The debate about which course is number one in Thailand is one that will probably go on forever. The FORE team have drawn up a short-list of what we think is the top 5 and we’d love to know which one gets your vote. In no particular order, here we go:
The small creeks running through this course make it blend in beautifully with its surroundings. With rocks used in many of the holes to add to its uniqueness and design, it’s a natural beauty as far as golf architecture is concerned. The original trees kept, and many new ones planted, meandering creeks and surrounding rocks and hills, a great golf course.
Red Mountain Golf Club in Phuket is a shining example of the quality of golf in Thailand. If you are after a spectacular, superbly maintained and challenging yet playable golf course you needn’t look further.
Established in 2005 with the vision of creating a unique and extraordinary golf facility for the Kingdom of Thailand, the club’s rise to prominence has been complemented by staging some of the most recognised Championships. The property’s infrastructure was strategically designed to host such events; inviting the world’s best to test their game around the distinct design.
Banyan Golf Club along with Black Mountain Golf Club form the core of any Hua Hin golf holiday. No one can be called a Thailand golf junkie if he hasn’t played both these Thailand golf courses. However if time permitted just the one round, then Banyan Golf Club may well be the one.
Part of Siam Country Club which is now an 81-hole golf complex, the Plantation Course has a definite edge. While the Old Course attracts all the attention as host of the Honda LPGA, the Plantation Course could well be more fun. The hilly landscape and several natural features of former plantation land have allowed Schmidt-Curley to deliver an exhilarating track.
Okay so we know there’s plenty of more great courses that we didn’t feature on our list, so if you feel that another one beats any of the above courses to the mantle, please feel free to mention it in the comments section below, we’d love to hear from you!