My Winter Golf Life Over 20 Years
The other day I was thinking about my Thailand golf life today and that of 20 years ago. Boy how time flies (but that is the subject of another post entirely)! February 3, 1987 San Jose, California It’s 7.30am on a Sunday morning. I jump out of bed looking forward to my regular Sunday Stableford […]
Thailand Golf Course Locations & Travel Times
One of the best things in Thailand is the plethora of golf courses all within around 1 hour or less from each of 9 major city centers. However, unless you know the exact location and best time to travel to each course, you could be in for some surprises as much of the course directions […]
Golfing in Chiang Mai During Special Festivals of Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai is now one of the best cities to visit in Thailand for both golf and culture. There are now over 9 championship courses in the area to ensure balanced golf variety, scenic beauty, and challenge. In addition, the Northern Lanna, people of Chiang Mai love celebrations and holidays and Chiang Mai has more […]
Thailand Golf Tips Or Giving Tips in Thailand? (Part 2 of 2)
Thailand golf is what you are all here for and in today’s continuation post I will cover common tipping practices on the golf course, in bars, and while traveling on the road here. On the golf course, tips are one of the main ways the caddie generates their income. Although you pay a caddie fee […]
Golf Thailand Rainy Season Update
Golf travelers to Thailand should be very concerned about the weather as it can have a dramatic affect on the success of your trip. September and October are the wettest months of the year (see insert at left) and this year in no exception. Yearly flooding throughout the country continues, with the north east and […]
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 […]