Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club | Golf in Chonburi | GoGolf

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club is a 27-hole course in Huay Yai, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. It was designed by Dennis Griffiths and opened in 1993.

The 27 holes are laid out as three nines — Ocean, Lake and Mountain. As the names suggest, each takes charge of a different view: the sea, the water, and the hills.

Overall it is a parkland layout, defined by contoured fairways and shallow bunkers. Water comes seriously into play on the Lake nine alone, leaving the other two with very little water pressure.

And from the Mountain nine you can see a Buddha image carved into a rock face. Mango and eucalyptus, the surrounding hills, and the Gulf of Thailand. For today’s tee times and green fees, check the GoGolf app or website.

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Course facts

Three faces: Ocean, Lake and Mountain

The 27 holes at Phoenix Gold are built so that each nine takes charge of a different landscape.

The Mountain nine

This is the longest of the three, about 3,449 yards from the championship tees.

According to the information listed on GoGolf, this nine stands out for its outstanding views, including a Buddha image carved into a rock face.

Length plus elevation change makes it the most demanding of the three.

The Lake nine

About 3,261 yards from the championship tees.

This is the only nine where water is seriously in play. The other two carry almost no water pressure at all, so you have to reset your thinking the moment you step onto it.

The Ocean nine

About 3,261 yards from the championship tees.

As the name says, this nine is oriented toward the Gulf of Thailand, and you play through open country.

Three different eighteens

Choosing two nines from three gives three combinations. In other words, three different eighteens exist.

Which pairing you play changes the character of the day more here than at most courses.

Why concentrating the water on one nine matters

The most distinctive thing about the design at Phoenix Gold is where the water sits.

Very little water elsewhere

According to the information listed on GoGolf, water hazards are modest everywhere except the Lake course.

Among Thai courses, where full-property water is the norm, that is an unusual arrangement.

Reset your thinking per nine

You play Mountain and Ocean without thinking about water, and then water appears abruptly on the Lake nine.

Whether you can make that switch is the key to putting a score together here.

Swing on with the feeling that “it has been fine so far” and the Lake nine takes it all back at once.

It shapes how you choose your combination

If you dislike water, take Mountain and Ocean. If you enjoy the duel with it, take a pairing that includes Lake.

The course has the clean structure where choosing your combination is choosing your difficulty.

The Buddha in the rock face

What defines the Mountain nine is the Buddha image carved into a rock face.

A landmark of the Pattaya area

The information listed on GoGolf explains that the Mountain course stands out for magnificent views that include a Buddha image carved into a rock face.

Around Pattaya there is a large Buddha carved into a limestone hill, and it has become one of the region’s signature sights.

What a view does to your play

A large landmark in your field of vision gives you a reference for distance and direction.

On the other hand, its sheer presence can pull your attention away from the shot. Deciding to take photographs only after you have hit is the safe approach.

Mango and eucalyptus

According to the information listed on GoGolf, the course is planted with mango and eucalyptus.

More than thirty years on from the 1993 opening, the trees have grown in fully and create a genuinely parkland setting.

A parkland design

The layout at Phoenix Gold is classified as parkland.

Contoured fairways

The information listed on GoGolf describes the course as defined by contoured fairways.

Contour means your lie depends on where the ball stops: ball above the feet, below the feet, uphill, downhill.

Golfers who only strike well from a level lie will find it hard; anyone used to playing from slopes will find their game travels well here.

Shallow bunkers

The bunkers are described as shallow in shape.

That is a considerable relief. Unlike a steep-lipped bunker, there is a good chance of escaping with an ordinary bunker shot.

Even so, staying out of them is better. The value of keeping the fairway does not change.

Dennis Griffiths as architect

The design is by Dennis Griffiths, an American-based golf course architect.

Contoured fairways, shallow bunkers, and water concentrated on a single nine. The direction is clear: a design that does not punish excessively, and gives you room to play.

How to choose your combination

On a 27-hole course, the first decision you make is which nines to play.

If you want the views

A pairing that includes Mountain. You get the rock-face Buddha and the Gulf of Thailand.

Bear in mind it is the longest of the three and carries elevation change. Choose it on a day when you have energy to spare.

If you want the duel with water

A pairing that includes Lake — the only nine here where water is seriously in play.

If you want an easy round

Ocean and Mountain. Little water pressure, and open country to play through.

Confirm when you book

Maintenance or tournaments occasionally close one of the nines. If you have a preference, confirm it at the time of booking.

How to build a score here

• Reset your thinking per nine. The water is concentrated on the Lake nine.
• Expect the length on Mountain. It is the longest of the three and has elevation change.
• Be ready for sloping lies. Contoured fairways are the defining feature.
• Shallow bunkers come out with an ordinary shot. Stay calm and get it out cleanly.
• Look at the view after you have hit. The rock-face Buddha pulls attention away.
• Use the combination to set your difficulty. If water bothers you, leave Lake out.

Phoenix Gold is a design that does not punish excessively. Shallow bunkers, limited water. Which makes it hard to blow up on, and a course you can enjoy the scenery on while you play.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

1. Failing to switch on the Lake nine

After playing another nine without thinking about water, carrying the same feeling into the Lake nine costs you everything at once. Reset once on the 10th tee.

2. Underestimating the length of Mountain

About 3,449 yards from the championship tees. For nine holes that is considerable. Add the elevation change and it plays longer still.

