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6 Tips For Golfing In Thailand When It Is Hot

I played golf in Thailand last week with an Australian golf group. After 15 holes several of the golfers felt so tired that they had to sit down and stop their rounds. That golf incident prompted me to write this post.

Playing in tropical climates such as Thailand creates special situations. You must watch out for dehydration and fatigue and in some more severe cases, heat exhaustion, else risk a poor round, or worse.

Here are a few tips perform at your best when golfing in Thailand:

1.    Play in early in the morning when the temperature in Thailand is coolest
2.    Wear a golf hat, shorts, and light colored short sleeved shirt preferably made of the new generation of dry-fit fabrics.
3.    Bring a small towel to dry off sweat.
4.    Use 2 or 3 golf gloves and change every 3 or 4 holes
5.    Drink lots of water before and during the game. Avoid alcohol on the Thailand golf courses as it dehydrates the body. Eat only lightly on the course. Fresh fruits are always good.
6.    Use an umbrella for the sun and stay in the shade as much as possible when not hitting.

Follow these simple tips and you will be sure to enjoy your Thailand golf holiday to its fullest.

Secret Golf In Southern Thailand: Rajjaprabha Golf Course

Located about 40km from Surat Thani; Rajjaprabha Golf Course is a hidden gem well off the beaten path for most Thailand golfers and far away from the more popular Phuket golf courses like Blue Canyon and Red Mountain. The course is ideally situated for those looking for an inexpensive off island  Koh Samui golf tour, a Krabi golf day, or a Thailand golf break when driving between Phuket and Hua Hin.

The golf course itself is part of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, one of the largest municipal bodies that design, own and operate golf courses throughout rural Thailand.  However, don’t let that put you off, Jack Nicklaus couldn’t have done a better job of it.

Being located in the middle of Khao Sok National Park guarantees stunning views as you play through the 18 holes. The clubhouse is huge and has spectacular views over course and the mountains of the National Park. A side trip over the Rajjaprabha Dam is well worth it as get to see the huge limestone formations sprouting right out of the water below (ala Halong Bay in Vietnam).

Rajjaprabha Golf Course is not a very long course at 6,500 yards but tight fairways favor shot making accuracy over pure distance to score well.  Green fees are very reasonable at less than $20 US Dollars a round. The course surely is one of the 5 best in Thailand under the $25 US Dollar mark, perhaps even be the best!