Golf in Thailand

Many 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.

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.

Green fees also remain below many competing destinations when considering the very high quality of the golf courses and resorts. LEARNING GOLF AS A FAMILY

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.

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.

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

every range has a pro standing by in some shape or form; some are USGA or Thai PGA qualified or are former touring pros plying their trade.

Many of the international schools in Thailand have full golfing programs and either have in-house teachers or employ the regular services of a local golf pro from one of the courses or driving ranges; so once or twice a week the kids are getting proper schooling in the technicalities as well as the etiquette of the game. A great way to get started both for grownups and kids is to visit one of several par 3 courses that exist around the country, if possible during the week when they’re not so crowded. It’s also best to avoid rainy days.

THAI NORDIC GOLF SOCIETY

Monthly Tournaments of the Thai Nordic Golf Society is played using stableford system. Members with a valid handicap are divided into 2 groups (as per TGA handicap):

Gold Flight: Handicap 0 - 18.4 Silver Flight: Handicap 18.5 - 32 Guest Players and members with no TGA handicap, will play in the guest group.

Longstayers or residents who would like to have an official handicap issued can join the Thailand Golf Association (TGA), and Thai Nordic Golf Society will be happy to assist members apply for the TGA membership.

To join Thai Nordic Golf Society, visit https://sss.or.th/golf-section/