How much does golf cost in Pattaya?

Green fees typically run ฿1,500–4,000 depending on the course and whether it's a weekend, with premium championship courses at the higher end. A caddie (standard and effectively mandatory in Thailand) costs around ฿300–400 plus a tip, and a golf cart is extra. Multi-round golf packages offer the best value.

What are the best golf courses near Pattaya?

Standouts include Siam Country Club (Old, Plantation and Waterside — host of LPGA events), Laem Chabang International, Khao Kheow Country Club, Burapha Golf Club and Phoenix Gold. There's a course to suit every level and budget within an hour of the city.

When is the best time to play golf in Pattaya?

November to February — the cool, dry season — offers the best conditions. You can play all year, but the green/rainy season (June–October) means occasional afternoon downpours, so book morning tee times.

Pattaya Golf Guide 2026 — Best Courses, Green Fees & When to Play

Q: Is Pattaya good for golf?

Yes — the Pattaya and Eastern Seaboard area has the highest concentration of championship golf courses in Thailand, with around 20 quality courses within an hour's drive, including Siam Country Club, Laem Chabang and Khao Kheow. You can play year-round, caddies are standard, and green fees are excellent value compared with the West.

Pattaya is, quietly, one of the world's great golf destinations — the Eastern Seaboard packs the densest cluster of championship courses in Thailand, all within an hour's drive, all playable year-round, all superb value. Here's how to play it.

The short version

~20 championship courses within an hour of Pattaya.
Green fees: ฿1,500–4,000; caddie ฿300–400 (standard).
Best courses: Siam Country Club, Laem Chabang, Khao Kheow.
Best season: November–February (cool, dry).
Book ahead for premium courses and weekends.

The standout courses

Course	Known for
Siam Country Club	The flagship — Old, Plantation & Waterside; LPGA host
Laem Chabang International	27 holes, Jack Nicklaus design, dramatic terrain
Khao Kheow Country Club	27 holes in the hills, great conditioning
Burapha Golf Club	36 holes, well-priced, popular for packages
Phoenix Gold	Sea views, varied layout near the city

→ Every course, mapped with green fees

Green fees, caddies & carts

Green fees run roughly ฿1,500–4,000 depending on the course and day, with premium layouts at the top end and weekends pricier. A caddie is standard (effectively mandatory) at ฿300–400 plus a tip — and Thai caddies are excellent. Carts are extra. For multiple rounds, a golf package (rounds + transport, sometimes hotel) is the best value.

When to play

November–February is prime — cool, dry, perfect. You can play all year; in the June–October green season, book morning tee times to beat the afternoon showers. See the full weather guide →

Where to base yourself

Many courses sit east and north of the city, so a car or arranged transport helps. Stay central for convenience or near the courses for early tee-offs.

→ Where to stay · car rental

Common questions

Is Pattaya good for golf?

Yes — Thailand's densest cluster of championship courses, ~20 within an hour, year-round, great value.

How much does it cost?

Green fees ฿1,500–4,000 + caddie ฿300–400. Packages are best value. Course fees →

Best courses?

Siam Country Club, Laem Chabang, Khao Kheow, Burapha, Phoenix Gold.

Best time to play?

November–February (cool, dry); morning tee times in the rainy season.

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