11 Best Golf Courses in Bangkok | GoGolf Recommendations

Bangkok now boasts the most complete golf ecosystem in Asia. These eleven courses—from Thai Country Club managed by Peninsula Hotels to the undulating terrain of Riverdale—offer world-class design, five-star amenities, and pricing tiers to suit every golfer. This GoGolf list provides a comprehensive overview of each course, key facts, architectural insight, playing experience, and practical tips.

1. Thai Country Club

Established in 1996 and operated by Peninsula Hotels, Thai Country Club (TCC) sits about 50 minutes east of Bangkok’s CBD. This par‑72, 7,097-yard layout by Dennis Griffiths hosted the Asian Honda Classic where Tiger Woods dominated with a −20 in 1997. The classic parkland-style fairways—lined with zoysia and fan palms—mask 94 bunkers and six lakes, demanding strategic play even from single-digit handicappers. Greens average a stimpmeter speed of 11; after rain, a 20 cm silica sand sublayer drains within 15 minutes.

The 4,000 m² colonial-Siam clubhouse includes an upper restaurant serving favorites like Peking duck and Tom Yum lobster, while the lower floor offers teakwood lockers, aromatherapy spa, sauna, and tatami relaxation lounges. A 300 m driving range features an island green replicating hole 6’s par‑3 (216 yards) water carry.

2025 Rates: Weekday THB 4,500; weekend THB 7,000. Peninsula guests receive a 15% off discount during low season (May–Sep). Female certified Thai PGA caddies are known for their precise green-grain reading. Tip: Book the 07:00 tee-time to avoid midday wind and enjoy breakfast at Terrace Café after nine holes.

2. Alpine Golf Club

Born from Ron Garl’s “impossible mission” of turning flat rice paddy into rolling hills (up to 25 m), Alpine Golf Club Bangkok (par‑72, 7,100 yards) is considered Thailand’s toughest course. Host of the Johnnie Walker Classic (2000 & 2004), Alpine features steep contours, sloped fairways, 2.5-inch bermuda rough, and water hazards on 10 holes. Hole 11’s par‑3 (186 yards) with an island green and sharply tiered undulations makes three-putt a badge of honor.

The glass-and-granite clubhouse houses a cigar lounge, “Nineteen Restaurant,” and an exclusive Honma Beres pro-shop. Metal spikes are prohibited due to steep terrain, and carts are mandatory. High‑season rates: Weekend THB 6,200 including caddy and buggy; 20% discount for those teeing off after 13:00.

3. The Royal Gems Golf City – Dream Arena

This is Asia’s first “fantasy course”: front nine holes replicate global signature holes (St Andrews 17, Pebble Beach 7), while the back nine mirrors Augusta National—including Amen Corner. The par‑71, 6,689-yard course by Ron Garl and Garl Legacy utilized 1.5 million m³ of fill for 20 m elevation.

Holes 13–15 reproduce dog-legs, a par‑5 over Rae’s Creek, and a par‑3 across synthetic azalea—a Masters-style experience. Facilities include a modern clubhouse, GPS-enabled caddy carts, and a mini Augusta museum. Weekend rate THB 5,800, book at least two weeks in advance to secure preferred tee times.

4. Summit Windmill Golf Club

Designed by Nick Faldo and located 15 minutes from Suvarnabhumi Airport, this par‑72, 6,964-yard layout features strategic man-made lakes impacting all par‑3s. Gentle undulating fairways are flanked by palms, with multi-tier greens adding subtle challenge. Hole 17 (par‑3, 166 yards) is lit for night golf until 23:00.

The five-story clubhouse integrates serviced apartments and the halal-certified “Terra Cotta” restaurant. Rates: Weekday THB 3,200; weekend THB 4,500 (includes evening lighting). Corporate groups often book the Sky Lounge for combined meetings and nine-hole sunset sessions.

5. Suwan Golf & Country Club

Located about 50 km west of Bangkok in Nakhon Pathom, Suwan is set amid fruit orchards. The 7,110-yard, par‑72 layout by Weeyos Design features rolling fairways and 2 m-deep “volcano” bunkers. Greens of TifEagle bermuda famously reached 12 stimpmeter for the Thai Open in 2010. Hole 9 is a par‑4 with an uphill approach to a convex green—ball landing on the edge will bounce off.

