SIAM COUNTRY CLUB – ROLLING HILLS
18 Holes l 72 Par l 7259 Yards
Designer: Schmidt & Curley
The 4th course from the highly rated Siam Country Club stables is the Rolling Hills golf course. Opened in Jan 2020, the Schmidt – Curley design is replete with traditional and natural elements with a strong and challenging line of play.
The fabulous setting of the course rolls through sand features, marshland, trees and open layouts that offer mountain views. Prepare to work hard at the last set of holes of the Siam Rolling Hills golf club, which takes you to the highest point on the course, before the finish at the lovely clubhouse.
CHEE CHAN GOLF RESORT
18 Holes l 72 Par l 7345 Yards
Designer: David Dale from Golf Plan
The latest addition to golf in Pattaya is the Chee Chan Golf Resort, which was inaugurated in 2018. The championship course sits close to the Khao Chee Chan or the Buddha Mountain as it’s also known, because of the giant Buddha engraved on the mountain face. Located outside Pattaya, the course is accessible from the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, which is 90 minutes away. Golfers can possibly plan for a round at Chee Chan golf course enroute from the Airport to Pattaya. The golf course will engage beginners to advanced golfers given its range of 7,345 yards from the championship tees to the front tees at 6,527 yards. The gamut of facilities are available including putting greens, chipping greens, driving range, carts, kiosks, restaurant, clubhouse, locker room and a pro shop.
LAEM CHABANG INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY CLUB
27 Holes l 72/36 Par l 7065 Yards
Designer: Jack Nicklaus
This Nicklaus gem features three 9 hole tracks – Mountain, Lake and Valley. Popular with visitors and locals alike, Laem Chabang Country Club ranks amongst the top golf courses in Thailand and is usually busy. The design makes splendid use of the natural hilly terrain – with the usual Nicklaus signature of fairway bunkers and large water bodies, strategically placed in accordance with the various tee positions to catch errant shots. To complement the design, the course is generally found in immaculate condition. The caddies, clubhouse, locker rooms and practice facilities are also top-notch, making it a must do in Pattaya.