Golf & Co

About Bangpra Golf Club

Bangpra Golf Club is the one of the oldest golf courses in Thailand as it celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007. It opened in 1958 and originally offered only 9 holes, however in 1988 the layout and facilities were updated entirely as a joint venture between the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Japan Golf Professional. 

Thanks to its age, Bangpra Golf Club is one of the most mature courses on Pattaya with an attractive parkland environment full of tall trees. This challenging golf course is laid out over undulating land in a gently sloping valley surrounded by densely wooded forests.

The best holes at Bangpra are on the front nine, which is laid out in a very natural landscape at the foot of small tree-clad hills. The par-3 2nd across the water and long par-4 3rd are attractive highlights on the outward nine, where excellent bunkering and dangerous water hazards combine to good effect. The relatively tight and well-bunkered short par-4 6th makes a gentle move up the wooded hillside, only for the monstrously long par-5 7th (622 yards from the tips) to bring you gently back down the slope.

On the back nine, the par-3 12th and long par-3 17th both require tee-to-green shots over water, while the testing 12th, 13th and 15th holes also need approach shots over water to reach the safety of the circular, slightly elevated and often dome-shaped greens. In fact, this course has some of the most difficult greens to putt in Thailand.

The luxurious modern clubhouse comes lavishly furnished with locker rooms featuring Japanese style baths and there is a practice area and driving range. The clubhouse restaurant serves Thai, Japanese and International food.

Tourists in particular will enjoy playing alongside monkeys who frequent a couple of the holes.