Chiang Mai Thailand Golf Overview (Part 2 of 4)
Here is the continuation of my Chiang Mai golf overview. For the next 2 or 3 posts, starting with the most traditional northern Thailand golf courses and going all the way through to the most modern championship Chiang Mai golf courses, I will review each golf option and, hopefully, convey the range of available area […]
Chiang Mai Thailand Golf Overview (Part 1 of 4)
The next several posts will focus on Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. In the past perhaps, this has not been the most obvious Thailand golf destination but, now, with the addition of some fine new courses, bringing the number from which to choose to ten, you should definitely consider it for your next […]
Subhapruek Golf Club Course Review
The Pete Dye designed Subhapruek Golf Club is one if Bangkok’s hidden gems and my favorite courses near town. While perhaps not in the top 3 or most famous courses (TCC, Alpine, and Navatanee), Subhapruek is just behind in terms of course quality and challenge. It is rarely included of golf packages or played by […]
Behind The Thailand Golf Ball: Anti-slicing Tip
When golfing in Thailand I find that staying behind the golf ball is one of the most difficult things for me to do. There are so many on courses distractions and my body has a tendency to move ahead of the ball when I swing. In doing so, I have developed an outside-in swing, which […]
Bangkok, Thailand: How Much Golf Can One Play?
A little known fact:- Within about an hour’s drive of Bangkok city center there are approximately 60 golf courses! Most budding golf travelers assume that, like most cities in the world, Bangkok only has a few courses within ‘striking distance’ and that the best golfing locations in Thailand are at the seaside resorts of Pattaya, […]
Golf Carts In Thailand: Availability and Costs
I often get asked about golf buggies and Thailand golf course policies with respect to cart rentals so I thought to post my experiences today. There has long been a debate amongst golfers whether to walk or ride. Even the staunchest of walkers may consider riding when playing golf in Thailand. It can provide shade […]
Pattaya Golf and City Update
Here is the latest Pattaya city and golf scene information. I had the good fortune of spending a long weekend in Pattaya these past 3 days and I came away with two thoughts. (1) The city continues to be unimpressive, in spite of the enormous ongoing construction projects, and (2) it is shame that there […]
Phuket: 3 Arrival Tips For Golfers
This is the time of year when many of you will be jetting into Thailand for your annual golf holiday, escaping the snow and ice in your home country. What better destination than Phuket, with its beautiful white sand beaches, fine cuisine and exciting night-life? Here are three tips for when you first arrive on […]
Thailand Golf Vacation Costs
Often, especially when I am traveling overseas, when I tell people what I do for a living, people want to know how much it would cost to go to Thailand for a golf vacation. There are 5 main questions that need to be answered to determine the cost of a golf holiday in Thailand.. 1. […]
Thailand Golf Vacation Costs
Often, especially when I am travelling overseas, when I tell people what I do for a living, people want to know how much it would cost to go to Thailand for a golf vacation. While difficult to generalize, there are 5 main questions that need to be answered to determine the cost of a golf […]