Phuket Golf Holiday Hotel Considerations
This is the first in a series of two articles about Phuket golf holiday hotels. This first post will cover some of the points to consider when choosing a Phuket golf resort as well as include some “can’t go wrong” suggestions. The second post will give some insider recommendations on lesser known Phuket hotels. Phuket […]
Thailand Political Situation
For those of you planning on a Thailand golf holiday, here is the real situation as of 12:00 noon on Wednesday September 3. A state of emergency has been declared in Bangkok city as a result of clashes between pro- and anti- government protestors which have turned violent. A number of state enterprise labor unions […]
Putting When Golfing In Thailand
I have spent a lot of time watching golfers putt when golfing in Thailand. I have seen some excellent golfers putt with one hand, and I have seen some terrible golfers putt with the smoothest stroke you can imagine. Now, I have some definite ideas on putting in Thailand based on what I have seen […]
Thailand Golf Holiday Tips
Here’s are 5 ways to get the most from your Thailand golf tour. 1) When you go to the courses be sure to take sunscreen, a hat and umbrella (as much for protection from the sun as any rain that might fall – the umbrella can make it feel several degrees cooler on a hot […]
Golf Glove Tip For Thailand
Does your golf glove become slick when you golf in Thailand; sometimes causing your club to slip during your swing? I know mine does and so do many golfers on holiday in Thailand. Short of carrying a series of golf gloves with you and changing to a new one each hole, which can be very […]
Thailand Golf Vacation Feedback
Here is a post by one of our Thailand Golf Zone readers who golfed in Thailand last year. I wasn’t sure if I should go on this Thailand golf trip or not, but my wife insisted. (Ed: Don’t we all wish we had wives like this!) I’ll tell you it was one of the best […]
Kaeng Krachan Golf Club, Hua Hin Thailand
Here is a story of a little known Thailand golf club located near the Burma-Thailand, around 75 minutes west of Hua Hin. My friend and USPGA golf professional Graham Samson was there a few weeks ago and wrote this report. Kaeng Krachan Country Club & Resort has been re-branded as KKC Golf & Country Club […]
Where Is The Clubhouse?
What would you do if you were on the way to a Thailand golf course and came across this sign? Well I came across this sign at Lakewood Golf Club in Bangkok on Friday and it made me chuckle. Guess it put me in a good mood because I shot 3 under my handicap. The […]
Secret Beaches For A Phuket Golf Holiday
To help you make the most of your golfing holiday Phuket Island; here is some information on lesser known Phuket beaches. These are great alternative beaches where you can relax after golf and avoid the crowds. The Phuket beaches are a little off the beaten track, but still offer facilities such as restaurants, chairs, umbrellas, […]
Karon vs. Kata Beach, Phuket Thailand (Part 2 of 2)
After Patong, Karon Beach and Kata Beach are the next likely places you might consider for a Phuket golf holiday. Both Karon and Kata are some 15 or 20 minutes further south than Patong, so add this on to your journey times for golf at all the Phuket golf courses. Blue Canyon Country Club and […]