Dining at “Taste of Suphan” includes regional dishes like bat‑wing noodles and fragrant mangoes from the estate’s orchards. Rates: Weekday THB 3,300; weekend THB 4,300. The “Sunrise Special” teeing off at 06:00 includes breakfast and a 10% discount.

6. Panya Indra Golf Club

This one of Thailand golf course complex features three nine-hole loops (Palm, Lake, Garden) by Ronald Fream—total par‑108 (10,750 yards). Palm includes a TPC Sawgrass-style island green on par‑3 hole A4; Lake wraps around a 15 ha lake, and Garden is bordered with bougainvillea blooms.

The modern six-story clubhouse includes Japanese-sauna lockers, salon, and karaoke. Rates: Weekday THB 2,600; weekend THB 4,000. Ladies Day Tuesday offers a 30% discount on green fee.

7. Bangkok Golf Club

Located in Pathum Thani, the club recovered from 1995 and 2011 floods using a 4 m embankment. Lee Schmidt’s original design includes unique island-green par‑3s with tall fountains—rare in Bangkok. Flat walkable fairways and LED night lighting allow golf after dark.

Modern clubhouse, indoor AC pro-shop, and Thai‑Italian fusion restaurant. Rates: Weekday THB 1,900; weekend THB 2,700 (includes cart). Night 9-hole sessions from 19:00 cost just THB 1,200—popular with city workers.

8. Subhapruek Golf Club

Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed this par‑72, 6,837-yard course on Bang Na wetlands. Flashed-face bunkers surround platform greens; narrow fairways bordered by lotus ponds deliver both strategy and serenity.

Simple clubhouse with clean facilities; “Shooters” restaurant serves pork satay and cold Singha beers. Rates: Weekday THB 1,800; weekend THB 2,600—among the most affordable quality golf in Bangkok, ideal for family group outings.

9. Thana City Golf & Country Club

Bangkok’s only Greg Norman design (par‑72; 7,008 yards), Thana City features water hazards on 14 holes, large flat bunkers, and subtly undulating greens with world-class drainage suitable for year-round play.

The lifestyle complex includes Topgolf Megacity, tennis courts, and Virgin Active gym. A 2022 clubhouse renovation added a co‑working lounge. Rates: Weekday THB 2,900; weekend THB 4,500. Its 20-minute CBD access makes it a favorite among expatriates.

10. The Royal Golf & Country Club – Lat Krabang

Designed by Chohei Miyazawa, this par‑72, 7,123-yard course lies 10 km from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Former rice paddy has been reshaped into serpentine lakes flanking fairways. TifEagle greens clock regular speeds of 11–12. Hole 12 (par‑5, 628 yards) named “Monster” features a double dogleg and consistent headwinds.

The marble clubhouse includes VIP rooms, Japanese sauna, and Cantonese dining. Rates: Weekday THB 3,500; weekend THB 4,800. The exclusive “Fly-in Tee-off” package includes fast-track immigration and limousine service.

11. Riverdale Golf Club

Opened in 2010 in Pathum Thani, designed by John Morrow & Al Tikkanen, this par‑72, 7,005‑yard layout showcases “up‑hill & down‑dale” terrain uncommon in Bangkok. Rolling mounds up to 12 m create blind tee shots and bowl-shaped fairways. White silica bunkers and lakes enhance aesthetics and strategy.

The contemporary clubhouse features Element 28 restaurant, hotel-standard locker rooms, jacuzzi, and specialty coffee bar. The driving range faces the city skyline. Rate: THB 5,100 (includes caddy & cart). Night practice lights remain active even after the course closes at 19:00.

Final Recommendation Table

The ideal season runs from November to February (22–30 °C). During April–May, proper hydration is critical. Book tee times at least seven days in advance, especially for weekends. Standard caddy fees range THB 400–500 (excluding tips). With this curated guide, you can plan a Bangkok golf trip tailored to your budget, terrain preference, and convenience—each round accompanied by world-class service and authentic Thai hospitality. Enjoy your journey through Bangkok’s premier fairways!