Toscana Valley
A Bob McFarland design in the cool Khao Yai hills, Toscana Valley pairs serious golf with an Italian fantasy: a Tuscan themed village, vineyards and a par 72 of about 7,087 yards routed beneath dramatic limestone cliffs and around man made lakes. Opened in 2009, it is one of the most photogenic rounds within reach of Bangkok.
Photo: Toscana Valley Country Club via Google.
The verdict
Khao Yai is Thailand's escape to the hills, a cooler, greener upland a few hours northeast of Bangkok dotted with vineyards, resorts and a clutch of good golf, and Toscana Valley is its most theatrical course. The owners leaned hard into an Italian theme, building a Tuscan style village of terracotta and stone at the heart of the property, but behind the styling is a genuine test: Bob McFarland, working with Chanat Ruangkritya, laid out a par 72 of more than 7,000 yards that uses the natural drama of the limestone karst and the valley's lakes to fine effect.
It is resort golf with real scenery, the cliffs framing several holes and the elevation giving the round a sense of grandeur you do not get on the flat courses of the central plains. For the travelling golfer, it is the centrepiece of a Khao Yai weekend, an easy and rewarding break from the heat of Bangkok with wine country and a national park on the doorstep.
Toscana Valley at a glance
- Opened
- 2009
- Designer
- Bob McFarland
- Type
- Resort, hill country
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,087 yds
- Green fee
- Resort, bookable
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. Toscana Valley is a Bob McFarland design with Chanat Ruangkritya, opened in 2009, par 72 of about 7,087 yards. Green fees vary by weekday versus weekend and season and have recently sat indicatively in the region of 2,000 to 3,500 Thai baht, with cart and caddie usually added (2026). Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The setting does much of the heavy lifting here, but the golf holds up. McFarland routed the holes to make the most of the elevation changes and the backdrop of limestone cliffs, so tee shots play uphill and down across rolling terrain, and judging the adjusted yardages is a real part of scoring. The cooler Khao Yai air also flatters the ball flight, a welcome change from the lowland heat.
Water is the chief hazard, the valley's lakes pressing in on several holes and demanding committed carries and careful club selection. The greens are large and generous in places, but the smart play is to respect the trouble and take the wider lines when the cliffs and water tighten the picture.
In the rainy season a waterfall tumbles down the karst behind the course, adding to the spectacle, and the round finishes back at the Tuscan village for a glass of the local wine. It is golf as an experience, and a thoroughly enjoyable one.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and country club open to visitors; tee times bookable in advance, weekends busier with Bangkok golfers |
| Green fee | Indicatively about 2,000 to 3,500 Thai baht by day and season, usually plus cart and caddie (2026) |
| Booking | Book direct or through a Thailand golf operator; combine with other Khao Yai courses for a package |
| On the day | Caddies are standard in Thailand; carts recommended for the elevation; smart golf dress |
| Getting there | Khao Yai near Pak Chong, about two and a half to three hours northeast of Bangkok by road |
| Best months | November to February for cooler, drier hill country conditions; the green season brings the waterfall |
Access and pricing verified June 2026; resort rates change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking with Toscana Valley or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Khao Yai is rich in places to stay, from the themed villas of Toscana Valley itself to boutique hillside resorts and wine estate hotels scattered through the valley. Staying close to the course makes for an easy golf weekend, with the cooler upland evenings a pleasant contrast to Bangkok.
For a fuller trip, base yourself in the Khao Yai area for two or three nights and pair the golf with the national park, the vineyards of the region and its growing restaurant scene. It is one of the most relaxed short golf escapes in Thailand, and an easy add on to a Bangkok itinerary.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Toscana Valley.
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Toscana Valley questions
Who designed Toscana Valley Country Club?
Toscana Valley was designed by the American architect Bob McFarland with Chanat Ruangkritya and opened in 2009, set in the Khao Yai hills of northeast Thailand.
What is the par and length of Toscana Valley?
Toscana Valley is a par 72 measuring about 7,087 yards from the back tees, routed across rolling terrain beneath limestone cliffs with water in play on several holes.
Can visitors play Toscana Valley?
Yes. Toscana Valley is a resort and country club open to visitors, with green fees and tee times bookable in advance, often as part of a Khao Yai golf trip from Bangkok.
How far is Toscana Valley from Bangkok?
Toscana Valley sits in the Khao Yai area near Pak Chong, roughly two and a half to three hours by road northeast of Bangkok, making it a popular weekend golf escape.
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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.