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A hilly, wooded course. The course faces the sea and is surrounded on three sides by forested hills with abundant trees. The out hole is relatively flat, while the in hole makes use of the natural terrain and has a large difference in elevation. Many holes have tight fairways and are guarded by trees on both sides, so accurate shots are required. There are dozens of peacocks living on the course, and there are many trees with red flowers that look like autumn leaves, so there are many other things to see apart from playing.
data
location | Check on MAP |
Course Leader | 6,614 yards |
Course Rate | 69.4 (White) |
designer | Robert McFarland |
open | 1992 |
Caddy | can be |
Golf Cart | Available (limited number available) |
Driving Range | can be |
evaluation
comprehensive evaluation | 4.15 ★★★★☆ |
Layout | 4 ★★★★☆ |
Difficulty | 5 ★★★★★ |
Green Condition | 5 ★★★★★ |
Fairway Condition | 2 ★★☆☆☆ |
Sculptural beauty and scenery | 4 ★★★★☆ |
Course Introduction
A par 5 hole that is possible to get on in two. It is a straight hole with a pond on the left and the green is swung to the right at the end. The shot to the green is over the pond and the front of the green faces a hazard, so an accurate carry is required. The fairway is narrow and both the fairway and the green slope from left to right. As you get closer to the green, the width of the hole narrows, so you will be tense when making your second shot.
This is a straight hole with a slight downhill tee shot over a valley. The fairway slopes sharply to the left, so the tee shot should be aimed at the right edge of the fairway. Unless you're fading the ball, even if you hit it in the center of the fairway, it may roll down to the next hole. Because it's a tight hole, the tee shot is a bit of a pressure shot, but if you can get it right, it's a hole where you can aim for a birdie.
A short par 4 hole with a downhill shot that allows you to hit the green in one go. An accurate 240 yard tee shot will get you to the green. Hazards on either side of the hole force you to decide whether to chip in with an iron or go for a first go with a driver or 3 wood. In tournament play, this hole becomes a par 3, making the course a par 71.
The tee shot is a slightly downhill, almost straight hole. The fairway is tight, guarded by a valley on the left and a tree on the right, and there is also a valley 250 yards away on the fairway, so a driver cannot be used and an accurate shot with a 3-wood is required. The second shot is over a valley that cuts into the front of the green, so accuracy is required everywhere.
A difficult hole. It starts with a straight uphill shot, and there is a valley from 200 to 150 yards to the green. Once you get over the valley, the fairway turns almost at a right angle to the right. When the wind is blowing against you, you need both distance and direction for your second shot to aim for a route over the valley.
Trivia
25 minutes drive from Hua Hin. Adjacent to a hotel with ocean views.
Other courses designed by Robert McFarland in Asia include Rancho Changwee R&CC, Thanon GV&SC, Hat Yai R&GC in Thailand, Kings Island GR and Lakeside Course in Vietnam, and Kangle Gardens S&GC in China.