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'''Golf''' arrived in '''[[Thailand]]''' during the reign of [[King Rama V]] at the [[Royal Bangkok Sports Club]] and Royal Hua Hin Golf Course.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5d71iha1Q-YC&dq=%22royal+bangkok%22+golf+course+first&pg=PR23 |title=Historical Dictionary of Golf |last1=Mallon|first1=Bill|last2=Jerris|first2=Randon|date=15 January 2011|isbn=9780810874657 }}</ref> It was first played by nobles and other elites of high society but is now played by a wider segment of the population.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/the-royal-nearly-ancient-hua-hin-golf-course/ |title=THE ROYAL & 'NEARLY ANCIENT' – HUA HIN GOLF COURSE |newspaper=Hua Hin Today |date=10 August 2013}}</ref> Retail and fashion industries golf promotions are popular in the [[Si Lom Road]] part of [[Bangkok]] in Thaniya Plaza shopping mall.
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[[File:Santiburi.jpg|thumb|Santiburi Country Club, Chiang Rai]]
'''Golf''' arrived in '''[[Thailand]]''' during the reign of King Rama V one hundred years ago.{{when|reason=no idea when "100 years ago" was|date=March 2014}} It was first played by nobles and other elitists of high society but over the past decade or so, the popularity of golf in Thailand has escalated, played both by local Thais and visiting foreign tourists and expatriates.


As of 2022, there are approximately 300 golf courses in Thailand. 124 golf courses were built between 1990 and 1995.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/24492485 |journal=Southeast Asian Journal of Social Science |title=Golf in Thailand: From Sport to Business|last1=Cohen|first1=Eric |date=1 June 1995|volume=23 |issue=2 |pages=1–17 |doi=10.1163/030382495X00097 |jstor=24492485 }}</ref> An estimated 700,000 tourists fly into Thailand every year to play golf.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life/Thailand-lures-golf-enthusiasts-with-dream-quarantine-plan|title=Thailand lures golf enthusiasts with 'dream quarantine' plan |newspaper=[[The Nikkei]]|date=8 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/5204 |journal=Journal of Positive School Psychology |volume=6 |issue=3 |pages=8850–8862|title=The Development of Golf Tourism in Chiang Mai|last1=Suriyo|first1=Annapon|date=1 October 2022}}</ref> Destination diversity and the choice of golf courses throughout the country are key factors attracting the large numbers of visitors coming to play golf in Thailand. The most popular destination for golfing in Thailand especially for tourists is the [[Chonburi Province]], where there are 27 golf courses.
==Statistics==
There are an average of 400,000 foreign golfers who travel annually to the Kingdom, golf in Thailand is a large and growing industry. Golf annually adds 8 billion baht into the local economy. The country has been called 'The Golf Capital of Asia'.{{Citation needed|date=July 2008}}


== Significant golf tournament history ==
Thailand has over two hundred courses which are rated among the highest world standard.{{clarify|date=March 2014}} Many of them have been designed and created by some of the classic names in the golfing world such as Nick Faldo, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, Gary Player, and Greg Norman.<ref>[http://www.thailand.com/travel/golf/his1.htm Golf in Thailand<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.golfasian.com/golfasian/location.asp?golf-packages=Bangkok-Golf&Location_ID=1 Bangkok Golf Tours | Bangkok Golf Holiday Packages<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
[[File:Royal Hua Hin - Par 3 5th hole.jpg|thumb|Par 3 5th hole at Royal Hua Hin Golf Course]]
*[[Honda LPGA Thailand]] is an annual [[LPGA]] tournament held at Siam Country Club, Pattaya Old Course<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.golfaustralia.com.au/news/the-preview-honda-lpga-thailand-577087 |title=THE PREVIEW: HONDA LPGA THAILAND|magazine=[[Golf Australia]]|date=8 March 2022}}</ref>
* The 1998 [[Johnnie Walker Classic]] was won by Tiger Woods at Blue Canyon in [[Phuket]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.golfchannel.com/media/photo-gallery-tiger-woods-wins-1998-johnnie-walker-classic |title=Tiger rallies from 8 back|magazine=[[Golf Channel]]|date=25 January 1998}}</ref>
* [[Thailand Golf Championship]] was a professional golf tournament on the [[Asian Tour]] held at [[Amata Spring Country Club]] in [[Chonburi province]] from 2011 to 2015.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.pgatour.com/news/2011/12/15/Thailand-1.html |title=Westwood shoots 60, leads by five in Thailand |magazine=[[Golfweek]]|date=15 December 2011}}</ref>
* The [[Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship]] was held at [[Amata Spring Country Club]] in [[Chonburi province]] in 2012 and 2022.
* Portmarnock won the 2016 World Club Championship at Ayodhya Links hosted by Pitak Intrawityanunt.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://worldclubchampionship.golf/news/2016/12/09-final-day.html |title=Portmarnock Win the 2016 World Club Championship|date=9 December 2016}}</ref>
*Black Mountain in Cha Am has hosted a number of European Tour and Asian Tour professional events: [[True Thailand Classic]], [[Black Mountain Masters]], [[2011 Royal Trophy]]
*Santiburi Koh Samui hosted the Asian Tour Queen's Cup a number of times.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nationthailand.com/life/30182284 |title=Queen's Cup golf to bring starry field to Samui|newspaper=[[The Nation (Thailand)]]|date=17 May 2012}}</ref>


