Summit Windmill Golf Club
Nick Faldo laid out Summit Windmill in 1993 on rolling ground at Bang Phli, about 30 minutes from downtown Bangkok and close to Suvarnabhumi airport. A par 72 of about 6,964 yards, it is one of the capital's most polished tests, with dramatic elevation changes, water in play and full floodlighting for night golf since 2004.
Photo: Summit Windmill Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Nick Faldo created Summit Windmill in 1993 on a surprisingly hilly site for the Bangkok plain, at Bang Phli in Samut Prakan, only about half an hour from the city and minutes from Suvarnabhumi airport. The par 72 of about 6,964 yards moves over genuine elevation change, with mature trees, bunkering with real teeth and water that gathers a loose shot, the kind of strategic golf that carries Faldo's name well.
What sets it apart for the travelling golfer is access and timing. The course is open to visitors and, since lights went in during 2004, it is one of the best night golf venues near Bangkok, a cool evening round after a hot day in the city. Conditioning is consistently strong and the proximity to the airport makes it an easy first or last round of a Thailand trip. Green fees are modest by international standards and rise a little at weekends.
Summit Windmill Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1993
- Designer
- Nick Faldo
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,964 yds
- Green fee
- From about 3,200 baht
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Summit Windmill Golf Club and leading course databases. The course was designed by Nick Faldo and opened in 1993, a par 72 of about 6,964 yards, with floodlit night golf added in 2004. Indicative green fees are about 3,200 to 3,800 baht, a little higher at weekends. Always confirm current rates and tee time availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Faldo used the elevation to set up tee shots that ask for placement over power, with several fairways tilting toward water and bunkers cut to punish the bail out. The greens are generous in size but firm and contoured, so the approach and the read matter more than raw length.
The closing holes gather drama, water tight on the run home, and they reward the player who has kept something in reserve. From the right tee it is a fair and rewarding test; from the back markers it has real bite.
For night golf the lighting is even and bright, near daytime visibility, and an evening round in the cool is one of the most enjoyable ways to play near Bangkok. Take repellent in the green season and enjoy the calm after the city heat.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public; visitors welcome to book by day or under lights |
| Green fee | Indicative about 3,200 to 3,800 baht, a little more at weekends (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book online or through the club; weekday tee times open about a month ahead, weekends about six days ahead |
| Night golf | Floodlit since 2004; evening rounds run from late afternoon, a cool alternative to the daytime heat |
| Getting there | Bang Phli, about 30 minutes from central Bangkok and minutes from Suvarnabhumi airport |
| Best months | November to February for the cooler, drier season; the green season brings afternoon storms |
Green fees verified June 2026 and reported about 3,200 to 3,800 baht, higher at weekends; figures are indicative and change by season and year, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base in central Bangkok or near the airport, both within easy reach of Summit Windmill and packed with hotels and dining at every level. An airport base makes the course a natural first or last round of a wider Thailand itinerary.
For a golf focused trip, pair Summit Windmill with the strong courses east of the city toward Pattaya, an easy run that opens up some of Thailand's best parkland golf. The cooler months from November bring the finest conditions.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Summit Windmill Golf Club.
Plan a Bangkok golf trip
We book Summit Windmill tee times, by day or under lights, and pair them with the best courses around Bangkok and Pattaya. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Summit Windmill Golf Club questions
Who designed Summit Windmill Golf Club?
Summit Windmill was designed by Nick Faldo and opened in 1993, a par 72 of about 6,964 yards on unusually hilly ground at Bang Phli, near Bangkok.
Can visitors play Summit Windmill?
Yes. The course is open to visitors, by day or under floodlights, with tee times bookable online or through the club. Weekends are busier, so reserve ahead.
How much does it cost to play Summit Windmill?
Indicative green fees are about 3,200 to 3,800 baht, a little higher at weekends and varying by season. Rates change, so always confirm directly before booking.
Does Summit Windmill have night golf?
Yes. Floodlights were installed in 2004 and the course is one of the best night golf venues near Bangkok, with even, near daytime lighting for cool evening rounds.
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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.