St Andrews 2000
Desmond Muirhead routed St Andrews 2000 in the year 2000 on bold, rolling ground near Ban Chang, southeast of Pattaya, and built it on a giant scale: a par 74 that stretches past 7,700 yards and holds two of the longest par 6 holes in Asia. It is theatrical, links inspired golf, with elevated tees, split fairways and vast greens that reward a clear head and a deep bag of golf balls.
Photo: St. Andrews 2000 Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
St Andrews 2000 is the work of Desmond Muirhead, the English born architect known for his daring, sometimes outrageous designs, and here he gave Thailand one of its most distinctive courses. Opened in 2000 on rolling land near Ban Chang, it borrows the look and the name of the Scottish home of golf while playing nothing like the original, a par 74 of more than 7,700 yards built for spectacle.
The headline is the pair of par 6 holes, the 4th and the 13th, both stretching beyond 850 yards and ranking among the longest in Asia. Add elevated tees, split fairways, water that lurks down the right and greens the size of small fields, and you have a course that asks more of stamina and strategy than of finesse. It is not a subtle masterpiece, but it is a genuine experience, and a fine, less crowded alternative to the Pattaya headliners.
St Andrews 2000 at a glance
- Opened
- 2000
- Designer
- Desmond Muirhead
- Type
- Links inspired
- Par
- 74
- Yardage
- About 7,700 yds
- Green fee
- Indicative
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Top 100 Golf Courses and leading Thailand golf databases. St Andrews 2000 was designed by Desmond Muirhead and opened in 2000, a par 74 of more than 7,700 yards with two par 6 holes, the 4th and the 13th. It is a public, visitor friendly course; indicative weekday green fees sit in the lower to middle range for the Pattaya region for the 2026 season, before cart and caddie, and rise at weekends. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
St Andrews 2000 plays big from the first tee, the fairways rolling and tumbling across reclaimed land with elevation changes that frame the targets and hide trouble. Width off the tee is generous in places and pinched in others, and the split fairways ask you to choose a side before you have seen the reward, which is pure Muirhead.
The two par 6 holes are the talking points. The 4th runs close to 880 yards with water pressing the right edge for much of its length, a three good shots and a putt proposition for most golfers. The back nine answers with the 13th, longer still, a genuine test of patience where bogey can feel like a win. Between them sit a strong set of par 4s and several reachable par 5s that tempt the bigger hitter into trouble.
The greens are large and boldly contoured, so distance control on the approach and a settled putting stroke matter as much as power. Walking is hard work on this scale, so most golfers ride. Play it as an adventure, keep the driver in check on the tighter holes, and bring more golf balls than you think you need.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public, visitor friendly resort style course; tee times open to overseas and local golfers, best booked in advance |
| Green fee | Indicative for the 2026 season, sitting in the lower to middle range for the Pattaya region on weekdays before cart and caddie, higher at weekends; confirm directly |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through the club or a Thailand golf specialist, especially during the November to February high season |
| On the day | Carts are the norm given the length and scale; caddies are available and customary in Thailand |
| Getting there | Ban Chang, Rayong province, about 45 minutes from central Pattaya and roughly 30 minutes from U Tapao airport |
| Best months | November to February for the cool, dry season; mornings are kindest in the warmer months |
Access and indicative fees verified June 2026 from third party Thailand golf sources; public course policies and rates change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in Pattaya or quieter Jomtien, both within easy reach of St Andrews 2000 and the wider cluster of Eastern Seaboard courses, and both full of hotels, dining and the beach life that makes Thailand such an easy golf destination. A Pattaya base lets you pair this course with the best of the region across a few unhurried days.
For a calmer stay closer to the course, the Ban Chang and Rayong coast offers resort lodging within a short drive of the first tee. It is an ideal region to build a multi course Eastern Seaboard itinerary around, pairing the scale of St Andrews 2000 with the polish of Pattaya’s leading layouts.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near St Andrews 2000.
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St Andrews 2000 questions
Who designed St Andrews 2000 and when did it open?
St Andrews 2000 was designed by the English born architect Desmond Muirhead and opened in 2000 near Ban Chang in Rayong province, a short drive from Pattaya.
What is the par and length of St Andrews 2000?
It plays as a par 74 of more than 7,700 yards from the back tees, and is famous for two of the longest par 6 holes in Asia, the 4th and the 13th.
Can visitors play St Andrews 2000?
Yes. It is a public, visitor friendly course open to overseas and local golfers. Tee times are best booked in advance, especially in the November to February high season.
What are the green fees at St Andrews 2000?
Indicative green fees for the 2026 season sit in the lower to middle range for the Pattaya region on weekdays, before cart and caddie, and rise at weekends. Always confirm current rates directly before booking.
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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.