Thailand and Scotland Golf: A Bief Comparison (Part 2 of 2)
Here is the continuation of the post I started last Friday. In Thailand, golfing gives a premium to those who can hit your shots to specific targets, and not worrying to much about what the ball will do upon landing. The soft conditions ensure it will not travel so far. In Scotland, you can easily […]
Thailand and Scotland Golf: A Bief Comparison (Part 1 of 2)
From the original ‘home of golf’ to one of the most popular destinations for tourists to go and play golf, this is certainly a case of two extremes. Having played on the windswept links courses in Scotland, which certainly is a real test of your full golfing capabilities, I still find the challenges that the […]
Hole In One
Well there are many ways to get a hole-in-one but this has to be the easiest I have ever seen. I am not sure where this course is located, but if anyone has a clue feel free to post a comment. Things are really starting to pick up here in Thailand. This coming season is […]
The Woody Chip Shot
Here is an excellent article written by Anthony Gorman , a great instructor at Wilding Golf Thailand. I have used this tip with great success especially from catchment areas off the side of elevated greens. You can find many holes like this for example at courses such as recently upgraded Muang Kaew Golf Club in […]
Golf Girls and Equipment in Thailand
For anyone looking to purchase the latest golf equipment available, then Thailand can certainly satisfy your needs. Just look at the photo on the left, read the rest of this post, and you will see what I mean. Golf is becoming a huge sport here, and to accommodate both the local demand, and with so […]
Do-It-Yourself Thailand Golf Tee Times (Part 2 of 2)
I trust everyone had a nice weekend and along with some great golf. Well here is the second part of the post I started last Friday. The final 4 points to consider, when making golf bookings in Thailand are, 1. Prior to your arrival, you will need to again confirm your booking in order to […]
Do-It-Yourself Thailand Golf Tee Times (Part 1 of 2)
Many tourists who visit Thailand on a golfing holiday, like to be responsible for organizing their own affairs, from hotel reservations to booking golf tee off times. Over the next two posts (today and Monday, weekends will be golf not writing days from now on) I will point out the 7 things to consider […]
Deep in Thailand
Any guess what this post is about? Well it has nothing to do with being in the jungle or "deep south". What I want to talk about is how to recover from a lie , deep in the rough, "semi-plugged" in the fairway, and also out of a soft sand. These lies are very common […]
Thailand Security Update (Part 2 of 2)
In this second and final part of my post I will cover 2 specific topics that you may have come across in the news lately.Theses topics are the recent political demonstrations, with regards to the removal of the prime minister, and the ongoing conflict in the extreme southern region of the country. The political situation […]
Thailand Security Update (Part 1 of 2)
In recent times, you may have heard, or read, various different reports with regards to security in Thailand. The political events in Thailand have reached the world news and give an image of the country that may be more sensationalism than reality. As such, I have taken the liberty of explaining the situation as well […]