==Thailand's golfers==
== Notable golfers ==
[[File:BlackMountain-10th hole.jpg|thumb|Par 4 10th hole at Black Mountain]]
[[Thongchai Jaidee]] is the country's most successful golfers, winning a handful of major international tournaments. Other Thais who have had international success include [[Prayad Marksaeng]], [[Boonchu Ruangkit]], and [[Pornanong Phatlum]].
[[File:HappyCity.jpg|thumb|Food/beverage at windmill at Happy City Golf Course]]

[[File:RoyalBangkokSportsClub-Par5.jpg|thumb|Tee shot at Royal Bangkok Sports Club]]
==Tournaments in Thailand==
[[File:RoyalBangkokSportsClub.jpg|thumb|Approach shot at Royal Bangkok Sports Club]]
There are several different types of golf presently played in Thailand, they are:
[[File:SiamCountryClubOld.jpg|thumb|Caddies at greensite on Siam Country Club (Old)]]

[[File:MountainCreek-SeveBallesteros-Par3-2ndHole.jpg|thumb|Seve Ballesteros designed Mountain Creek Par 3 2nd Hole to elevated green thru trees]]
*Corporate Golf Tournaments
[[File:KrungThepKreetha.jpg|thumb|Shrine between fairways at Krungthep Kreetha Golf Course]]
*Corporate Pro-am Golf Tournament
===Women===
*Charity Golf Tournaments
Thailand's female golfers have won major championships and reached the #1 world ranking, notably [[Ariya Jutanugarn]], [[Atthaya Thitikul]], [[Patty Tavatanakit]], [[Moriya Jutanugarn]].
*Golf Tour Management
===Men===
*Miniature Golf Tournaments
Male golfers [[Thongchai Jaidee]], [[Kiradech Aphibarnrat]], [[Prayad Marksaeng]], [[Boonchu Ruangkit]], [[Pornanong Phatlum]] have had international success as winners. Many Thai professional golfers and aspiring amateurs compete in [[All Thailand Golf Tour]] tournaments.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/06/12/thongchai-jaidee-paratrooper-thailand-pga-tour-champions-winner |title=Thongchai Jaidee, once a paratrooper in Thailand, is now a PGA Tour Champions winner |magazine=[[Golfweek]]|date=12 June 2022}}</ref>

'''A Corporate Golf Tournament'''

This kind of tournament is usually played while talking business, entertaining clients and meeting new contacts. The services available in Thailand include:
*Course selection and advance group reservations
*Event coordination and supervision with on-site staffing
*Administration of pairings, cart signs, scorecard and rule sheets
*Implementation of format, special competitions and scoring
*Sourcing of special rental equipment
*Centralized billing

'''Pro-am Golf Tournament'''
This type of tournament affords the opportunity for everyone regardless of how well they play to mingle with golfing superstars. It is very popular for company directors to take clients or prospective clients along to enhance a closer relationship.

'''Charity Golf Tournaments'''
This tournament is suitable for companies who wish to boost their company name with plenty of heavy advertisement; while, at the same time, financially assisting needy charities.

'''Golf Tour Management'''

This is simply a golf tour with a golf tour management program.

The Honda LPGA Thailand, the 30th tournament on the tour's annual roster, is just one of many international tournaments which have come to be played in Thailand. In 2006 the amount of prize money involved was $1.3US million.

