Renowned as a true Asian golfing hub the increasing popularity of golf as a sport in Thailand can be attributed to the growing number of world class golf courses around the country. Nowhere is this fact more visible than the Thai capital of Bangkok where top-notch golf courses are propping up in every district for the convenience of golf enthusiasts holidaying in the city. Indeed Bangkok can rightly be described as the country’s true golf epicenter with breathtaking golf courses and clubs offering a wide range of golfing holiday packages to suit the budgets of a variety of travellers that range from interested novices to true professionals.
As one of the world’s most popular sports and past times golf is a sporting activity that is as addictive as it is challenging and the sheer variety of golf courses on offer in the capital of Thailand reflects this truth with state-of-the-art amenities and informative caddies thrown in to the mix. With nearly 50 world standard golf courses to its name the venues in Bangkok were designed by the likes of Jack Nicklaus that incorporated the scenic natural beauty of the city’s natural environment to the breathtaking courses. Golf retreat packages in the city include the fees of the caddies, greens, transportation and the greens although these particulars are at the discretion of the clubs themselves.
Some of the best golf packages are of course offered by the Bangkok Golf Club which boasts an 18-hole par 72 course among other special attributes which includes Asia’s only waterfall hole as well as island tees and greens. The Muang Kaew Golf Course is also suited for all types of golfers and is conveniently located in downtown Bangkok while the Summit Windmill Golf Club also offers night-time golfing and resort facilities in one venue. Other must-experience golfing highlights include the Summit Windmill Golf Club and the Thai Country Club which boasts one of the best maintained courses in the country although the Pinehurst Golf & Country Club is equally impeccable hosting a number of classics tournaments annually.
Best Ocean Golf Club on the other hand is best suited for experienced golfers in search of a true challenge as this particular course contains a number of water bodies that make for an interesting game of golf while the Lam Lukka Country Club also offers great layouts for long hitters.
Navatanee Golf Club and the Thana City Golf Club are some of the other golf courses offering fantastic deals on golfing holidays in addition to The Legacy Golf Course, Panya Indra Golf Club and the idyllic Rose Garden Golf Resort.
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