Bangsai Country Club | Golf Course in Ayutthaya | GoGolf

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Bangsai Country Club is a 27-hole course in Bang Sai District, Ayutthaya province. It is about 80 minutes north of central Bangkok, in quiet countryside surrounded by rice fields, creeks and natural woodland.

It was designed by the Thai architect Pirapon Namatra, known for Banyan at Hua Hin. External sources give the opening year as 2010.

The great sight here is the giant dunes on holes 3 to 5. Sandhills edging the playing area as waste bunkers — a rare thing to see in Thailand.

And eleven holes have lateral water in play, of which three require a carry over it. The information carried on GoGolf describes this as a design that rewards thoughtful shot selection and course management. Check today’s tee times and rates on the GoGolf app or website.

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Course information

A course in the Ayutthaya countryside

What characterises Bangsai Country Club is, first of all, where it sits.

Rice fields, creeks and natural woodland

The information carried on GoGolf describes the setting as quiet countryside surrounded by rice fields, creeks and natural woodland.

Most golf courses near Bangkok are built as part of a housing or resort development. Bangsai is not like that: here the course sits inside a farming landscape.

A calm atmosphere and high quality

The information carried on GoGolf puts it as keeping the calm atmosphere of the countryside while delivering a high-quality, challenging golf experience.

A quiet setting, and the quality of the course itself. That the two hold together is the centre of how this course is regarded.

How it is rated externally

Course-ranking sites place it at 46th in Thailand and 31st in central Thailand.

It is not a course chosen for its fame, but the type of course that the people who play it rate highly.

Pirapon Namatra, the architect

This course was designed by Pirapon Namatra.

A leading Thai architect

The information carried on GoGolf introduces him as a well-known Thai architect.

External sources record that he is known as the architect of Banyan Golf Club at Hua Hin. Banyan is one of the courses that represents Thailand.

All twenty-seven holes have their own character

The information carried on GoGolf describes it as twenty-seven holes each with its own character.

On a 27-hole course it is not unusual for the three nines to end up feeling much the same. What Bangsai is credited with is that each hole has its own face.

The thinking behind the design

The information carried on GoGolf lists four components of this course: rolling fairways, strategic water hazards, changes in elevation and well-kept greens.

And says that together they ask for thoughtful shot selection and course management, and reward it.

Which is to say it is a course you play by thinking. It is not the kind of design you swing your way around.

The giant dunes on holes 3 to 5

The most singular thing about this course is the dunes placed early in the round.

Sandhills edging the playing area

According to external sources, the 3rd, 4th and 5th have giant dunes, and these edge the playing area as waste bunkers.

A waste bunker is an unmaintained sandy hazard. It is a form often seen on links courses, and a rare piece of shaping on an inland course in Thailand.

The visual effect

When sandhills edge both sides of the fairway, the direction you should be playing becomes visually clear.

But it also has the effect of looking narrow. Be careful: it can feel tighter than the actual width and make you press.

What to do if you find one

A waste bunker can be treated differently under the rules than an ordinary bunker. Check the local rules before you start.

What it means that they come early

Placing them at the 3rd to the 5th means the hard part arrives early in the round.

It is the stretch right after the start, before you are warm. Whether you get through it without damage largely decides your score for the day.

Water on eleven holes

The other pillar is water.

Lateral water on eleven holes

According to external sources, eleven holes have lateral water.

Lateral water means water running along the side of the hole. Unlike a pond crossing in front of you, it swallows the ball that bends.

Only three require a carry

The same source gives three holes as requiring a carry over water.

Which means the water on this course is something to avoid rather than something to carry.

There are only three occasions when you take it on from the front. On the other eight, the water is irrelevant if you do not bend it.

So it is direction that is asked for

That structure is the substance behind the verdict that thoughtful shot selection is rewarded.

Rather than producing distance, put the ball reliably on the side without the water. That is the basic policy for scoring at Bangsai.

When you stand on the tee, first check which side the water is on. Then aim at the other side. That alone changes a great deal.

The 11th, the signature par 4

The hole external sources name as the signature is the 11th.

Dogleg left, water down the left

The 11th is a par 4 that turns left with water down the left.

