Cascata Golf Club

Northeast Bangkok, past Lam Luk Ka

Cascata Golf Club is a relative newcomer to Bangkok's seemingly endless supply of excellent quality golf courses. Built in 2006 and predominantly designed by its owner; the 27-hole Cascata layout incorporates many open fairways, creating a Scottish links-style experience.

The A&B courses are dotted with trees yet to reach full maturity, although the general feel will always be open and expansive, with limited protection from the wind, which can certainly be a factor. The longer A-course introduces players to ever-present water hazards, opening with a short, tightly dog-legging par-4 and then a testing, water-protected par-3 (where an over-sized wine bottle further reinforces the course's European connections).

As golfers progress into this relatively flat and open terrain, the significant bunkering and abundance of water becomes less threatening, particularly as they become acclimatized to the good-width fairways and often impressively large and lightning fast greens.

With the A-course conquered there are chances to relax a bit more on the slightly easier-going B-course. The A + C combination will probably host the bigger competitions in the future. This combination stretches to over 7400 yards from the tips and is guaranteed to test the best.

The Cascata clubhouse is Spanish style and adds even more fun to the overall experience. However, don’t let the appearance fool you. The restaurant is 100% Thai as is the excellent food prepared by the local chef.

Overall, Cascata is fun and fair to play on and is well suited for Bangkok bound golfers who are looking for an easy to play golf course in natural park-like surroundings with clean air. Compulsory golf buggies unnecessarily add to the overall cost, but Bangkok golfers will enjoy their round at Cascata Golf Club nevertheless.