==Golfing destinations==
=== Bangkok and Central Region ===

Just outside of [[Bangkok]] are a variety of world standard golf courses and facilities in the neighbouring provinces of [[Chachoengsao Province|Chachoengsao]], [[Pathum Thani Province|Pathum Thani]] and [[Nakhon Pathom Province|Nakhon Pathom]]. The popular courses in this region that are chosen to host PGA tournaments are:

*Alpine Golf & Sports Club has hosted many international competitions including the prestigious Johnny Walker Classic and the 13th Asian Games.

*Thai Country Club has been voted Thailand's Best Golf Course 2001–2007 and Best Club House in Asia 2000–2007.<ref>[http://www.thaicountryclub.com/scripts/default.asp Thai Country Club<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> They have been host to many major competitions such as the Johnny Walker Super Tour, Asia Honda Classic and Volvo Masters Asia.


== Golf courses ==
*331 Golf Club
*ACDC Golf Course
*Ait Golf Club
*Alpine Golf and Sports Club
*Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai
*Amata Spring Country Club
*Amata Spring Country Club
*Aquella Country Club
*Krungthep Kreetha Golf and Sports Club
*Artitaya Country Club (Bangkok Royal Country Club)
*Navatanee Golf Course
*Ayodhya Links<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://golf.com/travel/6-new-courses-featured-in-2015-top-100-courses-in-the-world-rankings |title=6 New Courses Featured in 2015 Top 100 Courses in the World Rankings |magazine=[[Golf Magazine]]|date=9 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://golf.com/travel/ayodhya-links/|title=Travel - Ayodhya Links|magazine=[[Golf Magazine]]|date=9 September 2015}}</ref>

*Ayutthaya Golf Club
Other popular course in and around Bangkok include:
*Bangkok Golf Club

*Muang Kaew Golf Course
*Bangna Navy Golf Course
*Bangpakong Riverside Golf
*Subhapruek Golf Club
*Bangpoo Golf and Sport Club
*Bangpra International Golf Club
*Bangsai Country Club
*Banyan Golf Club
*Best Ocean Golf
*Bhumibol Dam Golf Course
*Black Mountain Golf Club
*Blue Canyon, Canyon<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.asiantour.com/reports?url=https%3A%2F%2Fqs.ocs-asia.com%2Ftic%2Ftmscores.cgi%3Ftourn%3DQS02~season%3D2022~params%3DP%2a4ESC04~&id=2022&code=QS02&title=Round%204%20Scoreboard|title=2023 Asian Tour Qualifying School (Section B) - Round 4 Scoreboard|date=10 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://golf.com/travel/most-exciting-intimidating-golf-closing-stretch-world |title=What's the most exciting or intimidating closing stretch in the world?|last1=Brown|first1=Thomas|magazine=[[Golf Magazine]]|date=20 March 2021}}</ref>
*Blue Canyon, Lakes<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.asiantour.com/tournament/QS03/2022|title=2023 Asian Tour Qualifying School(Section C) on 4th - 7th January 2023}}</ref>
*Blue Sapphire Golf and Resort
*Blue Star Golf Course
*Bodindecha Golf Club
*Bonanza Golf and Country Club
*Burapha
*Cascata Golf Club
*Chatrium Golf Resort Soi Dao Chanthaburi
*Chee Chan Golf Course
*Chiang Mai Inthanon Golf Resort
*Chiangmai Gymkhana Club
*Chiangmai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort
*Chaophraya Dam Golf Course
*Chonburi Century Country Club
*Chuan Chuen Golf Club
*Chulabhorn Dam Golf Course
*Crystal Bay
*Crystal Lake Golf Club
*Dancoon Golf Club
*Dhupatemiya Golf Course
*Dongpukurd Golf Course
*Dragon Hills Golf and Country Club
*Dynasty Golf and Country Club
*Eastern Star Golf Course
*Ekachai Golf and Country Club
*Emerald Golf Club
*Evergreen Hills Golf Club and Resort
*Flora Ville Chuan Chuen Golf Club
*Forest Hills Country Club, Sir James Country Club
*Friendship Meadows Country Club
*Gassan Khuntan Golf and Resort
*Gassan Legacy Golf Club
*Gassan Panorama
*Gold Canyon Country Club
*Grand Prix Golf Club
*Great Lake Golf and Country Club
*Green Valley Bangkok
*Greenwood Golf Club
*Hang Dong Golf Club, Chiangmai
*Happy City Golf Resort
*Hariphunchai Golf Club
*Hat Yai Resort and Golf Club
*Hillside Country Home
*Iyara Golf Course
*Jiraprawat Golf Course
*Jompol Por Golf Course
*Jungle Golf Club
*Kabinburi Sportclub
*Kaeng Krachan Country Club and Resort
*Kantarat Golf Course
*Katathong Golf and Resort
*Ket Udomsak Golf Club
*Khao ChaNgok Golf and Country Club
*Khao Kheow Country Club
*Khao Yai Golf Club
*Kiarti Thanee Country Club
*Kirimaya Golf Club (The Country Club KhaoYai)
*Kirinara Golf Course
*Koh Hong Golf Club
*Korat Country Club Golf and Resort
*Krisda City Golf Hills
*Krung Kavee Golf Course and Country Club
*Krungthep Kreetha Sports Club
*Kumlung-Ake Golf Course
*Laem Chabang International
*Laguna Phuket Golf Club
*Lakewood Country Club
*Lam Luk Ka Country Club
*Lam Luk Ka Country Club
*Lanna Golf Course

