Sister course to the much acclaimed Alpine in Bangkok, the Alpine Chiang Mai holds its own; having won the Asian Tour award for best golf resort in 2013, it was also the chosen site of two Asian Tour events with the most recent being the Chiang Mai Golf Classic 2014. Renowned as Chiang Mai’s best conditioned course, Alpine was carved out of the magnificence of the San Kampaeng natural forests and hills. Bring your best drive to the 524 yards par 4 eleventh hole which stretches to almost a par 5, made even more difficult by the hole doglegging to the left with water down the same side. At 7541 yards, Alpine Chiang Mai is a championship course that challenges the serious player while still offering the recreational golfer the pleasant experience of fresh country air and being close to nature.
Designer:
Ron Garl
Course:
27 holes
Established:
2008
Green / Caddy / Buggy Fees:
4,000 (wkday & wkend) / 300 / 700 Baht
Distance:
30 minutes from City
Facilities:
4-star resort, restaurant, day spa
With its many accolades and awards including “Best Value For Money Golf Course in Asia” and the “Number One Course in Thailand” since opening in 2005, Chiang Mai Highlands is a must play that offers no excuses for the distraction of breathtaking views on each hole. The course itself offers a choice of 5 different tee boxes, presenting a challenge for a player of any level that culminates in a thrilling dramatic finish at the unforgettable 18th. Negotiating the deep and severely penalising hundred or so fairway and greenside bunkers as well as various water hazards requires thought, yet the firm, fast undulating greens are more than receptive to a well struck approach. Mostly sloping away from the fairway, green complexes feature closely mown areas that offer up a variety of short game options to pitch, chip or even putt from off the green, the only limit being the golfer’s imagination. With excellent amenities, Chiang Mai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort bills itself as not only a golf destination, but a place of happiness for the entire family.
Designer:
Schmidt Curley Design
Course:
27 holes
Established:
2005
Green / Caddy / Buggy Fees:
3,500 (wkday & wkend) / 300 / 700 Baht
Distance:
30 minutes from City
Facilities:
Private villas, restaurant, day spa, golf school
Gassan Legacy Golf Club, formerly known as Gassan Lake City Golf Club, is a challenging 18-hole course playing to a par of 72 and 6,852 yards, remodeled by Lee Schmidt of Schmidt Curley Design in 2013. It is located Southeast of Chiang Mai in Ban Thi, Lamphun Province. The golf course features gently rolling fairways with plenty of water hazards and distinctive bunkering, which have been woven into the challenging and always exciting layout. The highly manicured TifEagle greens, Paspalum fairways, long mountain views and beautiful lakes create a course that will exceed the expectations of the modern golfers.
Designer:
Renovated by Lee Schmidt of Schmidt Curley Design in 2013
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 6,852 yards
Established:
2014
Green Fee:
THB4,200
Caddy Fee:
THB300
Golf Cart:
THB750
Distance:
30 mins from Chiang Mai International Airport
Facility:
Accommodation, Restaurant, Driving range, Pro shop, Locker rooms, Seminar rooms, Swimming pool, Massage
Local course architect Seni Thirawat took advantage of the natural terrain and spectacular surroundings in designing Mae Jo. Play it safe or take the risk-reward approach, each hole is designed to be unique and this course can be enjoyed by golfers of all abilities. Several elevated tee boxes provide panoramic views, and play onto rolling fairways and large contoured greens considered as one of the most challenging in this part of Thailand. Mae Jo features some prominent dog legs that will test the golfer’s game as much as some of the water hazards and long par 5s. Close to an orchard, many local fruit-bearing trees such as longan, lychee, pomelo, and tangerine line the fairways for a unique tasting and golfing experience.
Designer:
Seni Thirawat
Course:
18 holes par 72 (6657 yards)
Established:
2004
Green / Caddy / Buggy Fees:
2,800 (wkday & wkend) / 300 / 700 Baht
Distance:
20 minutes from City
Facilities:
Accommodation, restaurant
North Hill Golf Club is a challenging 18-hole par 72 golf course, which offers breathtaking views of Doi Suthep scenery, the landmark of Chiang Mai and the surrounding mountains. Formerly a 9-hole private golf course opened in 2011, it was extensively renovated and expanded to an 18-hole course in 2015. This well-maintained course features some quite tricky and fast greens with plenty of water hazards to keep you on your toes.
