ブルー キャニオン カントリークラブ (レイク コース)
This extremely majestic, undulating course for advanced players consists of both the Canyon and Lakes courses and consists of a total of 36 holes. The course, with a moderate ups and downs of 22 meters, was built on the site of what was originally a tin mine and rubber plantation. The course was designed to take advantage of the lakes and natural valleys, and there are water hazards on every player's path, with 17 of the 18 holes involving water.
data
location | Check on MAP |
Course Leader | 7,129 yards |
Course Rate | 74.0 |
designer | Yoshikazu Kato |
open | 1999 |
Caddy | can be |
Golf Cart | can be |
Driving Range | can be |
evaluation
comprehensive evaluation | 4.8 ★★★★★ |
Layout | 5 ★★★★★ |
Difficulty | 5 ★★★★★ |
Green Condition | 4 ★★★★☆ |
Fairway Condition | 5 ★★★★★ |
Sculptural beauty and scenery | 5 ★★★★★ |
Course Introduction
This is a par 5 hole with a slight uphill tee shot. The best route for the tee shot is to aim to the left of the tall tree in the center of the fairway. A pond cuts into the green from the front right, and the fairway slopes to the right, so hitting the second and third shots to the right is a no-no.
A long and very difficult par 4 hole. There are two fairways for the tee shot, the upper and lower ones. Long hitters are risky as they must hit over the pond just in front of the green, but they can aim for par with a fairway wood. Even if you are playing a second shot in a third shot contest, the pond on the left side cuts into the fairway, making it narrow and requiring an accurate shot. The green is relatively small, and if you can get par, it is as satisfying as a birdie. When the course first opened, there was a bunker just behind the green, but it was removed because it was a very difficult setup with a pond in front and a bunker at the back.
Trivia
5 minutes by car from Phuket Airport. To play, you must be accompanied by a member or make a reservation through a travel agency that handles golf. There is a hotel, and although it is a little expensive, a room with a view of the golf course is recommended. There is also a jacuzzi, sauna, and massage facilities. To play from the full back black tee, you must be accompanied by a member.
It was ranked 12th out of the top 40 courses in Thailand in 2015 by the Top 100 Golf Courses of the World (top100golfcourses.co.uk). As of 2015, there are approximately 270 golf courses in Thailand.
After working for Nippon Ryokka Doboku Co., Ltd., Mr. Kato became independent as a designer. Other courses he has designed include Treasure Hill G&CC in Thailand and The Southern Links GC in Okinawa, Japan. After designing the Canyon Course, Mr. Kato was worried that the course would deteriorate if it was not properly maintained, as it was so well-made, so he moved from Japan to Thailand. He still advises the golf club today. The Canyon Course is one of the most highly acclaimed courses by Japanese people who have designed golf courses overseas.