The exotic tropical island of Koh Samui makes the sport of golf a real pleasure in this part of the world. The island with its paradise like charm is adorned with scenery that would literally take anyone’s breath away. The large lands carpeted with rolling greens make fantastic spots for dream golf courses. In Koh Samui, you find plenty of picturesque golf courses; perfect for a fun day out of golfing.
Koh Samui’s scenic appeal, fantastic beaches and exquisite resorts has made it one popular holiday destination. There is so much to do in this beautiful island; so much culture to absorb and cherish and so much to celebrate.
The island has plenty of ardent golfers, both locals and tourists. To cater to their finest tastes, the island boasts some fantastic courses, most of which are in close proximity to leading hotels and resorts. Perhaps the most popular and even the most scenic of them all is the renowned Santiburi Samui Country Club. The views of the ocean nearby are absolutely breathtaking and swinging your golf club amidst this breathtaking scenery is totally priceless. The Santiburi Samui Country Club is the only 18 hole golf course in Koh Samui and is one of the best here. From the backdrop to the masterpiece design, this course is perfection from every angle.
Then there is the 9 hole Royal Samui Golf & Country Club which is situated somewhere between Chaweng and Lamai. It is adorned with green hills which affords some fantastic panoramic views of the scenery before you. It is famed for its 8th tee built on a rock face with an exquisite view of the Lamai Beach. The Rajjaprabha Dam Golf Course near the Khao Sok National Park is also quite good and so is the recently opened Bophut Hills; after all the backdrop is nothing short of perfection.
A resort that will perfectly match the ambience of these courses is Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort & Spa. This Samui hotel is one of the best in the island and offers luxurious accommodation and facilities.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.