208 Moo 2, Sampraya,
Cha-Am, Phetchaburi 76120
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+66 (0)32 709 222Pro shop
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Visit websiteGolf pro
Michael van Amersfoort (Head Professional).Academy
Springfield Golf Learning Centre.The Course:
27 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside and woodland.
Designer:
Jack Nicklaus
Above distances/ratings are for the Mountain-Lake (A-B) combination. The Valley (C)-nine, at 3,673 yds from the back tees, is slightly longer than the other two nines.
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24 km N of Hua Hin
Just north-west of Cha Am, route 4 splits into the old route 4 road to Cha Am / Hua Hin, and the Cha Am - Pranburi Bypass Road (also route 4). Take the Bypass Road. After approximately 10 km look out for golf entrance on your right.
Springfield Royal Country Club (part of the Springfield Village Golf & Spa) boasts 27 excellent holes of championship golf. Here you'll find one of Jack Nicklaus's earliest designs in Asia, comprising three nine-hole loops ... the Mountain-nine (A), Lake-nine (B) and Valley-nine (C).
Of the three excellent nine-hole loops, the Lake course arguably has the strongest holes. The fabulous par-5 3rd, testing par-4 4th and water-flanked par-3 5th holes are all played around a good-sized lake, where views onto the ever-present jungle-clad Phetchaburi hills seem to be at their most captivating.
Among many other wonderful golf holes, the par-3 8th (Lake) is beautifully framed by stylish earthmounding and indigenous trees behind the green. The backdrop for the risk-reward par-5 9th (Lake), includes the pointed tops of the resort buildings, which you can admire while lining up your approach to the island green.
The Mountain course, laid out as a figure of eight, has the least amount of water in play, but it too is a thoroughly absorbing and challenging layout. Its hallmarks are plenty of stylish bunkering, large sandy waste areas, gently rolling mounds and trees lining several fairways.
Exuding a tighter feel than the original two nines, the Valley-nine also includes threatening water hazards, especially in its middle section. As on the Mountain-Lake layout, an intimidating array of bunkers are also present, along the fairways and fiercely defending the greens.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2021].
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies used by all players.
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Springfield Royal has hosted several top level tournaments including the Asian Tour's Thailand Open (see our Tournaments section >by Venue >Springfield Royal).
The golf course and its surrounds are part of the Audubon Society's Cooperative Sanctuary Program for golf courses.
208 Moo 2, Sampraya, Cha-Am, Petchburi 76120.
+66 (0)32 709 222
Visit websiteIn addition to 27 holes of golf on its championship layout, Springfield Village luxury resort also offers deluxe accommodation in 97 guests rooms and suites, and some onsite cottages. The resort has a huge outdoor swimming pool, a Life Spa, meeting & banquet facilities, adventure playground activity zone, mountain biking, kid's room, and several dining options. The resort's sister facility, Springfield at the Sea Resort, is a full beachside resort, located just north of Hua Hin, a 15-minute drive from Springfield Royal golf.
Springfield Royal CC
Lake View (A/B, C/D courses).
Palm Hills; Royal Hua Hin; Black Mountain; Majestic Creek.
825/5 Jamnong - Poomivej Rd, Cha-Am, Petchburi 76120
+66 (0)32 451 181-5
Visit websiteSpringfield Beach Resort stands alongside the Gulf of Thailand, with each of the resort's 87 rooms enjoying a panoramic sea view. The resort's facilities include conference and seminar rooms, banquet room, giant swimming pool, exercise room, sauna, steam room, games room, jogging tracks, restaurants, tennis courts and children's playgrounds. The resort's sister facility, Springfield Royal CC and Springfield Village, are located a 15-minute drive from Springfield Beach Resort.
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Springfield Royal CC; Lake View (A/B, C/D courses)
Palm Hills; Royal Hua Hin; Black Mountain; Majestic Creek.
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