Golf in Thailand

Destination, diversity and the vast choice of golf courses located throughout the country are key factors attracting the large numbers of visitors coming to play golf. With steady year on year growth, golfers now make up a sizeable number of visitors coming to the Kingdom. The reasons are obvious. Top quality courses, reasonable green fees, value for money caddies and the choice and diversity of over 200 venues to choose from.

From the beach resorts in the south such as Phuket to the mountainous surroundings in the north, or the bustling cities of Bangkok and Pattaya, there are golf courses to suit every preference. The quality of the courses is another reason players come again and again. Designed by such legends as Nick Faldo, Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus, Thailand now hosts many major championships including the high profile Volvo Masters attracting all the worlds very best players. It is no surprise that Thailand was recently awarded the ‘Best Up and Coming Destination’ by The World Golf Travel Agents Association.

The explosion in the number of golfers coming to Thailand has led to the emergence of companies specializing in bespoke golfing holidays although if you are here and just fancy playing 18 holes you will be made welcome at most clubs. Just do a little research, ask around or phone the club directly.

Thailand boasts excellent golf courses