Golf
Blue Canyon
One of the premier courses in the region, Blue Canyon is set in a secluded valley, overlooked by Phuket's famous hills. Host to the Johnnie Walker Classics in 1994 and 1998, and the Honda Invitational in 1996. The club offers two 18 holes championship golf courses, Canyon Course and Lakes Course.
Canyon Course
The original 18 holes, 72 par course was designed by Yoshikazo Kato in 1991. This championship course has featured in many major golf tournament including the Johnnie Walker Classic. The Canyon Course was designed with minimal disruption to the natural landscape. This feature, along with the use of existing canyons and rubber plantations helped create the masterpiece that the Canyon Course is renowned today. The Canyon Course has an intriguing mix of narrow tree-lined fairways requiring accurate tee shots. A number of dog legs demand precise shot making, and there is a selection of testing Par 3's. These features, along with numerous water hazards, long carries the and beautifully manicured fairways, all lend themselves to one of Asia's most sought after golfing destinations.
Golf Course Summary:
Designed by Yoshikazo Kato Opened 1991 18 holes, 72 par Total Yardage Black 7179, Blue 6664, White 6330 Fairways - Zosyia Matrelia Greens - Bermuda Tiff Dwarf Grass
Design Features:
Use of natural canyons and rubber plantations. Each hole designed with its own uniqueness Manicured landscaping, blending naturally into the environment. Large, fast undulating greens. 4 Tee layout catering for professionals & amateurs alike 87 Bunkers covering key landing areas and green surrounds Championship standard course. Walking course with caddies.
Lakes Course
Following the success of the challenging Canyon Course, the Lakes Course opened in 1999, offering a whole new challenge to the game of golf with water hazards on 17 out of 18 holes. It is a mixture of water-filled canyons created by open cast mining with its natural land flow left relatively unchanged. The Lakes Course has been designed to cater for a broader range of golfers with Silver Tees being added between Red and White Tees. With Blue and Black Tees, a total of five sets of Tees offer a complete golfing experience, for all golfers' standards. from the Championship Tees, target driving areas are set at 270 yards to accommodate today's long hitters, enabling the Lakes Course to be the venue for world class tournaments; with the confidence that the challenge will meet the very best golfers from around the world. Its front 9 holes run through a landscape of lakes and natural canyons, whilst the back 9 weaves its way through scenic lakes and soft whispering woodlands of rubber trees. Gentle winds at 10mph constantly add a challenging dimension to any game.
Golf Course Summary:
Designed by Yoshikazo Kato Opened 1999 18 holes, 72 par Total Yardage Black 7129, Blue 6415, White 6014 Fairways - Zosyia Matrelia Grass Greens - Bemuda Tiff Dwarf Grass Sand Base - 300 mm
Design Features:
Land flow relatively unchanged. Front 9 run through a landscape with lakes and natural canyons, with the back 9 weaving its way through a rubber tree plantation. Water comes into play 17 out of 18 holes. Large, mildly undulating greens. 5 Tee layout catering for professionals & amateurs alike 34 Bunkers covering key landing areas and green surrounds Championship standard course. Walking course with caddies.
Loch Palm Golf Club Phuket
The Loch Palm Golf Club Phuket, with 18 hole, par 72, has been built around Crystal Lake, the largest body of water on any Phuket golf course, the course has smooth slopes and dramatic elevation changes, taking you across and around ravines and plateaus that test all levels of skill. The front nine holes sit among lakes and palm trees, while the second nine move you along though the mountains, hitting uphill and downhill with woods, irons and even your putter!!
Golf Course Summary:
Designed by Dr. Sukitti Klangwisai Opened November 1998 18 holes 72 par Total Yardage 6,434
Details
Spread over 400 rai (160 acres) of lush, rolling hills, this par 72, 18 holes course has been carefully designed to blend beautifully with the natural terrain. Nestled below a panoramic range of peaks, the layout surrounds the largest lake on any golf course in Phuket - Crystal Lake. With a gentle breeze and more than 1,400 towering palms lining the fairways, you’re treated to a very scenic course along with the many challenging hazards and greens. Complimenting the golf course is a sprawling country-style clubhouse covering up to 5 rai (2 acres). Here, you can dine at the lake-side terrace or watch balls drop in the lake as you practice your swing at the attached aqua driving range. Optional golf cars are available.
