LIVING THE FAIRWAY

With nine courses on the island, Phuket is a golfing haven with options for all levels of players. Laguna Golf Phuket offers its recently redesigned 18-hole, par-71 golf course, set within the world-renowned Laguna Phuket Resort. With complimentary shuttle services between the surrounding hotels in Laguna Phuket, the redesigned course measuring 6,756 yards has been revitalised to reach world-class standards. The new landscape provides golfers with two distinct scenic experiences with lush foliage on the front nine, while the back holes feature coconut groves and sand bunkers. A scenic surrounds comprising Phuket Mountains and environmental lagoons, combine to make Laguna Golf Phuket a truly idyllic golf paradise.

For those looking to improve their swing, Laguna Golf Academy offers expert lessons from resident professionals through Academy packages, individual lessons, a “Day with a Pro” and even Juniors Lessons for those budding stars of tomorrow.

Other choices include the Blue Canyon Country Club Canyon Course and Lakes Course, Loch Palm Golf Club Phuket, Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa, Phuket Country Club and Red Mountain Golf Club Phuket.

If you think you’ve golfed Phuket out, try the drive to the Katathong Golf and Resort in Thung Kha, Phangnga, and try the 7,023 yard, 18-hole course there. The bukers and lakes amid the lush surroundings of the natural country side are worth the drive alone.