Royal Bang Pa-In Golf Club

Holes 18 | Par 72 | Length 6450 m / 7054 y | Type Parkland | Architect Lee Schmidt

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The quality and choice of golf courses in Thailand is improving all the time and in 2017 Royal Bang Pa-in Golf Club added to the collection.

Located to the north of the capital city, Bangkok, it takes just over an hour to reach Royal Bang Pa-in Golf Club from a city centre hotel. Situated in Ayutthaya Province, it is also just 30 minutes away from Don Muang International Airport which accepts flights from Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia.

The golf course was designed by Schmidt-Curley Design Inc, who have won several awards for their golf courses in Asia and this another beauty to add to their collection.

Royal Bang Pa-in Golf Club plays to 7,052 yards from the back tee and is an 18-hole championship golf course. There are several features to the par-72 course and water is the main hazard throughout. Although it does not always come into play on every hole but for very wayward shots, you will see water on each of the 18 holes.

Take the first four holes as an example, water runs along the right side of each these holes but you will need to miss the fairway or green by some distance to find your ball getting wet. However, that soon changes from the 9^th hole onwards, which has a fairway split by water. The same applies to the 15^th hole and the par-3 14^th hole boasts an island green, which can be very tricky, especially with a bit of wind.

Unlike many of the other golf courses in the Bangkok area, Royal Bang Pa-in Golf Club has changes in elevation and there is a seven metre difference between the lowest and highest points of the golf course. This elevation change makes a sound strategy and club selection very important and adds to the overall test of the course.

The greens are also undulating and quick, so plenty of consideration is requited on approach to the putting surface. Leave yourself on the wrong level or with a downhill putt and you could be left struggling to two-putt on the greens, some of which are regarded as being the largest anywhere in Asia.

However, the fairways are hard and fast, meaning you can get good bounce and roll on tee shots. You may find the ball travelling further than expected when landing on the fairway, so keep this in mind when judging distances.

The clubhouse is a stunning modern design and inside you will find locker rooms, a restaurant and pro-shop. There are 17 shower rooms and the restaurant serves a delicious range of Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Western Dishes which can be enjoyed overlooking the golf course.

Complete with a putting green and chipping green, Royal Bang Pa-in Golf Club has everything you could wish for and it is without doubt one of the top golf courses in the Bangkok region.

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Condition 4.8
Facilities 4.6
Pace of play 4.6
Service 4.8
Overall 4.8
Review Score 4.7
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Royal Bang Pa-In Golf Club - Course Reviews 25 reviews

Great course with great service and good amenities!

Reviewed by TB; on 05 Dec 2023

We played early on a holiday and was able to finish the round in less than 4 hours. This is a feat for most courses in and around Bangkok and it is due to them managing their bookings well. The course was in fantastic shape from tee box to green and we saw many workers tending to the course while out on our round. The course presented plenty of challenges but was not so challenging as to make it not fun. All of the staff from Khun Cha in the pro shop, to the caddies and the servers in the restaurant were extremely pleasant and attentive. One of the best courses I have found, especially on the North side of Bangkok. Looking forward to playing it again soon.

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Review Score 4.8

Very good experience except that the shower is not strong enough. Tee time is also very stringent and not able to move up.

Reviewed by Christopher Voon; on 30 Sep 2023

The course is in excellent condition, even with the rain. Could drive the buggy onto the fairway though due to morning rain which can understand.

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Review Score 4.8

Great course to play not too far from Bangkok.

Reviewed by Yee Wah Kok; on 07 Jul 2023

Enjoyed playing the undulating course very much. The greens were good. Club house was very nice. Caddies were not experienced but were friendly and helpful.

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Quick round at Royal Bang Pa-in

Reviewed by Young Mok; on 26 Jun 2023

Solo ball weekday, shortest ever round, 2:47 finish. Caddie was good, whisking me around the course as the other four balls were going at their own pace.

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Review Score 4.6

Didnt know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised.

Reviewed by Darren White; on 15 Jun 2023

I wasnt really sure what the standard of Royal Bang Pa-In was equivalent too and was smiling as soon as I arrived there. Clubhouse was neat and tidy and course was in great nick, even though greens looked to have been cored a few weeks prior. I would put it in between Thai Country and Thana City. The Pro Shop was probably a little bit light with variety but had the essentials. I played alone and the starter had the Caddy take me to the 3rd hole to start, this was great as i was able to get my round finished in about 2.5 hours. My caddy spoke a little English and was really good with her reads of the greens and course, it was a great fun day. I guess the only downfall would be the distance from Bangkok city and this would be dependent on where you stay. I struggled to get a Grab Taxi after the game and had to get the Proshop organise a taxi for me.

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