Golf in BKK

[jimslim]

You are welcome sir , never take me serious , I don't

[reflections]

Jimslim if you are Irish a fellow Irishman named Padraig Harrington is as of now the best golfer in the world

[reflections]

thanks Jana but where would you recommend in BKK?

[janabiyah]

(reflections @ Aug. 17 2008,08:41) thanks Jana but where would you recommend in BKK?

Hi Reflections,

I have never played golf in BKK, just dont see it as a golfing destination compared to Pattaya or Hua Hin.

For example, in Pats, I normally stay around Soi Diana. So I leave my golf clubs in the Kronburg Bar bag room, right opposite Areca Lodge Hotel.

The Kronburg golfers depart at 9:30 am most mornings, so just be there by 9:30 and the buses are waiting.

Arrive course, beautiful caddies rush out and remove golf clubs. Get changed, arrive tee about 11am, beautiful caddie has teed ball up and hands you driver.

5 minutes later 4 happy golfers leave the first tee, smiling joking having fun while 4 beautiful caddies carry our bags.

We are usually finished by 4pm, have a beer, award prizes, back in Kronburg bar by 5pm, have a snooze and plenty of time to enjoy an evening in Patts.

Total cost for the day, about 1500 Baht, unbelievable.

In Bangkok, you would have to leave your hotel at 6am. Then after golf, allow a long time to get back to hotel, Pay a lot more and have much more hassle.

So most of us just skip the Bangkok golf experience.

I'm also 18 Handicap and getting worse every day.

Strongly recommend you try Pattaya golf, there is nothing like it in the world.

Regards

[PigDogg]

Should a serious golfer bring their own clubs for a 2 week trip to Pattaya? A buddy of mine wants to know.

[SamplerDoc]

Dozen brand new balls available, just PM if you would like em.

[janabiyah]

(PigDogg @ Aug. 17 2008,16:17) Should a serious golfer bring their own clubs for a 2 week trip to Pattaya? A buddy of mine wants to know.

HI PD,

He should definitely bring his own clubs.

Quality of rented clubs is very patchy and a serious golfer would get far more enjoyment with his own.

But encourage him to come, golf in Pattaya is a fantastic experience for lovers of the game.

World class golf courses at very attractive prices, beautiful caddies and the occasional stopover at the famous Butterfly bar on the way home.

[Thaime]

Hey Reflections,
How often are you in LOS?  I was just there in May 2008, brought my own clubs with me from the states.  I golfed in Phuket and I used the All Stars driving range in Bangkok.  Last year I golfed in Pattaya and they do have great courses at a good price.  Phuket was really pricey and I got charged extra to bring my clubs on Air Asia.  Janabiyah thanks for the information on the Pattaya Sports Club, I will definitely join on my next trip to Pattaya.  I stayed on Soi Diana and will do so again now that I know about this club.  Reflections it nice to know there are other golfers on the board and I would love to golf with you if we are ever in LOS at the same time.  I want to try some of the courses in Bangkok also, I usually stay in Bangkok a few days each trip and would enjoy playing a few rounds.  I will post on the forum when I know the dates of my next trip

[reflections]

thanks Thaime I am going to BKK on September 14 for a week and staying at the Landmark
I have played some nice courses in BKK: 1.) Panna; 2.) windmill were the best. I want to play Navantane this time but for the two or three times I am going to play I dont feel like bringing my clubs and dealing with baggage etc. Jana is right I have had problems with rentals before and their rental clubs sucked and the grips were worn

[reflections]

wow jana you are right. I should go to Pattaya. do I need to join the club to meet at that bar at 9:30am and play or just show up with my clubs? thanks for the great tips

[janabiyah]

(reflections @ Aug. 18 2008,04:40) wow jana you are right. I should go to Pattaya. do I need to join the club to meet at that bar at 9:30am and play or just show up with my clubs? thanks for the great tips

See my PM to you.

But I think others are also interested, so here goes.

Joining the PSC is very cheap. This gives you huge discount on green fees, so even if you only play once, you have covered your membership. It also gives you discount in the Areca lodge hotel, so it is a no brainer.

Golf is played every day, all year around in Pattaya, to participate gets you great golf on great courses at low prices.

Once you get into it, you find the organization is excellent, groups leaving from various bars at different times in the morning to suit the early risers and the late risers.

The golfers are all a fun crowd. Just go to the bar of your choice, introduce yourself to the organisers and you will be made very welcome.

They always have a draw to see who plays together and a bit of a competition with prizes afterwards.

Did I mention there is a bar every three holes on Pattaya courses?

Anyway, check out the latest info on the PSC web site, I guarantee you will enjoy the best golf of your lives.

[reflections]

how do you join PSC? i sent them an e mail and no reply and there site doesnot have info on joining

[janabiyah]

(reflections @ Aug. 19 2008,01:08) how do you join PSC? i sent them an e mail and no reply and there site doesnot have info on joining

OK, heres the easiest way to do it.

As soon as you arrive in Pattaya, give the address and phone number to a motorcycle taxi. He will get you there in 5 minutes.

There the girls will take your photo, print your card and have you outside again in 5 minutes.

Another 5 minutes you are back in the hotel.

Life does not get any better than this.

Phone numbers, address etc all available on the PSC site.

Good luck

[reflections]

thanks buddy how much is it to join?

[Stingray]

for the first year 900 THB.

There is joining info on the website, very clear info, you can even print off the application form so you can fill it in before you go there.

If you do not have a picture, they can take it for you for 100 THB.

There is also a longer membership for 2500 THB, 5 or 6 years I think.

I got 1700 THB discounts on the first 2 games I used it on.

Great Value.