Bangpra Golf Club
Bangpra opened in 1958 as one of Thailand's first international resort courses and was later rebuilt by JMP Golf Design Group into a long, lake dotted parkland of about 7,393 yards. Set in the hills near Pattaya, it is a relaxed, scenic round that suits a Chonburi golf week.
Photo: Bangpra Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Bangpra is one of the oldest names in Thai golf, opened in 1958 as a joint venture between the Tourism Authority of Thailand and a Japanese partner, and it carries the easy, unhurried feel of a course that has welcomed travelling golfers for decades. A redesign by JMP Golf Design Group stretched it to championship length and sharpened the green complexes while keeping the gentle parkland character.
It will not test the world's best the way the marquee Pattaya courses do, but that is part of its appeal. The fairways are broad, the lakes are in play without being penal, and at about 7,393 yards from the back tees there is plenty of room to open the shoulders. For a mid week round on a Chonburi trip, it offers good value and a calm, green setting.
Bangpra Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1958
- Designer
- JMP Golf Design Group (redesign)
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,393 yds
- Green fee
- From about 1,700 THB
Opening year, designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Bangpra and leading course databases. The course opened in 1958 and was redesigned by JMP Golf Design Group to a par 72 of about 7,393 yards. The indicative green fee from about 1,700 THB reflects 2026 rates and changes by season and tee time; always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Bangpra plays through gently rolling parkland with mature trees and a series of lakes that gather around the turn. The fairways are generous off the tee, which lets the bigger hitter enjoy the full 7,393 yards, but the approach shots are where the round is won, with water guarding several greens and subtle slopes that ask for the right club.
The water holes are the signature here, calm lakes that mirror the sky and bring both nerve and beauty to the second half of the round. They reward a committed swing and punish the half hearted lay up, and they give the course its photographs.
The closing holes climb gently back toward the clubhouse with views over the surrounding hills. Bangpra is not a brutal test, but it is a pretty and rhythmic one, the kind of course that rounds out a Pattaya golf itinerary without wearing you out.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public; visitors welcome daily, book tee times ahead in the cool season |
| Green fee | Indicative from about 1,700 THB for 18 holes (2026); weekend and caddie or cart fees extra |
| Booking | Reserve ahead from November to February and around Thai public holidays |
| On the day | Caddies are standard at Thai courses; carts are available and recommended in the heat |
| Getting there | About 90 minutes from Bangkok and around 30 minutes from central Pattaya and U Tapao airport |
| Best months | November to February for the cool, dry season; the green season from May to October offers value |
Access and fee details verified June 2026; rates and policies change, so always confirm directly with the golf course or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers visiting Bangpra base themselves in Pattaya or the quieter beach town of Si Racha, both a short drive away and full of hotels, dining and the lively coastal scene that draws golfers to the Eastern Seaboard. A Pattaya base puts a dozen good courses within easy reach.
Bangpra pairs naturally with the championship courses nearby, so it works well as the relaxed, scenic round in the middle of a Chonburi golf week. It is an ideal addition to a multi course Pattaya itinerary.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Bangpra Golf Club.
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Bangpra Golf Club questions
Who designed Bangpra and when did it open?
Bangpra opened in 1958 as a venture backed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and a Japanese partner, and it was later redesigned by JMP Golf Design Group to its current championship layout.
What is the par and length of Bangpra?
Bangpra is a par 72 measuring about 7,393 yards from the back tees, a long but generous parkland course with lakes through the closing holes.
How much is a round at Bangpra?
The indicative green fee is from about 1,700 THB for 18 holes in 2026, with weekend rates and caddie or cart fees on top. Always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time to play Bangpra?
November to February brings the cool, dry season and the best conditions. The green season from May to October is hotter and wetter but offers better value.
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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.