As design, that is a mean combination. It means the water is on the side the hole turns.

The temptation to cut the corner

On a dogleg left, you want to cut the corner and gain distance. But that is where the water is.

This is a hole where you use the right side generously. You lose distance, but you keep a second shot.

Accept what is left

Coming round from the right, the distance to the green is naturally longer.

Forcing it to get there is the next mistake. Laying up and playing it as a three-shot hole is entirely reasonable here.

Approach it with bogey as a good result.

How to structure the eighteen holes

Bangsai is a course where the hard part gathers early and in the middle.

The 1st and 2nd — wake your body up

The dunes start at the 3rd. Using the first two holes to get warm is genuinely useful preparation on this course.

If you can, hit some balls properly on the driving range before you start.

The 3rd to the 5th — the dune stretch

The first gate. Make keeping the fairway your top priority.

You do not need distance. Thinking only about getting through without finding the sand is enough.

The 6th to the 10th — make your score

Once you are through the dunes, this is where you want to gain.

On holes without water, or where the water is only on one side, you can go at the green happily enough.

The 11th — the signature hole

Dogleg left with water left. Use the right and lay up is the basic play.

The closing stretch — avoid the water

As fatigue shows, the ball starts to bend.

Lateral water swallows the ball that bends. Over the closing holes, even at the cost of a club, give priority to putting it on the side without water.

How to think about scoring

There are three points to scoring at Bangsai.

1. Look at where the water is first

Eleven holes have water, and most of it runs along the side.

On the tee, check which side the water is on and aim at the other. That habit alone cuts your penalties considerably.

2. Do not force it early

The dune stretch from the 3rd to the 5th is a hard section that arrives before you are warm.

You can win one stroke back here. But lose two or three in the sand and the round comes apart. Err on the safe side.

3. Build the elevation into your distances

The information carried on GoGolf states plainly that this course has changes in elevation.

The elevation itself ranges from 7 to 23 feet above sea level, so it is not the large movement of a mountain course. But the uphill and downhill created by the shaping is certainly there.

Uphill, one club more; downhill, half a club less. Adjust while checking with the caddie.

Common mistakes, and how to avoid them

Swinging away at the dunes

A hole edged by sandhills looks narrow.

And when it looks narrow, people press. Check the actual width and keep to your usual swing.

Cutting the left on the 11th

Dogleg left with water left. The temptation to cut the corner is the most dangerous thing here.

Come round from the right and lay up. Decide that bogey is enough before you hit.

Taking lateral water lightly

Water along the side is harder to keep in mind than a pond in front of you.

The reassurance of “I don’t have to carry it” is exactly what carries the bending ball into the water. Always check before you hit.

Not reading the wind over the fields

This is open ground surrounded by rice fields. There is little shelter and the wind runs through.

On the shot into the green especially, check the wind direction before you choose a club.

Facilities and services

Bangsai is a course rated highly on its facilities too.

A standard close to a private club

The information carried on GoGolf says of the facilities that the clubhouse, restaurant, locker rooms and pro shop offer service and amenities close to the standard of a private members’ club.

For a course in the countryside outside the city, the verdict is that it exceeds expectations.

The restaurant

There is a restaurant in the clubhouse.

At 80 minutes each way from Bangkok, eating after the round before heading back is a realistic plan.

Practice

There is a driving range.

Because the dune stretch begins at the 3rd, the value of waking your body up before you start is particularly high here.

Condition

The information carried on GoGolf says the course is kept in good condition through the year.

Location and access

Bangsai is at Bang Phli in Bang Sai District, Ayutthaya province.

55 km, about 80 minutes from Bangkok

The information carried on GoGolf gives about 80 minutes north of central Bangkok. External sources give the distance as 55 km.

It sits on the western side of Ayutthaya province, on the Sam Khok-Sena road.

Getting there

Travel by company car or your own, or use ride-hailing services such as Grab, which are common in Bangkok.

Note that GoGolf does not arrange transfers or shuttles. Because it is out in farming country, a car home can be hard to find. Telling the driver who brought you what time you want to leave is the reliable move.

Allowing enough time

The 80-minute figure is for conditions without traffic.

