Golf in Thailand

Thailand – ‘Best Up and Coming Destination’ for Golf VacationsFrom the beach resorts in the south, to the mountainous surroundings in the north, or the bustling cities of Bangkok and Pattaya, there are golf courses to suit every preference. All are located in highly accessible areas with fast and convenient door-to-door transfers possible within several hours’ travel time. This provides visitors with a vast choice for planning a golf holiday.With modern facilities, internationally designed golf courses, and an excellent infrastructure, the availability of golf has developed significantly in Thailand. This has been evidenced by the World Golf Travel Agents Association recently awarding Thailand the ‘Best up and coming destination’ for golf vacations.Thailand has hosted world class golf tournaments attracting such players as Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, and Vijay Singh to name but a few. Such courses as Blue Canyon in Phuket have played host to international tournaments together with Thai Country Club and Alpine Golf Club in Bangkok during the last few years. Thai Country Club will in fact host the high profile Asian Volvo Masters for the next 3 years.Following a brief slow down after the economic crisis in 1997, the development of new championship standard courses in Thailand continues at a phenomenal rate. To date there over 250 courses located throughout the country. This number is expected to grow to 300 as new golf courses currently under construction come on stream at a rate of 1 course per month. This new investment being made in the golfing sector in Thailand will further enhance the facilities and courses available to visitors.

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