Exotic and Amazing Golf in Thailand
8.12.09
Over 260 golf courses, white sand beaches, tropical
weather and friendly people make for an ideal golf vacation. Thailand
golf holidays also promise, hotels thailand
, a great value, top playing conditions,
fascinating culture and awesome service. This golf in Asia paradise is
growing in popularity, particularly with golfers and couples looking
for an exotic golf location. The green fees are inexpensive from a
western perspective. There is a wide range of courses, accommodations,
destinations, sight seeing tours, and historical sights.
The local
currency is the Thai baht and there are golf courses in every major
tourist destination. Golfers will find premier golf courses in Bangkok,
Hua Hin, Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Kanchanaburi (River
Kwai), and Samui island.
The golf courses range from PGA
championship layouts to municipal courses run by the Thai government
and military. Every golf club has a clubhouse which serves a wide
variety of Thai and western food. Caddies are included at all golf
courses in Thailand and this makes for a fun way to enjoy golfing in
Thailand.
For the more adventurous, golf side trips to Vietnam and
Cambodia are easily arranged from Thailand and these make excellent
get-away golf vacation destinations. The capital city of Thailand, Bangkok, has over 60 golf courses to choose from. This makes Bangkok
the usual first stop on most Thailand golf tours. In addition to
golfing, there are numerous markets, entertainment, and spas.
It is an exciting blend of modern golf in a major capital city.
Nightclubs, entertainment and restaurants give the city its after golf
vibrancy.
The most popular golf courses are Thai Country Club,
Alpine Golf Club, Navatanee Golf Club, and Royal Gems Golf Resort.
Suwan Golf Club is a new course that rivals the others mentioned. Beach
golf resorts entice many visitors, particularly Phuket, Hua Hin, and
Pattaya. They caters to the golf holidaymakers tourists with numerous
championship golf courses, hotels of all standards, shopping outlets
and nightlife. Pattaya is also famous for its numerous go go bars and
therefore appeals mostly to single golfers.
Phuket and Hua Hin are more
scenic and tranquil, thus attracts golf visitors who prefer more
luxurious golf holidays. Thailand golf holidays can also appeal to
non-golfers. Golf resorts which have on site spa and massage centers
make for good choices for mixed groups of golfers and non-golfers.
Also
resorts with water sports are well liked by golfers. Other activities
such as elephant trekking, scuba diving, rafting, and Thai cooking are
all very popular. The largest island in Thailand is Phuket and it is a
center for golfers from around the world.
Phuket Town is the largest
town and a great place to shop. There are market stalls, department
stores, shopping malls and outlets for golf equipment, antiques, and
crafts. As usual on Thailand golf holidays, there are some premier golf
courses like Blue Canyon, Mission Hills, and Red Mountain on the island.
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