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Thailand Hosts, Takes Honors at World Schools Golf Challenge
The first World Golf Schools Challenge to be held in Thailand was a triumph for Thai players who showed youngsters from six other countries that the kingdom could be a future major force in men's and women's golf. Played at four courses near Hua Hin in March, the biennial competition attracted 126 players aged 13 to 18 from 18 schools in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, Zimbabwe, India and Thailand. More than 60 coaches and parents also travelled to Hua Hin for a remarkable week o...
Pattaya Amateur Golf Week - March 2013
The first event for 2013 of the Thailand Amateur Golf Week Series hosted by Golfasian, teed off in the seaside resort of Hua Hin on 3rd March, 2013. The event is a 7 nights / 4 rounds golf tournament with prizes for daily winners, overall winners as well as prizes for Closest to the Pins and best 9 hole scores. The event started off with a welcome dinner at The Hilton Hotel in the Terrace restaurant with an international buffet and was finished off with Black Mountain Golf Club hosting a buffet ...
Phuket Golf News & Updates
We are currently coming to an end to the high season in Phuket which has been extremely busy not just for golfers, but tourists in general. Patong Beach continues to be the most popular tourist destination with its vibrant nightlife and endless shopping possibilities. Ten minutes south of Patong Beach you will find the resorts of Kata and Karon Beach and with its long beach, more suited to families. One of the most popular new destinations is Cape Panwa in the south of the island which has...
Chiang Mai Golf News & Updates
After a few down years due to the economy, political unrest and floods, Chiang Mai tourism bounced back stronger than ever for the 2012 / 2013 High Season, with hotels and golf courses largely fully booked from mid-December through February. As a result many golfers are now asking when would be a good time for both weather and avoiding the crowds? I like to suggest the 'shoulder' seasons just before and after High Season. The weather is still pretty good (though April is rather...
Golf in Hua Hin - A Destination Review by Marco Scopetta
Hua Hin is for sure one of Thailand's top golf destinations for this high season, the golf courses are in great condition and there are new five stars hotels and resorts all up and down the sea board. The best golf courses are still Black Mountain and the Banyan followed by Sea Pine, Springfield, Lake View and Palm Hills. Of course don't forget the Royal Hua Hin Golf course, a real journey in the past. It was commissioned in the 1924 to accommodate the Thai aristocracy living in the area....
Golf in Siem Reap - A Destination Review by Mark Siegel
Siem Reap is a small former French colonial town that has been visited by foreigners mainly to see the 1000 year old cradle of Khmer civilization and the Temples of Angkor Wat. Up until 10 years ago, golf was unheard of in Cambodia, but it was only a matter of time until golf took off. Now Siem Reap is home to three international standard 18-hole golf courses each with their own variety and challenges for everyone from amateurs to professionals. In addition, the temples of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO ...
Golf in Phuket - A Destination Review by Ian Morgan
Phuket is Thailand largest island and is an hour's flight south from Bangkok. The new extension at Phuket International has just begun and will in future be able to handle 12.5 million tourists a year. The island sits in the Andaman Sea and its west and south coastline is sprinkled with some of the best beaches in the world. The most popular resort is Patong Beach famous for its beach, shopping and exhilarating nightlife, but if you prefer a quieter location there are many other options such as ...
Phuket Amateur Golf Week July 2012 Review
The Phuket Amateur Golf Week 2012 teed off with sunny skies and the event went down to the wire with just 3 stableford points separating the top three players over 4 rounds. Each July golfers from all over the world converge in Phuket for the Golfasian Thailand Amateur Golf Week. This year was no different with golfers from UK, Singapore, Australia and Germany testing their skills on the Phuket championship courses. Day 1: saw Francis Lee from Singapore jump out of the starters blocks with a f...
