80/1 Vichitsongkram Rd, Moo 7,
Kathu, Phuket 83120
The Course:
27 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes (and steps) to climb - especially on the front-nine.
Surroundings:
Residential and jungle.
Designer:
Dr Sukitti Klangvisai
9-hole par-37 Country Club course (3575 yards). Many would say this is a tougher proposition than either nine on the Old Course. Water is almost continually in play on both tee and approach shots. Less played than the Old Course, but well worth visiting if you have time (and a good supply of balls). Was originally intended as an 18-holer, but the development of real estate won out over building the full 18.
7.892438
98.344674
6 km NW of Phuket Town
From Phuket Town head west, following direction Patong Beach. After approx 6 km, on route 4029, golf is on your left.
Phuket Country Club (Old course): Sometimes described as offering easy-going resort-style golf, the Old course at Phuket Country Club certainly packs a punch on several holes. The layout gets off to a fairly challenging start, with the front nine providing some of the most undulating and testing holes, especially as it moves towards and then traverses a wonderfully jungle-clad hill.
Along the way you'll be required to make several tight and accurate drives, not least at the extravagantly u-shaped par-5 3rd. The back-to-back short par-4's at 6 and 7, are a dauntingly tight pair, both played from elevated tees, hard up against the jungle.
The slightly more open and flatter back-nine introduces the first water hazard of any significance at the par-5 10th, and what an introduction it is. From an elevated tee, another u-shaped fairway is laid out in front of you, wrapped around a small lake. Its up to you how much of the lake to bite off: it has been known for big-hitters to go straight for the green, with an albatross or even a hole-in-one a possibility. Love it or hate it, this hole is certainly different and claims a few dozen balls on a daily basis.
Water is also notable at the short par-4 16th and again at the exquisite, island green par-3 17th, one of the best short holes in Thailand.
A fine array of straight-faced pot bunkers guard several greens, while the more open fairway bunkers provide clear indications of where to drive from the tee. One of Phuket's most enjoyable and testing parkland gems, usually presented in excellent condition.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Caddies used by all players.
Excellent, including a 52-bay public driving range.
Phuket Country Club was the first international standard golf course to be built in southern Thailand. It involved the conversion of an area that was once used for mining, transforming it into a semi-private golf course surrounded by the lush greenness of the Katu Valley. The clubhouse has a wealth of facilities including: restaurants, swimming pool, tennis courts, snooker, fitness, saunas, a library and conference rooms.
80/1 Vichitsongkram Road, Moo 7, Kathu, Phuket 83120
+66 (0)76 321 038 - 41
Visit websiteOnsite accommodation for visiting golfers, located in the heart of the Phuket Country Club.
Phuket CC
Red Mountain; Loch Palm.
Laguna Phuket; Blue Canyon; Mission Hills.
Kalim Beach Road, Patong, Phuket 83150
+66 (0)76 342 777
Visit websiteThe Novotel Phuket is tucked into a hillside above the pristine waters of Kalim Bay, within easy reach of the nightlife and shops that await in nearby Patong. The 215 room resort features traditional Thai architecture surrounded by eight acres of tropical gardens, a three tiered swimming pool, five restaurants and bars, fitness centre, Thai massage centre, Kids Club and tennis courts.
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Red Mountain; Loch Palm; Phuket CC.
Laguna Phuket; Blue Canyon; Mission Hills.
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