*Life Privilege, Mission Hills
===Hua Hin===
*Loch Palm Golf Club
[[Hua Hin]] is home to two well-known golf courses, the Black Mountain Golf Club and Royal Hua Hin, the latter of which was the country's first course.Now the latest five stars golf course is [http://www.banyanthailand.com Banyan Golf Course] which is soft opening since 1 October 2008.
*Lotus Valley Golf Resort

*Mae Jo Golf Club and Resort
[http://palmhills-golf.com/golf_home.php Palm Hills Golf Club & Residence] is an 18-hole par-72 championship golf course designed by Max Wexler.
*Mae Kok Golf Course, Mueang Chiang Rai

*Mae Moh Golf Course
===Pattaya===
*Mida Golf Club (The Lion Hills Golf and Country Club)
There are some well-known courses in [[Pattaya]] which include:
*Milford Golf Club (Hua Hin Seoul Country Club)
*Laem Chabang International Country Club which is considered the finest golf course in the area and ranked in Thailand's Top 5.<ref>[http://www.golfthink.com/laemchabang.htm Laem Chabang International Country Club, Pattaya Golf Courses<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Even Jack Nicklaus designed some of the course.
*Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort and Spa
*Siam Country Club
*Mountain Creek Resort
*St. Andrews 2000
*Mountain Shadow
*Mountain Shadow
*Muang Ake Golf Course

*Muang Ake Vista Golf Course
===Kanchanaburi area===
*Muang Ake Wang Noi Golf Course
The most popular golf courses in the [[Kanchanaburi]] area are:
*Muang Kaew Golf Course
*Nichigo Resort and Country Club championship course
*Mission Hills Golf Club
*My Ozone Golf Club Khao Yai
*Evergreen Hills Golf Club
*Narai Hill Golf and Country Club
*Navatanee Golf Course
*Dragon Hills Golf and Country Club
*Royal Ratchaburi Golf Club.
*NCR Golf and Resort
*Nichigo Resort and Country Club

*Nikanti Golf Club
===Northern Region===
*Nong Samrong Golf Course
The Chiang Mai Lamphun Golf Club is a championship course which was the venue for the 18th SEA Games.<ref>[http://www.golfasian.com/golfasian/golf_course_detail.asp?course=Chiang-Mai-Lamphun-Golf-Club&gcid=64 Chiang Mai Golf Courses | Play Golf in Chiang Mai, North Thailand<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The Lanna Sports Club is also one of the beautiful golf course in the region. Other places include:
*North Hill Golf Club
*Northern Rangsit Golf Club
*Pak Chong Country Club
*Palm Hills Golf Club and Residence
*Panorama Golf and Country Club
*Panurangsri Golf Course
*Panya Indra Golf Club
*Parichat International Golf Links
*Pattana Golf Club and Resort
*Pattavia Century Golf Club
*Pattaya Country Club and Resort
*Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club
*Phutthalung Golf Club
*Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course
*Phu Kradae Golf Course (Nakhon Phanom University Course)
*Phuket Country Club
*Pinehurst Golf Club
*Pleasant Valley Golf Course
*Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course
*Praphasi Golf Club
*President Country Club
*Prime City Golf Club
*Rachakram Golf Club
*Rajjaprabha Dam Golf Course
*Rajpruek Club
*Rancho Charnvee Country Club
*Rangsit Sports Club
*Rayong Green Valley
*Recruit Training Center Golf Course
*Red Mountain Golf Club
*Riverdale Golf Club
*Roi Et Golf Club
*Rooks Korat Country Club Golf and Resort
*Rose Garden Golf Club
*Royal Bangpa In Golf Course
*Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort
*Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort
*Mae Jo Golf Club & Resort
*Royal Creek Golf Club and Resort
*Gassan Khutan Golf Club and Resort
*Royal Dusit Golf Club
*Gassan Lake City Golf and Resort
*Royal Hills Golf Resort
*Gassan Marina Golf Club and Resort.
*Royal Hua Hin Golf Course
*Royal Irrigation Dept. Golf Course

