For many visitors to the Hua Hin area, golf is what's on their minds - and they are never disappointed. There are seven courses within a thirty minute drive of Hua Hin and for those willing to travel a little further there are an additional 10 courses available. It all started in 1924 with the creation of the Royal Hua Hin Golf Course adjacent to the town's snazzy little railway station. Designed by a Scottish railway engineer named O.A. Robbins, Thailand's first golf course is reminiscent of links courses found in Robbins' native Scotland. The other courses in the region are of international standard, equally challenging and designed by luminaries like Jack Nicklaus.
If you are without private transportation, all of the courses, except for the Royal Hua Hin, provide transportation to and from the courses. Green fees vary, depending upon the course and time, but average around 1800 baht. All courses have caddies, restaurants, rental equipment, and most have provisions for online booking of tee times.
Hua Hin Seoul Country Club
174 Moo 1, Pranburi, Prachuab Khiri Khan 77120Tel. +66 (0) 3257-2441Located adjacent to the sea, this is a links-style course found on the way from Hua Hin to Pranburi. Inexpensive and fun to play.
80 Moo 4, Hubkrapong-Pranburi Highway, Cha Am, Phetchaburi 76120Tel +66 (0) 3245-6233-39, Fax +66 (0) 3245-6298Bangkok Reservation Centre Tel +66 (0) 2261-9000 ext. 4244Email : lakeview@imperialhotels.comLocated 16 kilometres from the main road between Cha-am and Hua Hin, this 27-hole course designed by Roger Packard contains an 18-hole, par 72 course of 6,915 yards and a nine hole course of 3,417 yards with a par of 36.
164 Moo 4 Taptai, Hua Hin, Prachuab Khiri Khan 77110Tel +66 (0) 3252-0162-6, Fax +66 (0) 3252-0477A challenging par 72 course of 6.961 yards in a scenic setting with complete facilities, including a resort hotel.
1444 Phetkasem Road, Cha-am, Phetchburi 76120Tel +66 (0) 3252-0801-9, Fax +66 (0) 3252-0820Bangkok Office Tel +66 (0) 2261-3792-9 Fax +66 (0) 2261-3791Email: info@palmhills-golf.com, Web: www.palmhills-golf.comLocated on Route 4 between Cha-am and Hua Hin, the course runs east-west with lakes at each end and lots of swaying palms. The par 72 layout has three sets of tees and has a 'links' feel.
Hua Hin Town, Parchuab Khiri Khan 77110Tel +66 (0) 3251-2475The oldest of Thailand's golf courses. It is a par 72, 6,654 yard course located next to the railway station in Hua Hin town. Convenient, challenging and always fun to play.
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