For an early start, allow some margin on your departure time. Some stretches of the expressway north of Bangkok fill up in the morning.

What to bring

The things that make a difference to a round at Bangsai.

• Spare balls — eleven holes have water in play. Bring plenty.
• A wedge that works from sand — you may have to play out of the dunes.
• A rangefinder — there are changes in elevation. A real number speeds up your club selection.
• Sunscreen and a hat — open farmland with relatively little shade.
• A change of shirt and a towel — it is 80 minutes each way. Changing makes the journey home comfortable.

And because the dune stretch begins at the 3rd, we strongly recommend waking your body up on the driving range before you start.

The best season and time of day

The dry season (November to February)

The most comfortable time. Temperature and humidity drop, and the farmland takes on a calmer colour.

Bookings concentrate in this period, so holding a slot as soon as your dates are fixed is the safe move.

The hot season (March to May)

The temperature climbs. With open ground and little shade, an early start is the realistic choice.

With 80 minutes each way, an early start depends on preparing the night before.

The rainy season (June to October)

Squalls come mostly in the afternoon, so a morning round is less affected.

It is also the season when the rice fields are green and the countryside looks its best.

Choosing your time of day

Open ground lets the wind through. It is relatively calm early, and tends to strengthen as the sun climbs.

If you want the holes with water to be easier, an early slot is to your advantage.

Who this course suits

It suits

• Anyone who wants to think their way round — a design that rewards thoughtful shot selection.
• Anyone who wants to see unusual shaping — the giant dunes on 3-5 are rare in Thailand.
• Anyone looking for a quiet setting — countryside surrounded by rice fields and natural woodland.
• Anyone who chooses by architect — a work by Pirapon Namatra, known for Banyan.
• Anyone who can head out towards Ayutthaya — about 80 minutes from Bangkok.

Worth thinking twice if

• You want to keep the travel short — it is 80 minutes each way.
• The ball is bending badly today — eleven holes have water along the side.
• Sand troubles you — the dune stretch comes early.

On the whole, this is a course for a golfer who wants to enjoy the design more than the score.

Pairing it with other Ayutthaya courses and sightseeing

Bangsai is in Ayutthaya province, which makes a particular kind of day possible.

Combining it with sightseeing in Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya is a city known for its World Heritage ruins.

You can play in the morning and tour the ruins in the afternoon. Rather than spending 80 minutes each way on golf alone, using the whole day together is more efficient.

Playing other Ayutthaya courses on consecutive days

There are several golf courses in Ayutthaya province.

Because Bangsai’s features are its dunes and its lateral water, pairing it with a course of a different character the next day gives you two contrasting days.

The other courses in the area are in the section at the foot of this page. Check today’s tee times and rates on the GoGolf app or website.

Before you book

Checking these points before you book makes the day go smoothly.

• The journey — about 80 minutes each way from Bangkok. Allow margin on your departure time.
• Your tee time — early in the hot season, morning in the rainy season.
• How many balls — eleven holes have water in play. Bring plenty.
• Whether you want a cart — there are changes in elevation. In the heat it makes the back nine easier.
• Time to practise — the hard part starts at the 3rd. Build in time to wake up on the range.
• Today’s rates and availability — check on the GoGolf app or website.

Slots fill up in the dry-season high season. We recommend holding one as soon as your dates are settled.

In summary

Put simply, there are three reasons to choose Bangsai Country Club.

• A Pirapon Namatra design — twenty-seven holes by the architect known for Banyan.
• The giant dunes on 3-5 — shaping rare on an inland Thai course, placed early in the round.
• The countryside setting — a quiet course surrounded by rice fields, creeks and natural woodland.

Bangsai Country Club opened in 2010 with twenty-seven holes. An eighteen-hole combination is par 72 and 6,725 yards. Eleven holes have lateral water in play, of which only three require a carry over it. Which is to say it is a design about avoiding rather than carrying.

Check which side the water is on at every hole and put the ball on the other side. And do not force it through the dune stretch early on. Hold to those two things and the quality of a course that rewards thoughtful play is yours as it stands. Check today’s tee times and rates on the GoGolf app or website.

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