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Golf In Pattaya & At The Eastern Seaboard

Driving Ranges - Golf Courses A-Z - Golf Vacation Packages

Golf has probably become the most favourite "waste of time" for a large number of expatriates, tourists and Thais alike. To an even greater extent than the wide range of watersports activities provided along Pattaya beach, Golf has emerged as a typical specialty of the Eastern seaboard region with more than twenty golf courses in the proximity of Pattaya's residential areas.

Whereas in most Western countries Golf is still deemed an elitist sport for exclusively the rich and club membership fees are far too costly to make it affordable for the average working man, Golf in Pattaya is not just affordable for any Western visitor - it's cheap! Green fees (plus caddy fees) range from only 500 Baht to a maximum of merely 3000 THB! Now if you think "When you pay peanuts you get a monkey!" you might be right if we were talking about plastic toys made in China. Talking about Golf in Thailand, however, you are utterly wrong!
At the Eastern Seaboard of the Gulf of Siam and most within a 60-minutes driving distance from Pattaya City there are more than 20 of Thailand's finest golf courses in tropically evergreen landscapes (read more below). Many of them have been designed by some of the most famous names in golf course design including Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Nick Faldo or other world-class golf course architects. Due to the influx of tens of thousands of expatriates and the ever-increasing popularity of Golf amongst a growing Thai middle and upper class, Golf has probably become the most favourite leisure activity at the Eastern Seaboard. A quick glance at the lengthy sports pages in the local English language newspapers will show you how BIG Golf really is in Pattaya's expat community.
Additionally, due to the constantly warm tropical climate it's a never-ending Golf season all through the year! If you don't have your own vehicle there are many specialized agencies that offer regular golf tours or vacation packages. And for those visitors who are less experienced players or just feel like fine-tuning their swing, there are several driving ranges within city limit!

For infos on Pattaya's Golf Scene, Golf courses in the area and Golf events asap or in order to benefit from their reduced member's guest rates for green fees we recommend you to visit one of the following sites.

The International Pattaya Golf Club
www.ipgc.org

The Pattaya Golf Society (PGS)
can be contacted either at O.K. Corral bar on Soi Rungland/ off Pattaya Tai Road (near the junction with Pattaya Third Road) or via their website www.thebunkerboys.com

Driving Ranges

Diana Driving Range
Diana Garden Resort, 209/ 112 Moo 6, Pattaya Nua Road/ North Pattaya. Tel 038-415 212

Green Way Driving Range
Sukhumvit Road/ Jomtien, about one kilometre south of Tesco Lotus.
Tel. 038-232 083

Harold's Golf Driving Range, Academy & Pro Golf Shop
Pratamnak Road Soi 4 (near the Asia Hotel).
Tel. 038-250 658, www.harold-golf.com

Pattaya Driving Range
Pattaya Third Road/ Sai Saam (between Pattaya Klang and Pattaya Nua Road). Tel. 038-370 462/3

Pride Driving Range
Sukhumvit Road, opposite Pattaya Klang junction.
Tel. 038-488 349

Tommy Driving Range
Thepprasit Road/ Jomtien.
Tel. 038-251 564

Golf Courses Around Pattaya A-Z
(Chonburi Province)

Asia Pattaya Hitel
Pratamnak Road Soi 4
9-hole golf course

Bangpra International Golf Club
45 Moo 6, Bangpra, Sri Racha district/ 45 minutes north of Pattaya.
Tel. 038-341 149/50, 038-341 405, www.bangpragolf.co.th
18 holes, par 72, 7209 yards.
Designed by Japan Golf Promotion Co. Ltd.
Green fee between 450 THB (weekdays past 15h) and 1800 THb (weekends, public holidays from 6-12h).
Caddy fee: 220 THB/ 18 holes, 140 THB/ 9 holes.
Originally opened in 1958 and set amongst lush jungle covered hills this course has been redesigned in 1987 and features natural hazards such as trees, ponds and lakes flanking many of the fast greens and spectacular yet often difficult holes.

