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A practical guide to golf in Pattaya

Choose a realistic mix of courses, understand what each price covers, and arrange the tee times and journeys before you travel.

A good first decision

Choose the kind of round, then the course

Start with how far your group wants to travel from central Pattaya. The course times here are approximate planning bands, not a forecast for your pickup. Check whether you need a full 18-hole layout, a short course or access to a private club.

  1. Pick a travel band. Check the exact entrance and your tee-time traffic before committing.
  2. Check the round format. Compare holes, cart rules and any access or group-size limits.
  3. Get a complete quote. Name the date, tee window, players, caddies, carts, rentals and return transfer.

Browse every course or use the dated green-fee guide to compare recorded charges.

Itinerary ideas

Build one, two or three rounds

These patterns show how travel and course identity affect the plan. They are examples, not ranked recommendations.

One round near town

Siam Country Club and Pattaya Country Club are each recorded at about 25 minutes from central Pattaya. Name the specific Siam course when enquiring. Pattaya Country Club has dated tee-window offers; ask for the full general visitor price.

Three different corridors

Choose a near-town course, a Ban Chang or Bang Phra course, then an outer-area course such as Royal Lakeside. Price each transfer separately. Its named package has a resident condition; ask the course for the general visitor total.

Season and weather

Use climate as context, not a tee-time forecast

The Thai Meteorological Department’s Pattaya station normals cover 1981–2010. They help compare broad heat and rain patterns; use a current forecast and the selected course’s weather terms for the day itself.

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Historical Pattaya station weather patterns
PeriodRecorded normalPlanning action
Lower-rainfall monthsDecember 8.3 mm · January 15.6 mm · February 14.3 mmBook the date and tee window you want; dry-season demand can differ from weather.
Higher-rainfall monthsSeptember 204.7 mm · October 216.1 mmAsk how the club handles rain suspension and vouchers.
HeatApril average maximum 32.9°CCheck the current forecast, water access and sun protection.

TMD station normals · Current TMD Pattaya forecast · Checked 2026-08-29. Historical Pattaya-station climate normals support broad heat and rain planning only; they are not a forecast, a tee-time recommendation or evidence of current course conditions.

Arrival

Make room for the golf bag

Roong Reuang Coach lists the Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya route. Show a ticket or booking-confirmation email; boarding generally begins about 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. One checked bag up to 20 kg plus one personal bag is listed free of charge; excess size or weight may incur a fee.

Before relying on the coach: The airport listing does not state golf-bag acceptance, and this record does not claim a live timetable or fare; confirm oversize sporting equipment and the selected departure before relying on the coach.

Airports of Thailand transport listing · Checked 2026-08-29

For journeys to the course, arrange pickup, waiting time, golf-bag space and the return leg. The first-round guide compares an app ride, a private car and society transport.

Course geography

Compare the journey before the price

A short drive can be valuable when you have one round; a longer trip may work when you give a course the whole day. The course directory has the full records, maps and contact details.

Compare every main course route

Times are approximate from central Pattaya. Cart rules and dated totals should be confirmed for your actual round.