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72
Established:
2011
Green Fee:
THB2,800 Day golf, THB1,600 Night golf
Caddy Fee:
THB300
Golf Cart:
THB600
Distance:
25 mins from Chiang Mai International Airport
Facility:
Accommodation, Restaurants, bars & café, Driving range, Pro shop, Spa, Massage, Steam, Sauna, Fitness center, Karaoke, Game room, Meeting room
Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai is an 18-hole par 72 championship course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Junior. It was Chiang Rai’s first golf course, opened in 1992. Set amidst the Chiang Rai hills, the course winds beneath a canopy of shade trees, across crystal clear lakes and streams, featuring exciting holes with undulating fairways, rolling fast greens, countless sand and grass bunkers, and huge water hazards. The signature hole on this course is the hole 17th which plays at 125 yards, this short par 3 has water all the way down the right side. A double doglegged par five 18th finishing hole is also particularly impressive. Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai is home to many championship events, yet very enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels.
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Junior
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 6,982 yards
Established:
October 1992
Distance:
22 mins from Chiang Rai International Airport
Facility:
Restaurant, Beer Garden in winter festival, Driving range, Locker, Sauna
One of Chiangmai’s best kept courses, Summit Green Valley Chiangmai Country Club is a palm tree lined picturesque course set against the backdrop of the surrounding mountains and is difficult to par, especially from the tips at 7200 yards. The fairways seem wide, but the abundance of well-placed sand bunkers and lots of water at the landing areas come into play on nearly every hole. Narrow fairways then give way to large receptive greens that run from moderate to slightly fast. The most memorable hole is the 416 yards, par 4, 9th. Tee shots must carry over water to a landing area lined with sand traps on both sides. The 2nd shot is again over water to an elevated island green encircled by large palm trees. Course length, numerous elevation changes and prevailing winds makes Summit Green Valley a tough but fair challenge to golfers of all skill levels. With its proximity to Chiangmai and availability of night golf, Summit Green Valley Chiangmai Country Club is a popular choice for the golfer looking to play on the day of arrival or departure.
Designer:
Denis Griffiths
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72 (7202 yards)
Established:
1990
Green / Caddy / Buggy Fees:
3,000 (wkday & wkend) / 300 / 700 Baht
Distance:
20 minutes from City
Facilities:
Accommodation, restaurant, health spa
Opened in 1996 and designed by five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson, Royal Chiang Mai is one of the shorter courses at just 6969 yards. What it lacks in length though, it more than makes up for in features borrowed from British Parkland courses, something well suited to what was formerly the site of a fruit orchard. With its many flora and fauna, the very scenic Royal Chiang Mai is heavily lined with mature trees and the rough is best kept away from, as are the lakes, streams and waterfalls that are in play on almost every hole. Links style inspired fairways are bumpy and gently rolling, with the golfer encountering more than the occasional pot bunker enroute to the deceptively short elevated greens surrounded by closely mown areas and more high-lipped sand traps. As can be expected, this is a course that rewards the accurate golfer more than the long hitter, yet still presents a pleasurable challenge to both beginners and the more avid player.
Designer:
Peter Thomson
Course:
18 holes par 72 (6969 yards)
Established:
2004
Green / Caddy / Buggy Fees:
2,400 (wkday & wkend) / 300 / 700 Baht
Distance:
40 minutes from City
Facilities:
Accommodation, restaurant, massage
Waterford Valley Golf Club Chiang Rai is a beautiful 18-hole par 72 championship golf course located in the suburbs of Chiang Rai. The golf course is built upon a plateau, surrounded by lush valleys and mountains, with cool climate and breathtaking scenery of the mountain range. Numerous hazards adorn the course including an abundance of lakes and streams bordering many holes. Three holes on each side have severe elevation changes, making correct club selection is critical. The flatter holes are relatively straightforward, with wide fairways. Waterford Valley Golf Club offers an exciting and challenging game for all skill levels.
Designer:
Rathert International Golf Design
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 6,961 yards
Established:
1996
Distance:
40 mins from Chiang Rai International Airport
Facility:
Accommodation, Restaurants, Swimming Pool
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