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Golf
Golf is one of the most popular sports in Thailand. The game arrived in the county a century ago and was quickly taken up by the elite and the fashionable. Among the first sponsors of the game were the armed forces and government institutions, which built and continue to own some of the finest courses in the county.
About 350,000 visitors are believed to have played golf in Thailand in 2002, generating an expenditure of nearly 6.2 billion baht. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is planning to raise these figures to one million golfers, generating an estimated 18.45 billion baht by 2007. In 2004 alone, the plan is to attract 400,000 golfers. Who will generate an estimated 7.1 billion baht, an increase of 14.29% over 2002.
There are over 200 high standard golf courses nationwide, many of them championship standards. The world’s top designers have made a significant contribution. Jack Nicklaus, Roboert Trent Jones Jr, Pete De Gar Player and many others have perfected modern layouts, using the best grasses and latest techniques.
The result is some of the most attractive courses in Asia, with excellent facilities, memorable signature holes and regular maintenance to keep them in top-class condition. Every course has its caddies; it's mandatory to empoly one caddie for your round. They are Thailand’s secret weapon in making golf such good fun. These brightly clad ladies, in smart uniforms and straw hats, know lots about the course, smile almost all the time, and very good at reading putts.
There are at least a few courses in or within easy reach of all major cites. Most of the newer courses offer accommodation on site or nearby, plus recreational facilities for the whole family.
For the more adventurous, there are older, natural courses in remote areas around the courses in remote areas around the country owned by the Royal Irrigation Department, the Electricity Generation Authority of Thailand, all offering good value. So for golfers who not only appreciate a challenging course, but an exotically different one too, there is an extraordinary choice.
The best time to plan a golfing trip is the cool season, from November to March. From April to October it is hot and wet, but even in the rainy months the downfall usually comes in the afternoon, and for only a few minutes. Most courses have good drainage systems, and the rains should not interrupt your game for long. At some facilities you may need to book ahead, through your club or your hotel, and advance booking is recommended for weekends. Greens fees continue to be very reasonable, as are the fees for caddies.
As most of the golf courses are located in the provinces, promoting golf also furthers the TAT policy of ensuring that throughout the provinces.
Sir James Resort and Golf Club is at 195 Mu 9, Tambon Mittraphap, Amphoe Mueang, Saraburi
Tel. 0 3634 1911 - 4 (18 holes).
Golf Courses in Bangkok
- Number One Driving Rent
19/7 Mu 13 Pracha Uthit Road, Wang Thonglang, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok 10310
1. RTAF Pasingh Rungsaeng, Nan Golf Club Nan Airport is at Phra Sing Sub-district, Mueang Nan district, Tel. 0 5470 8837
Rayong is one of Thailand favorite golf destination, where you can play golf all year round. The wonderful courses are invariably located close to Rayong’s major tourism destination, ensuring you can enjoy your golf and have a good holiday at the same time. So if you want to bring your family along, They are assured of lots of activities and interesting places to visit. There are several golf courses in Rayong.
Amphoe Banchang
- Century Golf and Country Club Sukhumvit Road Tel: 0 3860 5054, 0 3863 5073
- Easter Star Country Rayong 214/5 Moo 3 Banchang–Had Pala Road Tel: 0 3863 0410-2 Fax: 0 3863 0418-9
- Rayong Green Valley Country Club 23 Moo 8 Ban Chang-Yaira Road Tel: 0 3889 3845
- St.Andrews 2000 Golf Country Club 9/36 Moo 7 Ban Chang-Yaira Road Tel: 0 3889 3838 Fax: 0 3889 3845
Amphoe Pluak Dang
- Great Lake Golf and Country Club Tambon Mab yang pom Tel: 0 3862 2630
Amphoe Wangchan
- Wangchan Golf Park 129 Moo 6 Tel: 0 2276 9072-4 Fax: 0 2276 9070
Driving Rang
Amphoe Mueang
- Amazing Rayong Driving 528/4 Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Nuen Phra Tel: 0 3861 8643, 0 1313 5668
- Vac-Vac Driving Range 65/5 Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Noenpra Tel: 0 3860 8008 Fax: 0 3880 7090
- V.J. Star Dust Driving Range 385/3 Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Noenpra Tel: 0 3880 7090
- Mab Kha Golf Mab Kha-Mabtapud Industrial Estate Road , Tambon Mabtapud Tel: 0 3868 1573
- Poly Golf 2/15 Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Ta Pradu Tel: 0 3865 5055
- Sri Mueang Golf Near Sri Mueang Park, Adulyathamprapat Road Tel: 0 3861 1934
Golf Course in Phetchaburi
taking the same way to Kaeng Krachan Dam, Amphoe Tha Yang, Phetchaburi
Tel. 0 2618 7400 - 1 Fax. 0 2618 7403
Website: http://www.kaengkrachanresort.com
E-mail : marketing@kaengkrachanresort.com
Springfield Village Golf&Spa
193 Moo 6 ,Tambon Huay-Sai-Nua, Amphoe Cha-Am , Phetchaburi
Tel: 032-709-222
Fax : 032-709-234
website: http://www.springfieldresort.com
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