Golf Course in USA
Here is a great photo from The Tradition Club in Myrtle Beach, SC. It was taken earlier this year and sent to me a few weeks ago by a good friend Mr. Ted Walton from Canada. Ted and I have been trading emails regularly and he plans to visit Thailand later this year. The shot […]
Secrets About Playing Golf on Holiday in Thailand (Part 2)
This is a continuation of yesterday’s post which gives some secrets and tips on playing golf and taking a golf holiday Thailand. In order to hopefully make your holiday more enjoyable, there are a three more guidelines I can suggest to anyone planning a golf holiday in Thailand, based on the knowledge I have as […]
Secrets About Playing Golf on Holiday in Thailand (Part 1)
As an expatriate living and working in Thailand, there are a number of advantages that we have as golfers over someone visiting from outside the country. In this article I would like to share some of these insider golf playing ‘secrets’. Obviously, both as a frequent golfer, and by socializing regularly with fellow golfers, you […]
No More Chili Dips
With the ground often being soft and "mushy" here in Thailand, clean ball striking when chipping is very important. This is a tip I was sent from Richard Meyers who writes the "Think and Reach Par" weekly tips newsletter. It has helped my chipping and totally eliminated my prior tendency to "chili dip" and "skull" […]
Thailand Golf On The Runway
For an experience of a lifetime you must try playing at Kantarat Golf Course. This course is located right between the runways of Bangkok Airport and it is really an exhilarating experience driving and putting while a jumbo jet is landing a mere 200 meters away. I had the fortunate experience of playing at this […]
Thailand Seaside Golf Destinations : Which is best? (Part 4 of 4)
Hua Hin & Cha Am The Hua Hin and Cha Am area is located on the western side of the Gulf of Thailand, and is approximately a three hour drive from Bangkok. Thailand’s original beach resort, it now sports a selection of 7 excellent golf courses and is a much quieter destination that Phuket or […]
Thailand Seaside Golf Destinations : Which is best? (Part 3 of 4)
Pattaya The resort of Pattaya is located south east of Bangkok, less than a 2-hour drive from the airport. The region hosts the greatest variety and highest density of the finest championship golf courses in Thailand, and is a paradise for a golf holiday. Originally, Pattaya was a quiet fishing town with idyllic beaches. However, […]
Thai Country Club Update
Yesterday I had another opportunity to play at the Thai Country Club. This is the course just 40 minutes South of Bangkok that run by the Peninsula hotel group and is home each year to the Asian Volvo Masters. It is constantly rated as one of the top 10 courses in Asia. If you have […]
Thailand Seaside Golf Destinations : Which is best? (Part 2 of 4)
Phuket Golf in Phuket is a great experience for those wanting to combine their holiday with relaxation at some of the world’s best beaches. Phuket is known internationally as one of the most exotic destinations in Southeast Asia. With its endless white beaches, cooling blue lagoons and tropical mountainous interior, it provides a stunning and […]
Thailand Seaside Golf Destinations : Which is best? (Part 1 of 4)
I often get asked by friends and clients alike to questions about the 3 main seaside Thailand golf destinations, Phuket, Hua Hin and Pattaya. The most frequent question fro those who have never been to the seaside resorts are which city is best for them? Therefore I thought I would write about this topic over […]