As Thailand is starting to cool down and we are moving into our winter months, our Chiang Mai Golf Week held in October is starting to gain plenty of interest from golfers around the world. The event is a 6 night / 4 round package where golfers play in the stableford format over 4 rounds. The winner is the player with the highest 4 round total. There are prizes on offer each day as well as overall prizes to the winners and runner ups as well as Nearest the Pins on Par 3's and best front and back nine scores. We also handicap each day to keep a fair playing field for the entire tournament players.

The tournament Hotel for the week is the 4 star Holiday Inn. The two golf courses for the week are  Alpine Country Club which hosted the Alpine Masters in 2015 and Chiang Mai Highlands which added another 9 holes to the course last year.

The Alpine Golf Club course follows through the valleys and mountains that surround the course. There are streams, ponds and bunkers all in strategic positions to add to the golfer's visual delight. Special mention must be made of the Par 3 15th hole, an island green that, at only 129 yards from the white tees, seems to turn seasoned golfers into beginners and reaching for their old golf balls.

For bookings to Chiang Mai, mention this newsletter and receive a free room upgrade at the Holiday Inn for bookings paid before 1st September 2016.

After Chiang Mai we then focus on the two biggest events we have, the Amari Hua Hin and Amari Pattaya golf weeks. Each event sees a field of 120 people from around the world play the best golf coursesfrom each destination. While the tournaments aren't until March 2017, we have 35 players already booked, with most people taking the free room upgrade from the Amari Hotels. Book your position now and don't miss out on a great week of golf!

We have 12 group tours throughout the year and all details of these events can be found on this link.

If you would like to book one of our events, or have any questions, please email us at [email protected]

My name is Graham Cater, an Aussie who plays Southport Golf Club on the Gold Coast of Australia. It is there I hone my skills and test my mental strength to ready me for our annual Thailand Golf Tour.

Playing golf in Thailand is not just about the game it is an exotic experience that has left me with the most wonderful memories from the Land of Smiles. Now I don't always play well and I have been known to miss the odd easy putt but nothing can stop the enjoyment I get playing on some of the best golf courses in Asia.

I first heard about golf in Thailand and Golfasian whilst playing with a group in Singapore. It sounded exciting and the more I investigated the practicalities of putting a tour together the more enthusiastic I became. Then it all came together in March 2012. I had contacted Golfasian and received a quick response from Bee. I was amazed at the efficiency with which Bee put our first golf tour in Hua Hin together. Local travel arrangements, hotels and golf all materialized without a hitch. Five years on and Bee is still looking after our group. She has become our good friend as have many of the wonderful staff of Golfasian. Currently we are considering Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia for an extended tour, all of which are covered by Golfasian with their own in-country staffs. What makes touring so easy with Golfasian is their awareness of your individual needs. This is integral to their business model. There are no compromises, no snags and no surprises...

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Phuket, Thailand

The Pearl of the Andaman is an hour's flight south of Bangkok and is without question what people imagine to be typical of the beauty that Thailand has to offer. Beautiful beaches and mountainous scenery has attracted holiday makers to Phuket for many years, and although the high season is a little shorter than other destinations in Thailand due to the monsoon rains in July, August and September it still has much to offer for golfers the rest of the year. Since our last review of Phuket in 2014, much has happened in a positive way on the golf scene for golfers to enjoy. Laguna Golf Club has completed its renovation and is fully open and in great condition and will host the Singha Phuket Open at the end of October this year. Blue Canyon has new owners and they have already made positive improvements on the championship course. Loch Palm is still as popular as ever and the spectacular Red Mountain is rated by many in the top six courses in the country.

An hour north of Phuket International Airport is the province of Phang Nga which recently opened a very good course called Katathong which was originally an old tin mine. With two new projects about to open in Khao Lak, golfers will soon have an exciting new area to discover.

The airport expansion was completed in March, so along with improved road conditions we feel Phuket as a golf destination is all positive and very much open for business!

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Laguna Golf Phuket features a resort golf course with pleasant breezes from the Andaman Sea. The Phuket golf course is not too demanding and reflects the natural beauty and tropical surroundings of Bang Tao Bay. Phuket Golf Laguna is set on a valley floor overlooked by low wooded hills and marsh lands.

The Phuket golf course was re-designed in 2014 and now the Laguna Golf Phuket is both more challenging and memorable. Golfers need to think their way around the golf course as each hole offers a multitude of shot options and both nines have good variety.

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The Banyan Tree Resort in Phuket is truly a 5-star luxurious resort with top service and facilities, the resort is continually placed at the top of the chart for hotels. The resort is part of Laguna Phuket and visitors have access to relaxing spa's, a wedding church, restaurants and a  a world-class golf course and endless family experiences. The Banyan Tree provides six top cuisine restaurants. The Banyan Tree provides the most luxurious facilities on the island and is truly a top 5-star resort.

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Phuket & Khao Lak Golfer's Paradise

Enjoy a two centre package with the beautiful island of Phuket and the resort of Khao Lak. Base yourself at The Angsana hotel in the Laguna complex and you have easy access to all Phuket's golf courses.

Normally known for its diving and long beaches, Khao Lak is located about 45 minutes off the island of Phuket now has golf options and The Sarojin is a small luxury boutique resort, and no better place to stay to enjoy the area.

The package is flexible and there are options to stay longer in Khao Lak and play the courses in the north of Phuket such as Blue Canyon and Mission Hills.

View the complete tour itinerary.
To meet your preferences and budget please contact us for further information.

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Pattaya Golf – Take the rough with the smooth

Undoubtedly Thailand golf is gaining in profile and quality thanks to a growing golf tourism market and increased television exposure of tournaments such as the Thailand Classic (Black Mountain) and Thailand Championship (Amata Spring). These 2 courses compare with some of the best in the world but understandably with that comes a price premium. I can see that someone arriving to play in Thailand probably will be looking for something special but perhaps they might wish to look further for an experience that is equally rewarding in different ways, but at a relatively bargain price.

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Drink Enough Water

It's the middle of the hot and rainy season here in Thailand. As we've explained before your golf won't be a washout but you may have to take shelter for 20 minutes as a storm passes. Be prepared for the humidity and rain. Bring a waterproof golf bag cover and brolly (preferably with a reflective surface to keep the sun off you when it isn't raining). Bring a couple of spare gloves, and bring a towel.

All of these things can be purchased at decent prices on arrival so don't sweat it…

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