Phuket Country Club

80/1 Vichitsongkram Rd, Moo 7,

Kathu, Phuket 83120

  • Office

    +66 (0)76 321 038 - 41
  • Fax

    +66 (0)76 321 721

About the course

  • 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

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6484
6126
5719
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
71
69
70

At the same location:

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.

Location

Latitude:

7.892438

Longitude:

98.344674

How to get there:

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)

3-PLUS: Good course - several memorable features; worthy of 3½ stars.

Est. 1989

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.

List of courses: Phuket, Thailand

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact club for green fee details.

Other information

Non-metal spike facility. Caddies used by all players.

Practice facilities

Excellent, including a 52-bay public driving range.

Did you know?

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.

Where2Stay

  • Phuket Golf Condotel

    80/1 Vichitsongkram Road, Moo 7, Kathu, Phuket 83120

    +66 (0)76 321 038 - 41

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    Onsite accommodation for visiting golfers, located in the heart of the Phuket Country Club.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Phuket CC

    • Golf within 10 km:

      Red Mountain; Loch Palm.

    • Golf within 30 km:

      Laguna Phuket; Blue Canyon; Mission Hills.

  • Novotel Phuket Resort4-star

    Kalim Beach Road, Patong, Phuket 83150

    +66 (0)76 342 777

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    The 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.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 10 km:

      Red Mountain; Loch Palm; Phuket CC.

    • Golf within 30 km:

      Laguna Phuket; Blue Canyon; Mission Hills.

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