DESTINATION GOLF ASIA 2023
Thailand
For a truly unforgettable golfing experience , Thailand is a must for anyone wanting to have a golfing holiday that will remain in their memory forever .
As one of the world ’ s leading tourism destinations , Thailand is a theater of cultural and sensual contrasts that continue to draw millions of overseas visitors each year . Golf has long been one of its best-kept secrets , but now tourists have access to its many wonderful and stunning courses .
Throughout Thailand , there are nearly 260 golf courses , with the majority being located in the most popular tourist destinations - Bangkok , Phuket , Pattaya , Hua Hin , and Chiang Mai .
Famous golf professionals including Jack Nicklaus , Sir Nick Faldo , Gary Player , Greg Norman , and world-renowned course designers Robert Trent Jones , Schmidt and Curley , and Pete Dye have designed many of the courses here .
Wherever you should decide to play , in the majority you will find superbly maintained and manicured courses , with impressive Clubhouses offering excellent facilities and cuisine .
Most courses will have buggies available for hire , and female Caddies are compulsory . They will drive the buggy , clean your clubs , give you yardage and read the greens . Hopefully , they will also help to lower your score , so it is normal to tip them afterward . Many female golfer vacationers even often end up going on shopping trips with their new caddie friends too !
THE POPULAR GOLF DESTINATIONS Bangkok - From world-famous hotels , magnificent temples and palaces , stunning shopping malls , great restaurants and amazing nightlife , Bangkok has it all , and there are over 60 excellent courses available close to the city and surrounding areas . Due to traffic and location , it can take up to an hour to reach many of these courses , but the high standards available makes this all worthwhile .
Phuket - Phuket is set in the crystal blue Andaman Sea , and it is known internationally as one of the most exotic destinations in Southeast Asia . With its endless white beaches , cooling blue lagoons and tropical mountainous interior . There are eight golf courses available too on Phuket and all are of a very high standard .
Pattaya - The resort city of Pattaya is located southeast of Bangkok ,
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