Golf is a speciality of the region, with more than 20 courses within an hour's drive (most within 30 minutes) of Pattaya, many designed by some of golf's most famous names, including Nick Faldo (Great Lakes), Jack Nicklaus (Laem Chabang), Gary Player (Sri Racha) and Robert Trent Jones (Eastern Star Resort and Country Club). All offer good facilities and value for money in the 500 baht (green & caddy fee) to 2500 baht range.
- Laem Chabang International Country Club is considered the finest golf course in the area and ranked in Thailand’s Top 3 best courses.
- The Golf Club,
33/133 Soi L.K. Metro (near Soi Diana and Soi Buakhao, about 100 yards from the Areca Lodge),
Tel.(66) 085 434 3377, (fax:(66) 038 720 602, e-mail: pattaya4golf@gmail.com). A popular sports bar & restaurant that runs regular golf competitions on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. They have contracts with the local courses and offer highly discounted green fees either through the Pattaya Sports Club or they can book your private tour of up to 120 golfers. They are the only bar golf society with a T.A.T. License. Transportation, club rentals, free WiFi and golf lockers are available.
- International Pattaya Golf Club is non-profit organisation (membership 500 baht for 2 years, 1000 baht for 5 years) comprising five local golf societies, some of which rent clubs and footwear. One of these, The Pattaya Golf Society (PGS), has a website with useful general information and course guide. Membership is open to all, regardless of gender, age or handicap (bring proof of your current handicap with you).
Other well-known popular courses in the area Pattaya include: Siam Country Club, Siam Plantation, Khao Kheow, Rayong Green Valley, St. Andrews 2000, Mountain Shadow, Burapha, The Emerald, Eastern Star, The Phoenix, Crystal Bay, and Pattaya Country Club.
- The Mini Golf Pub, Thappraya Road, Buddha Hill - on the left just past the flyover when headed to Jomtien). - 18 holes, refreshments available; 100 baht/person, open 10:00-23:00. Their cat sometimes acts as a self-propelled obstacle (no extra charge).
- Pattaya City Golf, (at the Nova Lodge Hotel on Beach Road, next to the junction with Pattaya Central Road). 18 holes, plus chipping, driving and putting areas for the more serious golfer; refreshments served at the waterfront bar; 140 baht/person, open 9AM-1AM. Caddy service available!
- Golf Amphoe Bang Lamung and Pattaya
