Chee Chan Golf Resort | Golf in Chonburi | GoGolf

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Chee Chan Golf Resort is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Na Jom Tien, Sattahip, Chonburi province. It was designed by David Dale of Golfplan, with landscape design by GCH. It opened in 2018.

What defines this course is the Khao Chee Chan Buddha. It is a gilded image cut into a limestone hill by laser to mark the King’s fiftieth year on the throne in 1996, and according to the club’s own site the course is laid out so that the Buddha is in view from every hole.

It measures about 7,345 yards from the back tees, 6,527 from the club tees and 5,406 from the front. The site covers 580 rai (about 229 acres). It is built from gently rolling fairways, several small lakes and ponds, and stylish bunkering.

The fairways and tee boxes are Zoysia grass, the greens TifEagle Bermuda grass. Water is prominent on the front nine and more restrained on the back. Check today’s tee times and green fees in the GoGolf app or website.

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Course information

The Khao Chee Chan Buddha behind it

The great feature of Chee Chan is outside the course. Khao Chee Chan — a gilded Buddha cut into a limestone hill.

1996, the King’s fiftieth year on the throne

The image was cut into the face of the limestone hill by laser to mark the King’s fiftieth year on the throne in 1996.

Rendered in gold on a tall rock wall, it is clearly visible from a distance. It is one of the landmarks of eastern Thailand.

Laid out to be seen from every hole

According to the club’s own site, Chee Chan is designed so that the Buddha is in view from every hole.

That is intent, not accident. Within a site of 580 rai (about 229 acres), deciding the orientation and position of all eighteen holes against a single point in the view is a large constraint on the design — and at the same time a large weapon.

What the view does to your play

“A good view” is not simply an impression in golf.

With a large landmark permanently in your field of vision, you get a reference for distance and direction. On the other hand, its presence can also break your concentration on the shot.

Deciding to take photographs only after you have hit lets you keep both the view and the score.

The David Dale (Golfplan) design

Chee Chan was designed by David Dale of the California-based practice Golfplan. The landscape design was by GCH.

Open parkland over gently rolling ground

Where2Golf classifies the course as open parkland over gently rolling ground.

Gently rolling fairways, several small lakes and ponds, and stylish fairway and greenside bunkering. The surroundings are countryside and forest outside the city.

The water is concentrated on the front nine

On the water, Where2Golf notes it is prominent on the front nine and more restrained on the back.

That bears directly on how you build the eighteen. The front asks for a careful plan built around the water; the back lets you concentrate on the bunkers and the greens. Where you put your thinking changes between the nines.

The bunkers are not decoration

The bunkering at Chee Chan is not decoration. Where2Golf calls it “stylish”, and the shapes are beautiful — but the placement is strategic.

The fairway bunkers narrow the landing area, and the greenside bunkers make you choose the angle of your approach. Relax because they look good and you will lose a shot.

Zoysia and TifEagle

One of Chee Chan’s technical features is the choice of grasses.

The fairways and tee boxes use Zoysia grass, the greens TifEagle Bermuda grass.

Zoysia fairways

Zoysia has dense leaves and tends to sit the ball up a little. It gives you a lie that is easy to strike cleanly, comfortable even with a fairway wood or a long iron.

In the rough, though, the grass can grab the club. The value of keeping the fairway does not change with this grass either.

TifEagle greens

TifEagle is a Bermuda strain developed for fast greens. It can be cut very low, which allows greens that run fast and smooth.

On fast greens, going straight at the pin and hitting it firmly will not stop. Landing short of the pin and choosing the side that leaves an uphill putt is the effective approach.

Steady condition

As a relatively new course that opened in 2018, it uses modern grasses and drainage design. That tells in the steadiness of its condition too.

Location and access

Chee Chan is at 108/18 Moo 6, Na Jom Tien, Sattahip, Chonburi 20250.

Southern Pattaya and Sattahip

For golfers staying in Pattaya, Na Jom Tien, Sattahip, Bang Saray or around Chonburi, it is an easy course to fit into a golf itinerary.

