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New golf course for Krabi
Krabi’s much-talked-about golf course in Klong Muang has finally made it to the construction phase and will bring Krabi’s number of golf courses to two when completed.
The 9-hole Klong Muang golf course will be built on part of the Krabi Sofitel Phokeethra Resort in Klong Muang.
Land has already been cleared for the course and building is expected to start later this month.
The project promises to be a good prospect for visitors, locals and resort residents bringing more interest to this particular region of Krabi
Although the Klong Muang course will be part of the Sofitel Resort, it will also be open to the general public for a fee.
The only restriction to the public being that players must at least have a handicap.
The new golf course’s fairways and greens will overlook Klong Muang beach and the Hong Islands to offer a stunning backdrop.
Krabi’s other golf course is the Neua Klong district 18-hole Pakasai Country Club.
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Posted by: Andrew on 24 Jan 2008, 05:06 -
Asian Tour promises big purses in 2008
On Monday, organizers of the 2008 Asian Tour announced that next year’s purses will be $3 million higher than last year. Eleven tournaments on the tour are offering a purse of over $1 million each with several prestigious tournaments in the Tour taking place in Thailand.
The Asian Tour is the fastest-growing golf circuit and next year will include tournaments in 16 different countries. The game has become increasingly popular both for participants and for spectators in the Asian region.
First opened in 1994, the Asian Tour in 2008 is currently offering a total prize fund of $27 million according to executive chairman Kyi Hla Han.
"Many of our events will raise their prize funds to record figures and this clearly signifies the growing strength of the game across the region and the support from corporate Asia," Kyi Hla Han said in a statement. "Negotiations are also in the final stages for a number of other events to be added to the schedule."
This year two new events joined the Tour. The Pine Valley Beijing Open and the Johor Open will participate again in 2008 and will offer more than double the prize pots awarded this year. The Malaysian Open is offering $2 million for the 2008 Tour but it is the Singapore Open which draws the world’s top players.
Thailand, which boasts some of the regions finest golf courses, will host the Bangkok Airways Open from June 5th to 8th, 2008 in Santiburi Samui. The purse being offered is $300,000.
Later in the year the Volvo Masters of Asia tournament will take place at the Thai Country Club in Bangkok from December 18th to 21st, 2008. The prize is $750,000.
Seven of the events already scheduled will be co-sanctioned with the European Tour. Nine tournaments in 2008 will be hosted within Chinese territories.
The Tour is scheduled to begin on January 24th although the location and prize purse have not been revealed.
Posted by: Jen on 08 Nov 2007, 06:27 -
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket wins top travel award
The 14th Annual World Travel Awards were held at The Sage, in Newcastle Gateshead, England in early October. This year the award for Thailand’s Leading Golf Resort went to the Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket.
The awards are an attempt to identify and celebrate achievements in the travel industry from various sectors in locations across the world. Awards are given out in every region on earth from Africa to South America as well as in a global category for “green� or environmentally friendly businesses. Awards recognize the work of car hire companies, airports, airlines, hotels, scuba diving operators, casinos, spas, tour operators and others.
In order to reach a decision on the winner, nominees receive votes from 167,000 professionals in the industry and more than 110,000 travel agents.
Jan Kirsten, General Manager of Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket commented, “We are delighted to receive this award which recognizes our position in the international travel industry as Thailand’s leading golf resort�.
The Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket is has 411 guest rooms and villas, many with views out over the sparkling waters and white sand beaches that have made the region famous. Golf is just one of the many recreational facilities available at the resort which offers excellent spa treatments, fine dining and a large pool.
The Laguna Phuket Golf Club has been ranked in the top ten golf courses in Asia and was designed by Max Wexler. The course has 18 beautiful holes set around lagoons, amidst coconut groves, with mountains in the distance and with the sounds and scent of the Andaman Sea in the air.
Posted by: Jen on 05 Nov 2007, 04:30 -
Indigo Pearl’s Golf Package
One of Phuket’s better known five-star resorts, the Indigo Pearl, has just launched a special promotional package offering great accommodation and two rounds of golf on one of the most prestigious courses in the country.
The three day, two night package includes green fees for a round at the Blue Canyon course and another round at the Laguna Phuket golf club. Until the end of October, the package is available for US$500 to US$670 (the actual price depends on the accommodation category).
