159/1 Moo 2, Saensuk-Bangpra Rd,
Muang, Chonburi 20130
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside and woodland.
Designer:
Ronald (Ron) Fream
13.252713
100.961330
22 km S of Chonburi
To the east of Chonburi, head south on route 7, and turn right onto route 3144 just before km marker 11 (you actually need to turn left and make a u-turn over the bridge). After o.5 km turn right (still route 3144). After 5 km you will pass the entrance to Bangpra GC on your right. After a further 4.5 km golf entrance is on your left.
Mountain Shadow
Mountain Shadow Golf Club: Literally in the shadow of a jungle-clad ridge of hills, this is a well laid out and very pleasant golf course. But its also one that will test your accuracy from the tee and quality of approach work, like few others in the greater Bangkok area. With palms and other tree varieties narrowing the holes down on many occasions, the gently rolling fairways are as tight as you will experience in these parts.
Water enters the equation as early as the par-5 3rd. Carries over water to boulder-fronted greens, are a feature of all the par-3s and several of the par-5s. The par-3 17th is a rather unique signature hole, with two separate tee-ing grounds and two separate greens. Either teeing ground can be used to play to either of the greens. Whatever combination is in play, a carry over a picturesque lily-filled water feature will be required.
The greens here are often slightly elevated, with clinging grassy earthmounded surrounds, and slopes and borrows on the putting surfaces that rarely makes "getting down in two" a certainty. Bunkering is used sparingly, but when sand traps are present, you'll find them strategically placed and attracting their fair share of visitors.
When we visited the water hazards (with the exception of the pond at the 17th) were only half filled with water, detracting from their visual appeal. This "lack" of water seemed symptomatic of (at the time) a less than perfect overall presentation, of what is otherwise a strong and enjoyable layout.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies used by all players.
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Mountain Shadow was formerly known as Natural Park Hill and before that Panya Hill (then a part of the Panya Group of golf courses). It is now a member of Thailand's Legacy Golf group.
502 Moo 10, Sukhumvit Road, Bangpra, Sriracha, 20210 Chonburi.
+66 (0)38 349 371 - 74
Visit websiteOnsite accommodation for visiting golfers. Crystal Bay and nearby Mountain Shadow Golf Clubs are both owned and operated by the Legacy Golf Group in Thailand.
Crystal Bay
Khao Kheow; Bangpra; Mountain Shadow.
Burapha; Laem Chabang.
934 Sukhumvit Road, Bangplasoi Muang, 20000 Chonburi
+66 (0)38 781 363
Visit websiteThe 148-room Mercure Chonburi is an international standard hotel situated in the centre of Chonburi, the gateway city to Thailand's eastern seaboard.
No
Amata Spring
Royal Lakeside; Bangpra; Crystal Bay; Mountain Shadow; Khao Kheow.
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