Many people come to Pattaya just to enjoy the selection of over 20 world-class golf courses, costing a fraction of the green fees in their own countries. Pattaya is truly a golfer’s paradise, with a choice of courses to suit all pockets and abilities. Golf lessons are also much cheaper, and the many driving ranges around Pattaya City normally have a pro there to help perfect your swing before heading out.
The best time to tee-off is early in the morning (around 06:00) before the courses get too busy. This is also the coolest time of day in Pattaya and allows for a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Later on in the day it can get very hot and the temperament of some of the other golfers, particularly Korean nationals, may prevent you playing on beyond them – this can be tedious.
Companies from abroad, and in Thailand, frequently provide golf tours for visitors and Thais, with the ability to play several first class courses in a few days, while having the benefits of Pattaya nightlife and hospitality. Clubs can be hired at most courses, and the facilities at all clubhouses are excellent – they usually include a restaurant and bar, pro shop and massage and health services.
A popular way to play golf in Pattaya is to join the International Pattaya Golf Club via the Pattaya Golf Society (the Bunker Boys). For a membership fee of 200 baht for two years, and with a photo and proof of your handicap, anyone is able to play in their twice weekly tournaments at different courses in the area.
Green fees, caddies and golf cart rates vary, depending upon the courses you wish to play. The cheaper courses will only cost you around 500 baht for green and caddie fees; however, if you want to test yourself at the higher end, the Laem Chabang and St Andrews 2000 courses, not far from Pattaya, will charge you 2,500 baht (or more) for championship quality links, with services to match their justly-superb reputations.
Many of the golf clubs and societies mentioned below will arrange transport from Pattaya for a nominal charge and often for free. Tips of 100 baht are generally given to the caddies, who are often women, although don’t feel obliged if they do a poor job/act bored. Prices outside the November-March tourist season are cheaper than the hot and wet season months when you can find an international-standard course for as little as 500 baht.
I too like to have a golf experience in Pataya some day.
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