Thai Country Club, Bangkok

Thai Country Club in Bangkok stands out as one of the top golf courses in Thailand, having hosted prestigious events, including the 1997 Asian Honda Classic, clinched by Tiger Woods.

While it may not be the most thrilling golf course in Bangkok, it boasts unparalleled service, a highly efficient clubhouse, exquisite cuisine, and some of the best-trained caddies in Thailand.

Access is restricted due to its private membership, especially on weekends, but Go24.asia offers exclusive access to tee times at competitive prices, earning it a well-deserved spot among the best golf courses in Bangkok.

Hole 18, par-4.
December 21, 2010. Thai Country Club, Bangkok, Thailand. Mandatory credit: Richard Castka/Sportpix International

Hole 8, par-4.
December 21, 2010. Thai Country Club, Bangkok, Thailand. Mandatory credit: Richard Castka/Sportpix International

The course begins with a relatively benign par-4, with a strategic approach to avoid the fairway bunker. The second tee introduces a challenge with a large stretch of water and a substantial fairway bunker, requiring a cautious play to the left. The 3rd hole, a par-3, features a narrow green guarded by a large bunker on one side and a hollow on the other. The 4th, a short par-5, poses risks with water, urging golfers to play strategically. The course continues with various challenges, including bunkers, water hazards, and cleverly sculpted greens.

As you embark on the back nine, a plaque commemorates Tiger Woods’ legendary drive during the 1997 Honda Classic. The course features picturesque holes, such as a captivating par-3 with water and deep bunkers, a lengthy par-4 demanding precision to avoid a massive greenside bunker, and a challenging par-5 rated as the most difficult. The 15th stands out as an extremely perilous hole with water in play, a sloping fairway, and a challenging green.

The amenities at Thai Country Club are comparable to a 5-star hotel, offering spa pools, saunas, steam rooms, massage rooms, hydro jet therapy showers, grooming facilities for gentlemen, and a beauty room for ladies. Valet parking is provided by a highly trained team, and the pro-shop boasts an extensive range of golf gear and souvenirs.

Managed by the Peninsula Group, the dining room offers a superb selection of Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and Western cuisine, complemented by the impeccable service synonymous with this prestigious group.

Securing tee times at Thai Country Club can be challenging due to its private nature, with restricted start times for visitors.