*Royal Lakeside Golf Club
===North-eastern Region===
*Royal Ratchaburi Golf Club
[[Khao Yai]] 300&nbsp;km from [[Bangkok]], has a variety of different popular courses to play at, they include: Kirimaya Golf Resort, Mission Hills Khao Yai, Voyage Panorama Resort and Golf Club and Friendship Meadows Country Club.
*Royal Samui Golf and Country Club

*Royal Thai Air Force Golf Course (Thong Yai)
===Koh Samui===
*Royal Thai Army Sports Center (New Course)
The [Koh Samui]] island in the south of the country has only one full-size golf course, Santiburi Samui Country Club.
*Royal Thai Army Sports Center (Old Course)

*Royal Thai Fleet Golf Course A
===Phuket===
*Royal Thai Fleet Golf Course B
[[Phuket Province|Phuket]] in the Andaman Ocean is home to a host of world-class golf courses. The Blue Canyon Country Club which has been host to the Johnny Walker Classic, one in fact Tiger Woods won. Other venues include: Laguna Phuket, Thai Muang Beach Resort, Phuket Country Club, Loch Palm Golf Club and Red Mountain.
*Royal Thai Fleet Golf Course C

*Salaya Naval Golf Course
==Golf courses==
*Sand Creek Golf Course
From Thailand's about 200 golf courses more than 65 courses are categorized as outstanding out of which 25 - 30 are considered to be world class courses.<ref>http://www.thailandgolf.com/golfinfo.htm</ref> Some of these are also complimented by their adherence to a traditional Thai-style look. They are:
*Santiburi Golf Club Chiang Rai

