Thailand — ‘Best Up and Coming Destination’ for Golf Vacations

Thailand — ‘Best Up and Coming Destination’ for Golf Vacations

Destination diversity and the vast choice of golf courses located throughout the country are key factors attracting the large numbers of visitors coming to play golf in Thailand.From the beach resorts in the south, to the mountainous surroundings in the north, or the bustling cities of Bangkok and Pattaya, there are golf courses to suit every preference. All are located in highly accessible areas with fast and convenient door-to-door transfers possible within several hours’ travel time. This provides visitors with a vast choice for planning a golf holiday.
Thailand — ‘Best Up and Coming Destination’ for Golf VacationsWith modern facilities, internationally designed golf courses, and an excellent infrastructure, the availability of golf has developed significantly in Thailand. This has been evidenced by the World Golf Travel Agents Association recently awarding Thailand the ‘Best up and coming destination’ for golf vacations.
Thailand has hosted world class golf tournaments attracting such players as Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, and Colin Montgomerie to name but a few. Such courses as Blue Canyon in Phuket have played host to international tournaments together with Thai Country Club and Alpine Golf Club in Bangkok during the last few years. Thai Country Club will in fact host the high profile Asian Volvo Masters for the next 3 years.
Following a brief slow down after the economic crisis in 1997, the development of new championship standard courses in Thailand continues at a phenomenal rate. To date there over 200 courses located throughout the country. This number is expected to grow to 250 as new golf courses currently under construction come on stream. This new investment being made in the golfing sector in Thailand will further enhance the facilities and courses available to visitors.

Golf in Thailand

Apart from the scenic beaches, one of Thailand's primary attractions for the recreational tourist is golf. Due to a dramatic increase in the popularity of the sport in Thailand, a large number of world-class courses have sprung up, making Thailand one of Asia's premier golfing destinations. Although these courses are relatively new, and are therefore lacking some of the tradition of the world's best, they are nonetheless modern, challenging facilities, with breathtaking backdrops and a full range of services. Most of Thailand's courses also offer fine dining, luxury accommodation, fully equipped pro-shops with knowledgeable pros, carts, caddies, and rentals. Thai courses are known for their impeccable upkeep, and also offer luxurious dressing facilities that are often equipped with saunas and massage facilities. This broad range of services, along with the fact that many of Thailand's courses are in close proximity to some of the world's finest beach resorts, makes Thailand an ideal place to get away for a relaxing round of golf followed by a delicious meal on the beach. Additionally, the tropical climate makes for fantastic golfing weather all year round, and the greens fees are extremely reasonable by any standard. Many of the clubs are particular about exclusivity, however all-inclusive golfing packages are available to most clubs.
Thailand is ideal for golf, no matter what time of year. The country has three distinct seasons - cool (November - February), hot (March - June) and rainy (July - October), with temperatures soaring up to as much as 35 degrees Celsius or more in the hottest month of April.Golf is fine during the rainy season as it seldom rains for more than a couple of hours at a time, usually in the evening or night. In the north of Thailand, the cool season can be decidedly chilly - you might need a sweater, especially in highland areas - while in the rest of the country the cool season is still hot by Western standards, certainly over 20 degrees. The south tends to get rain throughout the year, usually in the afternoon or evening. Probably the best time to take to the links is in the early morning or late afternoon, when the sun is not quite so scorching. Some courses also offer floodlighting, so you can even enjoy a round after sunset

Narai Hill Golf

Narai Hill Golf And Country Club is located approximately 120 kilometers from Donmeung Airport via the Pasakchonlasith Dam to Lopburi Province . Formerly known as “Lawo”, Lopburi had for centuries been rules by several Kingdoms , King Narai the Great of Autthahaya names Lop Buri and remains of Khmer-Hindu architectural motifs found
in the city include the Shiva's Shrine (Prang Khaek), San Phra Kan, Phra Prang Sam Yot, Wat Phra Si Mahathat and Kaow Wong Phra Jun. The golfer is really feeling the nature from Narai Hill Golf And Country Club which is located in the best and perfect environment on land area 1,000 rais, its varieties of flowers such as Krisana, Pikul, Boonnak, Aopchey, Sriyala, Mahachai etc and its scenic beauty of the mountain.
All designs depend on fairways, tee off and rough of the hill's landscape. Fairways used the “Pasparum” grass, which needs no insecticide and is healthy in any weather condition which is reflected to the designer's idea. The designer determined for any obstacle of the fairways such as sand hole, plants, fast grass, ponds and water hazards which is hardly to play. The enormous Club House is a splendid panorama view to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding. Besides the dining room, Narai Hill Golf And Country Club has also provided the tasty Thai Food in the air-conditioned room and/or the outside pure nature air for your satisfaction. We provided a good service personal, so that you can be convenience for your own, and that is what we always care for.
Besides those facilities mentioned above, we are concentrated for the splendid and comfortable accommodations for guest's convenience and relaxation. In the fresh morning, you can see a beautifully golf view and the surrounding's sprinkle working time. We hoped that all the beautifully environments, you can feel the most completed convenience from Narai Hill Golf And Country Club to your own.