Thana City Country Club

Le club de golf de Bangkok a accueilli plusieurs tournois professionnels majeurs, notamment l'Open de Thaïlande 1993, le Kosaido Thailand Ladies Open 1994 et 1995 et le tour final du Johnnie Walker Super Tour 1996, remporté par Ernie Els. Outre Ernie, des stars mondiales telles que Greg Norman, Vijay Singh, Ian Woosnam, Laura Davies et la superstar thaïlandaise Thongchai Jaidee ont toutes joué sur les fairways de Thana City. En 2011, Thana City a accueilli le prestigieux Thailand Open.

The Thana City golf course and clubhouse have undergone significant improvements and renovations during the period 2012-2018 and now provides an enjoyable modern Bangkok golf experience. There is variety to every hole and golfers should expect to have every aspect of their game challenged. However, fairways are still entirely flat, and it's easy to see how the course used to be a rice paddy field.

The golf course landscaping makes use of many native trees and flowering shrubs. Plain grasses, reeds, and sand were used to create an illusion of seaside links. Natural streams, lakes and an abundance of strategically-placed sculptured sand traps enhance the golf course. Greens are well-manicured, and new sub-surface drainage allows for play throughout the year.

Accurate tee shots are required on almost every hole to avoid the many fairway bunkers and score well. The front and back nine both serve up long par-3's, especially the 240 yard 16th. The semi-rough is quite wiry and difficult. Fairways may look invitingly wide from several tees, but they have a habit of narrowing down to force more challenging approach shots into the greens. Many bunkers, especially greenside are high-lipped, and there are often plenty of them though often some 20-30 yards away from the edge of the putting surface.

Four island greens on the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 12th holes make for some interesting approach shots. The final 18th hole is particularly tricky as it plays a par-4 to well over 440 yards. Water is in play along with the entire right side and again around the green, so no matter the drive it’s a long iron or wood approach to an island green. If that is not enough, fairway bunkers left and right add to the challenge. Bogey is a good score here.

In addition to the golf course, facilities include a golf resort, well-kept modern clubhouse, swimming pool, driving range, practice facilities and a golf academy. One highlight is the pro shop, which is better stocked and more reasonably priced than other course attached golf shops. Dining at Thana City has a nice selection of traditional Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and western dishes are served together with ongoing beer promotions at all of the on-site restaurants. Order before your round and your dishes will be waiting for you afterward.

Thana City Country Club’s convenient location and golf experience make it suited for higher handicappers or beginners. The staff and caddies are mostly long-serving and very good at their jobs. Excellence in service makes Thana City an excellent choice for golfers looking for a mid-range Bangkok golf experience. The on-site resort is an option for those who have limited time available.