*Santiburi Samui Country Club
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*Sawang Resort Golf Club
*Santiburi in Chiang Rai
*Sea Pine Golf Course
*President GC
*Siam Country Club (Old Course)
*Green Valley in Bangkok,
*Siam Country Club Bangkok
*Eeastern Star near Pattaya
*Siam Country Club Plantation
*Windsor Park Bangkok
*Siam Country Club Waterside
*Mount Shadow near Pattaya
*Siam Rolling Hills
*Imperial Lake View Cha Am/Hua Hin
*Siharatdechochai Golf Course
*Palm Hills Golf Club & Residence, Hua Hin/Cha-Am
*Silky Oaks
*Khao Kheow near Pattaya
*Silver Star Golf Course
*Mission Hills GC's in Kanchanaburi/River Kwai and Khao Yai National Park
*Singha Park Khon Kaen Golf Club
*Legcy in Bangkok
*Sirindhorn Dam Golf Course
*Laem Chabang near Pattaya
*Southern Hills Golf and Country Club
*Springfield Royal in Hua Hin
*Springfield Royal Country Club<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.asiantour.com/tournament/QS05/2022|title=2023 Asian Tour Qualifying School (Section E), 11-14 January 2023}}</ref>
*Mission Hills Phuket
*Sri Nakarin Dam Golf Course
*Re-opened after extensive renovation has KIRIMAYA, the former Khao Yai Country Club.
*St Andrews 2000
*Blue Canyon
*Star Dome Golf Club (Wing 41)
*Nichigo River Kwai,
*Stone Hill Golf Club<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://golf.com/news/liv-bangkok-global-tour-double-edged-sword/|title=LIV Bangkok proves a truly 'global' tour is a double-edged sword|magazine=[[Golf Magazine]]|last1=Colgan|first1=James|date=9 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/2405646/stonehill-a-gem-of-a-course-waiting-to-be-unveiled|title=A Gem of a Course Waiting to be Unveiled|newspaper=[[Bangkok Post]]|date=2 October 2022}}</ref>
*famous Pinehurst
*Subhapruek Golf Course
*Bangphra
*Suer Park Golf Club
*Crystal Bay near Pattaya
*the honorable Siam Country Club
*Summit Green Valley Chiangmai Country Club
*Summit Windmill Golf Club
*Chiang Mai Lamphun
*Sunrise Lagoon Hotel and Golf
*Rose Garden
*Suranaree Golf Course
*Phuket Country Club
*Surin Army Golf Course (Fort Weerawatyothin)
*Majestic Greek in Hua Hin.
*Suvarnabhumi Golf and Country Club
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*Suwan Golf and Country Club
*Tanyatanee Country Club
*Thai Country Club<ref>{{cite web| url=https://asiantour.com/when-young-tiger-woods-tamed-thai-country-club|title=When young Tiger Woods tamed Thai Country Club|date=2 September 2021}}</ref>
*Thai Marine Golf Course Bangsaray
*Thai Muang Beach Golf
*Thana City<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.asiantour.com/tournament/QS04/2022|title=2023 Asian Tour Qualifying School (Section D), 11-14 January 2023}}</ref>
*Thanarat Golf Club
*Thanont Golf View
*Thanya Golf Club
*The Banyan Golf Club
*The Emerald Golf Club
*The Imperial Lake View Hotel and Golf Club
*The Legacy Golf Club
*The Majestic Creek Country Club
*The Pine Golf and Lodge (Nongjok Golf Club)
*The [[Royal Bangkok Sports Club]]
*The Royal Gems Golf and Sports Club
*The Royal Gems Golf City
*The Royal Golf and Country Club
*The Vintage Club
*Thong Yai Golf Course
*Tiger Wing Golf Club
*Tongthai Banrai Golf Course
*Toscana Valley
*Treasure Hill
*Tungsong Golf Course
*Ubonrat Golf Course
*Ubolratana Dam
*Udon Golf Club and Resort
*Unico Grande Golf Course
*Uniland Golf and Country Club
*Victory Park Golf and Country Club
*Wangjuntr Golf Park
*Waterford Valley, Chiangrai
*Watermill Golf
*Windsor Park and Golf Club
*Wing 21 Golf Club
*Wing 23 Golf Course
*Woo Sung Castle Hill Country Club


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Golf arrived in Thailand during the reign of King Rama V at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club and Royal Hua Hin Golf Course.[1] It was first played by nobles and other elites of high society but is now played by a wider segment of the population.[2] Retail and fashion industries golf promotions are popular in the Si Lom Road part of Bangkok in Thaniya Plaza shopping mall.

Santiburi Country Club, Chiang Rai

As of 2022, there are approximately 300 golf courses in Thailand. 124 golf courses were built between 1990 and 1995.[3] An estimated 700,000 tourists fly into Thailand every year to play golf.[4][5] Destination diversity and the choice of golf courses throughout the country are key factors attracting the large numbers of visitors coming to play golf in Thailand. The most popular destination for golfing in Thailand especially for tourists is the Chonburi Province, where there are 27 golf courses.

Significant golf tournament history

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Par 3 5th hole at Royal Hua Hin Golf Course

Notable golfers

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Par 4 10th hole at Black Mountain
Food/beverage at windmill at Happy City Golf Course
Tee shot at Royal Bangkok Sports Club
Approach shot at Royal Bangkok Sports Club
Caddies at greensite on Siam Country Club (Old)
Seve Ballesteros designed Mountain Creek Par 3 2nd Hole to elevated green thru trees
Shrine between fairways at Krungthep Kreetha Golf Course

Women

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Thailand's female golfers have won major championships and reached the #1 world ranking, notably Ariya Jutanugarn, Atthaya Thitikul, Patty Tavatanakit, Moriya Jutanugarn.

