Thailand has
become a mecca for golfers. That is because the country has focused on the
construction of a number of championship courses. Golfers can arrange a trip
about any time of the year as the country is warm most of the time. So, if you
love to play golf, Thailand is one country you will want to visit.
Hua Hin: A Golf Getaway
Without a doubt,
one of the best areas for golf play is Hua Hin, which is home to several great
golf courses. The former fishing village is about two hours south of Bangkok.
The area also boasts many of the globe’s premier chains of hotels as well as
boutique properties. Several independent hotels serve various preferences and
budgets.
Springfield
Springfield is
considered one of the country’s best-maintained links. The large Jack
Nicklaus-designed course is always spectacular to view. The layout of the land
and the clubhouse make this golfing experience first-rate. The course is also
the home of the Heartland Golf School so if you are a beginning golfer, this is
one of the courses you must add to your travel itinerary.
Most golfers who
visit Springfield say that the course features a beautiful layout, highlights
great greens, and boasts both great maintenance and professional management. It
also features excellent practice facilities, helpful caddies, and great food.
Golfers state that you want to try to make birdie on the ninth hole. It is one
of the most challenging parts of the course.
The Banyan Golf Club
When it
comes to golf holidays in Thailand, you also will appreciate the new course
known as The Banyan Golf Club. This particular course features 18 holes. Not
only will you enjoy golfing on the links, you will appreciate the outstanding
ocean and mountain views. Some golfing experts herald the course as the best
layout in the Hua Hin area, if not the entire country of Thailand.
However, that
being said, the course has been called a bit quirky too. It offers six tee
boxes, permitting a player to choose his or her own skill level while facing
about every imaginable hazard. The Zoysia fairways, however, make golfing a
pleasure, if challenging. The course will no doubt get better as time goes on.
Other Notes about The Facilities
Golfing experts
rave about the practice facilities at the Banyan Golf Club, where the range
balls are added into the green fees. A pub at the course is a nice place to
visit when the sun begins to set. However, the only drawback is the one player
to one cart policy. You don’t want to leave the course until you get to the
12th hole, which is an uphill challenge.
Dragon Hills
If you drive to
Hua Hin from Bangkok, you might also want to detour to Dragon Hills. The
18-hole course features a natural setting that is loaded with challenges.
However, the links are in great shape. Whilst the food is not the best and the
clubhouse needs upgrading, it is a good stopping-off point on a Thailand golf
holiday.
