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Posted by - May 8, 2023

Thailand win the LPGA International Crown in San Francisco.

Thailand was the champion team at the 2023 International Crown in San Francisco on the LPGA tour this afternoon. Jutanugarn sisters plus Pattaya and Atthiya were dominant against Australia in the final. Hopefully, the LPGA will bring this team event to Thailand in the future. As Golfasian’s many international customers know Thailand has some of the most challenging and exciting golf courses in Asia and the LPGA would be spoilt for choice to find a worthy venue. Congratulations to these fo...

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Posted by - April 24, 2023

Isn’t golf meant to be fun and entertaining????

Many of us were glued to our TV’s and mobiles this weekend to see three great days of crazy and spectacular golf at LIV Adelaide. The 12th hole known now as the watering hole erupted when Chase Koepka holed in one and for 5 minutes the place was covered in beer!!! Check out this link https://twitter.com/i/status/1649981131469488128 Over on the Golf Channel if you still managed to stay awake they were awarding the winners of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, namely Nick Hardy and Davis Riley two...

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Posted by - April 7, 2023

Amazing success for 1st joint Charity Tournament held in Bangkok

The inaugural Fenix XCell & Golfasian Charity Golf Day was held on Thursday 30th March 2023 at Ban Rakat Club (Ballyshear Golf Links). All proceeds from the event went on to support AustCham Thailand CSR initiatives. AustCham has announced that the proceeds from this event will be going to the Thai Child Development Foundation (https://thaichilddevelopment.org/), which was established in 2004 and supports underprivileged children in their development by making sure that customized medical c...

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Golf Events
Posted by - April 6, 2023

If you cannot play today at Augusta then come to Thailand

With less than nine hours before the top professionals and amateurs tee off at the 2023 Masters at Augusta Georgia, many of us will be glued to the TV or watching live coverage on our mobiles. Now 99.9% of us golfers may never get a chance to play Augusta’s 18 holes in our life, let alone even attend as a patron. Fear not, because out of Thailand’s 265 golf courses, there are several championship courses up here to test your mettle. In fact, close to Bangkok, there are several replica courses, ...

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Posted by - March 15, 2023

Asia has become the Hotspot on the Golf Map

Golfasian, Asia’s most popular inbound golf tour operator is currently attending the Asia Golf Tourism Conference (AGTC) which is being hosted for the first time in Japan, specifically in Miyazaki. IAGTO, the global golf tourism organization, has organized this important event with buyers attending from around the world. AGTC provides the opportunity for IAGTO member golf resorts, golf clubs, hotels, DMCs and other golf tourism suppliers from across the Asia Pacific region and from around the w...

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Posted by - March 9, 2023

Two leading golf courses to close

Thailand’s two popular golf courses are closing for vital upgrades. In pursuit of an improvement plan to be the best golf course in Asia, Blue Canyon Country Club in Phuket is upgrading their famous Canyon Course. Therefore, the Club will close the Canyon Holes 10-18 from 20th March 2023 onwards. Holes 1-9 will also be closed for renovation from 15th June onwards. The complete renovation is expected to be within November 2023 depending on weather and circumstance. Also after 47,000 spectators pa...

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Posted by - January 31, 2023

No need to go to Q School to play in our tournaments

With all the issues with the PGA and LIV golf, just entering tournaments these days is really tough. However, throughout the year, golfers from around the world can play Asia’s finest public and private golf courses in a multi-day tournament format, unlike anything else ever produced for amateur golfers. And the good news is they don’t need to go to Qualifying School or even Monday’s pre-qualifier to enter that week’s tournament! Golfasian seems to have hit on a successful format where amateurs ...

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Posted by - January 30, 2023

Whats your take on this situation???

The rules of golf are difficult to understand at the best of times, however what’s your take on this scenario? I think most would ask the referee to enable to the player to remove the obstruction…..or is it a gimme and move on quickly. What’s your take here?

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Posted by - January 21, 2023

What is he smiling about????

At most of Thailand’s 260 golf courses, there are a number of deep bunkers, undulating fairways, deep rough, trees, and of course some tricky water hazards. As many of us have experienced teeing off with a nice new Titleist Pro V1 is a great feeling. However, this can all be very short-lived if your second shot goes into the lake surrounding the fairway. What makes matters worse is when some smiling Thai pops up holding your ball. Try getting it back is almost impossible as he knows a new Title...

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Posted by - January 19, 2023

What is he smiling about?

At most of Thailand’s 260 golf courses, there are a number of deep bunkers, undulating fairways, deep rough, trees, and of course some tricky water hazards. As many of us have experienced teeing off with a nice new Titleist Pro V1 is a great feeling. However, this can all be very short-lived if your second shot goes into the lake surrounding the fairway. What makes matters worse is when some smiling Thai pops up holding your ball. Try getting it back is almost impossible as he knows a new Title...

