Phuket Country Club Golf Course

Phuket is a great place for golf lovers with a wide choice of courses of all standards, styles and prices. Although you have championship courses such as Blue Canyon and Red Mountain, courses such as the Phuket Country Club provide that much needed alternative for players who enjoy wide fairways and forgiving green speeds.

Situated in the heart of Kathu, the ‘Country Club’ is probably the most popular and definitely the best value for money course on the island. There are actually two courses at the club – the 18 hole Old Course, and the 9-hole Country Club course. The 18-hole course is a favourite for local expats and tourists because of its quality and affordable green fees. The 9-hole course however, is surprisingly difficult with water hazards coming into play on nearly every hole.

The Old Course

This picturesque 18-hole golf course is set over an area of 6,483 yards with a par of 72. The course layout owns a mixture tree-lined fairways and woodlands, and a smattering of water hazards. I always enjoyed playing this course more than any other because it suited my high-handicap (15) game, and all the staff and caddies are very friendly. Generally speaking, the course is quite flat, but you will counter some undulations and elevated tee positions. The signature hole has got to be the 10th, which has wrecked some scorecards over the years – mine included. This 557 yard par-5 wraps around the entirety of the centerpiece lake. As the bird flies, a big hitter can actually drive the green in one, which is amazing for a par five. Unfortunately, mere mortals have to try and circumnavigate the hole by straddling the lake-lined fairways.

Country Club Course

This is a tricky 9-hole course where water will come into play with 90% of your shots. Set over an area of 3,375 with a par of 36, you better make sure you bring along a lot of balls. Aside from being a 9-hole course, the fairways and greens are meticulously maintained. Facilities The facilities at the Phuket Country Club are very good. Alongside an excellent restaurant and communal swimming pool, there are lots of changing options, practice greens and a driving range.

Address: Phuket Country Club, 80/1 Vichitsongkram Road, Kathu, Phuket. 83120 Thailand

Tel: +66(0) 76 321038-41

Facsimile: +66(0) 76 321721

Email: bookings@phuketcountryclub.com

Website: http://www.phuketcountryclub.com