Burapha Golf Club
Sri Racha district, 30 km north-east of Pattaya.
Tel. 038-372 700, www.buraphagolfthailand.com
36 holes, par 144.
Designed by David Graham and Gary Panks.
Green fee 2000 THB/ weekdays, 2500 THB/ weekends, holidays.
Exquisitely located in Sri Racha's rolling countryside and a skillfully
landscaped tropical environment, Burapha Golf Club has been specially designed and created to evoke the elegance and traditions of the great American clubs and features two 18-hole golf courses and world-class facilities.

Chonburi Century Country Club
Highway 331 Km 72, Ban Bung, Chonburi.
Tel. 081-304-1545.
18 holes, par 72, 6991 yards.
Designed by Robert Macfarland.
Green fee 100 THB/ weekdays, 400 THB/ weekends.
Caddy fee 200 THB.
Developed on a hilly green country, this course is usually not very crowded and offers great value for money.

Crystal Bay Golf Club
502 Moo 10, Bangpra, Sri Racha district.
Tel. 038-349 370/81.
27 holes, par 108.
Designed by Thai Taneeka.
Green fee (visitors) 2000 THB/ weekdays, 2500 THB/ weekends

Khao Kheow Country Club
220 Moo 12, Sri Racha district, near Khai Kheow Open Zoo/ about 45 minutes north of Pattaya.
Tel. 038-298 224/7.
27 holes, par 72/36, 7077 yards.
Designed by Pete Dye.
Green fee (visitors) 1400 THB/ weekdays, 2000 THB/ weekends.
As this golf course with its numerous large ponds, bunkers and hills that surround the greens and fairways catches a strong sea breeze it is a challenge both for amateur and professional players.

Laem Chabang International Golf Club
106/ 8 Moo 4, Laem Chabang/ Sri Racha district
Tel. 038-372 273, www.laemchabanggolf.com
27 holes, par 108.
Designed by Jack Nicklaus!
Green fee (visitors) 2500 THB/ weekdays, 3000 THB/ weekends.
Regularly rated as one of Thailand's best golf courses, this world-standard championship course has hosted several professional tournaments. With its numerous bunkers, sand banks and water hazards as well as natural hazards in the shape of exposed rock formations, lakes, ponds and creeks, this beautiful course seriously challenges anybody's playing skills.

Mountain Shadow Golf Club (Natural Park Hill)
159/ 1 Moo 2, Saensuk Road, Chonburi City district.
Tel. 038-349 371/4.
18 holes, par 72.
Designed by Ronald Fream.
Green fee (visitors) 2000 THB/ weekdays, 2500 THB/ weekends.
Caddy fee 220 THB.
Excellently maintained and effectively landscaped Golf course with water hazards, dog-legs and island greens.

Noble Place Golf Club (Greenwood Golf & Resort)
88/ 8 Moo 6, Highway 331, Ban Bung, Chonburi.
Tel. 081-484-9069.
27 holes, par 108.
Designed by Peter W. Thompson.
Green fee (visitor) 500 THB/ weekdays, 1000 THB/ weekends.
Caddy fee 200 THB/ 18 holes, 100 THB/ 9 holes.
Rated as one of the best courses in the Pattaya area!

Pattana Golf & Sport Club
99/ 89 Moo 9, Khaokhunsong, Sri Racha district.
Tel. 038-318 999, www.pattana.co.th
27 holes, par 72,73.
Green fee (visitors) 1200 THB/ weekdays, 1800 THB/ weekends.
Caddy fee 250 THB.
Set in an impressive natural environment, newly (2004) opened Pattana Golf And Sports Club is a grand resting place for golf and nature lovers with an abundance of sports and spa facilities, several restaurants and luxurious accommodation.

Pattaya Country Club & Resort
Highway 331 Km 30, fifteen kilometres east of Pattaya city.
Tel. 038-263 445/7, www.pattayacountryclub.net
18 holes, par 72.
Green fee (visitors) 1200 THB/ weekdays, 1800 THB/ weekends.
Caddy fee 200 THB.

