Siam Country Club Plantation
Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley laid out the Plantation Course in 2008 across the rolling hills above Pattaya, on the site of old sugarcane, tapioca and pineapple plantations. A championship par 72 of about 7,400 yards that hosted the Honda LPGA Thailand for years, it is the headline round on Thailand's eastern seaboard, with mountain backdrops and one of Asia's largest greens.
Photo: Siam Country Club Plantation via Google.
The verdict
Schmidt and Curley opened the Plantation Course in 2008 on rolling hill country above Pattaya, naming its three nines for the sugarcane, tapioca and pineapple plantations that once worked the land. A year later it hosted the Honda LPGA Thailand, the start of a long run as one of the most televised courses in Asia, and it remains the standout round on Thailand's eastern seaboard.
The routing rides the natural contours, with elevated tees, water in play and a much photographed triple green of more than 20,000 square feet shared between holes. The conditioning is immaculate, the caddies are first rate, and as an accessible, well run resort club within easy reach of Bangkok and the Pattaya beaches, it anchors a golf trip that combines championship golf with very good value.
Siam Country Club Plantation at a glance
- Opened
- 2008
- Designer
- Schmidt and Curley
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,400 yds
- Green fee
- About ฿3,500
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Siam Country Club and leading course databases. The Plantation Course was designed by Schmidt and Curley, opened in 2008, a championship par 72 of about 7,400 yards, and hosted the Honda LPGA Thailand. The green fee is indicative, around 3,500 baht in high season, with caddie compulsory in Thailand and cart and caddie fees on top. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Plantation plays across rolling hills with generous landing areas off the tee, but the approaches are where Schmidt and Curley apply the pressure, with water, bold bunkering and large, fast greens demanding a committed second shot. The mountain backdrops and elevated tees give the round a real sense of scale.
The course is famous for its enormous triple green, more than 20,000 square feet shared between holes, a focal point that turns the right club into the difference between a birdie putt and a long lag from another fairway. The three nines each carry their own character, named for the plantations that once covered the site.
The closing holes return through the hills with water and length to finish, a fitting test for a course built to host professional golf. The Plantation rewards the player who attacks the wide fairways and respects the greens, and it gives back championship golf with the warm service and value that define golf in Thailand.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort club, open to visitors; book ahead in the cooler high season when Pattaya golf is busiest |
| Green fee | Around 3,500 baht in high season, lower off peak; caddie compulsory, cart and caddie fees on top (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Direct or through a Thailand golf specialist; tee times are easy to secure outside the peak winter weeks |
| On the day | Caddie compulsory and excellent; carts available; humidity is high, so an early tee time is wise |
| Getting there | Near Pattaya in Chonburi, about 90 minutes from Bangkok and 30 minutes from U Tapao Airport |
| Best months | November to February for the cooler, drier weather; the green season is hotter and wetter |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking with the club or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers base themselves on the Pattaya beachfront, a short drive from the course, where resort hotels run the full range from polished to lively and the dining and nightlife are abundant. A Pattaya base puts the Plantation, the original Siam Country Club courses and several other eastern seaboard layouts within easy reach.
Quieter alternatives sit along the coast at Jomtien and Bang Saray, with calmer beaches and more relaxed resorts for those who want golf and rest in equal measure. It is an easy region to build a multi course Thailand trip around, combining the eastern seaboard courses with very good value and reliable winter weather.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Siam Country Club Plantation.
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Siam Country Club Plantation questions
Who designed the Siam Country Club Plantation Course and when did it open?
The Plantation Course was designed by Schmidt and Curley and opened in 2008 on rolling hill country above Pattaya, on the site of former sugarcane, tapioca and pineapple plantations.
What is the par and length of the Plantation Course?
The Plantation is a championship par 72 of about 7,400 yards, with three nines and a much photographed triple green of more than 20,000 square feet.
How much does it cost to play the Plantation Course?
The indicative high season green fee is around 3,500 baht, with caddie compulsory and cart and caddie fees on top. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
Has the Plantation Course hosted professional golf?
Yes. The Plantation Course hosted the Honda LPGA Thailand for several years, beginning in 2009, making it one of the most televised courses in Asia.
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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.