Bangkok Golf Club: Going Down Hill?
Bangkok Golf Club brings back many fond memories as I was a member there in the early ‘90’s. It is probably the course I have most played during all of my time in Thailand. Having hosted several major tournaments, plus its 9th hole being ranked as one of the top 500 holes in all golf, […]
Hua Hin Golf: Rain or Shine
October is the wettest month in Thailand and the coastal areas in particular are taking a real beating. How does this effect golf in a place, say like Hua Hin? This week I visited to both Imperial Lake View Golf Club and Springfield Village Golf and Spa to check things out for myself. The daily […]
Thailand Golf Expat Retruns To Phuket: His Story (Part 3 of 3)
Here is the final portion of this article which deals with a returning expats first golf impressions in Phuket. The other courses, except Blue Canyon, are covered and a good suggestion for after golf dinner on the eastern side of Phuket is also included. Mission Hills Country Club (shown at left) is a great alternative […]
Thailand Golf Expat Retruns To Phuket: His Story (Part 2 of 3)
Here is the second of three parts of this post covering the possible reasons for the price hikes at Blue Canyon Country Club and an excellent suggestion that would benefit everyone. The reasons for the green fee increases depend on whom you talk to. One view is that the new owners of Blue Canyon, Deutsche […]
Thailand Golf Expat Retruns To Phuket: His Story (Part 1 of 3)
I have a special treat for all readers. A good friend of mine and long time golfing resident of Phuket has agreed to author a series of original articles about golf in Thailand. These articles will be published exclusively here at the Thailand golf zone. Over the next 3 days I will publish the first […]
Thailand Golf: The Five Must Play Courses (Part 2 of 2)
The second part of this post will cover the other 3 must play Thailand golf courses. Please let me know any favorites you may have by posting a comment. Also, if you need to reach me you can contact me at my Thailand golf vacation company. The first two of the Thailand golf must play […]
Thailand Golf: The Five Must Play Courses (Part 1 of 2)
The five must play Thailand golf courses are all are located near popular tourist destinations; making them easy to get to if you are visiting Thailand. Over the next two posts I will review each course as well as cite specifics as to past tournaments, current playing conditions, and facilities on offer. Number one and […]
Lake Wood Rock & Roll or Does It?
What does Thailand golf have to do with Rock & Roll? Well the 27 hole Lakewood Country Club’s 3 nine holes are aptly named Lake, Wood, and Rock. Only Roll is missing. Perhaps I should suggest this very appropriate name, Rock, for the next 9. A few days ago I had the opportunity to play […]
Golf History Thailand (Modern Times)
Thailand golf history is steeped in tradition as covered in last Friday’s post. Here is my information about the modern times golf history in Thailand. You can recognize many of the courses mentioned, and feel proud when you step up to the tees there, not only are you playing a a great course, but one […]