The area is south of central Pattaya, so you can stay at the beach resorts and head slightly inland only on the golf days.

It works from Bangkok too

The club’s own site puts Chee Chan about 90 minutes from Bangkok’s international airport.

So it works not only as a round during a Pattaya stay but also fitted into a golf trip travelling from Bangkok towards Pattaya.

Travel by company car or your own car, or use a ride-hailing service such as Grab, which is common in Bangkok. This is a course on the outskirts, so it is worth planning the ride home in advance. Note that GoGolf does not arrange transfers or shuttles.

How to build the eighteen holes

Front nine — keep the water in mind

According to Where2Golf the water is prominent on the front nine. Which means the front is a continuous exercise in measuring your distance to the water.

Check the distance to the water on the tee, decide whether you are carrying it or stopping short, and then swing. Fix that habit during the front nine and the quality of your judgement holds through the back.

Back nine — concentrate on the bunkers and the greens

With the water more restrained on the back, the bunkers and the greens take the lead role.

Stylish bunkering and fast TifEagle greens. Feel released from the pressure of the water and swing freely, and this time the bunkers collect you.

Closing holes — fatigue and the view

The closing stretch is when fatigue shows. And the Khao Chee Chan Buddha is a strong visual presence throughout.

With the conditions for losing concentration all present, rather than trying something new, repeating the club and the line that worked that day keeps you together to the end.

How to think about your score

The key to scoring at Chee Chan is whether you can switch where you put your thinking between the nines.

• Water on the front, bunkers on the back. Water is prominent on the front nine and restrained on the back.
• Land short of the pin on fast greens. TifEagle runs fast and smooth.
• Don’t relax because the bunkers are beautiful. The shapes are stylish but the placement is strategic.
• Pick the tee that matches your game. Back 7,345 yards, club 6,527, front 5,406.
• Look at the view after you have hit. The Buddha is permanently in sight and breaks concentration easily.
• Ask your caddie for the distance to the water’s edge. Especially valuable on a first visit.

The back tees are a serious 7,345 yards. The front tees, meanwhile, drop to 5,406. Treat your choice of tee as the difficulty setting.

Common mistakes, and how to avoid them

1. Struggling with water on the front and losing your rhythm

The front nine has prominent water. Two or three big mistakes here and you are demoralised before you even reach the back. When you are not confident of the carry, lay up — hold that judgement from the start.

2. Swinging freely on the back

The water is more restrained on the back nine. The sense of release makes you want to swing freely, but the stylish bunkering is waiting. Less water does not mean easier.

3. Going at the pin on fast greens

TifEagle greens run fast and smooth. Go straight at the pin and hit it firmly and it will not stop, leaving you a hard one coming back. Land short of the pin and choose the side that leaves you uphill.

4. Taking the back tees

On a course where water and bunkers both count, 7,345 yards feels longer than the number. If you normally play the regular tees, taking the club tees at 6,527 yards lets you concentrate on what makes this course interesting — the view and the judgement.

5. Losing concentration to the view

The Khao Chee Chan Buddha is visible from every hole. The view is superb, but that also makes it an environment where concentration on the shot slips easily. Deciding to take photos only after you have hit is the safe approach.

Facilities and services

Practice

Where2Golf rates the practice facilities here Excellent.

With a front nine full of carry decisions and fast greens to prepare for, there is real value in confirming your carry distances and your putting feel before you start.

Caddies and carts

According to Where2Golf, golf carts and caddies are both compulsory, and the carts stay on the cart paths.

Cart paths mean you will be walking to your ball often. Take several clubs with you when you get out and you cut down the back-and-forth.

From your caddie you can get the yardage to the water’s edge, the position of the bunkers, and the slope and speed of the greens.

Visitors

Where2Golf says visitors are welcome on weekdays and at weekends, with advance booking required.

There are no heavy membership restrictions here, which makes it an easy course for travellers to plan around. Please check the day’s availability in the GoGolf app or website.

