Golf in Thailand
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any expats living in Thailand consider playing golf an important part of their lives. They are joined every year as fall and winter approaches by migrating golfers who come to Thailand to play more golf in one of Asia’s golf densest countries.
Learning golf as a family
Golf in Thailand is usually played in high temperatures placing added emphasis on the importance of the - mandatory! caddy, food and beverages services, and extensive changing, washroom and spa facilities at the club house for getting yourself re-energised after the round.
But if neither the parents nor the kids have ever played before, the starting point is usually one of the golfing schools or academies or even the local driving range; the young ones can start from six years old to make a start.
Green fees also remain below many competing destinations when considering the very high quality of the golf courses and resorts.
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Thailand Expat Guide
Beginners and juniors are welcome on Thailand’s golf courses. The attitude is that if you’ve paid a green fee, you can play − as long as it’s not to the detriment of the course or the other players.
Where ever you are in Thailand a driving range won’t be too far away. For a handful of Thai Baht for a tray of balls, both grownups and kids can have fun learning how to hit the ball by watching the pros before having a go themselves. Almost