Phoenix Golf & Country Club
Huay Yai, about 15 km southeast of Pattaya (follow Sukhumvit Road southwards and watch out for the signboards).
Tel. 038-239 391/6, 038-239 400.
27 holes, par 108.
Designed by Denis Griffiths.
Green fee (visitors) 1400 THB/ weekdays, 2000 THB/ weekends.
Caddy fee 250 THB.
Beautifully landscaped with eucalyptus, bamboo and bushes and set on a wooden hilly terrain, this golf course with quite a few serious challenges even for experienced golfers (hole 17!) is generally rated as one of the best courses in the region.

Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course
Plutaluang/ Sattahip district, about 30 km southeast of Pattaya (follow Sukhumvit Road southwards and take the shortcut to Rayong at Che intersection).
36 holes, par 72, 10169 yards.
Green fee (visitors) 450 THB/ weekdays, 750 THB/ weekends.
Caddy fee 180 THB.
Set amongst the green hills of Sattahip's lush countryside, this character course which was designed by the Royal Thai Navy in 1969 demands physical and mental skills as well as accurate play and is one of the most favourite courses in the area both with locals and expats. Very reasonably priced.

Siam Country Club
Located along Soi Siam Country Club Road (off Sukhumvit Road/ Pattaya Klang) this golf course is only a 15 minutes drive away from the city centre. Tel. 038-249 381/6, www.siamcountryclub.com
18 holes, par 72, 7162 yards.
Designed by I. Izumi, renovated by Lee Schmidt.
Green fee (visitors) 2500 THB/ weekdays, 3000 THB/ weekends.
Caddy fee 250 THB (compulsory).
Originally designed by I. Izumi and opened in 1971 it has been completely renovated to international championship standards and re-opened in May 2007. This wonderfully landscaped course has hosted several international tournaments and is rated as one of the finest and toughest to play courses in the region.

Sri Racha International Golf Club
284-285 Moo 6, Sri Racha.
Tel. 038-338 375/8.
18 holes, par 72, 7019 yards.
Designed by Gary Player.
Green fee (visitors) 1500 THB/ weekdays, 1800 THB/ weekends.
Caddy fee 200 THB.
Located amidst the rolling green hills of Sri Racha's countryside, this Gary Player designed course is relatively short with many par-fours and beautifully maintained greens and bunkers.

Treasure Hill Golf Club
222 Moo 7, Sri Racha district.
Tel. 038-420 766.
18 holes, par 72.
Designed by Yoshikazu Kato.
Green fee (visitors) 750 THB/ weekdays, 900 THB/ weekends.
Caddy fee 200 THB.
Developed on a green hillside in a beautiful tropical scenery, this fast and difficult to play course offers challenging golf on rolling fairways and provides great value for money.

Young Navy Golf
Bang Saray, Sukhumvit Road (South of Pattaya)
9-hole golf course

(other Eastern Seaboard provinces)

Eastern Star Golf Club & Resort
241/ 5 Moo 3, Ban Chang/ Rayong province (between Sattahip and Rayong) Tel. 038-630 410/7
18 holes, par 72, 7134 yards
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Green fee (visitors) 1200 THB/ weekdays, 1800 THB/ weekends (afternoon discounts). Caddy fee 220 THB.
Designed by one of the world's most reputable designers of championship golf courses, this excellent Links-style course is challenging enough for experienced players but also provides solid enjoyment for newcomers to the game.

Great Lake Golf & Country Club
Dok Krai Reservoir, Rayong province (reached via highway 36).
Tel. 038-622 630
18 holes, par 72.
Designed by Nick Faldo!
Green fee (visitors) 500 THB/ weekdays, 800 THB/ weekend (afternoon discounts). Caddy fee 200 THB.
Located on the scenic banks of the Dok Krai reservoir, this Nick Faldo designed golf course features 120 bunkers. Great value for money.

Emerald Golf Club
Sukhumvit Road, Ban Chang/ Rayong province, within 45 minutes driving distance from Pattaya.
Tel. 038-941 111, www.theemeraldgolf.com
Green fee 600 THB/ weekdays, 900 THB/ weekends, holidays.
Caddy fee 200 THB.
Generally top-rated as one of the region's most challenging and entertaining 18-holes Golf courses with some very spectacular holes. Great value for money.

