Probably the most important thing to learn about golf in Thailand is how to read the greens. While Thai caddies can tell you where to hit a putt, it is always helpful to understand why putts break the way they do. Grass in Thailand is mostly Bermuda and very grainy. Grain, or the direction the grass blades grow, is many
Golfers travel from thousands of miles away everyday to enjoy Thailand golf courses, tourist attractions and cultural experiences. Tour guides can answer many questions and provide necessary insights regarding the sights. Likewise, golfers in Thailand benefit from the help they get from the delightful caddies at all Thai golf courses. Still, there are some things all golfers should learn about
Of the many quality golf courses available to visitors in Thailand, some of the best are at facilities with 36 holes. A visit to any of these will provide a golfing experience that is “twice as nice” as an 18-hole offering. Here are 6 of the best picks; 3 today (all by chance happen to be Bangkok golf courses) and
Owning a membership at of one of the golf courses in Phuket seems like a good idea to some, especially frequent golfers to the island who shun the idea of paying high green fees. Thailand golf club memberships may be held by overseas residents and their prices are much lower than what one would pay at clubs in the USA,
When golfing in Thailand remember these 5 simple points of golf etiquette and everyone will be assured of a satisfying golf experience. The overriding principle is that consideration should be shown to others on Thailand golf courses at all times. 1. The Spirit of the Game in ThailandUnlike many sports, golf in Thailand is played without the supervision of
More from our roving golf reporter in the USA, Mr. Andy Harris. Golf with a caddie is the most enjoyable way to play golf. To have the best possible experience and get the most out of your rounds with your Thai golf caddies, I’d like to offer six helpful tips: 1. First and most importantly, establish a rapport with your
Here is another post from our roving golf reporter in the USA, Mr. Andy Harris. Ok, ok. I know, there are many reasons to love golf in Thailand. The courses are fabulous (many have held European and Asian Tour Events); the clubhouses are positively palatial; the golfing conditions are universally good; the weather is fine year round; the after round
‘Golf in a Kingdom: The Thai Golf Experience’ is just a month old but already having an impact. Another luxury hotel property has joined and the region's top pro tour has again put a Kingdom track on its schedule. Last week, the distinctive Woodlands Hotel & Resort Pattaya became part of ‘Golf in a Kingdom’, which launched in June as
Here is a Thailand golf post by Gerry Norquist, former Asian Tour star. There is a special magic about playing golf in a Kingdom. It has been said that the golf experience in “the land of smiles” is like no other anywhere in the world. The many diverse courses available to the golf enthusiast throughout the nation cater to the
In an bid to tell world golfers what Asian golfers already know, the golf establishment in Thailand has launched ‘Golf in a Kingdom: The Thai Golf Experience’, a cooperative itinerary that matches the country’s top courses with its most desirable hotels. The Kingdom of Thailand has for decades been the destination of choice for Asian golfers, thanks to its stellar
