River Kwai / Kanchanaburi Golf: Conclusions
Golf in Kanchanburi is staring to see a resurgence as the weather has now turned cooler and we are in the mist of probably the best Thailand golf season ever! Over the last 2 days I had discussed the various golf options in the region by reviewing 5 best Kanchanburi courses. Here is the final […]
Kanchanaburi / River Kwai Golf: Top Courses
Kanchanaburi or River Kwai has been one of the most surprising golf destinations this year. I have personally recommended golf in Kanchanaburi to over 100 golf tourists and they are all amazed at the variety, quality, and superb golf values in the area. This review will cover of some of the better plays in the […]
Kanchanaburi / River Kwai Golf
Kanchanaburi (River Kwai) golf will be the subject of my next few posts. I hope you find the information useful and interesting as golfing in this area has been kind of a secret, at least up to now. Golfing in the Kanchanaburi or River Kwai Valley is something of a well-kept secret. It is well […]
Phuket Golf: Mission Hills Phuket Golf and Spa
The final Phuket golf course review and latest addition to Phuket’s array of fine golf courses is Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort and Spa. Opened in 2005 on the scenic north-east coast of the island the course is about a 40 minute drive from Patong Beach. There are 27 holes designed by Nicklaus Design (Golden […]
Phuket Golf: Loch Palm Golf Club
My golfing in Phuket series continues today with a review of Loch Palm Golf Club. Close to the Phuket Country Club and designed by the same architect, is the Loch Palm Golf Club. This course encompasses two sparkling lakes and has several demanding holes providing a real test of skill – including the tough 18th […]
Phuket Golf: Laguna Phuket (Banyan Tee) Golf Club
Here is my next Phuket golf club review of a course also presenting good, holiday golf, the Laguna Phuket (formerly Banyan Tree) Golf Club at the Laguna Resort. It is most convenient to residents in the five top class hotels at the Resort and also only 25 minutes drive from Patong Beach. This is a […]
Phuket Golf: Flight of the Condor
The 10th hole at Phuket Country Club, one of the few par five holes where you can be on or close in one, was covered yesterday! Now I thought best to go over some related golf research and trivia regarding the little know flight of the golf “condor”. There are only three recorded instances of […]
Phuket Golf: Phuket Country Club
Possibly the best all-round golf course on Phuket Island, in terms of representing enjoyable, not too intimidating golf, whilst in no way being a push-over, is the doyen of Phuket’s golf courses, the Phuket Country Club, the first major 18-hole golf course to be built on the island. It is conveniently located 10 – 15 […]
Phuket Golf: Blue Canyon Country Club, Lakes Course
Here is the continuation of my Blue Canyon Country Club review. A second 18 holes, the Blue Canyon Lakes Course, was opened a couple of years ago and presents an equally demanding challenge. It has been closed for the past six months for extensive maintenance work and is scheduled to re-open in two weeks on […]
Phuket Golf: Blue Canyon Country Club, Canyon Course
My golf in Phuket posts continue today with a review of the Blue Canyon Country Club’s Canyon Course. Just down the road from Thai Muang, seemingly only a good three wood from the airport lies Blue Canyon Country Club. From the outset, Blue Canyon’s developers set their sights high; it was to be not simply […]