Welcome to the GongGolf Thailand Golf Course Directory — the master index to our entire golf-travel silo. Thailand packs world-class courses into four distinct golfing regions, each with its own character: the tournament-grade layouts around Bangkok, the resort-course cluster at Pattaya, the island golf of Phuket, the seaside championship courses of Hua Hin, and the cooler mountain golf of Chiang Mai. Use the tables below to jump straight to any city guide or course profile. Every destination and course links to a dedicated page with in-depth detail; the planning guides at the bottom help you turn a shortlist into a booked trip.
If you are new to golf in Thailand, start with our Golf in Thailand hub for the big-picture overview, then drill into a specific region below.
How This Directory Is Organized
Thailand’s golf is best understood by region. Each region has a city guide (where to base yourself, how many courses are within reach, how to get around) plus one or more course profiles we have covered in depth. Courses we have not yet profiled individually are still listed inside their regional city guide. This page is the map; the linked pages are the territory.
Central Thailand — Bangkok
Bangkok is the arrival point for most international golfers and the densest cluster of high-end, tournament-tested courses in the country. It suits golfers who want championship layouts with easy connections onward to Pattaya or Hua Hin.
| Page | Type | Region & Style |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Golf Guide | City hub | Central Thailand; capital-city base, championship courses, gateway via Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports. |
| Thai Country Club | Course profile | Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao province, east of Bangkok; par-72 Denis Griffiths design opened December 1996, host of the 1997 Asian Honda Classic won by Tiger Woods. |
| Ballyshear Golf Links | Course profile | Bang Bo, Samut Prakan province, on the eastern edge of Greater Bangkok at Ban Rakat Club; par-71 Gil Hanse design (his first in Asia) opened 2021, inspired by the historic Lido links. |
Eastern Seaboard — Pattaya
A roughly 90-minute to two-hour drive south-east of Bangkok, Pattaya is Thailand’s most concentrated resort-golf destination — many acclaimed courses within a short radius, plus beach-town amenities. Ideal for a multi-round trip on a single base.
| Page | Type | Region & Style |
|---|---|---|
| Pattaya Golf Guide | City hub | Chonburi province, Eastern Seaboard; high course density, resort-golf hub reachable by road from Bangkok. |
| Siam Country Club — Old Course | Course profile | Chonburi province near Pattaya; the club’s original par-72 course opened 1971 and renovated by Schmidt-Curley (reopened 2007), host of the Honda LPGA Thailand. |
Southern Thailand — Phuket (Island Golf)
Phuket combines island resort life with a small set of standout courses, served by its own international airport (HKT). Best for golfers who want to pair rounds with beach and Andaman-coast scenery.
| Page | Type | Region & Style |
|---|---|---|
| Phuket Golf Guide | City hub | Southern Thailand island (Phuket province); resort island golf served by Phuket International Airport (HKT), on the Andaman coast. |
| Blue Canyon Country Club (Canyon Course) | Course profile | North-west Phuket near the airport; par-72 Yoshikazu Kato design opened 1991, a former Johnnie Walker Classic venue (won by Tiger Woods in 1998). |
Western Gulf Coast — Hua Hin
A relaxed seaside town roughly two-and-a-half to three hours by road south-west of Bangkok, Hua Hin is one of Thailand’s oldest golf destinations and pairs championship layouts with a low-key beach-resort pace.
| Page | Type | Region & Style |
|---|---|---|
| Hua Hin Golf Guide | City hub | Prachuap Khiri Khan province, western Gulf coast; seaside resort golf, reached by road/rail from Bangkok’s airports. |
| Black Mountain Golf Club | Course profile | Hua Hin; Phil Ryan design, original 18 opened April 2007 (par 72, now 27 holes), host of the Asian Tour’s International Series Thailand and the True Thailand Classic. |
Northern Thailand — Chiang Mai
The “Rose of the North” trades tropical heat for cooler upland air, making it a favorite in Thailand’s hotter months. Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) puts courses within easy reach, and the mountain scenery is a genuine change of pace.
| Page | Type | Region & Style |
|---|---|---|
| Chiang Mai Golf Guide | City hub | Northern Thailand, mountainous interior; cooler-climate golf served by Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). |
| Chiang Mai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort | Course profile | Mae On district, east of Chiang Mai city; Lee Schmidt (Schmidt-Curley) design opened 2005, a scenic 27-hole (par 72/36) upland layout. |
Trip-Planning Guides
Once you have a shortlist of courses, these guides help you turn it into a real itinerary — the practical layer that sits alongside the course profiles above.
- Thailand Golf Costs — green fees, caddie fees, cart and package pricing so you can budget a trip realistically.
- Best Time to Golf in Thailand — how the seasons affect each region, including why Chiang Mai shines in the hotter months.
- Thailand Golf Trip Planner — step-by-step framework for building a multi-region golf itinerary.
- Thailand Golf Caddies — the caddie culture every visitor should understand before teeing off.
- Thailand Golf Packages — how bundled tee-time-and-stay deals work and when they save money.
- Thailand Visa for Golfers — entry and stay basics for a golf holiday.
Start From the Hub
This directory is the index to our Thailand silo, but the Golf in Thailand hub is the front door. If you are still deciding between Bangkok’s championship courses, Pattaya’s resort-golf density, Phuket’s island setting, Hua Hin’s seaside links, or Chiang Mai’s cool mountain air, begin there — then come back to this page to jump straight to the region and courses that fit your trip.
GongGolf Editorial independently researches and organizes every page in this directory. Green fees and package prices are seasonal and change frequently — always confirm current rates directly with each club or an authorized booking partner before you travel (verify).