22 Moo 10 Muangchoom Sub-district,
Wiang Chai District, Chiang Rai 57210
Office
+66 (0)53 910 000Pro shop
+66 (0)53 602 637Fax
+66 (0)53 910 091Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Graham R. SampsonAcademy
Happy City Golf AcademyThe Course:
29 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain.
Surroundings:
Woodland and open countryside.
Designer:
Pongsak Daengchuang and Prasan Srisuphachaiya
19.862226
99.953379
13 km E of Chiang Rai.
Happy City
Happy City Golf Resort & Spa: Located in Thailand's most northerly province of Chiang Rai, the Korean-owned resort of Happy City is home to a 29-hole locally designed course. Comprising the Lakeside, Mountain Breeze and River courses, the addition of an extra hole on the Lakeside and Mountain Breeze courses allows the resting of two holes on a rotational basis. On all three nines your game will be constantly challenged by the presence of water in the form of man-made lakes and ponds.
The Lakeside-nine (holes 1-10) requires the most accurate shot making of the three nines. Water comes into play on eight holes of this challenging risk-reward layout, with the 60-yard green at the par-3 7th shaped like the Korean peninsula.
The Mountain Breeze-nine (holes 11-20) features the most elevation change, while also offering wonderfully scenic vistas and a host of strategically placed bunkers. When on the greens it's worth remembering that putts tend to break away from the mountains.
The River-nine (holes 1-9) was created in a natural river valley. The signature par-3 4th hole features an island green with a backdrop of picturesque mountains. Like the other two nines, lots of water and plenty of doglegging holes will challenge your game.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Caddies used by all players.
Excellent
The nearby city of Chiang Rai is the northernmost large city in Thailand. The city was founded by King Mangrai in 1262 AD and became the capital of the Mangrai Dynasty (1296-1558).
22 Moo 10 Muangchoom, Wiang Chai, Chiang Rai 57210.
+66 (0)53 910 000
Visit websiteIn addition to its 29-hole championship golf course and PGA designed practice facility, Happy City recently added an expansive state-of-the-art fitness centre and 25-metre swimming pool. Also planned is a a new sports complex featuring two soccer fields, a baseball diamond and tennis courts.
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