Phuket has four fine golf courses, all of which have been designed
to take full advantage of the island's tropical trees and abundant
water. Many visitors come solely for golf, but accompanying family
members rarely complain about being left to laze by the pool or
on the beach.
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Standards
are high and there are enough challenges to stretch scratch players
(the Blue Canyon Country Club hosted both the 1994 Johnnie Walker
Classic Golf Tournament, the Honda Invitational tournament and
the 1998 Johnnie Walker Classic).
The Banyan Tree Golf Club is a resort style 18 hole golf course
located within the Laguna Phuket development. Situated on the
exclusive Bang Tao Bay on the western shore of Phuket Island,
this par 71 layout stretches 6,850 yards from the championship
tees.
Loch Palm Golf Club spreads over a lush, rolling 400 rai (160
acres) hilly plateau. This 18-hole, par 72 course has been masterfully
designed to blend beautifully with the natural terrain. Nestled
below a panoramic range of peaks, the layout surrounds the largest
lake on any golf course in Phuket, Crystal Lake. With more than
1,400 towering palms lining the fairways, you'll find yourself
playing in the midst of serene surroundings that harbour many
challenging hazards amid its lush greens.
Phuket
Country Club established in 1989, is the first and one of the
finest golf courses built in Phuket, and lies on a reclaimed tin
mine site. The stunning beauty and elegance of the course, together
with the typical Thai charm and hospitality will make your golfing
joyful and memorable. A 9 hole course is also available here.
Early morning or late afternoon is often the most ideal time
of day for golfers unused to a tropical climate. However it's
common to hire multiple caddies (almost always young ladies),
and one of them can be assigned parasol duties. Remember to use
your sunblock, wear light-coloured clothing that breathes, and
drink lots of fluids.
Phuket
golf courses and country clubs: Thailand’s southern provinces
of Phuket and Phang Nga have long been the destinations of people
looking for rest and relaxation. Now, for those who enjoy the
challenges of golfing, the two provinces offer world class courses
set in stunning scenery, and, at very reasonable rates. Designed
around the natural features of the landscape the courses offer
spectacular, sometimes daunting, natural hazards and provide a
challenge for golfers at every level. Over the years, the Golf
Clubs in Phang Nga and Phuket have attracted world ranking tournaments
such as the Johnnie Walker Classic and a number of prestigious
awards.
