Pattaya is long
known as the paradise resort of the East, a description aptly suited
today to the wide range of world class golf courses within a 40 km.
radius of the City. But whilst the quality is of top international
standard, the prices are not/ Visitor green fees on weekdays average
500 baht with professionally trained caddies just 150 baht more.
Many of the courses are designed to
championship standard by the world's top names in golf architecture:
Laemchabang by Jack Nicklaus, Eastern Star by Robert Trent Jones Jnr.,
Sriracha International by Gary Player and Rayong Green Valley by Australians
Peter Thompson and Michael Wolveridge. The Natural Park Resort and
Natural Park Hills Resort, design by Ronald Fream even have flood-lights
on the 18th hole to ensure late evening golfers can complete their
round.
Playing in this delightful tropical
climate all year round, the caddie lightens the load, and regular
stops at he attractive watering holes encourage peak performance on
the course. Afterwards the high standard of clubhouse facilities and
services complete a memorable round of golf wherever you play. And
for visitors without clubs or shoes there is no problem as the hire
of top brands of golf clubs, such as Ping and Misuno are available
for around 250 baht. at every course you will be welcomed by friendly
and courteous staff to remind you that you are in the Land of Smiles,
and the Golf Paradise of the East.
It is no exaggeration to claim that
hardly any other resort in the world can offer so many courses of
such high standard at such reasonable prices. |
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