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Cha-am
Villa
Right at the 197 km marker
on Highway 4 (Petchkasem Highway)
Tel: (032) 471-974; Fax: 259-1634
Despite the possibility of seaside courses,
most of those in the Hua Hin area are built inland.
Cha-am is a pleasant 18-hole par 72 course in a setting
of low hills with some distant sea views. lt is not
too demanding. The clubhouse is pleasant, with full
services. An 80-room golfers' lodge is now complete.
Booking:open to all, reserve at weekends.
Green fees: weekday $; weekend $$.
Majestic
Creek
About 40 km inland from
Hua Hin, towards Pranburi Reservoir.
Tel: (032) 511-226; 317 1412
Designed by Thailand's best-known golf
architect,Dr.Sukitti Klangvishai, the 27-hole course
is set in attractive low hills, and incorporates Thailand's
only par 6 hole, a monstrous 770 yards. Accommodation
is under construction at the course, and will also be
available at the club's own luxury beachside hotel in
Hua Hin
Booking: should be no problem.
Green fees: weekday$; weekend $$.
Milford
Left of Highway 4, 15
km south of Hua Hin.
Tel: (01) 213-1617; Fax: 260-7366
A gorgeous seaside setting, although
the view out to sea is blocked by two vast condominiums.
The 18-hole par 72 course, by Robert McFarland, runs
over a gently-sloping saddle of land between two rocky
peaks. Much-delayed in opening, it should be a delightful
place for a quiet weekend when the condotel is finally
finished.
Booking: open to all, it may become more crowded
when the condos are occupied.
Green fees: weekday $; weekend $$.
Palm Hills
Right at the 222 km marker on Highway 4, 6 km north
of Hua Hin.
Tel: (032)520-800; Fax (032) 520- 820
Developed by the Sheraton group, who
have a condominium complex opposite, this course is
at the heart of an explosion of coastal condominiums,
offering many places to stay in the Cha-am/ Hua Hin
coastal strip. The modern 18-hole par 72 course, designed
by Max Wexler, winds around a couple of low hills, and
has distant sea views. It is well-maintained and interesting
for all standards of golfer. There is a large, partially-open
clubhouse, and some pleasant low condominiums overlooking
the course.
Booking: should be no problem, as it is relatively
expensive.
Green fees: weekday $$; w/e $$$.
Springfield
Right at 215 km marker
on Highway 4, and 7 km inland.
Tel: (032) 471303; Fax (032) 324358
Jack Nicklaus's 18-hole par 72 design
is in a wide valley adjoining a reservoir. The pleasantly-rolling
course is well-kept and unusually kind to the lesser
golfer, when compared to the Golden Bear's other courses
in Thailand. An ideal holiday retreat, with the seaside
nearby and plenty of other courses not far away.
Booking: open to all, but reserve at weekends.
Green fees: weekday $$; weekend $$$.
Royal Hua Hin
Turn right in the centre of Hua Hin and cross the railway
tracks near the station.
Tel: (032) 512-473
Thailand 's oldest 18hole golf course,
it was built by a Scottish railway engineer on the instructions
of King Rama Vl in 1924. The course runs back and forth
between the railway and some spectacular cliffs dotted
with temples. From the higher points there are views
of the sea (and the new condominiums). Fairways and
greens are a little rough and clubhouse service is rather
basic, but the views make it all worthwhile. Preferred
by many local residents to the newer courses, it is
good value.
Booking: open to all, but can be very crowded
at weekends.
Facilities: pro shop, club hire, carts, restaurant
.
Green fees: weekday $$; weekend $$$.
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