So how much should you tip your caddie?

Last year Taylor Gooch won his second LIV Golf event in the space of just two weeks winning a staggering US$ 12 million. Spare a thought for his lucky caddie Australian Mal Baker who received around US$ 1.2 million, assuming he was taking the usual 10%. Excellent work if you can get it, however as […]

How much do you really know about Golf in Thailand?

  Question 1: Who is the most successful Thai golfer in terms of major championships won? A) Thongchai Jaidee B) Kiradech Aphibarnrat C) Ariya Jutanugarn D) Atthaya Thitikul   Answer: C) Ariya Jutanugarn. She has won two major championships: the 2016 Women’s British Open and the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open and was No.1 in the […]

A Very Magical and Peaceful Round of Golf at Soi Dao

By Mike Bridge, Asian Editor for Destination Golf Travel There are occasions when it is wonderful to just get away from the urban noise and head for a round of golf with friends at a genuine country golf course. Recently I drove from Pattaya to experience the Chatrium Golf Resort Soi Dao’s 18 holes, originally […]

Closest Golf Courses to Downtown Bangkok

Thailand, and especially Bangkok, have some excellent golf courses, and 60 courses are within 100 kilometers of Thailand’s capital city, all offering a variety of challenges. How does a golf visitor choose the best courses to play as dynamic Bangkok is spread out over a larger area? Frequent traffic jams can take time to reach the […]

What is the Hardest Hole?

What is the Hardest Hole

Have you ever wondered about the stroke index shown on your scorecard? A common misconception is that stroke index simply gives an indication of a hole’s difficulty. Learn more.

Do You Know Your Facts and Figures ?

Handicap Shown on the Course

Ok the game of golf is known as the Gentlemen’s Sport which is played in the best possible spirit and of course we all play by the rules. That said, I for one still do not always understand the complicated scoring system often used at tournaments and tend to rely on my playing partner to keep the scores. Let’s find it out more…