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This golf course has an unusual elevation difference for a golf course on the outskirts of Bangkok. It has transformed a flat rice paddy area into a wonderful golf course. The rough grass is strong, and players with inconsistent tee shots will have a hard time if they miss the fairway. The majestic grounds are lined with holes with strategic layouts, making this a club course that advanced players will love. Each hole has ponds, bunkers, and trees cleverly placed. The greens are well-maintained and fast, and most of the greens are two-tiered, so if you miss the tier with the cup cut in it, you run the risk of three-putting. This will test your skill in hitting approach shots on the same tier.
data
location | Check on MAP |
Course Leader | 7,100 yds |
Course Rate | 76.8(White) |
designer | Ron Garl |
open | 1996 |
Caddy | can be |
Golf Cart | can be |
Driving Range | can be |
evaluation
comprehensive evaluation | 4.7 ★★★★☆ |
Layout | 5 ★★★★★ |
Difficulty | 5 ★★★★★ |
Green Condition | 4 ★★★★☆ |
Fairway Condition | 4 ★★★★☆ |
Sculptural beauty and scenery | 4 ★★★★☆ |
Course Introduction
Almost a straight long shot. Long hitters must decide whether to aim for a two-on on the second shot or chip in front of the pond. The long green is surrounded by ponds, and there is a bunker on the front right side of the green. The green slopes to the left, so it is recommended to aim for the left of the pin for your approach shot.
A very tough hole that is almost straight. The landing area for the tee shot is narrow, and the woods on the left and the four bunkers on the left and right come into play. There are five bunkers around the green, which is long and not very deep. Not only the distance and accuracy of the second shot, but also a shot that can stop the ball with good spin is required. The green slopes to the right.
A beautiful dogleg to the left. You need a 220-yard carry to clear the left fairway bunker on your tee shot. There is also a fairway bunker on the right, making the landing area for your tee shot narrow. On your second shot, you need to be careful of the line of fairway bunkers on the left. A deep bunker guards the front of the green. The green slopes to the right.
Trivia
Ron Gar has designed many golf courses in the United States, especially in Florida, and Alpine GC was his first design in Asia. Other courses he has designed include The Royal Gems Golf City in Thailand and Kowloon Mountain General GC in China. It was ranked third out of the top 40 courses in Thailand in 2016 by the Top 100 Golf Courses of the World (top100golfcourses.co.uk). As of 2015, there are approximately 270 golf courses in Thailand.