Golf in Bangkok - A Personal Destination Review by Jim Mullet - Golfasian's International Sales Manager
Bangkok has something for everyone; shopping, dining, accommodation, entertainment and nightlife, and golf. Bangkok is a golf lover's paradise. There are many excellent golf courses nearby and, in fact, Bangkok boasts the highest number of world-class golf courses of any city in Asia. Some golf courses like Alpine, Amata Spring, Bangkok Golf Club, Navatanee, Royal Gems, Suwan, and Thai Country Club played host to PGA tournaments. Others like Ayodhya Links, Ratchapreuk, Riverdale and Royal...
Golfing in Pattaya
Over the last 20 years I have seen Pattaya grow from a seaside city into a thriving metropolis of international standings. My first visit to Pattaya was in 1995, back then, there was the main beach strip, Beach Road & Second Road, but anything two blocks back was regarded as out of the way and nobody frequented these areas. Now Pattaya goes for 20 minutes drive in any direction with a huge array of restaurants, nightclubs, bars, shopping centres, massage and day spa facilities, and high stan...
Golfing in Sabah
Golfing in Sabah goes back a long way. In fact, records show that in 1906 a membership drive for the Kudat Golf Club appeared in the British North Borneo Herald with an entrance fee of $5.00! Today, Sabah boasts 20 golf clubs located in all corners of the state with courses set amongst breath-taking scenery and offering interesting and challenging play for all golf visitors. Courses are located in the cities and towns, by the sea, in the mountains, and at the fringe of lush vegetation. This East...
Golfing in Thailand
As originally published on www.tatnews.org Destination diversity and the vast choice of golf courses located throughout the country are key factors attracting the large numbers of visitors coming to play golf in Thailand. From the beach resorts in the south, to the mountainous surroundings in the north, or the bustling cities of Bangkok and Pattaya, there are golf courses to suit every preference. All are located in highly accessible areas with fast and convenient door-to-door transfers...
Phuket - A Personal Destination Review by Ian Morgan
Phuket is Thailand's biggest island and commonly referred to as the "Pearl of the Andaman". The island is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, clear waters and some of the world's finest beaches. The best beaches and the most popular are on the west coast in the resorts of Patong, Karon, Kata, Kamala, Surin Nai Harn, Bang Thao and Mai Khao. As well as its famous beaches Phuket offers many more attraction such scuba diving around its neighboring islands, the most popular being Phi P...
Bali - A Personal Destination Review by Nena Huwae
The top course and beach destination in Indonesia. Bali has an extensive nature with beautiful beaches, rice plantations, and still an active volcano. The culture in Bali is buddist and this attracts visitors from all over the world. Bali hosts top courses like: Nirwana Bali GC (Greg Norman design), New Kuta (Asian most challenging), Bali Golf & CC (One of Asia's 5 Best Courses) and Bali Handara (Peter Thompson design 1.142m. above sea level). In between rounds you will have the option to ex...
Siem Reap - A Personal Destination Review by Adam Robertson
Fast becoming the new golf destination in Asia, Siem Reap offers something quite breathtaking for the golfing tourist. There are three quality courses on offer and approximately 100 temples that await the traveller.Angkor Golf Resort is Cambodia's best golf course, recently voted in the "Top 10 Best Maintained Course" in Asia Pacific by readers of Asian Golf Monthly.Designed by Sir Nick Faldo this challenging and highly enjoyable course is built to test the seasoned professional golfer...
Montgomerie Links Vietnam's General Director: Jon Tomlinson
Jon Tomlinson who hails from Melbourne, Australia is a certified AAA member of the Australian PGA and holds a Degree in Business Management. His employment history extends to operating some of the best golf facilities formerly as a General Manager for over four years in China and Director of Golf at the famed National Golf Club in Australia. Jon in his role as General Director, has been instrumental on the Colin Montgomerie designed, Montgomerie Links Golf Course since November 2007, initially i...
