The Beautiful island of Phuket situated on the Andaman Coast has much to offer for the golfing enthusiast. There are no fewer than 6 golf clubs boasting 7 full 18 hole layouts with such accomplished designers such as Jack Nicklaus, Yoshikazu Kato, Max Wexler, Jonathan Mark Morrow & Thailand’s top course architect Dr Sukitti Klangvisai. As the islands area is only just over 300 square miles none of the golf courses are far from your holiday accomodation.
BLUE CANYON COUNTRY CLUB – 36 Holes
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CANYON COURSE
This award winning golf course, famous for hosting The Johnny Walker Classic has been ranked as one of the most prestigious in Asia. The undulating fairways are carved through a landscape of wooded hills which have a mix of natural hazards and freshwater lakes. Measuring 7,179 yards off the championship tees the course has many memorable holes. The most famous is the intimidating 390 yards par four thirteenth, where Tiger Woods successfully drove the green in 1998. The holes are built along the edges of canyons and are designed to blend in with the natural landscape. This championship course is an unforgettable golfing test for the well travelled and discerning golfer. |
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LAKES COURSE
Constructed in 1999 Blue Canyon’s second course is another masterpiece and appropriately named The Lakes. Water comes into play on seventeen holes and the greens are much larger than the Canyon course. The course measuring 7,129 yards off the championship tees and is surrounded by panoramic mountain views and the prevailing wind conditions test the skills of any golfer. |
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LAGUNA PHUKET GOLF CLUB - 18 Holes
Formerly known as the Banyon Tree, Laguna golf club. The course meanders through many lagoons with water on thirteen of the holes. Accuracy is of major importance when playing this beautiful 6,713 yard gently undulating resort course. “The Thailand Open Championship” is currently played on this award winning golf course. |
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MISSION HILLS PHUKET GOLF RESORT & SPA – 18 Holes plus 9 Holes floodlit course
This Jack Nicklaus designed golf course was opened in 2004 and measures 6,806 yards off the tiger tees. The course itself takes you alongside the ocean and enhanced by a protected rubber plantation. All the Nicklaus features are included in the design with many bunkered areas, which prove to be testing to all levels of golfer. |
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PHUKET COUNTRY CLUB
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OLD COURSE
Phuket Country Club established in 1989, is the first and one of the finest golf courses built on the island. The course was constructed over a reclaimed tin mine & has beauty and elegance, which will make your golf here a memorable occasion. The unusual par five 10th hole measuring 557 yards can be reached in one from the tee if you are a big hitter. However you need to aim to the right of the fairway and your shot has to be long & accurate to carry 240 yards over water. Measuring 6,484 yards from the Championship tees the “Old Course” at Phuket should not be missed when visiting the area. |
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PHUKET COUNTRY CLUB COURSE – 9 Holes A challenging 9 hole layout for the low handicap golfer where wayward shots are penalized severely. With five tee off boxes, golfers have a choice of making it less of an ordeal. |
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RED MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB - 18 holes
This Golf Course has already been voiced as Thailand’s Augusta with its fairways winding through the magnificent Kathu Mountains. Not only producing dramatic golf holes on different elevations but also beautiful scenery which can be viewed from a well located clubhouse. Arguably the finest golf course on Phuket measuring 6,781 from the championship tees. Each player must use a compulsory cart when playing here. |
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LOCH PALM GOLF CLUB – 18 holes
This beautiful golf course with its palm trees lining the fairways is located between the Kathu Waterfalls and the village of Kathu. It is built around Crystal Lake, the largest in Phuket which is 48 acres in size. Recently the course has undergone a major re-design with multi-million dollar upgrades. To score well around this 6,555 yard layout requires careful thinking. |
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