Damnernkasem Rd,
Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Jungle clad hills.
Designer:
A.O. Robins
12.568418
99.953892
1 km W of Hua Hin
Located next to Hua Hin railway station, close to the centre of Hua Hin.
Royal Hua Hin Golf Course: Here at historic Royal Hua Hin, your round starts right beside the town's railway station (on the Bangkok - Hat Yai line). This starting point is not perhaps too surprising; the course's designer was a Scottish railroad engineer.
In terms of golf course design, don't however think that a visit to Thailand's oldest championship golf course will simply be a trip down memory lane. Your game will most certainly be tested here, with several tightish tree-lined fairways, many nicely doglegging holes and relatively small circular greens to hit, greens which are typically elevated.
The bunkering is fairly modest and the course condition might not be as manicured as some in the Hua Hin region, but Royal Hua Hin has some very pleasant and enjoyable features in its treasure chest. Monkey business is very likely at the uphill par-4 13th. Alongside this fairway small macaque monkeys enjoy the bordering vegetation; they may also take a shine to the odd golf ball or two.
A pair of small owls keep watch on proceedings just beyond the green of the par-4 7th (get the caddies to show you the back of the large tree to the left of the green, where the owls are usually perched). At the par-3 14th (the signature hole) and the par-5 3rd you can see temples clinging to the sides of tree-clad hills.
While one side of the course is played under an attractive tree-clad rocky hill, the other will provide occasional glimpses of the ocean from the two slightly more elevated sections of the course. Historic, a bit rustic, but most of all, a pleasing and testing course.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Caddies used by all players.
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The Santiburi Group, a much respected name in Thailand's hospitality industry, operates the following four championship golf courses: Santiburi Samui CC (on the island of Koh Samui); Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai; Royal Hua Hin and Singha Park Khon Kaen (all covered on Where2Golf.com).
Royal Hua Hin is recognised as the oldest golf course in Thailand. Construction began in 1919 during the reign of King Rama VI, and was fully completed in 1928 in the reign of Rama VII.
Scottish railroad engineer, A.O. Robins, contributed significantly to the design of the course, which is laid out over natural terrain. The original clubhouse has been preserved, and is located between the present clubhouse, the 10th tee and 18th green.
33 Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin 77110
+66 (0)32 538 999
Visit websiteEnjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Thailand at the Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa. Dive into the beachfront pool and take a Thai herbal steam bath in the spa. Dine at the White Lotus Restaurant, rated one of Thailand's best Chinese restaurants, or one of the other 5 restaurants.
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Royal Hua Hin
Palm Hills; Springfield Royal; Imperial Lake View; Black Mountain; Majestic Creek.
1 Damnernkasem Road , 77110 Hua Hin
+66 (0)32 512 021
Visit websiteThe Sofitel Centara is a colonial-style Hua Hin hotel, nestling in a tropical garden alongside a beautiful four-mile beach. Signature features include 207 rooms and 42 suites, local and international cuisine in two restaurants, three conference rooms, three swimming pools, a spa and fitness centre, and an airport shuttle.
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Royal Hua Hin
Palm Hills; Springfield Royal; Imperial Lake View; Black Mountain; Majestic Creek.
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