Bt1,930 weekdays and Bt2,530 at the weekend. Accommodation available.

President Country Club
42 Moo 8, Suwintawong Road, Lumtoyting,
Nong Chok, Bangkok 10530.
Tel: 02-988 7555/63.
Fax: 02-988 7564.
Holes: 18, Par: 72.
Yardages: Gold: 6,975, Blue: 6,550, White: 6,070, Red: 5,423.
Designer: Robert Trent Jones (1993)
The course features wide fairways, many water hazards and good greens.
Green fees: Bt830 weekdays and Bt1,900 at the weekend. Accommodation available.

Rose Garden Golf Club
53/1 Moo 4, Petchkasem Highway, Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom 73110.
Tel: 034-322 770/1 & 259 3261/4.
Holes: 18, Par: 72.
Yardages: Back: 7,085, Regular: 6,435, Ladies: 5,390.
Designer: Visuth Junnanont (1972)
A highly rated wooded course with narrow fairways adorned with pretty flowers and shrubs.
Green fees: Bt940 weekdays and Bt1,540 at the weekend. Closed Mondays. Accommodation available.

R.T.A.F. Kan Tarat Golf Club
Phaholyothin Road, Saphan Mai, Don Muang, Bangkok 10221.
Tel: 02-534 3840.
Holes: 18, Par: 72.
Yardages: Men: 6,449, Women: 5,559.
Designer: Royal Thai Air Force (1936)
A testing course with many lateral klongs to contend with, in addition to aircraft noise!
Green fees: Bt450 weekdays and Bt650 at the weekend.

Subhapreuk Golf Club
102 Moo 7, Bang Na-Trat Highway, Bang Boh, Samut Prakan 10560.
Tel: 02-317 0801/4 & 316 2636.
Holes: 18 Par: 72.
Yardages: Black: 7,010, Champion: 6,514, Members: 6,017, Women: 5,205.
Designer: Pete Dye (1993).
Palm tree-lined fairways and plenty of water hazards provide interesting golf.
Green fees: Bt500-1,500. Closed Mondays.

Tanya Tanee Country Club
Klong 4/5, Bueng Lad Sawai, Lam Luk Ka, Pathum Thani.
Tel: 02-254 2618/9 & 254 2632/3.
Holes: 27, Par: 36 for each nine.
Yardages: Blue: 3,322, Yellow: 3,068, White: 2,845, Red: 2,605.
Designer: Sukitti Klangvisai (1993).
The course features wide fairways but requires accuracy on account of the numerous water hazards.
Green fees: Bt530-1,300. Closed Mondays.

Thana City Golf Club
100-108/1 Moo 4, Bang Na-Trat Highway,
Bangplee, Samut Prakan 10540.
Tel: 02-336 1968/78.
Holes: 18 Par: 72.
Yardages: Blue: 6,950, White: 6,351, Women: 5,615.
Designer: Greg Norman (1993).
A championship standard course with a demanding layout and many sand hazards.
Green fees: Bt1,200 weekdays and Bt1,690 at the weekend (Bt1,490 in the afternoon).

Vintage Club
521 Moo 3, Pomviti Road, Bang Bo, Samut Prakan.
Tel: 02-707 3820/7.
Holes: 18 Par: 72.
Yardages: Blue: 6,720, White: 6,300, Gold: 5,886, Women: 5,043.
Designer: Arthur Hill & Ass (1995)
A flat suburban course with big greens.
Green fees: Bt900 weekdays and Bt2,000 at the weekend.

Windmill Park Country Club
7/40 Moo 14, Bangna-Trat Highway, Bangchalong, Bangplee, Samut Prakan 10540.
Tel: 02-316 8256 & 750 2117.
Holes: 18, Par: 72.
Yardages: Blue: 6,956, Yellow: 6,701, White: 5,977, Red: 5,083.
Designer: Nick Faldo (1992).
With tall palms and lush fairways, the course is split into six different parts by lakes. There are 16 water holes on the course.
Green fees: Bt2,250 weekdays and Bt3,250 at the weekends. Introduction by a member necessary. Accommodation available.

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