Thailand Golf Joiners at the Hard Rock Pattaya
Nick, a good Thailand golf buddy of mine who had recently returned from a long weekend Pattaya golf trip with six of his best friends was in a state of shock when he saw his Thai wife looking through his credit card bills. Being a curious and non-trusting type, his wife asked him to explain […]
Golf in Thailand: 5 Essential Items to Bring to the Course
Golf in Thailand can be different from golf in other parts of the world and many of the unique attributes of Thailand golf have been covered in my previous posts. One area that is often overlooked or assumed to be the same is what to bring with you to the golf course. Five of the […]
Thailand Golf Chip Shot
Last week at Green Valley Country Club I was down by one stroke playing a Stableford match against two visiting golfers with one hole to go. Then on the 18th after hitting a nice drive, I found myself short of the green due to a slightly fat long iron shot. For certain I was going […]
Thailand Golf Food and Drink
With great Thailand golf plans in hand, golf holiday dates firmed up, and tee times confirmed, what else do you need to be aware for your Thailand golf vacation? The short answer is food and water! Here are some tips to help ensure that you enjoy your time golfing in Thailand. Before play, don’t skip […]
Thailand Golf: Best Time of Day To Tee-Off
Thailand golf high season is fast approaching and golfers thinking about a Thailand golf vacation most always ask me: 1. When is the best time of year to play golf in Thailand? and 2. What time of day is best to tee off? I have covered the first question in several past posts, but the […]
Thailand Golf Tips Or Giving Tips in Thailand? (Part 2 of 2)
Thailand golf is what you are all here for and in today’s continuation post I will cover common tipping practices on the golf course, in bars, and while traveling on the road here. On the golf course, tips are one of the main ways the caddie generates their income. Although you pay a caddie fee […]
Thailand Golf Tips Or Giving Tips in Thailand? (Part 1 of 2)
I bet you thought I would post another golf tip. The next 2 articles deal, not with golf advice, but rather with gratuities. I find this an even more appropriate discussion topic since many golf travelers to Thailand may be wondering about local practices. Although not traditional in Thailand, you should plan to tip drivers, […]
Thailand Golf Caddies Re-loaded (Part 2 of 2)
In yesterday’s post I wrote about what to expect from your caddie. In return, she will appreciate being treated with politeness and respect. It is normal to offer your caddies refreshment when you stop at a drinks kiosk. Find out from your Thailand golf travel agent about the ‘going rate’ to tip your caddie and, […]
Thailand Golf Caddies Re-loaded (Part 1 of 2)
Thailand golf caddies raise so many questions for golf travelers here that I thought to completely re-write, including some original photos,my prior Thailand Golf Caddies article. As regular golfers in Thailand know, one of the undoubted joys of playing golf here is being aided and abetted by our delightful lady caddies. Yet, first time visitors […]
Golf Thailand Rainy Season Update
Golf travelers to Thailand should be very concerned about the weather as it can have a dramatic affect on the success of your trip. September and October are the wettest months of the year (see insert at left) and this year in no exception. Yearly flooding throughout the country continues, with the north east and […]