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Main course routes from central Pattaya
Course routeDriveAreaHolesCart / walkingPriceContact
Pattaya Country Club & Resort~25 minKhao Mai Kaeo, Bang Lamung18 holesAsk the courseAsk for the full price · named offer listedVerified operator inquiry
Siam Country Club~25 minPong, Bang Lamung81 holesRequiredDated total availableVerified operator inquiry
Burapha Golf & Resort~30 minBueng/Bo Win, Si Racha36 holesAsk the courseAsk for the full priceOfficial site or contact
Laem Chabang International Country Club~30 minBueng, Si Racha27 holesRequiredDated total availableVerified operator inquiry
Phoenix Gold Golf & Country Club~30 minHuai Yai, Bang Lamung27 holesWalking optionDated total availableOfficial site or contact
Bangpra International Golf Club~40 minBang Phra, Si Racha18 holesAsk the courseAsk for the full price · named offer listedOfficial site or contact
Chee Chan Golf Resort~40 minNa Jomtien, Sattahip18 holesRequiredDated total availableOfficial site or contact
Crystal Bay Golf Club~40 minBang Phra, Si Racha27 holesWalking optionDated total availableOfficial site or contact
Hermes Golf Club (ex-Parichat)~40 minKhao Mai Kaeo, Bang Lamung18 holesRequiredAsk for the full price · named offer listedOfficial site or contact
Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course~40 minPhlu Ta Luang, Sattahip36 holesAsk the courseAsk for the full priceOfficial site or contact
St. Andrews 2000 Golf Club~40 minSamnak Thon, Ban Chang (Rayong)18 holesRequiredAsk for the full price · named offer listedOfficial site or contact
Khao Kheow Country Club~45 minBang Phra, Si Racha27 holesAsk the courseDated total availableOfficial site or contact
Mountain Shadow Golf Club~45 minMueang Chonburi18 holesWalking optionDated total availableOfficial site or contact
Pattana Golf Resort & Sport Club~45 minKhao Khan Song, Si Racha27 holesRequiredDated total available · named offer listedOfficial site or contact
Rayong Green Valley Country Club~45 minSamnak Thon, Ban Chang (Rayong)18 holesRequiredAsk for the full price · named offer listedOfficial site or contact
Silky Oak Country Club~45 minSamnak Thon, Ban Chang (Rayong)18 holesRequiredDated total availableOfficial site or contact
Pattavia Century Golf Club~50 minKhlong Kiu, Ban Bueng18 holesAsk the courseDated total availableOfficial site or contact
Pleasant Valley Golf & Country Club~50 minBang Phra, Si Racha18 holesAsk the courseDated total availablePhone recorded
Treasure Hill Golf & Country Club~50 minKhlong Kiu, Ban Bueng18 holesAsk the courseAsk for the full priceOfficial site or contact
Eastern Star Country Club & Resort~55 minPhla, Ban Chang (Rayong)18 holesAsk the courseAsk for the full priceOfficial site or contact
Royal Lakeside Golf Club~65 minBang Pakong (Chachoengsao)18 holesAsk the courseAsk for the full price · named offer listedOfficial site or contact
Greenwood Golf Club~70 minKhlong Kiu, Ban Bueng27 holesAsk the courseAsk for the full priceOfficial site or contact

Timed offers

Read the condition beside the price

These three operator examples show why a lower price needs its date, tee window, hole count, inclusions and eligibility attached. They are starting points for an inquiry, not general tariffs.

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Three dated operator offer examples
CourseOffer and conditionsSource and date
Bangpra International Golf ClubWeekday after 15:00: ฿1,000 · 9 holes · weekdays after 15:00 · includes green fee, caddie, cart · eligibility: not stated; confirm availabilityPublished offerChecked 2026-09-13 · End date not stated; confirm availability
Pattaya Country Club & ResortTuesday Sport Day: ฿1,700 · hole count not stated · Tuesday · includes green fee, caddie, cart · eligibility: not stated; confirm availabilityPublished offerChecked 2026-08-23 · Valid through 2026-10-31
Hermes Golf Club (ex-Parichat)Weekday: ฿1,900 · 18 holes · weekdays · includes green fee, caddie, cart · eligibility: 2–5 players; advance reservation mandatory · itemised as green fee ฿700 + caddie ฿400 + cart ฿800Published offerChecked 2026-09-13 · Offer period: July–September 2026

See all dated course fees and offers.

Make it real

Choose who will confirm each round

Contact the course directly when you want to settle one tee time and its exact inclusions. For a stay or several coordinated rounds, compare package terms alongside a direct quote. If you want an organised group day, check a society’s visitor rules.

Whichever route you choose, keep written confirmation of the course, date, start time, player count, payment and rain or cancellation terms.

Common trip questions

How many golf courses are in the Pattaya directory?

The directory has 31 listings: 26 main comparison records and 5 shorter guides for short courses, private clubs and outer regions. The main comparison uses approximate journeys of up to 90 minutes from central Pattaya. Four Siam courses share one guide; Emerald's current status needs confirmation.

How should I compare Pattaya golf prices?

Compare the same green fee, caddie, cart, chosen tip and return transport. Named timed offers have their own eligibility and tee windows; ask for a complete quote when a current total is unavailable.

Which course should I play first?

Start with travel time, course format, cart rule, a complete price and an available tee time. Use the course record to check access and conditions rather than treating a distance or price alone as a ranking.

When should I book?

Confirm before travelling. Weekends, Thai public holidays and the November–February high-season planning period commonly need more notice, while offer terms and availability can change independently.