Just a 90-minute drive from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport lies Pattaya, a destination that has quietly transformed into one of Asia’s most dense and diverse golfing playgrounds. Forget what you think you know about this seaside city; for the serious golfer, Pattaya is pure gold. With over 25 courses within a one-hour radius, including LPGA tour venues and Jack Nicklaus signatures, it offers a quality-to-value ratio that is hard to beat anywhere in the world. Whether you crave the challenge of a championship layout or a relaxed round followed by world-famous nightlife, Pattaya is the ultimate “Golf & Fun” destination.
Pattaya boasts quantity, but these three courses represent the undisputed quality.
Golf in the Shadow of the Buddha Opened in 2018, Chee Chan has instantly become a bucket-list course. The layout is unique a “tropical links” style with rolling Zoysia fairways that play firm and fast, vastly different from the typical parkland courses in Thailand.
Every hole offers a view of the iconic Khao Chee Chan (Buddha Mountain), a massive golden Buddha laser-etched into the cliff face. The view from the clubhouse terrace is unparalleled.
Home of the LPGA Siam Country Club is the most prestigious golf brand in the region, and the Plantation Course is its crown jewel. Built on a former pineapple and tapioca plantation, this 27-hole layout is a beast of beauty. It features dramatic elevation changes, blind shots, and impeccable conditioning that rivals private clubs in the West.
The “Triple Green” a massive, undulating putting surface shaped like a clover that serves as the green for three different holes. It’s a conversation starter you have to see to believe.
The Shot-Maker’s Paradise Designed by the Golden Bear himself, Jack Nicklaus, this is widely considered the most fun layout in Pattaya. The 27 holes are divided into three distinct environments: Mountain (hilly and rocky), Lake (plenty of water hazards), and Valley (narrow and tricky).
Night Golf. Laem Chabang is one of the few world-class courses where you can tee off under floodlights perfect for beating the midday heat.
• Seafood with a View:
Skip the tourist traps and head to The Glass House or Mum Aroi in Naklua. Both offer table-side fresh seafood right on the beach in a sophisticated setting.
• Rooftop Drinks:
For a sunset cocktail, visit Horizon Rooftop Bar at the Hilton. It offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the bay that is simply breathtaking.
• Must-Try:
Som Tum (Papaya Salad) with grilled river prawns a Pattaya staple.
• Culture:
Visit the Sanctuary of Truth, an awe-inspiring giant wooden structure carved entirely by hand without a single metal nail. It is a architectural wonder right on the ocean.
• Island Escape:
Take a 45-minute ferry to Koh Larn (Coral Island) for crystal clear water and white sand beaches a perfect day trip to recover from a bad round.
• Entertainment:
Pattaya’s nightlife is legendary. For a lively atmosphere, Walking Street is the epicenter, but for something more relaxed, the North Pattaya beach road area offers great live music pubs.
The Sanctuary of Truth Museum
Pattaya Seafood
Pattaya Walking Street
Som Tum (Papaya Salad)
Koh Larn Island (Coral Island)
Pattaya has a microclimate that makes it drier than other Thai destinations.
The Vibe:
Perfect golf weather. Breezy mornings and comfortable afternoons (25°C-30°C).
Golf Conditions:
Premium. This is peak season, so expect busier courses and higher rates.
The Vibe:
It gets humid! Temperatures can hit 35°C.
Golf Conditions:
We recommend early morning tee times (6:30 AM – 8:00 AM) to finish before noon. You’ll find great hotel deals during this window.
The Vibe:
Occasional tropical showers keep the region lush.
Golf Conditions:
Fantastic value. The rain usually comes in short 30-minute bursts in the late afternoon. If you don’t mind a little pause in play, you can enjoy empty fairways and the lowest rates of the year.
Pattaya can be chaotic to navigate; we make it seamless.
Taxis in Pattaya can be unreliable. Our private high-roof vans fit your entire group and golf bags comfortably, with drivers who know exactly where the clubhouse drop-off is.
As the largest organizer in the region, we can often secure prime morning tee times at exclusive clubs (like Siam Country Club) that are difficult for individual travelers to book.
Our team is based here. We know if a course has just punched its greens or if a new restaurant has opened, and we pass that insider knowledge to you.
The price you see includes green fees, caddie fees, and taxes. No surprises at the pro shop.
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Whether you want a “Golf Hard” itinerary playing 36 holes a day, or a “Golf & Chill” beach holiday, we can customize it for you.
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