Riverdale Golf Club
Riverdale broke the mould when it opened in 2010 in Pathum Thani, just north of Bangkok. Designed by Jonathan Morrow and Al Tikkanen, it brought genuine up hill and down dale movement to a city better known for flat, watery layouts, a par 72 of about 7,095 yards with bold shaping, big greens and water that comes into play across the round.
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The verdict
Riverdale stands out in the Bangkok golf scene for one simple reason, it has shape. Where many courses around the Thai capital sit flat on reclaimed paddy land, Morrow and Tikkanen built rolling fairways, raised tees and tumbling green complexes that give the round a rhythm and variety you do not expect so close to the city. The result is one of the most enjoyable and photogenic tests within easy reach of central Bangkok.
It is a course that suits the travelling golfer perfectly. The conditioning is reliably good, the caddies are excellent in the Thai tradition, and the layout has enough challenge from the back tees to reward a strong player while staying fun from the forward markers. Sitting north of the city in Pathum Thani, it pairs well with the other leading Bangkok courses for a short, high quality city golf break.
Riverdale Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 2010
- Designer
- Morrow and Tikkanen
- Type
- Rolling parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,095 yds
- Green fee
- Daily fee
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Riverdale Golf Club and leading course databases. Riverdale opened in 2010 to a Jonathan Morrow and Al Tikkanen design, a par 72 of about 7,095 yards in Pathum Thani north of Bangkok. Green fees vary by season, day and tee time, and caddies are compulsory in the Thai manner, so always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The shaping is the story at Riverdale. Morrow and Tikkanen moved a lot of earth to create elevation that simply does not exist on most Bangkok courses, so you play from raised tees, across rolling fairways and into greens set on natural looking platforms. It gives the round a sense of movement and a string of memorable, photogenic holes.
Water is a constant theme, used to define landing areas and to guard greens rather than to swallow every loose shot, so the course tests your nerve without becoming punishing. The greens are large and full of contour, which puts a premium on approach play and on reading the slope, and the par fives offer real risk and reward for the longer hitter.
From the tips it stretches past 7,000 yards and has the teeth to challenge a low handicapper, but the multiple tee options keep it enjoyable for every level. For a round that breaks up the flatness of Bangkok golf and delivers variety, conditioning and a bit of drama, Riverdale is among the best choices near the city.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public daily fee club; visitors welcome, advance booking recommended at weekends |
| Green fee | Varies by season, day and tee time; caddie fees and cart additional (indicative, 2026) |
| Buggy and caddie | Caddies are compulsory in the Thai tradition; carts available for hire |
| Getting there | Pathum Thani, about 30 to 45 minutes north of central Bangkok depending on traffic |
| Best months | November to February for the cool, dry season and the best playing conditions |
| Pair it with | A Bangkok city golf break taking in the best courses around the capital |
Access and fees verified June 2026; rates and policies change, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers stay in central Bangkok and travel out to Riverdale for the round, since the course sits roughly half an hour to the north in Pathum Thani. The city offers an enormous range of hotels at every level, superb dining and easy transfers to a cluster of strong courses, which makes it a great base for a short golf break.
For a golf focused trip we can pair Riverdale with the best of the Bangkok courses, arrange caddies and transfers and book the lodging around the tee sheet. The cool, dry season from November to February is the ideal window, and we will build the schedule around the courses you most want to play.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Riverdale Golf Club.
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Riverdale Golf Club questions
Who designed Riverdale Golf Club and when did it open?
Riverdale Golf Club was designed by Jonathan Morrow and Al Tikkanen and opened in 2010 in Pathum Thani, just north of Bangkok.
What is the par and length of Riverdale Golf Club?
Riverdale is a par 72 of about 7,095 yards, notable for the rolling elevation that sets it apart from the flat layouts typical of the Bangkok area.
How much does it cost to play Riverdale Golf Club?
Green fees vary by season, day and tee time, with caddie fees and a cart additional. Caddies are compulsory in the Thai tradition, so confirm the current rate directly before booking.
Where is Riverdale Golf Club?
Riverdale sits in Pathum Thani, about 30 to 45 minutes north of central Bangkok, which makes it an easy day out from the city for visiting golfers.
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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.