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Thailand’s capital is the country’s largest city and its population is more than 10 million. This vibrant and hectic metropolis is situated within a short distance of the Gulf of Thailand on the mighty Chao Praya river’s east bank. Dynamic Bangkok ranks among South East Asia’s commercially rapidest growing cities. As a regional main hub, today the place rivals Hong Kong and Singapore. The city also has the notorious reputation for being the hottest urban centre on our planet. Throughout the year Bangkok attracts huge crowds of tourists. The Thai capital boasts many stunning, ancient Buddhist temples, excellent museums, majestic palaces, atmospheric night markets, numerous international restaurants, outstanding accommodation options, pulsating nightlife and plenty of recreational and leisure facilities. The recently opened mega-large Suvarnabhumi International Airport is an architectural masterpiece. The air hub features the most advanced hi-tech equipment along with the most modern passenger amenities, which you will not find at any other airport.
Most travelers will not think of Bangkok as a great golfing destination. However, the city offers a number of brilliant golf courses along with popular golf clubs. Below I will mention a selection of well-established and reputed golf facilities: The Bangpoo Country Club: Arnold Palmer was the designer of this superb 18-hole course. This modern sports facility ranks undoubtedly among one of the nation’s most favourite golf holiday destinations. You can find the course about 58 miles outside of Bangkok. This spot is also suitable for beginning golfers. The 18-hole Windmill Park Golf & Country Club was designed by N. Faldo and is an extremely challenging course. The area contains plenty of waters and the course’s final hole is truly exciting as you’ll have to try to hit the ball in such a perfect way it lands again on an island, which houses the clubhouse. The Vintage Golf Club offers more than solely golf. The amenity boasts a fully-equipped fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool and several tennis courts along with a splendid clubhouse. The rather flat, 18-hole, Par 72 course’s designer was Arthur Hills. The water hazards, fairways and green spots are all ideally positioned. The Thana City Golf & Country Club is situated on the Bangna-Trad motorway. G. Norman designed this fantastic course where golf enthusiasts have the option to play several holes of different skill standards. In addition, the course’s super fast greens are very challenging. The Bangpakong Riverside Country Club offers unique golfing options for beginning as well as advanced golf players. There’s a river intertwining across the 18-hole course. Apart from the water hazards in the course’s rough thick areas, you’ll also have to face strong winds. The Subhapruek Golf Club got its name from Thailand’s beloved Princess Sirindhorn and is maybe one of the globe’s finest golf courses. Pete Dye designed all of the 18 holes. The fabulous and internationally acclaimed course does present physical as well as mental challenges. The above mentioned courses are just a few from the ones which are available in Bangkok and the surrounding area. It might be a rewarding experience to find some other top-class golf courses yourself. A real golfing fanatic will not easily forget a golfing holiday in Thailand! Complete Bangkok sports guide.
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