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Laem Chabang International Country Club is a world class golf course. The whole package is faultless throughout and extremely well run and maintained.
The golf course at Laem Chabang International Country Club opened in 1995 and was designed by the world famous golfer Jack Nicklaus who won a staggering 115 Professional Tournaments throughout his career which spanned only 26 years, he dominated the sport of golf.
Jack Nicklaus first designed the Glen Abbey Golf Course in Oakville, Ontario in 1976. In 2005 his company went on to design 299 Golf Courses.
Nicklaus has also been quoted as saying, he is very glad to have a beautiful finished Course and the owner’s commitment to quality and maintenance is truly World Class.
Laem Chabang International Country Club is set in 700 Acres of natural tropical countryside consisting of 27 Holes combining 10,500 yards. The Course is split into 3 sets of 9 holes, The Lake, The Mountain and The Valley Courses, of which any combination can be played.
The Lake Course is 3,419 yards long and has a natural stream running through most of the holes, The Mountain Course is 3,446 yards and uses the natural surrounding hillside to great effect and The Valley Course is 3,619 yards overlooked by the whole course, a stunning backdrop to most holes.
The course is the only Course in Pattaya which is fitted with floodlighting, this adds an extra dimension to the game, and it is truly beautiful and must be experienced.
The course in general, uses the natural surrounding countryside to great effect with an abundance of natural and man-made hazards including, exposed rock formations, tall coconut trees, well developed rough shrubbery, lakes, streams, ponds and a lot of strategic bunkers to make this course extremely challenging and interesting for all levels of Golfers.
Laem Chabang International Country Club still remains a Tournament Course and it has hosted;
The Stunning Modern Club House is Five star and comes with Five Star Facilities and Service, with Pattaya just down the road, you should not be in any rush to get back, take some time to relax a bit. It opens at 6.00 am and closes at 11pm.
The spacious main Restaurant has a panoramic view over the Valley Course and beyond and can cater for 320 Golfers at one time.
The International and Thai Restaurant specialises in Japanese and Western cuisine and is open for Breakfast from 06.30 am, the scrumptious International Buffet is between 11.00 and 14.00 with the A La Carte menu serving right through to 23.00.
For those wishing to enjoy light refreshment, you may wish to relax in the Central Bar and Patio, overlooking the Valley.
The fully stocked bar serves a large variety of International Beers, wines and spirits and caters throughout the day with snacks and sandwiches and Tea and Coffee. The Patio is in the best position to watch the sunset over the Valley.
The Pro Shop or 'Sports Mall' stocks everything a golfer would need, probably the largest selection of branded and own Laem Chabang International Country Club branded golfing apparel.
If you require to hire some equipment the Sport Mall has a large selection of Golf Clubs at 1,500 Baht, Shoes at 200 Baht and an Umbrella at 150 Baht per day Locker Room is extremely modern and spacious and caters adequately for both male and female golfers.
The Kiosk Shops around the course offer a wide range of snacks and beverages for that mid-point break. There is also a driving range and practice putting green.
The Superb Golf Lodge offers 40 rooms of deluxe accommodation designed for the maximum comfort; it is conveniently linked to the clubhouse by an adjoining bridge.
Every single room is well appointed with an individual balcony and deluxe amenities such as colour TV with local satellite, safety deposit box, shuttle bus, laundry service, morning call, mini bar and CCTV throughout.
The Hotel also offers a large swimming pool, massage therapy and children's playground. The Superior room is 4,800 Baht per night and it includes Breakfast, Service Charge and VAT.
Laem Chabang International Country Club is a World Class Course and their prices may not reflect that in comparison with International Standards.
To play a round here you can do for Only 3,100 baht on a weekday, this includes the caddy fee but not the compulsory golf cart hire of 700 Baht and the round of 18 holes at the weekend is marginally higher 3,500 Baht.
If you are a guest at the Golf Lodge Hotel you can have a 900 Baht reduction on a round of 18 holes.
Laem Chabang International Country Club is the only course in Pattaya with floodlighting and an everyday evening round is 2,500 Baht, this includes the Caddy fee but not the compulsory Golf Cart Hire of 700 Baht. If you are a Guest at the Golf Lodge Hotel you can play for 1,750 Baht.
Tee off times from 6.30 am until 9 pm
Location: The tourist hot spot of Pattaya is only a 30 minutes drive away.