Tour Information Thailand
Welcome Fellow Golfers and better halves,
After much procrastination, consultation, Emails and an executive meeting, we’ve come up with details for next years Tour.
2017 Hua Hin, Thailand, is where we’ll be going, (should be able to keep it under $3,000 per couple).
Saturday 6th May to Saturday 13th May 2017
Hua Hin is about two hours South West of Bangkok, on the East coast of the peninsula. You can get direct flights from Perth on “Thai Airlines”, picked up by “Golf Asian” in a Mini Bus, (6 people and luggage per bus) for the two hour trip.
G Hua Hin Resort and Mall, is a 3.5 star resort, I chose this over the 4 star option as it is a lot closer to the middle of town, (3 markets within walking distance, I would say 500m but no one would believe me (from the Cairns trip))
Rooms – Deluxe Pool View room = Approx. $1,200
(Includes Room Golf and Transfers)
Jacuzzi Pool Deluxe = Approx. $1,400
(Includes Room Golf and Transfers)
Jacuzzi Pool Suite = Approx $2,600
(Includes Room Golf and Transfers)
Golf, I’ve asked for
Monday 8th, at Sea Pines (recommended by Ohm, Golf Asian, as an alternative to Springfield – too far away)
Tuesday 9th - Free
Wednesday 10th at Banyan and
Thursday 11th - Free
Friday 12th at Black Mountain.
All courses within half an hour.
The info above is organised by Ohm of “Golf Asian” and is per couple. It is converted from Thai Baht at the current exchange rate.
Flights will be for you to organise.
I have found direct flights, Perth to Bangkok Sat 6th May – Depart Perth 9:50 am
Arrive Bangkok 15:50 (TG484)
The return Flight departs at 12:01am (might be an Issue for some??
This is less than $800 per person
Kerry and I will be flying Qantas, Departing Sydney at 9:50am, arriving at Bangkok at 16:40. If there are more than 12 people on the flight from Perth some may have to wait the 50 minutes for us to arrive??
To Date People to have shown interest are: Chris & Jane Metcalfe
Ian & Helen Fairchild
Paul & Carmel Greenwood
Frank & Bernadette Cashen
Ron & Pat Evans
Robert & Kerry Waterer
John & Chris Abrahamson ??? (they have another holiday planned that may clash)
Keith Mann???
Deposit to Golf Asian before the 31st December. I will be in Perth for the South West trip so I’d like to get it finalised by then. Full payment by 1st April 2017.
Then all we’ve got to do is have fun.
Regards
Robert Waterer
Travel coordinator
Scuds Social Golf Club Inc.
Peter could you put this on the web site, and maybe someone could take a copy to golf for those who do not have access to the web.
RW
2018 Tour
Sea Pines Golf Course
Sea Pines Golf Course Description:
(exciting links-style course on the Gulf of Thailand)
Sea Pines Golf Course (also known as the Army Golf Club II) is set along the Gulf of Thailand in the Suan Son Pradiphat (Sea Pine Tree Garden). The Hua Hin golf course has been creatively set within a large tract of land, which was originally owned by the Royal Forestry Department before being taken over by the Royal Thai Army under the rule of Field Marshall Sarit Thanarat, who served as prime minister of Thailand during 1957-1963.
The majority of the Sea Pines area is comprised of bracken pine trees and is enriched by the beauty of oceans and mountains. The army originally developed the site as a form of retreat for serving soldiers and veterans and their families.
The Sea Pines course design and layout have been developed to provide golfers with a wide variety of challenge. Depending on wind conditions, the course can play from relatively easy to very difficult. The course is designed with six holes lying on the beachside and the lies towards the mountains divided by the railroad.
The dogleg, par-5 12th hole is one of the most challenging, as the design affords it protection in the form of fairway bunkers and a water hazard along the right-hand side. Moreover, a small bunker located towards the middle of the fairway, creates a dilemma – go for a driver from the tee, or ‘play it safe’ by opting for a ‘lay-up’ approach?
Down the stretch at Sea Pines the sea breeze comes in play and the three final holes are among the best in Hua Hin golf. the 16th is a dogleg par-5 that requires a drive to a narrow fairway down the hill to avoid water hazards on both sides. Golfers look down at the hole for their second shot with a panoramic view of the ocean and the mountains. The toughest part of this hole is the approach shot. A player has to decide whether to cut over the water/bunker onto the sloping green or take a safe route to the left side of the fairway.