Featured Golf Destination - Pattaya
While Pattaya has been on the radar for over 50 years as an R & R area for the Armed Services during the Second world war and the Vietnam war, it is now getting great reviews from the golfers for the championship courses that are available in this area. Over the last 5 years there have been 5 new courses built and with over 40 other courses within an hour's drive of downtown Pattaya, it's simply a golfers heaven. Where else in the world ticks all these boxes Value for money ...
St. Regis Offers Bangkok Golf Access
When the luxury five-star St. Regis Bangkok hotel opened in April, its inaugural general manager, Andreas Oberoi, couldn’t have been more delighted to assume responsibility for the remarkable new property. Andreas Oberoi came from The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort, another typically superb St. Regis property on the island of Majorca, Spain. Being located next to three championship golf courses on the island, Andreas admits to having developed a keen interest in the game during his time t...
Your Golf & Travel Friend in Southeast Asia – Golfasian and Mark Siegel
If you were coming to Northern California and called me, I might be able to suggest the exact mix of golf courses, sights, restaurants, and places to stay. And of course, with your GPS or maps you wouldn't have any trouble navigating around on your own. In essence, you could call me as your friend or someone like me if you want to really nail a great time and get the most for your time and money. Now picture going to exotic Southeast Asia, to a place like Thailand, Vietnam or Ca...
Grant to Popularize Golf Caps Banner
First Year at Montgomerie Links QUANG NAM, Vietnam (17 August 2010) - The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) has awarded The Montgomerie Links Vietnam a USD $10,000 grant to promote participation in the game across all socioeconomic strata in the Central Coast region. "It's a most welcome and significant exclamation point to our first anniversary," said general Jon Tomlinson, referring to the opening of all 18 holes in August 2009, which led to Montgomerie Links Vietnam being nam...
A Players Diary - Phuket Amateur Week
Day 1 The second annual Phuket Amateur Golf Week started on 24th July 2010 with the complimentary pick up at Phuket international airport and we had a 40 minute drive to the hotel situated at the beautiful Patong Beach. The hotel we stayed in was the Courtyard by Marriot located at the southern end of beach. The rooms we had were all superior rooms which either had a balcony overlooking the pool or looking over the road towards the markets. Registration day was on Friday night with the player...
Fenix joins Golf in a Kingdom; both on the rise
BANGKOK - In a further alliance of homegrown Thai-golfing enterprises, Fenix Golf has joined Golf in a Kingdom: The Thai Golf Experience as official apparel provider. Golf in a Kingdom (www.golfinakingdom.com) is the private marketing cooperative whose growing membership ranks already include Thailand's best golfing venues and hotel accommodations, in addition to the Tourist Authority of Thailand and tour operator Golfasian (www.golfasian.com). Hilton properties in Thailand officially join the ...
Golf Styles Thailand - The Good Life
Strolling down the main drag in Pattaya, Thailand, the local clocks ticking toward 11 p.m., I am reminded of the golf destinations we North Americans regard as desirable. Front and center is the golf component, of course. Normally it's the primary factor in determining quality or desirability. But there's no denying that packs of (primarily) male golfers generally prize golfing locales for their nightlife, too. Any gaggle of eight to 12 golfing buddies will include a few lads determined t...
VGA Sponsors Key Moves Toward Golf Equality
HO CHI MINH CITY - The Vietnam Golf Association has gathered experts from across Southeast Asia this week to inspect and officially "rate" several of the country's top golf courses according to the U.S. Golf Association Course Rating System, recognized as the world's de facto handicapping system. This effort, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is being sponsored by the Vietnam Golf Association (VGA), whose 2009 membership in the International Golf Federation enabled its licensing by th...
Top Vietnam Golf Destinations Link Up
DALAT, Vietnam (June 29, 2010) - New routes announced by Vietnam Airlines have linked the country's two premier golf destinations. Starting June 30, Vietnam Airlines revives its Dalat-Danang service, making extended holidays - golf and otherwise - far more convenient. Dalat is home to Dalat Palace Golf Club, the oldest and most acclaimed course in the country. The mile-high gem opened in the 1930s and has since garnered a slew of awards from publications as prestigious as Golf Digest (USA) and ...
