Pattaya is long known as the paradise resort of the East, a description aptly suited today to the wide range of world class golf courses within a 40 km. radius of the City. But whilst the quality is of top international standard, the prices are not/ Visitor green fees on weekdays average Many of the courses are designed to championship standard by the world's top names in golf architecture: Laemchabang by Jack Nicklaus, Eastern Star by Robert Trent Jones Jnr., Sriracha International by Gary Player and Rayong Green Valley by Australians Peter Thompson and Michael Wolveridge. The Natural Park Resort and Natural Park Hills Resort, design by Ronald Fream even have flood-lights on the 18th hole to ensure late evening golfers can complete their Playing in this delightful tropical climate all year round, the caddie lightens the load, and regular stops at he attractive watering holes encourage peak performance on the course. Afterwards the high standard of clubhouse facilities and services complete a memorable round of golf wherever you play. And for visitors without clubs or shoes there is no problem as the hire of top brands of golf clubs, such as Ping and Misuno are available for around 250 baht. at every course you will be welcomed by friendly and courteous staff to remind you that you are in the Land of Smiles, It is no exaggeration to claim that hardly any other resort in the world can offer so many courses of such high standard at such reasonable prices. |