Thai Muang Golf Club Phang Nga
Courses Details
Location
The Thai Muang course is about 30 minutes off the island,
a short drive north into Phang Nga province. It's a rolling
seaside romp that offers links-style challenges of the kind
that cannot be found on Phuket.
Rating
Comparisons with Phuket courses are not possible because
Thai Muang is so different. The course tops 7000 yards off
the back tees but its distinquishing features are more subtle
than pure length. Read a hole-by-hole review...
Facilities
The clubhouse, built of stone and timber in sympathy with
the surroundings, has locker rooms that rival Phuket's best
and a pro shop. There are dining facilities, a driving range
and putting green, and coaching is available. The long,
unspoiled beach is a stone's throw away and the course is
set in relaxed rural surroundings.
Accommodation
A chalet-style resort with swimming pool is nearby, close
to the course and the beach. Other accommodation is also
available. This coastal region of Phang Nga is developing
steadily.
On the course
The placement of tall mounds and long bunkers that rival
the nearby stretch of beach can cause concern. So can the
stiff sea breezes and serious rough. The greens are sometimes
small and hard to hit, and the turf
on putting surfaces and fairways requires a different approach.
Many of the mounds have their own bunkers. The course has
a small membership and about 100 caddies.
Top holes
Hole 17
This 178-yard par three requires a shot across a lagoon
and a long bunker to an equally long green. Known as 'The
Lady", the hole is close to the beach and its bracing
winds. From the putting surface, the view is spectacular,
with large lagoons running in all directions.
Hole 18
A great finish for a seaside course, this 463-yard par
four runs parallel to the ocean, so the breeze blows directly
across it. Waves can sometimes be seen breaking on the beach.
Mounds set the fairway rolling and there is plenty of rough
to be negotiated before reaching the relative safety of
the green. With good reason, it's called "The Gem."
Transport
Airport transfers for guests.
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