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Siam Country Club Golf Course
Designer : I. Izumi
Opened : 1971
Hole : 18
Par : 72
Address : 50 Moo 9 Poeng Banglamung Chonburi 20150
Distance from Pattaya: 10 Kms.
Set behind Pattaya in low hills, the Siam Country Club is one of Thailand's finest and most difficult courses. Designed by I. Izumi 32 years ago, the course has played host to international tournaments on many occasions and has been wonderfully landscaped to contain more than its fair share of shrubs and plants. Although the fairways are slightly narrow, this should be of no difficulty to the long drivers amongst you. But even if you are to hit hazard after hazard, be prepared for the last four holes. They are some of the most dramatic within the region.
This is indisputably one of the finest and most difficult courses in Thailand situated just 10 kms. from Pattaya. At just over 7,000 yard with a par 72 its up and down layout, blown by the Gulf of Siam's winds poses a real test of golf. Its holes slope past a series of lakes, creeks and strategically situated mature trees which can block out an ill-placed shot on seemingly generous fairways. Various fruit trees on the course give one the impression of being in an orchard, especially when in season. The grainy greens with subtle breaks require the assistance of the lively experienced caddies to guarantee a memorable round of golf. Look out too for the abundant wildlife' in the form of sculptured bushes and hedgerows, a feature unique to Siam Country Club.
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