How I Improved Past Bogey Golf In Thailand?
During the last 6 months golfing in Thailand, I’ve been hitting the ball better due to a lot of practice and some great golf tips from my friends, but until recently I still found myself stuck in the 92-95 range. It seems like every time that I pitch from 5-20 yards off the green, say […]
Siam Meets New York: Christmas Golf in Thailand
Where else can you find top golf resorts and ride an elephant in a Santa suit? How about Sukhumvit Road and Chiang Mai? A very special and merry Christmas from myself and the Thailand Golf Zone. Hoping 2008 brings you and your families health, wealth, happiness, and many birdies (of course). For those who have […]
Practice Or Luck: Good Golfing In Thailand
How would you feel about shooting a net 69 on your first round golfing in Thailand? Well to score well, you either have to be very lucky or you have to practice prior to and during your Thailand golf holiday. Everything being equal, practice is the only thing that can give you an opportunity for […]
3 More Last Minute Thailand Golf Presents
Here are 3 more ideas for presents for the Thai golfer who has everything. 1. The WOW Putter (US$59.95) claims to have “Everything you ever wanted in a putter” It boasts: a tape measure to accurately measure the distance from the ball to the hole; a compass to keep the ball on course and avoid […]
Christmas Presents For Thailand Golfers
With the Festive Season approaching at breakneck speed, like me, you may be in a state of panic as to what presents to buy. Here are six ideas for your Thailand golfing loved one: 1. For his/her next golfing holiday in Thailand, a new travel golf bag will be well received. One of the best […]
In Thailand Golf Respect “The Elders” (Part 4 of 4)
Here is the final part of Respect “The Elders”: A British expatriate golfers favorite Thailand golf courses. Siam Country Club, Pattaya Set in the rolling hills behind Pattaya, this layout always gives me a lift. Being the first golf course in the area, of course the architect, I. Izumi, had the pick of prime locations […]
In Thailand Golf Respect “The Elders” (Part 3 of 4)
Here is the third part of Respect “The Elders”: A British expatriate golfers favorite Thailand golf courses. Khao Cha-Ngok Golf & Country Club, Nakornnayok Having a home in Nakornnayok has provided the opportunity to play this golf course regularly. I was lucky. The course did not exist when we built the house. The only course […]
In Thailand Golf Respect “The Elders” (Part 2 of 4)
Here is the second part of Respect “The Elders”: A British expatriate golfers’ favorite Thailand golf courses. Royal Hua Hin Golf ClubSo much has been written about this old beauty which retains the aura of an elegance of a bygone era in old Siam.. A Scottish railway engineer, A. E. Robins, obviously a keen golfer, […]
In Thailand Golf Respect “The Elders” (Part 1 of 4)
In Thailand, younger people are brought up to respect their elders. This article, and the next few postings, present the views of a British golfer who arrived in Thailand in the mid- 70’s. He was already a single figure handicapper and understandably retains great affection and respect for the few golf courses which existed at […]