The book

Planning a round

This page is for the practical things that are true on many Thai courses and that this book will not bury inside a single club file. It is not a substitute for the club's own booking rules.

Caddies

On most clubs of the kind described in this book, a caddie is normal, and at many of them you are expected to take one. The fee and the custom around tipping are set by the club, and they change. Ask when you book. Do not copy a number you saw on an old forum post.

Heat and rain

A full round in the middle of the day is hard work for anyone not used to the climate. Early starting times are the ordinary way to deal with that. The southwest monsoon usually runs from about May to October. It is generally more noticeable on the Andaman side (Phuket) than on the Gulf coast (Hua Hin, Pattaya), but a "dry" coast still has heavy rain on some days. Check the week you are travelling.

What this book will not tell you

Green fees, caddie fees, and hotel rates are omitted on purpose. So are claims about which club is the best in the country. If you need a tee time, handicap arrangements, dress rules, or a current yardage card, go to the club. If a fact on these pages is wrong, use the contact form.