Breakfast each morning is included in the package price as are transfers to and from the airport and transportation to and from the golf courses. One set dinner for two at one of the gourmet restaurants on the resort complex is also included. Dinner is accompanied by a glass of wine each.
Caddy fees, club rentals and golf sets are not included.
The resort offers late-check out and accommodation upgrades. An extra fee will be charged for another golfer if the room is occupied by a double. Additional night’s accommodation are available from 5,500 to 12,000 baht and include breakfast.
Room and Selling Price (Price/Package (3D/2N)
- Pearl Beds at THB 17,550 Net (US$ 500) per stay
- Plantation Villas at THB 17,550 Net (US$ 500) per stay
- Private Pool Pavilions at THB 23,550 Net (US$ 670) per stay
Posted by: Jen on 28 Aug 2007, 06:54 -
Where to Golf in Hua Hin
Foreign tourists and golfers from Thailand alike love the greens in Hua Hin, a beach resort town just a few hours from Bangkok. A popular weekend getaway for those who live in the capital city, Hua Hin is known for its gorgeous sunshine, exceptionally good weather and great golfing.
The Royal Hua Hin Golf Course was the first of its kind in Thailand and has been welcoming golfers for 80 years. Despite embracing a western game, the course remains remarkably Thai, with shrubs sculpted into mythical creatures and animals native to Thailand. The course sets high standards for golfing in the country, offering some of the best caddies in the region, known fondly as ‘the canaries’ for their yellow attire.
The Majestic Creek & Milford Golf Course is a championship course with 27 holes nestled amidst farmland, pineapple groves and mango trees. It is often favored by those staying at the Dusit Resort Hotel due to its close proximity and great water holes.
The Springfield Golf Course is a challenging championship 18-hole course and is said by many to be the best course in the country. The teaching staff are PGA professionals and the scenery surrounding the greens is spectacular.
Max Wexler designed the Palm Hills Golf Course, but it is perhaps most popular among golfers who just love the game, even if they can’t play it very well. The course offers glimpses of the ocean, the sounds of the serve and a cool breeze off the sea.
In 2008 the Black Mountain Golf Course will stage a PGA Tour event. The course actually has two parts. The East Course offers championship level golfing while the West Course is a more relaxed resort course.
Hua Hin has a number of excellent resorts and restaurants. Many accommodations can arrange reservations at any of the six golf courses and some can also provide partners.
Posted by: Jen on 14 Aug 2007, 06:23 -
Relax and Golf at the Rose Garden in Bangkok
The Rose Garden Country Resort is offering special packages for golfers staying near Bangkok. The resort is 32 kilometers from the city and is beautifully located on the banks of the Ta Chine River.
The resort has 193 rooms tucked away into 70 acres of tropical gardens scented with flowers and shaded from the sun. Accommodation ranges from family-style resort hotel rooms, lakeside motel rooms or traditional teak Thai-style houses on the lake.
For golfers and their families, the Simply Golf package offers an airport pick up and transfer. At the resort, guests are welcomed with a fruit basket. The offer includes one night accommodation at Rose Garden Riverside, with American breakfast served in the morning. Guests are taken to the Golf Course and caddie fees as well as one round green fee are included in the package price. On a weekday, a single room for one person is 6,200 baht (7,200 baht on a weekend) and for doubles, each person is charged 3,800 baht (4,200 baht on a weekend.)
Posted by: Jen on 14 Aug 2007, 06:22 -
Chedi Chiang Mai Golf Specials
One of the best hotels in Chiang Mai is currently offering great rates on four and six-night golf packages. The special includes breakfasts, green fees at three golf courses, set dinners, airport transfer and rides to the golf course in a Mercedes Benz limousine. Accommodation is either in the deluxe or the Chedi Club suite and the special also includes an aromatherapy massage and steam bath. Packages are priced between 50,100 baht (4 nights) and 67,800 baht (6 nights) and is available until September 30th.
The Chedi Chiang Mai is on a spacious fortified compound on the banks of the Ping River. The colonial décor oozes luxury and comfort. Deluxe rooms are 50 square meters, while suites have double the space. While the old fashioned traditional fittings are stylish and decorative, the rooms have all the latest technology as well, from flat screen TV panels to wireless broadband internet.
At night, floating candles light the pool while jazz music floats from the bar and the sweet smell of smoke drifts out from the cigar lounge.
Posted by: Jen on 21 Jul 2007, 11:03