Q&A with top Thai export: Thongchai Jaidee
Question: You are currently ranked #46 in the world, good enough to earn a U.S. Open place this week, at Pebble Beach. Is this a thrill or just another competitive opportunity? Thongchai Jaidee: As a professional golfer, I try to perform well in every tournament but since the U.S. Open is one of the Majors, every player will try harder to perform well - because the field is full of talented people. I am really looking forward to the challenge. Q: You have won 12 times on the Asian Tour...
Black Mountain Joins Golf in a Kingdom
HUA HIN, Thailand - 'Golf in a Kingdom: The Thai Golf Experience' celebrates its first anniversary this month by welcoming to its ranks one of the country's top new courses, Black Mountain Golf Club in the seaside resort hamlet of Hua Hin. Just three years old, Black Mountain is already a bona fide "championship" layout, having played host to the Asian Tour's Black Mountain Masters in 2009, a tournament won by Swedish European PGA Tour star Johan Edfors, who now calls Black Mountain h...
Mövenpick's Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament Promises Twice the Proceeds and Fun
Following the immensely successful debut last September of its charity golf tournament, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts decided not to wait another year for the second edition: The next "Great Day For A Good Cause" is scheduled for May 29th and will again be held at Kings' Island Golf Club, Hanoi's oldest golf facility. "The enthusiasm generated by last year's tournament was really gratifying," noted Knuth Kiefer, Mövenpick Hotel general manager Vietnam. "So, by popular ...
Golf Tour Operators Convene North American Conference
As appeared in Focus on Travel NewsPublished by Ozgur Tore Wednesday, 19 May 2010 Golf tour operators from across North America will gather this week Palm Beach, Florida at PGA National Resort & Spa for the 2nd annual North American Golf Tourism Convention, organized by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.More than 70 golf tour operators that sell North America as a golf destination will meet for three days starting Wednesday, May 19. Approximately half of ...
Be the Ball
As appeared in United Hemispheres Inflight Magazine Thailand may seem a little off the beaten path for golf lovers, but when you apply the teachings of the Buddha, you might just become one with the hole. Author James A. Frank Illustration Barry Blitt There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. - SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA ("THE BUDDHA"), 563-483 BCE THE BUDDHA WOULD HAVE made a good golf instructor. Rather than show his students the proper grip or stance, he would point them ...
All the King's Courses
As appeared in Colorado Avid GolferBy Jake Kubie' - May 03, 2010A heady confluence of Buddhist culture, surreal golf experiences and frenzied nightlife defines a journey to Asia's storied kingdom.Nuer, my caddie at Siam Country Club's Old Course, was borderline frantic as she hastily plucked off the green the ball marker I had dug out of my pocket. With Ninja-like agility, she replaced it with an oversized Mickey Mouse coin from a magnetic holder clipped to the brim of her lampshade hat.Thanks t...
When is the best time to take a Thailand Golf Holiday?
When planning your Thailand golf holiday, it is very important to take into account the time of year you travel. There are 2 very important aspects to this, the first being the weather, and the second being the cost of accommodation, with huge variations in price between the 'high' season and the 'low' season....
Improve Your Game with a Golf Package in Thailand
Our golf school vacation packages can dramatically improve your game and score, but you must also remember to consider the green. Once you've mastered control of your putter and the perfect stroke, you must be able "to read the green". First you have to know the type of grass, meaning you need to kneel down and figure out which way it grows, then you have to judge the distance and how the ball will break. Then the speed! All of which can be learned at our excellent golf school vacation...
The Rules of Play on a Thailand Golf Course
Playing the Golf Courses in Thailand The rules on Thailand golf courses are generally the same as golf rules observed the world over as outlined and set down by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St.Andrews, Scotland. Throughout your golf vacation, in order to accommodate the differing rules on Thailand golf courses, before commencing your round read the local rules on the scorecard. It is also useful to remember on for your golf vacation to always put an identification mark on your ball. On a ...
