Golfing in Hua Hin

After studying hard, our TEFL/TESL/TESOL course trainees need to take a break! For those interested in golf, Hua Hin is blessed with more than five championship golf courses in the immediate area.

The information below is given by kind permission of Golf of Thailand Company.

For further information on courses, prices, excursions etc visit http://www.golfofthailand.net

ROYAL HUA HIN GOLF COURSE
The Royal Hua Hin golf course is the oldest in Thailand. Situated right in the center of Hua Hin, behind the railway station it was designed by a Scottish Railway engineer and opened in 1924.

It offers tempting Tee shots for the adventurous & natural jungle surroundings, as well as views over the gulf of Thailand, making this course a must for any golfer staying in or near Hua Hin. Tree lined fairways, shaded lies & regular watering holes offering various snacks. What more could a golfer ask for to provide the perfect round. There is a great restaurant/café area with a large terrace, offering good views of the course, popular with non golfers too. A good place to relax after studying those TEFL Course modules, and food and drinks are excellent value.
Designer : O.A. Robins. Open : 1924. Course Length. 18 holes Par 72. Length : 6,678 yds.

PALM HILLS GOLF COURSE
Situated between Hua Hin and Cha-am, Palm Hills was the first of a new generation of courses to open in 1991. It was the first course in Hua Hin to stage the Thailand World Pro Am in 1993, gaining much praise from the British PGA.
80 meters above Sea level the rolling & gently undulating fairways provide Palm Hills with its own individual identity. The only exception to the gentle terrain is on the 10th hole, where a semi-blind tee shot is encountered from the side of an imposing limestone mountain. Water is also a hazard especially on the 2nd, 8th, 11th and 14th holes. ''Toppers'' beware!

Being a 'new generation' course, Palm Hills has great clubhouse facilities. Thai-style design with American-style facilities for the golfer who requires more than just a round, the Country Club offers a large swimming pool, Tennis, badminton & squash courts, and a fully equipped Gymnasium for the really energetic.

Overall this is a wonderful course with experienced, friendly caddies & staff. Palm Hills also offers some of the best views over the Gulf of Thailand.
Designer : Max Wexler. Open : 1991.Course Length: 18 holes Par 72. Length : 6,888 yds.

MAJESTIC CREEK GOLF COURSE
Majestic Creek is one of the newest courses to open in the Hua Hin area, and the journey towards the course offers rural views of Thai life. Small farms producing sugar cane, pineapple, bananas & mangos line the route out to the course.
Majestic offers superb golf holes in an exciting layout. The opening hole has a wealth of potential problems, and decisions have to be made. An easy par four for those of us who want to take the conventional route, or if you are the adventurous golfer, then trying to cut the dog-leg corners will really test your skill.

The hazards of the 1st hole will never be far away, and precedes a succession of exciting & equally demanding holes. Mountain side location, Majestic offers natural hazards as well as the local designers own input, and will offer a round full of excitement & challenge to any golfer. The club house offers all the facilities that one could wish for, and a personal escort is even at hand to take you to the first hole for tee off.
Designer : Dr Sukitti Klangvisai. Open : 1993. Course Length: 18 holes Par 72. 6,961 yds.

IMPERIAL LAKE VIEW GOLF COURSE
Inland through small farms & pineapple plantations Lake View is another example of the quality of Golf Courses in and around Hua Hin. The design of this championship course conveys a sense of adventure. Hidden greens, mature palm trees and well defined fairways are on offer throughout this course, and spot decisions have to be made from the opening hole, as potential problems lie ahead. Easy par's are on offer for those of us that want to take them. How adventurous are you feeling? This course also offers a test for courage and putting expertise.

Lake view has a par of 72 and a championship length of more than 6900 yards from the back trees. This course offers exciting and demanding play for the experienced golfer, but will also accommodate the occasional enthusiast.

Other leisure activities are also available in Lake View's magnificent club house. Including tennis and squash. If this is the course for you, why not stay at Lake view's luxury 72 room hotel that overlooks the golf course!
Designer : Roger Packard. Open : 1993. Course Length. 18 holes Par 72 Length : 6,915 yds.

Hua Hin Seoul GOLF COURSE
Formally, Milford, the Hua Hin Seoul course has fantastic sea views which are one of the features of this unique layout where accuracy and placement are more important than length to score well. This course proves to be difficult, and even some of the local professionals have trouble matching par here.

Designer : Robert McFarland. Open : 1996. Course Length: 18 holes Par 72. Length : 6,614 yds.

SPRINGFIELD GOLF COURSE and SPA
This course was designed by Jack Nicklaus, and opened in 1993. It has gained a reputation of being one of the finest courses in Thailand, and is now established as a golfers must while in Hua Hin or Cha-am.

The course its self has been designed to meet the needs of a championship course, but maintains an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all standards. Starting with a par 4 the first hole is a gentle 367 yards from the white tee, and on appearance looks to be quite simple. Hopes can quickly fade, as the well protected green can prove difficult & requires accuracy. Overall with the cleverly devised layout, views over streams, lakes & the gulf of Thailand, you will find this course very addictive.

Springfield offers other first class facilities apart from the course. The club house was constructed in an elevated position that will leave you with a lasting impression. The interior is beautifully finished in polished marble & granite, and portrays a feeling of opulence associated with grand palaces.

Designer : Jack Nicklaus. Open : 1993. Length: 18 holes Par 72. Gold : 7063 yds. Blue : 7,063 yds. White : 6281 yds. Red : 5660 yds