At first glance. golfing and the ocean do not seem to go together. However, when you combine this popular sport with extraordinary beauty of the Andaman Sea and its long coastline, what you get is a golfing experience unlike anywhere else on earth.

Thailand 's southern provinces of Phuket, Phangnga and Krabi have long been the destinations of people looking for rest and relaxation. Sea, sand and sun are in abundance, complementing great seafood, unspoiled national parks and a unique culture. For those that pursue an active lifestyle and enjoy the challenges of gofing, the three provinces offer perhaps the utimate high.

Phuket, Phangnga and Krabi all have world-class golf courses some designed by renowed international architects and star golfers. The courses are set among a variety of exciting surroundings like amidst green mountains and by the azure sea. Wherever they are, all have modern facilities and impeccable services. Green and caddie fees are always very affordable. Some courses boast excellent cuisine and accommodation. All can cater to any program for groups large and small.

This publication gives you valuable insight into the golf courses in the three provices, but there is nothing that can compare to actually playing on one, or a few, of them. We believe that after one visit, you will likely return for more glorious golfing by the Andaman Sea.

5 Golf Courses on Island

LOCH PALM GOLF CLUB Vichitsongkram Road Kathu District Phuket 83000 Tel: 321929-34 Fax: 32197-8 Designed by Sukitti Klangwisai Loch Palm Golf Club will become a fast favorite with all golfing enthusiasts. The 18-hole, par 72, 6,434 yards course sits amid beautiful rolling hills, providing a scenic backdrop to the lush green fairways.	more Detail. Photo Gallery
PHUKET COUNTRY CLUB 97/4 Vichitsongkram Road Kathu Phuket 83000 Tel: 321365-71  Fax: 321721 Designed by Sukitti Klangvhisai This is one of the five most beautiful golf courses in Thailand, with a standard 18-hole, 72 -par, 6,483 yards course.  The course has three distinct characters - in some parts hilly, in others laced with waterways, and in others it has lush green fairways. Golfers need to be good, and well-prepared, to perform well on this course. But whatever the score, there's no doubt that golfers will enjoy those lush green fairways.	more Detail. Photo Gallery
BLUE CANYON COUNTRY CLUB 165 Mu1, Thepkrasattri Rd ,Maikaw Thalang Phuket 83140 Tel:327440-7 Fax: 327449 Designed by Yoshikazu Kato With the great success of the 1994 Johnnie Walker Classic, Blue Canyon has been recognized as a world championship golf course and one of the best in Asia. Gary Player was moved to comment. "Absolutely magnificent course, they've got the most beautiful setting, really using the natural landscape and building the holes around it. You won't find a better club house anywhere in the world, the food is good, and everybody is friendly. How can you beat it!"	more Detail.
BANYAN TREE CLUB & LAGUNA Phuket Golf Club 34 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Tel : 270991 Fax : 321351 Designed by Wax Maxlor The standard 18 hole, 71 par, 6,850 yard Banyan Tree Club is surrounded by the Andaman Sea and mountain scenery.  Max Waxlor designed the first nine holes, with sand mountains, shady coconut trees and water obstacles in five areas. Part of the Laguna development at Bang Tao Beach, this is a true paradise for golfers.	more Detail.
THAI MUANG BEACH GOLF CLUB 157/12 Moo 9 Limdul Rd,Thai Muang, Phangnga 82120 Tel: (076) 571533-35  Fax: (076) 571214 Designed by Dye Designs 18 hole, 72 par, 7,028 yards A sea breeze while playing golf. What an experience! The only real Andaman sea course, Thai Muang Beach Club. offers panoramic views of the mountains and the sea. Regardless of your game, the course design alone will make this a round you will never forget.	more Detail.