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Thailand Golf Travel

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With modern facilities, internationally designed golf courses, and an excellent infrastructure, Thailand has become a natural attraction for golfers. Golf has been played in Thailand for 100 years now, with matches reported at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club as early as 1905. The first recognized 18-hole course, Royal Hua Hin, was built by a Scottish engineer in 1924 in the aristocratic seaside resort of Hua Hin. Thailand now has more than 200 courses throughout the country and hosts many tournaments, including international renowned Honda LPGA and the Royal Trophy – Europe vs. Asia Golf Championship. With ease and extraordinary service, Thailand is a golfer's paradise.

What’s the best time to play?
Golf can be played in Thailand every day of the year. The cool and dry period from November to February is the best time of the year. The summer season, from March to June, is also a good time for playing golf and getting a suntan. During the rainy season, from July to October, downpour can be severe, but they rarely hold up a game for more than an hour or two. Golfers still enjoy their rounds during rainy season, as it is usually greener and cooler.

Where to play?
In Bangkok, there are several great courses around the city and its suburbs, mostly within an hour’s driving time. Some of these are rated the best in the country--so good that they are often chosen to host many international competitions, including the prestigious Johnny Walker Classic, Johnny Walker Super Tour, Asia Honda Classic, Volvo Masters Asia and the 13th Asian Games.

The popular seaside resorts of Pattaya, Hua Hin, Phuket and Samui have a good array of layouts, many with views of the ocean. If you prefer mountain scenery, the northern cities of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima in the Northeast, and Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai in the West are excellent alternative.

WHY THAILAND?

Value for money

Wide choices of golf courses and accommodations

Shopping paradise

Fantastic variety of dinning and entertainment

Climate

Tropical and sunshine

All year round playing condition

Golf courses

More than 200 courses

Superb facilities

Choices of unbeatable courses designed by leading professionals including Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Greg Norman, Pete Dye and Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Destination diversity

Busting city of Bangkok

Mountainous countryside of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai

Glorious beaches in Phuket and Samui to the bright lights and nightlife of Pattaya

Quieter seaside town of Hua Hin to the waterfalls and dramatic scenery of Khao Yai

Caddy services

Greeting upon arrival at the clubhouse

Taking care of arrangements before tee off

Guiding around the course

Giving the distance to the green

Mark balls

Calling the lines of the putts

Exceptional value services

The Thai people

Known to be some of the friendliest in the world