In and Around Bangkok: Other Top Tracks
Muang Kaew
Occupying a splendid location within easy reach of downtown Bangkok, the redesigned Muang Kaew is among the most popular courses in the capital with local golfers. It’s easy to see why. Not only it is quick and easy to get to but it’s also a lot of fun to play.
The work of prolific Schmidt-Curley Design, this water-laced track offers plenty of room off the tee but comes into its own around the greens. These are interesting complexes - elevated and protected by run-off areas and deep bunkers it is here, rather than in the aquamarine depths of the lakes that flank many of the fairways where recreational players will lose strokes.
Candidate for best hole on the course is the risk/reward 13th, an exciting par-5 featuring a blind drive, but there is a fine variety of holes here
Muang Kaew has Tiff Eagle greens and Paspalum fairways, which when in perfect condition translate to very quick putts and perfect lies. Off the course the club continues to impress. Although the clubhouse doesn’t seem to have been renovated since it opened in 1992 and there’s no driving range to warm up on, the staff are courteous and the food is universally excellent. All in all, Muang Kaew is a rewarding choice.
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