The signature 17th is a par-3 which encompasses a spectacular ocean view background. The tee shot is all carry over water and is comprised of a wide undulating green that is well protected by beach bunker in both front and back. Any shot missing long or short will find the sand, so the rule here may be to attack the front pins but play to the center of the green otherwise. The 17th may also be play tougher depending on the wind and pin placement as this hole is played over a large lake onto a peninsula green.
The par-4 finishing hole is among the most difficult on the course A canal creates a major hazard that requires golfers to hit their drive over 220 yards in order to reach the fairway. A safe lay-up approach with a fairway wood is also an option for a solid par.
A modern clubhouse overlooking the Gulf of Thailand serves up some great Thai food. The municipal golf course is a good value. However, Hua Hin golf visitors must take note that Army officers and their guests have priority and others should be prepared to yield should their tee times overlap with Army golfers. Therefore, those on a tight schedule or in a hurry are advised to check on course crowdedness ahead of time or a play elsewhere.
Banyan Golf Course
“THE WINNER’S CHOICE”
The championship golf course and clubhouse has claimed awards in the tio 3 “Best” places for three consecutive years by Asian Golf Monthly. Also the Banyan course was featured in the Top 1000 in the World by Rolex.
Opened in 2008, Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin, Thailand offers golfers a world-class golf experience and dining facilities to be enjoyed by every player and visitor.
The unique contemporary Thai style designed clubhouse features luxurious changing rooms, exclusive club suite accommodation, Mulligan’s Pub and Terrace Restaurant. all is perfectly complimented by 5-star service. Spectacular sunset views of the Burmese mountains from the clubhouse make it an even more memorable experience for everyone to enjoy.
The 18-hole championship golf course was designed and constructed by Thailand’s leading golf course architect Pirapon Namatra of Golf East. Furthermore, the R&A acknowledges the golf course as a best practice case study for being well maintained, designed and built.
SIGNATURE HOLE 15th, 139 yards Par-3 with Ocean views to Singtoh Island
TOTAL DISTANCE 7,361 yards, Par 72
PRACTICE FACILITY Practice range and two large practice greens with bunkers
GRASS TYPES
Tee boxes: Paspalum,
Fairways & rough: Zoysia,
Greens: Tifeagle
Black Mountain’s championship golf course
Black Mountain’s championship golf course is one of the most exciting, challenging and memorable in Asia. Situated in stunning terrain, the layout features interconnected waterways, undulating fairways and greens in a breathtaking natural landscape. Black Mountain opened in great acclaim in 2007. With seven years of opening, the course have garnered most prestigious awards, “Best Championship course in Thailand” 2011 – 2015, “Best Course in Asia Pacific” 2014, 2015 “Best Championship Course in Asia Pacific 2014, 2015” and “Top 100 outside US”, Golf Digest 2012-2013. Later in 2010, Asian Tour players had voted the Black Mountain Golf Club to be “The Host Venue of The Year”.
The renowned Black Mountain Golf Club offers an 18-hole, par 72 (7,420 yards) championship golf course of unrivalled distinction and prestige. Crafted with the thoroughly experienced architect, Phil Ryan of Pacific Coast Design, and rebuild by Notlöv & Edfors, the course caters to golfers of all skill levels. This challenging yet playable layout lies in the stunning terrain, features interconnected waterways, undulating fairways and greens with the breathtaking natural landscape.
A unique feature of the course is the landscaping with native red grass, which not only creates a hazard for the wild shots but also frames the holes and adds to the stunning views. To master the layout, you need to use good golfing strategy alongside careful placement of your approach shots and also a sensible approach to the risk and reward decisions. The typical challenge that Black Mountain offering will bring you back to once again try new strategies and to admire the fantastic views of Thailand’s best champion course. In Mr. Thongchai Jaidees own words, “Black Mountain is one of my favorite courses. This golf course is simply incredible, presented immaculately all year round and is truly a great test of golf”.
Outstanding service, the most modern carts and electric buggies available, you can walk the course if you wish – first-class practice facilities and a modern clubhouse overlooking the course make Black Mountain a golf experience you will long remember.
Rob