Toscana Valley Country Club

Bob McFarland, des États-Unis, a fourni les premiers plans du parcours de Toscana Valley. Cependant, après de nombreuses contributions locales et des modifications apportées aux plans de McFarland, le parcours offre désormais aux golfeurs certains des trous les plus difficiles de Thaïlande. En fait, l'équipe qui a terminé Toscana Valley était le même groupe qui était responsable des tracés par 74 de Saint Andrews à Pattaya.

Raised greens, deep bunkers, and razor sharp fairway drop-offs feature on every hole. Several of the par 4's include 200 plus yard water carries. Adding to this are the 18 undulated greens that have severe contours and massive breaks for almost every pin position.

For example, hole 12 a par-4 features multi-tiered tees with elevated views over the water to the fairway.  The most prominent danger is hitting through the fairway into the water hazard that protects the elevated green. The green features a severe back-to-front and right-to-left slope that rejects anything not aimed close to pin. Hitting over the hole into the bunkers over the green almost certainly prevents par, and even a bogey is unlikely.

A multi-million dollar housing estate around the Toscana Valley golf course makes the views from every hole that much more unbelievable. The golf course is not for the faint of heart, but at least the scenery is spectacular. The theme is the Tuscan region of Italy and clubhouse and magnificent homes incorporate that style. Golf carts are compulsory as the significant green to tee distances in the residential estate are too far to walk.  As expected in a private members club the facilities are all first rate. Try the Italian restaurant for some traditional Tuscany favorites.