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GOLF IN THAILAND
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Thailand's
Top Courses
Thailand had become the "Golf Capital of Asia". And its popularity has
increased with new courses continue to be built with the help of some
of the world's top golf course designers. Championship courses, competing
with the best around the world, have been designed by the legends of the
game. Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Seve Ballestreos, Isao
Aoki, Greg Norman and Nick Faldo, all have contributed their special talents
to building some of the best courses in the world.
One of the most fascinating
aspects of golfing in Thailand is the broad diversity of locations and
environments, in which the courses are situated. From the urban excitement
of Bangkok and the seaside charms of Pattaya and the eastern seaboard,
to the island paradise of Phuket in the south, or the verdant hills of
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in the north, Thailand offers a veritable tapestry
of golfing delights.
Caddies
One thing that has not changed is the Thai caddie. Generally female,
often young and pretty, she will lug your bag around the course with a
smile on her face. She will mark and clean your ball, give you the distances,
and some of the experienced ones will even read your putts. Strangers
to Thailand should beware, however, not to confuse their caddies with
the types of girl who work in the bars of Patpong. Your young caddie may
be genuinely upset if you upset Thai taboos such as touching her hair
or head, pointing a finger or throwing things about.
How to get a game
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Most large hotels will organize a game for you. Courses are often difficult
to find, especially as few taxi drivers speak English. It is a good idea
to get someone to write out your destination in Thai before leaving the
hotel. Bangkok's traffic being what it is, your best chance is to set
off from your hotel early in the morning. At weekends you should get as
far away from Bangkok as you possibly can - the courses around town tend
to be very crowded. Another idea is to get in touch with one of the expatriate
golf societies, who always welcome visitors.
The two largest are The Golfers'
Cocktail Lounge named after a long-defunct bar in Patpong, which plays
every Sunday morning (contact Fred Waid -Tel Bangkok 392 6735) and the
Bangkok Wanderers (two Saturdays and one Sunday per month) at the Ship
Inn in Sukhumvit Soi 23. Details of both these societies' activities are
posted in several bars, including the Bourbon Street Bar and the Silver
Dollar in Washington Square, and the Quiet Side, also in Sukhumvit Soi
23. This is where golfers meet. See you there!
The Natural Park Country Club
The Panya Ramindra Golf Club and The Krisada Golf Club.All ground transfers
and transportation APT/HTL/APT and HTL/GC/HTL by private car, van, mini-bus
or V.I.P. Tour Coach inclusive of driver, fuel and tolls as per the program
of your choice. Transfer time from Bangkok international or domestic airport
to Hua Hin/Cha Am is approximately 3 hours. When your arrival time precludes
comfortable transfer to Hua Hin/Cha Am, your first night's accommodation
will be in Bangkok at a same class hotel.Luxury, Deluxe or Superior hotel
accommodation in Single, Double/Twin or Triple sharing accommodation as
you prefer at the hotels of your choice as per the program chosen.
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All
hotel accommodation is inclusive of full breakfast every day of your stay. Greens and Caddy Fees included for all rounds
of golf as indicated in your chosen program. Full use of all Golf Course,
Country Club or Golf Resort facilities. All golfers receive a complimentary
golfers travel bag inclusive of golf balls, tees, towel and commemorative
golf shirt. Note: The following table details prices for a series of Hua
Hin / Cha Am Golf Tours and Holidays. For tour or holidays of longer or
more detailed duration please contact us direct for immeidate response.
Subject to your ordering a specific tour or holiday you will be sent a
daily itinerary by fax or e-mail. For further details see "Terms and Conditions" section.
Golf : Orient specialise in
arranging personalised and tailored vacations to Thailand for you, the
discerning golfer. Based in Phuket, home to many of Thailand's best courses
and hotels, we offer local knowledge and on the spot arrangements. We
can also offer packages covering all the other golfing centres in Thailand.
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