Men

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Male golfers Thongchai Jaidee, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Prayad Marksaeng, Boonchu Ruangkit, Pornanong Phatlum have had international success as winners. Many Thai professional golfers and aspiring amateurs compete in All Thailand Golf Tour tournaments.[11]

Golf courses

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  • 331 Golf Club
  • ACDC Golf Course
  • Ait Golf Club
  • Alpine Golf and Sports Club
  • Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai
  • Amata Spring Country Club
  • Aquella Country Club
  • Artitaya Country Club (Bangkok Royal Country Club)
  • Ayodhya Links[12][13]
  • Ayutthaya Golf Club
  • Bangkok Golf Club
  • Bangna Navy Golf Course
  • Bangpakong Riverside Golf
  • Bangpoo Golf and Sport Club
  • Bangpra International Golf Club
  • Bangsai Country Club
  • Banyan Golf Club
  • Best Ocean Golf
  • Bhumibol Dam Golf Course
  • Black Mountain Golf Club
  • Blue Canyon, Canyon[14][15]
  • Blue Canyon, Lakes[16]
  • Blue Sapphire Golf and Resort
  • Blue Star Golf Course
  • Bodindecha Golf Club
  • Bonanza Golf and Country Club
  • Burapha
  • Cascata Golf Club
  • Chatrium Golf Resort Soi Dao Chanthaburi
  • Chee Chan Golf Course
  • Chiang Mai Inthanon Golf Resort
  • Chiangmai Gymkhana Club
  • Chiangmai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort
  • Chaophraya Dam Golf Course
  • Chonburi Century Country Club
  • Chuan Chuen Golf Club
  • Chulabhorn Dam Golf Course
  • Crystal Bay
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
  • Dancoon Golf Club
  • Dhupatemiya Golf Course
  • Dongpukurd Golf Course
  • Dragon Hills Golf and Country Club
  • Dynasty Golf and Country Club
  • Eastern Star Golf Course
  • Ekachai Golf and Country Club
  • Emerald Golf Club
  • Evergreen Hills Golf Club and Resort
  • Flora Ville Chuan Chuen Golf Club
  • Forest Hills Country Club, Sir James Country Club
  • Friendship Meadows Country Club
  • Gassan Khuntan Golf and Resort
  • Gassan Legacy Golf Club
  • Gassan Panorama
  • Gold Canyon Country Club
  • Grand Prix Golf Club
  • Great Lake Golf and Country Club
  • Green Valley Bangkok
  • Greenwood Golf Club
  • Hang Dong Golf Club, Chiangmai
  • Happy City Golf Resort
  • Hariphunchai Golf Club
  • Hat Yai Resort and Golf Club
  • Hillside Country Home
  • Iyara Golf Course
  • Jiraprawat Golf Course
  • Jompol Por Golf Course
  • Jungle Golf Club
  • Kabinburi Sportclub
  • Kaeng Krachan Country Club and Resort
  • Kantarat Golf Course
  • Katathong Golf and Resort
  • Ket Udomsak Golf Club
  • Khao ChaNgok Golf and Country Club
  • Khao Kheow Country Club
  • Khao Yai Golf Club
  • Kiarti Thanee Country Club
  • Kirimaya Golf Club (The Country Club KhaoYai)
  • Kirinara Golf Course
  • Koh Hong Golf Club
  • Korat Country Club Golf and Resort
  • Krisda City Golf Hills
  • Krung Kavee Golf Course and Country Club
  • Krungthep Kreetha Sports Club
  • Kumlung-Ake Golf Course
  • Laem Chabang International
  • Laguna Phuket Golf Club
  • Lakewood Country Club
  • Lam Luk Ka Country Club
  • Lanna Golf Course
  • Life Privilege, Mission Hills
  • Loch Palm Golf Club
  • Lotus Valley Golf Resort
  • Mae Jo Golf Club and Resort
  • Mae Kok Golf Course, Mueang Chiang Rai
  • Mae Moh Golf Course
  • Mida Golf Club (The Lion Hills Golf and Country Club)
  • Milford Golf Club (Hua Hin Seoul Country Club)
  • Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort and Spa
  • Mountain Creek Resort
  • Mountain Shadow
  • Muang Ake Golf Course
  • Muang Ake Vista Golf Course
  • Muang Ake Wang Noi Golf Course
  • Muang Kaew Golf Course
  • My Ozone Golf Club Khao Yai
  • Narai Hill Golf and Country Club
  • Navatanee Golf Course
  • NCR Golf and Resort
  • Nichigo Resort and Country Club
  • Nikanti Golf Club
