Thailand Golf
Golf in Thailand, from the championship courses of Hua Hin and Bangkok to Phuket and Chiang Mai.
Thailand has become one of Asia’s premier golf destinations, with more than 200 courses, excellent value, warm weather and famously friendly caddies. Many are designed by big-name architects and set amid spectacular tropical scenery.
The main hubs cluster around Bangkok, the seaside resort of Hua Hin, the island of Phuket and the northern city of Chiang Mai. These are the best places to tee off in Thailand.
Where to Play Golf in Thailand#
Siam Country Club, Pattaya One of the highest-rated golf destinations in Thailand, the Siam Country Club near Pattaya has hosted the LPGA’s Honda Thailand tournament and boasts several championship layouts. The mature Old Course, open since the early 1970s, has been superbly renovated, while the Plantation and Waterside courses add modern challenge. Excellent conditioning and top-class facilities make it a bucket-list stop for visiting golfers.
Black Mountain Golf Club, Hua Hin Regularly ranked the best course in Thailand, Black Mountain is a demanding 7,300-yard par 72 set against a backdrop of forested hills near Hua Hin. Natural creeks weave through the layout and the greens are consistently immaculate, testing golfers of every level. It has hosted European and Asian Tour events, cementing its reputation as a world-class venue.
Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin Another jewel of the Hua Hin region, Banyan winds through former pineapple plantations and rolling hills toward distant mountain views. The par 72 layout is beautifully maintained and offers a good balance of playability and challenge, framed by an excellent clubhouse. Its scenery and design have earned it a string of “best in Thailand” accolades.
Alpine Golf Resort, Chiang Mai Set in the verdant San Kamphaeng countryside just outside Chiang Mai, this Ronald Garl-designed par 72 is among the finest courses in the north. Perfect fairways and greens are matched by a stunning natural setting of hills and rice fields. Quality clubhouse facilities and a relaxed atmosphere round out a rewarding day’s golf.
Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club, Chiang Mai Designed by five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson, the Royal Chiang Mai is one of northern Thailand’s standout courses. The mature 18-hole layout offers thoughtfully shaped holes and sweeping mountain scenery a short drive from the city. An on-site hotel makes it easy to combine a round with an overnight stay in the countryside.
Phuket Country Club, Phuket One of Phuket’s best-established courses, the Country Club offers a testing 18 holes carved around former tin-mine lakes, with plenty of water in play and some tight, well-guarded greens. A shorter nine-hole layout is also on site for a quicker round. Outstanding views from the well-equipped clubhouse make it a pleasant place to relax afterwards.
Blue Canyon Country Club, Phuket Phuket’s most famous golf address, Blue Canyon has hosted the Johnnie Walker Classic and welcomed the likes of Tiger Woods to its dramatic Canyon Course. Deep ravines, water hazards and mature trees demand precise, strategic play across a genuinely championship layout. A second course, the Lakes, offers a more forgiving but equally scenic test.
Amata Spring Country Club, Bangkok On the outskirts of Bangkok, Amata Spring is one of Asia’s most exclusive and highly regarded courses, famous for hosting the Royal Trophy and Skins games. The immaculate layout is best known for its island-green 18th, reached by a floating bridge across a lake. World-class conditioning and lavish clubhouse facilities put it firmly in the top tier.
Alpine Golf & Sports Club, Bangkok A long-standing Bangkok favourite in Pathum Thani, Alpine is a challenging Ronald Garl design that has hosted major professional events over the years. Tight fairways, strategic water hazards and slick greens reward accurate play. Its convenient location and full facilities make it a staple of Bangkok golf itineraries.
Thai Country Club, Bangkok East of Bangkok toward the Bangna-Trat highway, the Thai Country Club is a prestigious layout that famously hosted Tiger Woods’ first professional victory in Asia at the 1997 Asian Honda Classic. The course is beautifully manicured, with generous fairways giving way to well-defended greens. Impeccable service and an elegant clubhouse make for a premium day out.
Springfield Royal Country Club, Hua Hin This Jack Nicklaus-designed course near Hua Hin is spread across rolling terrain with mountain and sea views, offering a memorable resort golf experience. The par 72 layout balances scenic beauty with a fair but interesting challenge across its 27 holes. On-site accommodation and strong facilities make it a popular choice for golf holidays.
Santiburi Samui Country Club, Ko Samui For golf with a tropical island backdrop, Santiburi on Ko Samui is hard to beat, its holes climbing hillsides to reveal panoramic ocean views. The par 72 layout is short but dramatic, with steep changes in elevation demanding careful club selection. Playing here combines a genuine golf challenge with the scenery of one of Thailand’s most beautiful islands.