Amata Spring
Lee Schmidt of Schmidt-Curley laid out Amata Spring in 2005 between Bangkok and Pattaya, a 7,453 yard par 72 of tournament pedigree, famous for the island green 17th reached by boat. It has hosted the Royal Trophy and the Thailand Golf Championship.
Photo: Amata Spring Country Club via Google.
The verdict
Amata Spring Country Club opened in 2005 to a design by Lee Schmidt of Schmidt-Curley, the firm behind much of Asia’s modern tournament golf, on a parcel of the Amata estate in Chonburi, roughly midway between Bangkok and Pattaya. It quickly became one of Thailand’s most admired and exclusive courses.
The layout is long and muscular at about 7,453 yards from the tips, immaculately conditioned and framed by water on many holes, and it has the championship resume to match, from the Royal Trophy to the 2011 Thailand Golf Championship that Lee Westwood won. The signature par 5 17th, with its green sitting on an island reached by a small boat, is one of the most photographed holes in Asian golf. It suits the better player who wants a genuine test in pristine condition.
Amata Spring at a glance
- Opened
- 2005
- Designer
- Lee Schmidt
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,453 yds
- Green fee
- From about 4,000 THB
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Top 100 Golf Courses and leading course databases. Amata Spring was designed by Lee Schmidt of Schmidt-Curley and opened in 2005, a par 72 of about 7,453 yards. Indicative green fees run roughly 4,000 to 5,500 THB on weekdays and around 6,000 THB at weekends and holidays in 2026, with caddies mandatory; always confirm current rates directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Amata Spring is a big, water laced parkland test that demands committed ball striking. Schmidt-Curley shaped generous landing areas off the tee but defended the greens with lakes, deep bunkers and firm putting surfaces, so the second shot is where scores are made or lost.
The closing stretch is the calling card. The par 5 17th plays to a green set on an island, with players ferried across by boat to putt out, a piece of theatre that has hosted plenty of tournament drama. It is reachable in two for the brave, but water guards every yard of the gamble.
The 18th finishes hard alongside the clubhouse with water down the flank, a fitting end to a course built for spectacle and stroke play. Amata Spring rewards length and nerve, and it gives back tournament conditioning that ranks with anything in the region.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Visitors welcome by tee time; the club is exclusive and conditioning is tournament standard |
| Green fee | Indicative 4,000 to 5,500 THB on weekdays, around 6,000 THB at weekends and holidays (2026) |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through the club or a Thailand golf specialist; caddies are mandatory |
| On the day | Carts and caddies standard; dress code enforced; allow time for the boat ride at the 17th |
| Getting there | Chonburi, about 60 to 90 minutes from central Bangkok and close to Pattaya |
| Best months | November to February for the cool, dry season and the best playing conditions |
Fees and access verified June 2026; rates change by season and year, so always confirm the current green fee and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers play Amata Spring from a Bangkok or Pattaya base, both an easy drive away and each full of hotels across every budget. Pattaya pairs the course with the coast, while Bangkok adds the city and its other strong layouts.
For a multi course Thailand trip, Amata Spring slots neatly alongside the Bangkok and eastern seaboard courses. It is an ideal centrepiece for a higher end golf itinerary in the region.
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Amata Spring questions
Who designed Amata Spring Country Club and when did it open?
Amata Spring was designed by Lee Schmidt of Schmidt-Curley Design and opened in 2005 in Chonburi, between Bangkok and Pattaya.
What is the par and length of Amata Spring?
It is a par 72 measuring about 7,453 yards from the back tees, a tournament length parkland test.
What is special about the 17th hole at Amata Spring?
The par 5 17th plays to a green set on an island, with golfers carried across by boat to putt out, one of the most photographed holes in Asian golf.
How much does it cost to play Amata Spring?
Indicative green fees run about 4,000 to 5,500 THB on weekdays and around 6,000 THB at weekends in 2026, with caddies mandatory. Always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.