Thailand Golf Packages
An Introduction to Golf Vacations in Thailand In its most basic form golf as played on our golf vacation deals can be described as such; a game in which a ball is struck with a club from a prepared area, known as the teeing ground, across fairway and rough to a second prepared area, which has a hole in it, known as the putting green. At least that's the kind of golf package we deal with on our golf vacations. The object of the game is to complete what is known as a hole by playing a ball from t...
Exclusive Thailand Golf Tours
Luxury Golf Travel And More! Exclusive golf tours to Thailand don't have to be all about golf, in a country this beautiful and diverse it would be a crime not to explore and travel and it presents the perfect excuse to sample a variety of golf tours! The Kingdom of Thailand is renowned for its natural beauty, awe-inspiring temples, hospitality and international and local cuisine of the highest stature. Golf tours Thailand are just one of the examples of how foreign cultures are impacting on th...
Golf Instruction Packages
Golfasian are experts and creating, designing and organizing golf travel packages and luxury golf vacations, all you need to organize is your game! Golf has been played for centuries.
About Golf in Thailand
Golf & Travel in Thailand As a leading tourist destination Thailand has a number of alternative attractions and exciting opportunities to combine golf & travel. Thailand golf tours, and its tourist magnetism, remain unrivalled in any other part of the world. Not only is the country steeped in history and culture, but also, there is an abundance of quality golf courses. If desired, your golf tours in Thailand can be designed to provide ample opportunity for sightseeing and shopping at th...
Golf in Phuket
Find out more about Golf courses in Phuket Island- set amongst the most idyllic locations with perfect beaches.
Golf in Pattaya
The resort for Pattaya golf is located south east of Bangkok, less than 2-hours away driving. The region hosts the greatest variety of the finest championship golf courses in Thailand.
Golf In Koh Samui
For the ultimate golf tour to Thailand, Golfasian are pleased to introduce golf Koh Samui one of the newest resorts to be added to our Thailand golf tours.
Golf in Hua Hin
The Hua Hin and Cha Am area is located on the western side of the Gulf of Thailand, and is approximately a three-hour drive from Bangkok.
Golf In River Kwai
Playing golf in River Kwai is another fantastic experience to be had on your Thailand golf tour. Located in Kanchanaburi, this is Thailand's fourth largest province and borders Burma.
Golf in Chiang Mai and Chang Rai
Golf package vacations don't get more exotic than Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, located in the northern region of Thailand. Chiang Mai is one of the oldest cities in the country.
Golfing in Thailand: A Personal Short Story
By Shankan BalanRecently a good friend and I were happily able to take a short Golfing holiday in the picturesque and tourist friendly Kingdom of Thailand.We had fixed up our Golf via the world-wide-web and I had zeroed in particularly on two beautifully manicured golf courses, one located roughly North East and the other, North of Bangkok town. Most importantly, in the primary interests of our game, we carried with us a half set each, made up from our own golf clubs.Alighting in the Land of the...
Golf Package Holidays in Thailand
Over the years the amount of enthusiastic golfers wanting to sample a golf resort package have grown astoundingly in number. With our top quality destinations and range of Thailand golfing holidays it is easy to see the reasons behind these high in demand golf package holidays. Today golf enthusiasts fly the world over looking for a round of golf, however, once they have experienced the superb luxury of our golf holidays Thailand, they want to return continually as many do! At Golfasian our golf...
The Ultimate Golf Vacations in Thailand
The Best Golf Holiday Thailand has to Offer! Hundreds of enthusiastic golfers have already experienced ultimate golf vacations along with cheap golf packages in the astounding surroundings of Thailand. Golfasian presents the unique opportunity to explore custom golf packages throughout this beautiful land. We can customize your vacation, business break or weekend trip to meet your specific needs. Whether you are planning to travel alone, with friends, or in a large group, we will assist you in ...
