The Best of Bangkok

The HK Golfer Guide to Golf in the City of Angels

 Thai Country Club ****1/2

The class of the capital, Thai Country Club is owned and managed by the Peninsula Hotel group – and it really does show. The service is magnificent, F&B is first rate, the terracotta-coloured clubhouse, which rises magnificently from a lake overlooking the eighteenth hole, is superbly appointed. But the jewel in the crown is the Denis Griffiths-designed course, which was routinely awarded the Asian Tour’s “Venue of the Year” during its tenure as host of the season-ending Volvo Masters of Asia. Palm-fringed fairways, large, sophisticated green complexes and the almost constant threat of water – resulting in more than a handful of memorable risk-reward holes – characterize this most appealing of courses. Sensibly, Griffiths has given width to his landing areas and kept the number of forced carries to a minimum, making this an undoubtedly challenging, yet very playable course for players of average ability. Preferential rates and packages are given to guests of the Bangkok Peninsula (see sidebar), although regardless of wherever you choose to stay, TCC is a must.
YARDAGE: 7,157 PAR: 72
DESIGNED BY DENIS GRIFFITHS
GREEN FEE: THB3,600-6,000
GETTING THERE: 60 minutes from downtown Bangkok; 20 minutes from airport
CONTACT: www.thaicountryclub.com

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