Clubhouse and pro shop

The club’s own site says the clubhouse has locker rooms, a pro shop and food for golfers. PattayaGolfCourses notes that both Thai and international dishes are served.

What the practice facilities include

PattayaGolfCourses lists a driving range, a putting green, short-game zones and practice bunkers.

The championship tees are 7,345 yards and the greens are fast. Check your swing tempo and carry distances on the range, and get a feel for the speed on the putting green before you start. Whether you skip those two changes your score over the opening three holes.

What the fee includes varies by date, time, season and booking channel. Always confirm at the time of booking how far the green fee, caddie fee, cart fee, club rental and shoe rental are covered.

What to bring

• Spare balls — water is prominent on the front nine, so bring a few extra.
• Sunscreen and a hat — essential on an open course.
• A camera or your phone — the view towards the Khao Chee Chan Buddha is worth recording.

But take the photographs after you have hit. Let the view take your attention and your concentration on the shot goes with it.

Best season and time of day

The dry season from around November to February is the most comfortable. Humidity drops, and it is also the season when the Khao Chee Chan Buddha is clearest.

In the hot season from March to May daytime temperatures climb, so a morning slot is the realistic choice. The gilded image in the low light of morning is a view particular to that hour.

From June to October it is the rainy season, with most days bringing a short afternoon squall through. Play in the morning and the effect is small, and there is more room in the tee sheet. Rain or haze does change how the Buddha reads, though.

Who this course suits

• Anyone who values the view: the Khao Chee Chan Buddha is in sight from every hole.
• Anyone who wants a new course: opened 2018, with modern grasses and design.
• Anyone who chooses by architect: a David Dale design for Golfplan.
• Anyone who wants to try fast greens: they are TifEagle Bermuda.
• Anyone staying in southern Pattaya: easy to reach from Na Jom Tien, Sattahip and Bang Saray.
• Travellers: visitors are welcome on weekdays and at weekends, so it is easy to plan around.

On the other hand, 7,345 yards from the back is a serious length. If you are not confident of the distance, taking the club or the front tees lets you enjoy the view and the strategy to the full.

How it differs from the other Chonburi courses

Chonburi province, which includes Pattaya, is the golf region of eastern Thailand. Here is where Chee Chan sits alongside the main courses in the area bookable through GoGolf.

• Chee Chan Golf Resort: 18 holes / par 72 / about 7,345 yards. David Dale, opened 2018. The Khao Chee Chan Buddha in view from every hole. TifEagle greens.
• Amata Spring Country Club: 18 holes / par 72 / about 7,470 yards. Lee Schmidt, opened 2005. The 17th island green reached by boat.
• Burapha Golf and Resort: 36 holes. David Graham & Gary Panks, opened 1993. East and West have different characters.
• Greenwood Golf and Resort: 27 holes. Peter Thomson design, operating since 1993.
• Bangpra Golf Club and Resort: 18 holes / par 72 / about 7,393 yards. Opened 1958. A classic course with mature trees.

What makes Chee Chan distinct in that company is that the view itself is part of the design. The idea of orienting all eighteen holes to a single landmark has no equivalent at the other courses.

Combining it with other Chonburi courses

If you are playing several rounds during a stay, pairing nearby courses keeps the travel down.

• Amata Spring Country Club — the 17th island green reached by boat is its signature.
• Burapha Golf and Resort — 36 holes; East and West have different characters.
• Greenwood Golf and Resort — 27 holes, a Peter Thomson design.
• Bangpra Golf Club and Resort — a classic course that opened in 1958.

Availability and rates for the whole area are on the Bangkok golf booking page.

What 580 rai means

According to the club’s own site, the Chee Chan site covers 580 rai (about 229 acres).

Space between the holes

For a course holding eighteen holes, that is generous. With space to spare, you can set the holes well apart.

You do not have to worry about balls from the next hole, and you can play looking only at your own line. Openness translates directly into how easy the course is to play.

A clear line of sight

A large site tells in the views too. With little in the foreground to block it, the sight line to the Khao Chee Chan hill stays clear.

A design in which the Buddha is visible from every hole only works because the site is this large.

