Tipped to be one of Asia’s most accessible golfing hubs Thailand is a veritable golfing Mecca for the masses. Its popularity is mainly due to the affordability of its clubs and courses that are geared towards a multi-budgetary clientele from high rolling tycoons to discerning travellers in search of a game at a reasonable price. Hua Hin is no exception as this tourist heartland also packs in a punch in terms of the number of world class golf courses and facilities on offer. Situated in breathtaking locations across the city the state-of-the-art amenities at Hua Hin’s golfing greens can rival courses in any one of the golfing capitals of the world. Its seaside location and reputation as a beach hub also makes it a hit with golfers as visitors can work in a game or two while simultaneously enjoying the joys of a beach resort town with the family.
Home to over 22 exquisite golf courses golfers will be spoilt for choice in Hua Hin which also houses one of the finest 18-hole golf clubs in the entire country. Named the Banyan Estate and Golf Club this sprawling venue boasts courses with mountain views as well as sea views while elegant changing rooms, a Thai inspired club house, a Mulligan’s Pub and restaurants are also on-site. The Black Mountain Golf Club is equally impressive with its hilly location surrounded by meandering creeks and cool temperatures. Home to a fantastic restaurant the club also houses massive greens that cater to every type of golfer while the locale also incorporates bunkers to ensure no balls are lost during games. The Hua Hin Milford Golf Club and Resort on the other hand is an institution with a proud legacy to match as one of the oldest clubs in Hua Hin. Incorporating the natural attributes of the land this 18-hole course is renowned for its slight fairways, affordable rates as well as ocean vistas.
As the oldest public golfing venue in all of Thailand the Royal Hua Hin Golf Course is an icon in the sport that has been operational since 1924. Hosting events such as the King’s Cup for decades the 72-par course occupies a whopping 240 acres littered with animal shaped trees and rolling greens.
The Springfield Royal Country Club is perhaps the best known course in Hua Hin as it has hosted the Thai Open and other prestigious championships. Designed by Jack Nicklaus the location overlooks the Gulf of Thailand and its clubhouse is equally famous as a premier leisure space in the city. Other highlights include Palm Hills while The Majestic Creek Country Club is ideal for golfers that enjoy natural barriers such as streams and other challenging obstacles.
Visitors on the lookout for the best beach hotels Hua Hin Thailand has to offer should look to Anantara Hua Hin Thailand Resort for reservations. Ideally located in a scenic venue this luxurious resort is one of the finest Hua Hin hotels in Thailand.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.