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Posted by - January 11, 2023

No travel restictions to Thailand

In typical Thai style, the Minister of Public Health has now backtracked on earlier regulations regarding Travel restrictions. As from January 9th he has stated that International travelers arriving in Thailand are NOT required to show proof of vaccination. In addition, foreign tourists are not required to show ATK or RT-PCR test results Bottom line the orginal plan to test everyone was proofing a logistical nightmare especially for their busy airports. Best to check with your airline first to ...

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Posted by - May 23, 2017

Cambodia Golf – Siem Reap Gateway to Angkor

Hi, my name is Philip Crowther. I am British, originally from the Great Yarmouth area of Norfolk and took up golf about 20 years ago while in my early forties. I predominantly played on seaside links golf courses in the UK and have worked and played golf in many locations around the world. Sadly, old age and lack of playing opportunities have slipped me back to a 28 handicapper these days. The Winner Although I have played in many locations around Asia, this was my first golfing visit to Cambodi...

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Golf Travel
Posted by - April 24, 2017

Thailand Golf – Golfasian Regulars

Pacific Golf Club, Carindale Hi, my name is Bill Donovan. I have played golf seriously for 34 years. My current handicap is 10 and I am a member of Pacific Golf Club at Carindale in Brisbane. Pacific is an 18-hole championship golf course in a parkland setting, with water on 16 of the holes. It is a very challenging layout. This is my 6th trip to Thailand and my 3rd trip to Hua Hin. Our group, 6 males all from pacific Golf club, have been to Hua Hin 3 times, Pattaya twice and once to Chiang Mai....

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Posted by - April 22, 2017

Thailand Golf – Courses that might “Suit Your Eye”?

The picture at the head of this article is of Tiger Woods after one of his 8 victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational played at Bay Hill. The phrase “This course really suits his eye” is mostly used by golf commentators on US television networks about professional golfers on the Tour. They are almost always referring to a player who is returning to a tournament venue as the defending champion. The premise is, this player has won here fairly recently and is therefore filled with positive memor...

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Thailand Golf
Posted by - January 23, 2017

Golfing Thailand as a Single

Titirangi Golf Club My name is John Billington. I live in Aukland, New Zealand, which is the largest and most populace area in the country. I am a member of Titirangi Golf Club, a course designed by Alastair McKenzie on his trip south to design Royal Melbourne. I have played golf in most continents and especially on the McKenzie courses in California (including Cypress Point). I was a scratch handicapper but at 66 years I am now playing off a respectable 7. I have been travelling to Europe for s...

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Other Golf Destinations
Posted by - December 23, 2016

Golf in Myanmar

My name is Catherine Capozzi, and I’m from the golfer heaven state of Arizona in the US. Now, I live with my husband in India. Despite growing up in a place renowned for golf, I can’t say I’m very good at the sport: we don’t belong to any golf club, and the extent of our practice involves playing 9-hole courses around sunset at a discount. Nonetheless, my husband and I have made a concerted effort to improve our swing every time we go back to visit Arizona in the winter. And in this case, we dec...

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Posted by - July 28, 2016

A Big Fan of Golfasian

My name is Graham Cater, an Aussie who plays Southport Golf Club on the Gold Coast of Australia. It is there I hone my skills and test my mental strength to ready me for our annual Thailand Golf Tour. Playing golf in Thailand is not just about the game it is an exotic experience that has left me with the most wonderful memories from the Land of Smiles. Now I don’t always play well and I have been known to miss the odd easy putt but nothing can stop the enjoyment I get playing on some of the best...

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Posted by - November 5, 2013

Thailand Golf Fried Eggs (Kai Dao)

Thailand golf courses are notorious for having soft sand. Many of the budget courses here use normal beach sand to fill their bunkers. This powdery and fluffy sand tends to promote many fried eggs or as the caddies call them in Thai “kai dao” because of the circular splash pattern created around the ball in the sand. When you look at it from the top, it looks like a yolk sitting in the middle of a fried egg. Don’t panic if you find yourself with a fried egg at a Thailand golf course. The s...

Posted by - June 11, 2013

Golf In Malaysia Versus Golf In Thailand

Here are my rankings on the golfing in these 2 countries on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being best. Quality (30%)Malaysia (5):  Golf in Malaysia ranges from merely average to PGA quality. The best Malaysia golf courses are all located in the capital of Kuala Lumpur. Access is mostly private, but some weekday visitors are allowed at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club and Saujana Golf & Country Club; both of which have hosted PGA and LPGA events, respectively. Thailand (7): Thailand golf c...