  • Nong Samrong Golf Course
  • North Hill Golf Club
  • Northern Rangsit Golf Club
  • Pak Chong Country Club
  • Palm Hills Golf Club and Residence
  • Panorama Golf and Country Club
  • Panurangsri Golf Course
  • Panya Indra Golf Club
  • Parichat International Golf Links
  • Pattana Golf Club and Resort
  • Pattavia Century Golf Club
  • Pattaya Country Club and Resort
  • Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club
  • Phutthalung Golf Club
  • Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course
  • Phu Kradae Golf Course (Nakhon Phanom University Course)
  • Phuket Country Club
  • Pinehurst Golf Club
  • Pleasant Valley Golf Course
  • Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course
  • Praphasi Golf Club
  • President Country Club
  • Prime City Golf Club
  • Rachakram Golf Club
  • Rajjaprabha Dam Golf Course
  • Rajpruek Club
  • Rancho Charnvee Country Club
  • Rangsit Sports Club
  • Rayong Green Valley
  • Recruit Training Center Golf Course
  • Red Mountain Golf Club
  • Riverdale Golf Club
  • Roi Et Golf Club
  • Rooks Korat Country Club Golf and Resort
  • Rose Garden Golf Club
  • Royal Bangpa In Golf Course
  • Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort
  • Royal Creek Golf Club and Resort
  • Royal Dusit Golf Club
  • Royal Hills Golf Resort
  • Royal Hua Hin Golf Course
  • Royal Irrigation Dept. Golf Course
  • Royal Lakeside Golf Club
  • Royal Ratchaburi Golf Club
  • Royal Samui Golf and Country Club
  • Royal Thai Air Force Golf Course (Thong Yai)
  • Royal Thai Army Sports Center (New Course)
  • Royal Thai Army Sports Center (Old Course)
  • Royal Thai Fleet Golf Course A
  • Royal Thai Fleet Golf Course B
  • Royal Thai Fleet Golf Course C
  • Salaya Naval Golf Course
  • Sand Creek Golf Course
  • Santiburi Golf Club Chiang Rai
  • Santiburi Samui Country Club
  • Sawang Resort Golf Club
  • Sea Pine Golf Course
  • Siam Country Club (Old Course)
  • Siam Country Club Bangkok
  • Siam Country Club Plantation
  • Siam Country Club Waterside
  • Siam Rolling Hills
  • Siharatdechochai Golf Course
  • Silky Oaks
  • Silver Star Golf Course
  • Singha Park Khon Kaen Golf Club
  • Sirindhorn Dam Golf Course
  • Southern Hills Golf and Country Club
  • Springfield Royal Country Club[17]
  • Sri Nakarin Dam Golf Course
  • St Andrews 2000
  • Star Dome Golf Club (Wing 41)
  • Stone Hill Golf Club[18][19]
  • Subhapruek Golf Course
  • Suer Park Golf Club
  • Summit Green Valley Chiangmai Country Club
  • Summit Windmill Golf Club
  • Sunrise Lagoon Hotel and Golf
  • Suranaree Golf Course
  • Surin Army Golf Course (Fort Weerawatyothin)
  • Suvarnabhumi Golf and Country Club
  • Suwan Golf and Country Club
  • Tanyatanee Country Club
  • Thai Country Club[20]
  • Thai Marine Golf Course Bangsaray
  • Thai Muang Beach Golf
  • Thana City[21]
  • Thanarat Golf Club
  • Thanont Golf View
  • Thanya Golf Club
  • The Banyan Golf Club
  • The Emerald Golf Club
  • The Imperial Lake View Hotel and Golf Club
  • The Legacy Golf Club
  • The Majestic Creek Country Club
  • The Pine Golf and Lodge (Nongjok Golf Club)
  • The Royal Bangkok Sports Club
  • The Royal Gems Golf and Sports Club
  • The Royal Gems Golf City
  • The Royal Golf and Country Club
  • The Vintage Club
  • Thong Yai Golf Course
  • Tiger Wing Golf Club
  • Tongthai Banrai Golf Course
  • Toscana Valley
  • Treasure Hill
  • Tungsong Golf Course
  • Ubonrat Golf Course
  • Ubolratana Dam
  • Udon Golf Club and Resort
  • Unico Grande Golf Course
  • Uniland Golf and Country Club
  • Victory Park Golf and Country Club
  • Wangjuntr Golf Park
  • Waterford Valley, Chiangrai
  • Watermill Golf
  • Windsor Park and Golf Club
  • Wing 21 Golf Club
  • Wing 23 Golf Course
  • Woo Sung Castle Hill Country Club

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