Chiangmai / Chiangrai
GOLF COURSES IN CHIANGMAI AND CHIANGRAI
There is great golf to be played in the North of Thailand, around Chiangmai and Chiangrai there are 9 courses with more planned. Santiburi in Chiangrai is one of the top courses in Asia. The north has a cooler and less humid climate. This scenic region is steeped in history and culture, excellent restaurants and great shopping. Chiangmai is rated in the top 10 Cities in Asia to live.
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CHIANGMAI GREEN VALLEY
Designed by Dennis Griffiths this 18 hole course (Par 72) is long and there is water on virtually every hole, it opened in 1992. Always in excellent condition, the green keeping is mainly organic. A pleasure and a challenge to play, only 20 minutes from town. |
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ROYAL CHIANGMAI
The 18 hole, par 72, Peter Thomson designed links style course opened in February 1996. The par 4, 4th ( Stroke index/ 1) is an absolute brute of a hole, playing at 440 yards from the back tees and uphill all the way. Not a hole for the faint hearted. This hole is an exception as the key to scoring well, points more towards accuracy than length. More so, considering there is 94 well-placed bunkers to catch any stray shots. You will find many streams and lakes throughout the 18 holes but not all are in play. The course offers all levels of golfers an enjoyable round with a chance to score well. |
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SANTIBURI
This fabulous 18 hole (Par 72) course opened in 1992, designed by Robert Trent-Jones Jnr. Stunningly well kept, excellent clubhouse and facilities. Santiburi is reason enough to visit the northern town of Chiangrai. Rated in Asia top 5, for Coco Golf it's the number one choice. |
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MAE MOH
18 hole (Par 72) course designed by EGAT, first nine holes opened in 1984. This hard to find course is set amongst the open faced lignite mines of Mae Moh just south of Lampang, more than one hours drive from Chiangmai. Stunning scenery surround this excellent golf course, great day out. |
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GASSAN KHUNTAN
Located in the highly scenic Northern part of Thailand, Gassan Khuntan Golf Course is a new addition to golfers and their families worldwide, in offering one of the best golf courses in Thailand, if not in Asia. Gassan Khuntan offers an 18 hole world-class course which will challenge. It has stunning views with peaceful tropical surroundings and excellent clubhouse facilities. |
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GASSAN LAKE CITY
Gassan Lake City is second in a series of three courses being opened by the Gassan Group (Gassan Marina due to open 2007). As the name suggests there is a lot of water here, almost more water than fairway it seems on a bad round. There is a very grand Clubhouse and as the course is only around 30 minutes from Chiangmai in Saraphi it will become popular. Difficult course as all Gassan courses are but in very good condition. |
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MAE JO
Designed by a well known Thai golf course architect, Mr. Seni Thirawat, the course features rolling zoysia grass fairways and large challenging Korean Velvet greens with beautiful views of Doi Suthep and other surrounding mountain ranges. With thousands of matured Longan, Lychee, Mango, Pomello, and Tangerine trees alongside its fairways, the course looks and plays more like a well-matured course rather than a newly constructed one. |
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CHIANGMAI-LAMPHUN
Chiang Mai Lamphun Golf Club is a golf course with 18 holes developed outside Chiang Mai town. It takes about 1 hour to reach the golf course from the city centre of Chiang Mai by car. The 18 holes are laid out on hilly country and the exciting and challenging course is created by making best use of the natural features of the area. Players can enjoy various types of the holes with undulating fairways and greens. |
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LANNA
Lanna Golf Course is the golf course with 27 holes is located 15 minute drive from the city centre of Chiang Mai. The first 18 holes were developed from 1972 to 1975 and later 9 holes were added. |
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WATERFORD VALLEY CHIANGRAI
Waterford Valley with 18 holes is located outside of Chiangrai. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the course by car. The 18 holes are laid out on hilly country and players have a good view of the surroundings from club house. Players can enjoy long shots on wide undulating fairways. |
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CHIANGMAI HIGHLANDS
Chiangmai Highlands is the brainchild of Vichai Samakoses and designed by Lee Schmidt. This par-72, 7,000 yard, 18-hole masterpiece is built on a ‘power spot’ – the hermitage of Kuba Sivichai (the revered monk who founded the famous temple on Doi Suthep). Its profound tranquility, high elevation, cool climate, fresh air, pure water, and fertile soil, form the perfect place to sculpt a living golf treasure. From the inviting downhill 1st hole, the golf course effortlessly flows along, gaining strength, beauty, and character with each passing hole until its thrilling, dramatic finish on the unforgettable 18th. If you only have one day to golf in the north, play Chiangmai Highlands. This world-class resort is not to be missed! |
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