iGolf Thailand

Thailand is one of the most beautiful and popular golfing destinations as it not only provides picturesque courses with many water work features and well-placed bunkers but also gives a golfer, whether pro or amateur, a memorable experience at an affordable price. Moreover Thailand has extremely diverse terrains that give the golfer a variety of different destinations to choose from. The North is hilly and mountainous while the South has beaches. The main golfing destinations in Thailand are Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Chiang Mai, with Pattaya being the most popular. Pattaya, located around 2 hours east of Bangkok, has 20 golf courses. The diversity of courses available and proximity to a big city, makes it a popular golfing tourist destination. Bangkok, one of the most dynamic cities in the world, has 60 courses i.e the maximum number of golfing courses in any place in Thailand. Phuket with it’s pristine blue water, tropical climate and stunning beaches, is a gorgeous place to golf. Out of the 8 courses here, the most famous are Blue Canyon (hosted Johnnie Walker Classic in 1994) and Red Mountain, which is often considered the best course in Thailand. Chiang Mai, which is in Northern Thailand, has 8 Gold courses, of which Chiang Mai Highlands and Alpine Chiang Mai are the best ranked in the North. Chiang Mai is also the most pocket friendly golfing destination in Thailand. Hua Hin, located in the Gulf of Thailand, is a quiet and relaxed beach destination with 8 golf courses. Two of these, Banyan and Black Mountain, are world-renowned. Golfing in Thailand is thus thoroughly recommended and on any golfer’s bucket list.