Laem Chabang International
Jack Nicklaus carved Laem Chabang out of the Chonburi hills above the eastern seaboard in 1995, a 27 hole signature design of three contrasting nines. Mountain, Lake and Valley each play to a par of 36 over rolling, water laced ground, and the half hour drive from Pattaya makes it the headline course of a Thai golf week.
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The verdict
Jack Nicklaus shaped Laem Chabang in 1995 across the rolling hills of Chonburi, half an hour inland from Pattaya, and it remains one of the best regarded resort area courses in Thailand. It is a 27 hole facility of three distinct nines, Mountain, Lake and Valley, each a par 36, and any pairing makes an 18 hole par 72 with real variety and bite.
The Mountain and Lake nines combine into the most natural 18, but it is the Valley nine that golfers remember, flatter than its sisters yet laced with water and a clear step up in challenge, nearly 200 yards longer than either. Across all three, Nicklaus uses elevation, lakes and bold bunkering to ask for thought off every tee. With caddies, carts and a polished operation, it is a flagship round for a Pattaya or Bangkok golf trip.
Laem Chabang International Country Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1995
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus (Signature)
- Type
- Nicklaus signature, 27 holes
- Par
- 36 per nine
- Yardage
- Nines 3,419 to 3,619 yds
- Green fee
- Confirm direct
Designer, opening year, layout and yardage verified June 2026 from Laem Chabang International Country Club and leading course databases. It is a Jack Nicklaus Signature design opened in 1995, three par 36 nines, Mountain, Lake and Valley, measuring about 3,419 to 3,619 yards each. Green fees vary by season and package; a caddy is about 450 baht and a cart about 980 baht per round. Mark fees indicative for 2026, and always confirm green fees directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Each of the three nines has its own personality. Mountain climbs and falls through the high ground with the widest views, Lake runs lower with a stream and water hazards threading the holes, and Valley sits flatter but defends with water at almost every turn and the longest yardage of the three. Choosing your 18 is part of the fun, and any combination plays to a par of 72.
Nicklaus sets the strategy from the tee. Fairways tip and tilt, lakes pinch the aggressive line, and the greens are big but contoured, so the approach has to find the right section. The Valley nine is the stiffest examination, a long, watery test that the better player relishes and the higher handicapper plays with respect.
For all the challenge, Laem Chabang is built for enjoyment, with caddies who know every break, carts on cart paths through the hills, and a smooth, visitor friendly operation. It is the sort of headline course that anchors a Thai golf trip and stands up to repeat play across its 27 holes.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public golf club; visitors and societies welcome with advance booking across the 27 holes |
| Green fee | Varies by season and package; caddy about 450 baht and cart about 980 baht per round (indicative, 2026). Always confirm green fees directly before booking |
| Booking | Reserve in advance, especially at weekends and in the cool high season; a caddy is mandatory in the Thai style |
| On the day | Carts and caddies standard; pick any two of the Mountain, Lake and Valley nines for 18 holes |
| Getting there | Si Racha, Chonburi, about 30 minutes from Pattaya and 90 minutes from Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi Airport |
| Best months | November to February for the cool, dry high season on the eastern seaboard |
Access and indicative fees verified June 2026; Laem Chabang is a public club but green fees, packages and caddy and cart charges change by season, so always confirm current pricing and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in Pattaya, half an hour south, where the beach resorts, hotels and dining run from family friendly to full luxury and put a dozen good courses within reach. A Pattaya base makes Laem Chabang an easy morning drive.
Some golfers instead stay in or near Si Racha for a quieter, closer base, or fold the course into a Bangkok trip given the 90 minute road link. Either way it is an ideal region to build a multi course itinerary around, pairing Laem Chabang with the wider eastern seaboard courses.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Laem Chabang International Country Club.
Build a Pattaya golf trip
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Laem Chabang International Country Club questions
Who designed Laem Chabang International Country Club and when did it open?
Laem Chabang is a Jack Nicklaus Signature design that opened in 1995, a 27 hole facility set over rolling terrain in Chonburi, near Pattaya in eastern Thailand.
What is the layout at Laem Chabang?
Laem Chabang has three nine hole courses, Mountain, Lake and Valley, each a par 36. They measure roughly 3,419 to 3,619 yards, and any two combine for an 18 hole par 72 round.
How much does it cost to play Laem Chabang?
Green fees vary by season, day and tee time package, with a caddy fee of about 450 baht and cart hire about 980 baht per round (indicative, 2026). Always confirm current green fees directly before booking.
Where is Laem Chabang and how do you get there?
It lies in Si Racha, Chonburi, in the hills above the eastern seaboard, about 30 minutes from central Pattaya and roughly 90 minutes from Bangkok.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, layout and yardage verified June 2026; indicative fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.