Rayong Green Valley
9/ 36 Moo 7, just outside Ban Chang/ Rayong province, within 45 minutes driving distance from Pattaya.
Tel. 038-893 838-46.
18 holes, par 72, 7096 yards.
Designed by Peter W. Thomson.
Green fee (visitors) 1200 THB/ weekdays, 2400 THB/ weekends.
Caddy fee 250 THB.
This intelligently designed and beautifully landscaped golf course, lodged on the side of a rocky hill, makes maximum use of the natural features and provides one of the most picturesque settings for an enjoyable and testing round of golf.

Royal Lakeside Golf Club & Resort
150 Moo 3, Bang Pakong, Bangna-Trat Highway Km 51.
Tel. 038-573 275/9, www.royallakeside.com
18 holes, par 72.
Green fee (visitors) 900 THB/ weekdays, 1800 THB/ weekends (afternoon discounts). Caddy fee 200 THB.
Situated at the mouth of the Bang Pakong river and designed around a magnificent white club house, this well-maintained golf course enjoys a constantly refreshing sea breeze and is easy enough to play to provide an enjoyable golf experience for less experienced players as well.

St. Andrews 2000
Ban Chang/ Rayong province, along route 3376.
Tel. 038-893 838-46, www.standrews2000golf.com
18 holes, par 74, over 7700 yards.
Designed by Desmond Muirhead.
Green fee 2000 THB/ weekdays, 3000 THB/ weekends.
Caddy fee 250 THB.
Beautifully located in Rayong's picturesque hilly countryside with its spectacular topography, this course was created to replicate the world-famous St. Andrews golf course in Scotland. The result is an extremely demanding course that is a tough test for any player aimed at experienced golfers with a handicap of 18 or lower. Generally rated as the region's best and most challenging golf course.

Soi Dao Highland Golf Club & Resort
Located about 50 km east of Chantaburi near the Pong Nam Ron Cambodian border on the route to Sa Kaeo; an approximately 3 hours drive from Pattaya.
Tel. 039-320 174/6, www.soidaohighland.com
18 holes, par 72.
Designed by Denis Griffiths.
Green fee 800 THB/ weekdays, 1200 THB/ weekends.
Caddy fee 200 THB.
Situated in Chantaburi's scenic mountains which mark Thailand's natural border with Cambodia, this challenging world-class golf course was specially designed by highly esteemed golf architect Denis Griffiths. Soi Dao provides spectacular mountain views, challenging holes and excellent value for money.

Wangjuntr Golf Park
129 Moo 6, Wangjuntr/ Rayong province, along the Chonburi-Banbung-Klaeng Highway 344, Km 65. www.wangjuntrgolf.com
36 holes, par 72, 7173/ 7641 yards.
Green fee Please visit their website or book via a golf tour operator.
("Valley Course" and "Highland Course"; a third "Jungle Course" is currently under construction.)
Reputably Thailand's two most challenging golf courses and an open wildlife zoo in one, Wangjuntr Golf Park is embedded in a pristine landscape that is as tailor-made for a perfect game of golf and was ambitiously designed to the championship course standards of the European and US PGA tour. Wangjuntr features an amazing variety of design concepts with each and every hole uniquely accentuated and unites them in one truly outstanding golf park! Generally top-rated as one of Thailand's best courses and an ultimate challenge for serious golfers.

Golf Tours & Vacation Packages

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Golf tours and transportation can be arranged locally by
Jomtien Golf & Travel
334/156 Moo 12, Soi Welcome Jomtien 2, Jomtien Beach
www.pgts.se

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Attention butterflies! Unfortunately it has not yet been clarified at which golf course this image was taken. Reportedly, however, chances of having your "balls" removed (typically during your sleep by your wife) rise significantly when abusing a day of golf with your mates as an excuse for a nightly "butterfly session" at your favourite 19th hole in one of Pattaya's bars!