Posted by - February 14, 2012

Perfect Swing Asia At Thana City Golf & Sports Club

Thana City is a longtime favorite of mine and Greg Norman’s only Thailand golf course. Over the last 2 years this Bangkok golf course has been on a massive upgrade campaign under the management of Absolute Golf Services. This regeneration is continuing and the latest project is the renovation of the former Ledbetter Academy at the driving range and practice facilities. Nowadays, PGA Member and Bangkok resident Andrew Knott moved-in and  his Golf Performance Coaching academy, Perfect Swing ...

Posted by - May 3, 2011

Thai Golf After The Meeting

With positive signs that the global economy is at last showing signs of improvement, many companies are now scheduling overseas trips again, which means sending their staff back on the road and the Thai capital is again flooded with businessmen. But with a close eye on the bottom line costs, travel budgets are tight and gone are the chances of grabbing a few extra nights in Bangkok to fit in a couple of rounds of golf with the local VP or sales agents! In Thailand golf and business however are ...

Posted by - February 8, 2011

Smiling Caddies, Sunshine, and Thailand Golf

Living in Thailand perhaps we take for granted the pleasures of playing a round of golf. In most of Europe and the USA, snow has put a damper on all hopes for that post New Year round with your golf buddies. Can’t get the car out of the deep drifts!!! Here in Thailand we are experiencing our own winter weather…. a beautiful 25 degrees centigrade with a cool breeze! How about those dreaded rush our traffic jams or clogged city roads? No panic with the traffic to get to the course on time in...

Posted by - April 21, 2010

Thailand Tee Off Experiment

Despite my driver being a new Cobra ZL equipped with modern technological advancements, I kept it in my bag for my last 3 rounds played at Thai Country (Bangkok), Black Mountain (Hua Hin), and Amata Spring (Bangkok). Instead I used my 3-wood off the tee even though my 3-wood is four inches shorter than my driver and has four degrees more loft. What do you think the results were? With a distance advantage of 30 yards with my driver you would think that my long game would have been pressured and ...

Posted by - April 17, 2010

Thailand Golfers Undeterred By Thai Political Unrest

Thailand golfers and golf holidaymakers continue to play despite political turbulence, an Icelandic Volcano shutting down most flights from Europe, a brace of canceled travel plans and worries from skittish Asian golfers alike. Contrary to BBC, CNN, and other news reports, which tend to sensationalize events, the real fact is 99 percent of the country and 100% of the Thailand golf courses are operating as normal. Even more important, my own company, Golfasian has some 100 golfers in Thailand a...

Posted by - March 16, 2010

Thai Golf after the meeting!

With positive signs that the global economy is at last showing signs of improvement, many companies are now scheduling overseas trips to Thailand again But with a close eye on the bottom line costs, Thailand travel budgets are tight and gone are the chances of grabbing a few extra nights at the Oriental in Bangkok to fit in a couple of rounds with the local VP or Sales agents! Golf and business in Thailand however are still a great way of clinching that business deal or renewing contacts and T...

Posted by - January 26, 2010

Stick It Close From The Rough Around The Thailand Greens

Every Thailand golfer lands in the rough sooner or late, especially on courses with narrow fairways such as Amata Spring in Bangkok or Santiburi in Samui or courses with rough between the fairway and green such as Bangpra in Pattaya. If the ball is near the green, the shot is very important, as a good chip will save par and a poor one will almost seal a bogey, or worse. To score low, I always try to knock it close from the really deep stuff. Knocking it close from there chops one or two strok...

Posted by - September 22, 2009

How I Avoided Three-Putting Golfing In Thailand?

Can you believe it? Over the past 2 weeks I played Thai Country Club twice, and Banyan Golf Club and Black Mountain Golf Club once each without a single three-putt. Here are the two steps how I did it. 1. Three years ago I took some lessons form an Australian golf professional in Bangkok. At that time he insisted that I go for every green every chance I had, as a lay-up shot would never get the ball in the hole. After following his advice ever since and thinking about it some more, I decide...

Posted by - September 18, 2009

6 Thailand Golf Picks That Are “Twice As Nice” (Part 2 of 2)

Here are the final 3 picks for playing the best “Twice As Nice” Thailand golf courses. Two are Pattaya golf courses and the final one is a Phuket golf course. 4. Siam Country Club is situated just 10 minutes from Pattaya.  The original Siam Country Club, built in 1971, is now called Siam Country Club Old Course, after a two- year renovation.  A traditional shot-makers layout, this is one of the more well known tracks in Thailand and hosted the 2007 LPGA Honda Thailand upon re-openin...