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The most recognized name in hospitality, Hilton Hotels, has joined the Thai marketing cooperative Golf in a Kingdom: The Thai Golf Experience (www.golfinakingdom.com). As new hotel partners, Hilton properties across Thailand - in Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Phuket - are now preferred lodging options, along side the country's top golf courses. ... Thailand is a world-class golf destination There are good golf destinations and there are great golf destinations. Thailand is one of the great ones. It is a country that might not be on the golfing radar for Canadian travellers since it sits half a world away in Asia, but it?s a place that North American golfers are starting to notice. It may have started when Tiger Woods won an Asian ... Thailand is named The Golf destination of the Year in Asia Golf and travel industry experts have singled out Thailand as Asia's premier golf and holiday destination. Thailand was named Golf Destination of the Year for Asia & Australasia by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), at the International Golf Travel Market conference and trade show in Malaga, Spain, in November ... Golf in a Kingdom makes Unique addition 'Golf in a Kingdom: The Thai Golf Experience' has added three more posh properties to its stable of luxury accommodations: Putahracsa Hua Hin, De Naga Chiang Mai and Palm Grove Resort in Pattaya. The hotels, which are all part of The Unique Collection of Hotels & Resorts, bring the total number of 'Golf in a Kingdom' lodgings to nine while giving ... Golf in a Kingdom The Thai Golf Experience is just a month old but already having an impact. Another luxury hotel property has joined and the region's top pro tour has again put a Kingdom track on its schedule. Last week, the distinctive Woodlands Hotel & Resort Pattaya became part of Golf in a Kingdom, which launched in June as an itinerary and golf-travel ... Bangkok golf news 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.
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
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Restaurant and Dining FacilitiesAs 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. |
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