Siam Country Club Old Course
The grand old name of Pattaya golf, the Old Course at Siam Country Club opened in 1971 and was reborn in 2007 when Schmidt-Curley Design rebuilt it into a modern championship test. Set in rolling hills outside the city, it has hosted the Honda LPGA Thailand many times, and its mature setting, shaped bunkering and bold greens make it the headline round in one of Asia's densest golf regions.
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The verdict
Siam Country Club's Old Course carries history that few courses in the region can match. It opened in 1971, long before Pattaya became a golf hub, and the trees and contours have had decades to mature. The 2007 Schmidt-Curley renovation kept that established feel while rebuilding the course to championship standards, adding the shaping, bunkering and green complexes that drew the Honda LPGA Thailand and turned it into a venue the best players in the world know well.
For the travelling golfer it is the must play of a Pattaya golf week, a course with genuine tournament pedigree and a polished, big event presentation. The Pattaya area packs in more quality courses within an hour than almost anywhere in Asia, so the Old Course anchors a trip with no shortage of strong supporting rounds, all within easy reach of the city's hotels and nightlife.
Siam Country Club Old Course at a glance
- Opened
- 1971, rebuilt 2007
- Renovation
- Schmidt-Curley Design
- Type
- Rolling parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- approx 7,162 yds
- Green fee
- From around 3,600 baht
History, renovation, layout, par and length verified June 2026: the Old Course at Siam Country Club opened in 1971 and was fully renovated by Schmidt-Curley Design, led by Lee Schmidt, in 2007. It plays around 7,162 yards, par 72, and has hosted the Honda LPGA Thailand many times. Indicative 2026 high season green fees are around 3,600 baht on weekdays and 4,500 baht at weekends, with a caddy fee of roughly 480 baht, plus twilight and package rates. Always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Old Course plays like the tournament venue it is. The Schmidt-Curley rebuild gave it generous but defined fairways across rolling hills, with strategic bunkering that frames the lines and large, contoured greens that put a premium on approach play and the short game. At around 7,162 yards from the back it has the length to test a strong player, while the forward tees keep it fair and enjoyable for the visitor.
Mature trees, the legacy of the 1971 original, line many holes and give the course a settled, established character that newer Thai layouts cannot replicate. Water comes into play at several greens, and the closing stretch has provided plenty of Honda LPGA Thailand drama over the years, so you finish on holes the professionals have wrestled with on television.
Take a caddy, as is standard in Thailand, lean on the local reads around those big greens, and enjoy a polished, tournament grade round at the heart of a Pattaya golf trip.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Visitors are welcome; most play it as part of a Pattaya golf package or with a local operator |
| Green fee | From around 3,600 baht weekday to 4,500 baht weekend in high season, plus a caddy fee of roughly 480 baht (2026, indicative) |
| Booking | Book ahead in the November to February cool season peak; packages often bundle transport and caddy |
| On the day | Caddies are standard and required; carts are available, and the club has full practice facilities |
| Getting there | In the hills outside Pattaya, around 90 minutes by road from Bangkok and its airports |
| Best months | November to February for the coolest, driest golf; the rainy season runs through the middle of the year |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; rates change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking with Siam Country Club or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers base in Pattaya itself, a short drive from the club, where hotels run from value to luxury and the dining and nightlife are on the doorstep. It makes an easy, lively base for a multi course trip, with transport to the courses simple to arrange through the resorts or a local operator.
Siam Country Club has several courses of its own, the Old, Plantation, Waterside and Rolling Hills, so a golf week can centre on the estate alone, while the wider Pattaya region adds many more quality layouts within an hour. The gateway is Bangkok, around 90 minutes north, with both city airports feeding the area.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Pattaya and Siam Country Club.
Plan a Thailand golf trip around Siam Country Club
We build the week around a round on the Old Course, add the best of the Pattaya region and a comfortable base, and sort caddies and transfers. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Siam Country Club Old Course questions
Who designed Siam Country Club Old Course?
The Old Course opened in 1971 and was given a full renovation by Schmidt-Curley Design, led by Lee Schmidt, in 2007. That redesign transformed the original layout into the modern championship course that hosts the Honda LPGA Thailand.
What is the par and yardage of the Old Course?
The Old Course plays around 7,162 yards, par 72, from the championship tees, set over rolling hills outside Pattaya with multiple tee sets for the visiting golfer.
How much does it cost to play the Old Course?
Indicative 2026 high season green fees are around 3,600 baht on weekdays and 4,500 baht at weekends, with a caddy fee of roughly 480 baht and twilight and package rates available. Fees change by season, so always confirm current rates directly before booking.
Has Siam Country Club hosted the LPGA?
Yes. The Old Course has hosted the Honda LPGA Thailand many times since its 2007 renovation, making it one of the best known tournament venues in Asia and a regular stop for the world's leading women professionals.
Where is Siam Country Club?
Siam Country Club sits in the hills just outside Pattaya in Chonburi province, around 90 minutes by road from Bangkok and its airports, at the heart of one of Asia's densest golf regions.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. History, renovation, layout, par and length verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.