Thailand

published 27 July 2007

GETTING THERE

Airlines that fly direct to Bangkok from London Heathrow are Thai Airlines (www.thaiair.com), Eva Airlines (www.evaair.com) and British Airways (www.ba.com).

Located two hours from Bangkok in Chonburi province, Laem Chabang International Country Club offers three loops of nine holes ? Mountain, Lakes and Valley. The 8th on the Lakes course is a spectacular downhill par 4 towards water. On the approach shot you need to decide between crossing the water or bailing out to the right, where the green is protected by a wall. Voted Asia?s best resort golf course, the Jack Nicklaus design is beautifully manicured and offers a great test of golf and a grand clubhouse. The caddies are well trained, extremely friendly and look resplendent in their yellow uniforms.

Phoenix Golf and Country Club, just outside the city of Pattaya, south-east of Bangkok, is beautifully landscaped with eucalyptus, bamboo and bushes. The course encompasses wooded, rolling terrain on its three nines ? Ocean, Lake and Mountain. Although fairways are narrow, the greens are spacious. The Lake nine, as its name suggests, has a large number of water hazards. The excellent clubhouse facilities and a sports complex make this one of the best courses on the east coast, being only 20 minutes from the hotels in Pattaya.

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