Why You Should Play Golf in Thailand
By: Kieran Clark | Wed 17 Sep 2025
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Known for its spectacularly sandy beaches, ancient Buddhist temples, cultural attractions and delectable cuisine, Thailand is a remarkable destination that continues to draw many thousands of visitors from across the world each year.
You may not have considered playing golf there, but an increasing number of tourists are bringing their clubs to the country, as the courses are extraordinary, the resorts grand, and the hospitality luxurious, making this a location that stands alongside the finest on the planet.
What should you know about golf in Thailand, and where should you play? Our travel partners, Golfbreaks have a vast array of packages and deals available and can help you put together the golf holiday of a lifetime.
Let's first take a closer glance at just some of the places that you can experience.
Golf in Bangkok
The capital city with a population of many millions, Bangkok is the heart of Thailand and a place that has so much to offer visitors. Exploring this metropolis is an odyssey of discovery within itself and it's easily one of the most popular holiday destinations on the planet.
Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit is a modern and dynamic hotel to base yourself in and it boasts access to several outstanding nearby golf courses, including the prestigious Thai Country Club and Alpine City Golf Club, which is where Tiger Woods won the European Tour's Johnnie Walker Classic in 2000.
Suwan Golf & Country Club is a previous host of the Thailand Open and its layout presents a stunningly enjoyable test of golf, while Riverdale Golf Club is another venue of some repute.
Featuring a cityscape of imposing skyscrapers and fascinating temples, Bangkok is a dense location, offering something for everyone through its street food markets and nightlife scene, making this a fully immersive experience.
Golf in Phuket
This is Thailand's largest island and provides a truly unforgettable canvas for a holiday. Phuket is renowned for its beaches that rate alongside the best in the world, including Patong, and its charming nightlife and visitor activities that include boat trips to the Phi Phil Islands. The food here is also something to relish, and there is much to love for golfers too.
You could stay at the Grand Mercure Phuket Patong, which is close to the famous beach, with courses to play in the area including the acclaimed layouts of Loch Palm, Blue Canyon Country Club and Red Mountain.
What about the tropical resort of Angsana Laguna, which is part of the incredible Laguna Golf Phuket?
Guests can also take an opportunity to explore the local markets and sites of interest that include the Chalong Temple and the Big Buddha.
Golf in Pattaya
Returning to Thailand's eastern coastline, just a couple of hours from Bangkok, you will find Pattaya, which is another destination celebrated for its beaches and luxury resorts. You could play courses such as Siam Country Club or Laem Chabang International Country Club, with other pastimes including water sports, cultural sites and the chance to take in the bustling nightlife of Walking Street. There are also many family friendly activities here too, making this potentially the ideal holiday for everyone.
With its 134 rooms, two pools and five restaurants, Woodlands Hotel & Lodge is a tremendous base for your time here, and the same can be said for the 5* Amari Pattaya that is just minutes from both the beach and the city centre.
Golf in Hua Hin
What about the coastal district of Hua Hin, which is considered to be the birthplace of golf in Thailand? Here you will find revered courses like Black Mountain Golf Club, Majestic Creek Golf Club and Pineapple Valley Golf Club.
It's just a few hours south of Bangkok and there is so much to discover in this part of the country, including immaculate beaches, night markets, cultural jewels and the tantalising cuisine that this nation is internationally regarded for.
G Hua Hin Resort & Mall is located between the beach and downtown Hua Hin, making it a dream place to stay throughout your time here.
The Best Golf Courses to Play in Thailand
We've just mentioned Black Mountain in Hua Hin, which is a pretty strong place to start when it comes to showcasing what Thailand can offer golfers. Tucked away beautifully within a picturesque mountain valley, this course features creeks throughout and is known for having all manner of wildlife strolling onto the fairways and sharing the landscape with you.
The Old Course at Siam Country Club is a layout with tour prestige and is a main appeal for golfers visiting Pattaya. It also presents a series of holes that are reminiscent of Amen Corner at Augusta National, such is the design and setting of this venue.
Laem Chabang International Country Club has been laid out across a visually striking and undulating landscape, with the challenge enhanced by the presence of a formidable river.
Phuket's Red Mountain is a captivating golf course to play, its location distinctive and scenic, with its holes that feature lakes and canyons sure to test and enthral golfers who take up the rewarding opportunity to play there.
Hua Hin's Pineapple Valley Golf Club is a fun course championed for its scenery that all standards of golfer will enjoy playing, while Bangkok's Alpine Golf & Sports Club is worth a moment of praise too. Full of character and championship quality, Tiger Woods won the Johnnie Walker Classic here back in 2000, meaning that you could follow in his footsteps and take on one of the region's finest courses.
When Should You Travel to Thailand?
If you're planning a visit to Thailand, and we certainly recommend that you do, then the best of time of the year for weather is between November and February, but you could take advantage of some great value for money deals by travelling just outside that window in either October or March.
Direct flights from London will take about 12 hours. Further options include flights with one stop over either in the Middle East or other famed Asian destinations.
If you want to know more about your options, please visit our travel partners Golfbreaks who can help you put together your Thai golf adventure.
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About the author
Kieran Clark is the Digital Editor of Golfshake. He oversees editorial content, community engagement, forums, and social media channels. A lifelong golfer from the Isle of Bute in Scotland who has now lived in St Andrews for a decade, he began playing at the age of five and maintains a passion for exploring courses, with a particular affection for historic layouts. Kieran regularly contributes in-depth opinion pieces and features, drawing on his enthusiasm for the game and its culture.
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