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This hilly course is set amongst idyllic palm plantations and offers stunning panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding mountains. Numerous palm trees, waterfalls and natural creeks add to the beauty of the course. Many of the fairways are sloping and both the fairways and greens are guarded by numerous coconut groves, rainforest jungles and valleys, making the layout extremely challenging.
data
location | Check on MAP |
Course Leader | 6,881 yards |
Course Rate | |
designer | Pirapon Namatra |
open | 2004 |
Caddy | can be |
Golf Cart | Available (required) |
Driving Range | can be |
evaluation
comprehensive evaluation | 4.35 ★★★★☆ |
Layout | 4 ★★★★☆ |
Difficulty | 5 ★★★★★ |
Green Condition | 3 ★★★☆☆ |
Fairway Condition | 4 ★★★★☆ |
Sculptural beauty and scenery | 6 ★★★★★★ |
Course Introduction
A spectacular downhill hole with a slight dogleg to the right. The landing area for the tee shot is narrow, so the shot requires some tension. The view from the tee is also wonderful. The second shot is over a creek to a long, narrow green. The accuracy of the tee shot is more important than the distance.
A long, straight par 4 hole. The tee shot lands in a blind spot, and the ball carries 210 yards over a ridge and rolls down a sloping fairway, allowing you to gain distance. The second shot is downhill. The view from the fairway beyond the ridge blends in with the ocean in the distance, offering a magnificent view.
A signature hole. It is a dogleg to the left, and the second shot is a spectacular downhill shot. The tee shot must avoid the cliffs on the left side. The tee shot is a little blind, but after 250 yards, you can gain another 50 yards due to the steep rollercoaster-like downward slope. The second shot is over a creek that crosses the fairway, and the green is 170 yards away from the fairway around the creek, still quite high. The approach shot is often affected by the hazard in front of the green and the three bunkers around the green. You can enjoy a panoramic view at the top of this hole.
Trivia
It takes 1 hour by plane from Bangkok to Samui Airport. There is also a direct flight from Hong Kong. It is a 30-minute drive from Samui Airport. There is a hotel and spa of the same chain near the coastline, and it is an 8-minute drive from that hotel. Koh Samui is about the size of Sado Island, and the entire island is covered with coconut forests.
You need a handicap of four or less to play from the longest gold tees.
Other courses designed by Piraporn Namat in Thailand include Banyan GC Hua Hin, Bangsai GC and Singha Park Khon Kaen GG.