Thai Country Club
Denis Griffiths built Thai Country Club to championship standard east of Bangkok, and it has played host to Tiger Woods and the Asian Honda Classic. Immaculate conditioning, generous fairways and water at every turn make it one of the most polished rounds in Thailand.
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The verdict
Thai Country Club opened in December 1996 to a design by Denis Griffiths, then president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. It is a par 72 of around 7,150 yards, built to full championship specification on flat land in Chachoengsao province, around an hour east of central Bangkok. The conditioning is famously immaculate, the fairways broad and the greens large and true.
The club made its name early, hosting the 1997 Asian Honda Classic where a young Tiger Woods won by ten shots, and it has remained one of Thailand's most prestigious addresses ever since. For the travelling golfer it offers a relaxed, walkable championship test with the polished caddie service Thai golf is known for, an easy and rewarding day from the capital.
Thai Country Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1996
- Designer
- Denis Griffiths
- Type
- Championship parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- Around 7,150 yds
- Green fee
- Around 4,500 to 7,000 THB
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; Thai Country Club is a Denis Griffiths design of around 7,150 yards, opened December 1996. Green fees are indicative, in the region of 4,500 to 7,000 Thai baht depending on day and season in 2026, caddie additional. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Thai Country Club is a big, generous golf course that gives the driver room before tightening around the greens. Water is the constant theme, lakes and ditches threading through the layout and gathering tee shots and approaches on many holes, so position and discipline pay off.
The greens are the defining feature, large, subtly contoured and beautifully conditioned, and they put a premium on the approach and the lag putt. Griffiths routed the course to build steadily, and the closing holes around the water provide a fitting finish to a championship round.
Walkable, immaculately kept and serviced by the attentive caddies that make Thai golf such a pleasure, the course suits a wide range of players from the forward tees while still examining the low handicapper from the back. It is a complete, polished day's golf within easy reach of Bangkok.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A members club that welcomes visitors and societies; book through an agent or hotel |
| Green fee | In the region of 4,500 to 7,000 Thai baht by day and season (indicative, 2026), caddie additional |
| Booking | Book ahead, especially at weekends; weekday rates are lower than weekends |
| On the day | A caddie is included with every group; carts available. Smart golf dress |
| Getting there | In Chachoengsao province, around an hour east of central Bangkok |
| Best months | November to February for the cooler, drier Thai golfing season |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with the club or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Most visitors base themselves in central Bangkok and drive out for the round, around an hour each way, with the city's full range of hotels and dining on the doorstep. Those wanting to be closer to the golf can stay out toward the eastern suburbs.
Bangkok works well as a hub for a Thailand golf trip, pairing Thai Country Club with the other strong courses around the capital before moving on to Hua Hin or Pattaya for a beach and golf finish.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Thai Country Club and Bangkok.
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Thai Country Club questions
Who designed Thai Country Club and when did it open?
Thai Country Club was designed by Denis Griffiths and opened in December 1996, built to championship standard in Chachoengsao province, around an hour east of Bangkok.
What is the par and length of Thai Country Club?
Thai Country Club is a par 72 of around 7,150 yards, a broad championship course with water in play on many holes and large, immaculately conditioned greens.
How much does it cost to play Thai Country Club?
Indicative 2026 green fees sit in the region of 4,500 to 7,000 Thai baht depending on day and season, with a caddie additional. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
Did Tiger Woods play Thai Country Club?
Yes. Tiger Woods won the 1997 Asian Honda Classic at Thai Country Club by ten shots, one of the results that put the course on the map.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year and par verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.