3. Swinging normally from a sloping lie

With contoured fairways, you do not always get to play from level ground. Adjust your stance and swing length to the slope.

4. Losing focus to the scenery

The rock-face Buddha, the Gulf of Thailand, the surrounding hills. Wonderful to look at, and exactly why concentration slips on the shot.

5. Forcing it in a shallow bunker

Shallow bunkers come out with an ordinary bunker shot. Tense up because “it’s a bunker” and you make it worse. Settle down and play your normal shot.

Its record as a tournament venue

Alongside corporate and charity events, Phoenix Gold has hosted a number of professional tournaments.

The 2015 All Thailand Golf Championship

The best known is the 2015 All Thailand Golf Championship.

Having served as a stage for Thailand’s domestic professional tour shows that the conditioning and the design meet tournament standards.

Playable design and tournament standard together

It keeps the playable elements — shallow bunkers, limited water — while holding a standard fit for professional play.

That balance only works because of the scale of 27 holes and the difficulty adjustment built into the combinations.

The same course serves the beginner and the competitor. That is where Phoenix Gold’s strength lies.

Location and access

Phoenix Gold is at 111 Moo 9, Sukhaphiban 2 Road, Huay Yai, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150.

Conveniently reached from Pattaya

The information listed on GoGolf describes the course as conveniently reached from Pattaya.

Huay Yai sits on the southern side of Pattaya. If you are staying in Jomtien or Na Jomtien, you can play a round without spending long on the road.

Getting there

Beyond a company car or your own vehicle, ride-hailing services such as Grab, common throughout Bangkok, work well. Since it sits on the outskirts, think about the ride home in advance too. Please note that GoGolf does not arrange transfers or shuttles.

Where it sits among the Pattaya courses

South of Pattaya there is Chee Chan, and inland there are the four courses at Siam Country Club.

Phoenix Gold is chosen for the range of options 27 holes provides and the variety in its scenery.

Facilities and services

Location and ease of use

It is conveniently reached from Pattaya and the green fee is not high, which makes it easy to slot into a golf package covering several rounds.

Caddies and carts

A caddie accompanies your group. Because which of the 27 holes you play changes how much water is involved, check the day’s combination in advance.

What to bring

• Spare balls — water is in play on the Lake nine. Carry extras.
• A rangefinder or GPS — helps with club selection on contoured fairways.
• Sunscreen and a hat — essential in the heat and humidity.
• A camera or phone — the rock-face Buddha and the Gulf of Thailand are worth recording.

Take the photographs after you have hit, though. Attention on the scenery is attention off the shot.

Best season and time of day

The dry season from around November to February is the most comfortable, with lower humidity and firmer turf.

The dry season is the better bet for the views. The air clears and both the Gulf of Thailand and the rock-face Buddha show sharply.

March to May brings hot afternoons, so a morning slot is the realistic choice. The scenery seen in the low light of early morning is particular to that hour.

From June to October, most days see a short squall pass through in the afternoon. Morning rounds are barely affected, and tee times are easier to get.

Who this course suits

• Anyone who plays for the scenery: the Gulf of Thailand, the surrounding hills, a Buddha carved into rock.
• Anyone choosing 27 holes: Ocean, Lake and Mountain give three different eighteens.
• Anyone who dislikes water: leave Lake out of the pairing and the water pressure goes with it.
• Anyone who wants to avoid blowing up: shallow bunkers and limited water make for a forgiving design.
• Anyone staying south of Pattaya: Huay Yai is easy to reach from the Jomtien side.
• Anyone testing themselves at tournament standard: host of the 2015 All Thailand Golf Championship.

That said, the Mountain nine is long and carries elevation change. On a day when your energy is uncertain, pairing Ocean with Lake is also an option.

Pairing it with other Chonburi courses

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

• Chee Chan Golf Resort — the Khao Chi Chan Buddha is visible from every hole.
• Amata Spring Country Club — the island green at 17, reached by boat, is the signature.
• Burapha Golf and Resort — 36 holes; East and West play very differently.
• Bangpra Golf Club and Resort — a classic course opened in 1958.

Availability and pricing across the whole region are on the Bangkok golf booking page.

Check these before you book

• Which nines you will play — there are three combinations, and the water changes the difficulty.
• How you will pace yourself — Mountain is long and has elevation change.
• Your tee time — an early start is realistic in the hot season; the dry season sharpens the views.
• Spare balls — bring plenty if you are playing the Lake nine.
• How you will travel — it is in Huay Yai. Think about the ride home too.
• Today’s rates and availability — check the GoGolf app or website.

Peak dry-season slots fill quickly, so lock one in as soon as your dates are settled.

In summary

Three reasons to choose Phoenix Gold.

• Three landscapes — Ocean, Lake and Mountain: the Gulf of Thailand, water, and a Buddha carved into rock.
• You choose the difficulty — water is in play on the Lake nine only, so the combination sets the challenge.
• A design with room to play — shallow bunkers and limited water, without excessive punishment.

Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club was designed by Dennis Griffiths and opened in 1993, with 27 holes. Each nine plays to par 36; from the championship tees Mountain is about 3,449 yards, Lake about 3,261 and Ocean about 3,261.

It has hosted a number of professional tournaments, including the 2015 All Thailand Golf Championship. It is conveniently reached from Pattaya and easy to fit into an itinerary. For today’s availability and green fees, check the GoGolf app or website.

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