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Bangkok Golf - Thai Country Club
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Tiger
Woods won here at the 1997 Asian Classic. So too did Vijay Singh, taking the
Johnnie Walker Super Tour in 1999.
Numbers one and two in world golf, for Woods and Singh to win at the Thai Country Club demonstrates the caliber of the course. The 21-year-old Woods who is part-Thai took the Asian Classic by 10 clear shots at 20-under-par, whilst Singh edged out another legend of global golf, Ernie Els at the Johnnie Walker in 1999, evidence of what it takes to win over the track regularly voted, 'Best Course in Thailand'. "The Thai Country Club is in the best condition of any golf course I have ever played in Asia", was the Ernie Els verdict after finishing second to Singh.
Redesigned by golf course 'guru' Dennis Griffiths and opened on 1st December 1996, the 7,052-yards, par-72 Thai Country Club layout will provide a fitting challenge for the finest golfers on the Asian Tour. Voted last year by Asian Golf Monthly as 'Best Golf Course in Thailand', and 'Best Clubhouse in Asia', the Thai Country Club, the 205-yard par-3 sixth hole was voted 'Best par-3 in Asia,' by the same publication in 2002 / 2003.
Meanwhile, on the back nine, the toughest hole on the golf course, the gigantic 600-yard par-5 14th will test even the biggest hitters on the Asian Tour. Laid out in two distinct nines, and protected by woodland and water, sand and rough, the Thai Country Club provides some of the best standards and biggest challenges in Asian golf, one of the reasons it was selected to host the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Volvo Masters of Asia.
Thai Country Club is a joint venture between the Phataraprasit Group and The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels Limited. The Phataraprasit Group is a Thai business conglomerate with extensive business interests in the north of Thailand primarily in the distilling business.
From that core the group expanded its interests into banking, ceramics, property development, investment and retailing. The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited was originally incorporated in Hong Kong stock exchange. The principle business of the company is the ownership and management of luxury hotels, such as The Peninsula Hotels, prime residential and commercial property and club management and consultancy services.
BEST PAR THREE IN ASIA, 6TH SIGNATURE HOLE
ASIAN GOLF MONTHLY AWARDS 2000-2003
Thai Country Club is an exclusive private members club managed by Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services Limited. The original Thai Country Club golf course has been completely redeveloped into a world class championship course keeping in place mature natural features such as fully grown conifers and eucalyptus trees. The new golf course has been built to "US-PGA" standards by Dennis Griffiths. The development will also have self-contained real estate options in the future.
- Paspalum grass is salt resistant and grows horizontally for a smoother golfing surface and can be considered as the latest turf advancement in Thailand
- Hidden drainage system ensures flood-free course
- 1 meter high embankment around the entire course to ensure total privacy
- 7,052 yards of a distinctly different "climate zones"
- Course playable on foot or by cart
- Driving range
Voted “Best Course in Thailand” in 2001 and 2002, Thai Country Club is a must play on your next visit to Thailand. The golf course is a beautiful Par 72 layout that requires you to hit a variety of shots. The signature hole 6th a 213 yard Par 3 has been voted “Best Par 3 in Asia” for the last three years. The service is as excellent as the golf course. Even if your golf game is not up to par, you will have an enjoyable golf experience at Thai Country Club.
Address
- 88 Moo 1, Bangna-Trad Road km.35.5, Bangpakong, Chacheongsao 24180
- Tel : +66 (0) 3857 0234-46, +66 (0) 2651 5300-6
- Fax : +66 (0) 3857 0025
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| Designer | Denis Griffiths | ||
| Opened | 1996 | ||
| Holes | 18 | ||
| Par | 72 | ||
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| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | IN | TOTAL |
| H.S. | 9 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | - | - |
| Black | 406 | 161 | 449 | 415 | 600 | 423 | 179 | 570 | 432 | 2,635 | 7,052 |
| Blue | 352 | 154 | 434 | 372 | 578 | 389 | 163 | 537 | 368 | 3,347 | 6,526 |
| White | 340 | 148 | 403 | 351 | 544 | 368 | 145 | 517 | 335 | 3,151 | 6,087 |
| Yellow | 307 | 127 | 379 | 332 | 530 | 349 | 142 | 500 | 318 | 2,763 | 5,747 |
| Red | 272 | 110 | 329 | 296 | 484 | 272 | 102 | 482 | 290 | 2,637 | 5,170 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Restaurant and Dining Facilities
As expected of a club as prestigious as this, the dining facilities are second to none. Popular with local residents and business people as well as members and guests, the dining room's imaginative menus specialize in Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Western cuisine. The cocktail bar is the perfect place to meet for pre-luncheon or dinner drinks.
Sumptuous buffets are served in the balmy open air on the clubhouse patio, with its spectacular views over the course.
A private dining room is also available for special occasions or more discrete business lunches and dinners.