But the walking is longer

On the other hand, a large site means longer distances between points. Carts are compulsory, and they stay on the cart paths.

Because the movement between holes takes time, it is safest to allow generously for the length of a round. Work back from your tee time and leave margin in whatever comes after.

Your choice of tee is the first decision

Chee Chan offers three sets of tees. That choice largely decides the quality of the round.

Back tees, about 7,345 yards

A serious length. Par 72 at 7,345 yards means the par 4s average over 400 yards.

Add the prominent water on the front nine and it is a setup for anyone who can handle both distance and water.

Club tees, about 6,527 yards

For most golfers, the most realistic choice.

More than 800 yards shorter than the back, which changes the club in your hand for the second shot by one or two. The carry decisions come back into a realistic range and you have room to enjoy the strategy of the course.

Front tees, about 5,406 yards

The lightest setting for distance. It suits a day when you want the view more than the score, or a group with a beginner in it.

There is no need for pride in choosing a tee. Choosing the tee that matches your distance is in the end the way to enjoy the course most.

Choosing an area around Pattaya

There are several golf areas around Pattaya. Which courses to pick depends on where you are staying.

Staying in southern Pattaya or Na Jom Tien

Chee Chan is on the inland side of this area. If you are staying at Jomtien Beach or in Sattahip, you can reach it with little travel.

Staying in central Pattaya

To the north there are several courses, Burapha and Greenwood among them. Chee Chan is on the southern side, so note that it is the opposite direction.

A day trip from Bangkok

The club’s site puts it about 90 minutes from Bangkok’s international airport. Leave early enough and a day trip is possible, but given how long a round takes, a night in Pattaya gives you more room.

Building several rounds

Chonburi province has Amata Spring, Burapha, Greenwood and Bangpra. Combining courses of different character lets you spend several days in the same area without tiring of it.

Before you book

• Your choice of tee — back 7,345 yards / club 6,527 / front 5,406. Decide with your playing partners’ distances in mind.
• Your tee time — the site is large and the distances long, so allow generously for the round.
• Spare balls — water is prominent on the front nine.
• How you will travel — a course on the outskirts. Think about the ride home as well as the ride out.
• Season and time of day — the Buddha is clearest in the dry season. In the hot season an early start is the realistic choice.
• The day’s rates and availability — check in the GoGolf app or website.

This is a course where advance booking is required. Slots fill quickly in the dry-season high season in particular, so securing one as soon as your dates are set is the safe move.

How the day runs

From arrival to your start

Advance booking is required. Once you have checked in — with the practice facilities rated Excellent — there is value in spending the time before your start practising.

Two things to confirm: your carry distances and the speed of the greens. The first because the front nine is a run of decisions about carrying water, the second to prepare for the TifEagle greens.

After you start

A caddie accompanies you as a requirement. In the opening holes, get into the habit of checking the yardage to the water’s edge every time.

Because the carts stay on the cart paths, you will be walking to your ball often. Take several clubs with you when you get out and you cut down the back-and-forth.

The turn

You will have spent nerves on the water in the front nine, so take the break deliberately. Rehydrate, and change your shirt if you can. The back nine puts the bunkers and the greens in the lead role, so use it as time to reset your concentration.

After the round

A tip for the caddie is customarily given in cash. Having small notes ready keeps it smooth.

Summary

In short, there are three reasons to choose Chee Chan.

• The view — the gilded Khao Chee Chan Buddha, in sight from every hole.
• The design — David Dale of Golfplan, opened 2018. A modern course built on 580 rai.
• The grasses and greens — Zoysia fairways and TifEagle Bermuda greens that run fast and smooth.

Chee Chan Golf Resort is 18 holes, par 72, about 7,345 yards from the back tees, 6,527 from the club tees and 5,406 from the front. Water is prominent on the front nine and more restrained on the back.

Carts and caddies are compulsory, and visitors are welcome on weekdays and at weekends. It is a course for a day around Pattaya when you want the view and the strategy together. Check today’s tee times and green fees in the GoGolf app or website.

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