Signature Hole
Hole 16th Par 3 - 220 yards This is the most challenging hole beside a large lake. The green is squeeze by two sand bunkers. A bad bunker play from the left sand bunker will cause the ball roll down the hill quickly. To get the ball from the right bunker is not eas as the bunker is at least 2 meters depth. This difficult green will easily cause you at least three putts
Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa
Out: 3469 yards, In 3337 yards, Total 6806 yards. Par 72 Phuket's first 21st Century championship course lies on the scenic north-east coast. A nine-hole night golf course, due to open in early 2005, is also close by in the foothills. The courses are 10 minutes' drive from the airport and 30 minutes from Phuket City. RATING: Mission Hills might be by the sea but it is not a links course. It actually bears no similarity to other courses on the island but probably reflects Phuket's character most accurately. Nicklaus Design has added some distinguishing quirks, like the two greens that offer alternative finishes on Hole 18. Paspalum Sea Isle grasses add stunning colors and thrive in the salty soil. FACILITIES: Five target greens make the driving range an accurate reflection of the game. International restaurants, bar lounges and a swimming pool are part of the 72 room-resort. There is also a pro shop, patio cafe, kiosks, plus a private function room, and of course a spa.
On The Course
Mission Hills has been carved from rubber plantations and sits among Phuket's environmentally-friendly mangroves. Great expanses of white sand beach bunkers have been added to contrast with the translucent blue hues of the ocean and the vibrant greens of the Sea Isle grassed fairways and putting surfaces. It is accurately described as a “piece of living art,” the kind of pastiche that Vincent Van Goh would have created given half a chance and a love of a long drive. The ocean views are delivered at a price: water comes in to play at seven holes. The sea breezes also are a regular feature. What time of day you choose to play can turn a following zephyr into a stiff headwind. While the spa awaits at the 19th hole, stress and tiredness are further banished with caddies and golf carts both being compulsory. It is not unknown for snacks to be delivered out on the course at lunchtime.
TOP HOLES:
Hole 4, first of the ocean holes, is a medium-length par three with spectacular views across the Phuket Sea. The putting surface is an island of grass in a sea of white sand.
One island, two greens: Hole 2 is a par five that requires two well-placed shots to give the golfer a comfortable third to the island putting surface . The island is shared with the green for Hole 5, a par 4 that plays back towards the clubhouse from tees situated in a sandy expanse.
Phuket Country Club
Phuket Country Club was established in 1989, and built over a reclaimed tin mine, the course provides a challenge for golfers of all levels. Host to the Ladies Kosaido Thailand Open 1992 and Prince Bernard Cup tournaments, the club offers two courses with 27 holes. Voted "Best Course in Thailand" by Asian Golf Magazine 2001 and "Best Holes Par-Five" by Asian Golf Magazine 2001 (Hole #10.)
Golf Course Summary:
Designed by Dr. Sukitti Klangvisai Opened May 1989 27 holes, 72+37 par Old Course: 18 holes Country Club Course: 9 holes (Yardage & Par Rating calculated as 18 holes) Total Yardage 6,484 + 3,575
General Info.
There are two courses with 27 holes in total.
Old Course: 18 holes
Country Club Course: 9 holes (Yardage & Par Rating calculated as 18 holes) The OLD COURSE provides a strenuous 18-hole, 6483 yards, par 72 golf game. Hole #10, 557 yards par 5, is one of the most unusual holes you will find anywhere; a dog-leg right that snakes around an enormous lake and is reachable in one! Set in a valley, with fairways meandering through the hills, the course offers six holes in undulating hills, six holes on the level and six holes through landscaped forest. Although high handicappers have the best round of their lives and keep coming back for more, the low handicap golfers still find the course quite a challenge.
The COUNTRY CLUB COURSE is a challenging 3575 yards (championship tee) par 37, 9-hole course, particularly suitable for the low handicap golfer. The picturesque beauty of the scenery and layout, somewhat softens the difficulty of the course. Watch out for those wayward shots; all are penalized either landing in water or out-of-bounds. However, with five tee-off boxes at each hole, you have a choice of making it less of an ordeal. The distinctive feature is water which comes into play 80% of the time. (Hint: high handicap golfers, remember to purchase a few dozen second hand balls from the Pro Shop before tee off! You might just need a few!)
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