Suwan Golf & Country Club

Suwan Golf & Country Club bills itself as one of the most exciting and challenging golf courses in Asia, and its hilly layout backs that up. Opened on 19 November 2005 in Nakhon Chai Si, Nakhon Pathom, about 45 minutes from Bangkok, this 18-hole, par-72 golf course stands out in a region where most courses are flat.

From the championship tees, Suwan stretches to roughly 7,110 yards. Elevation changes affect club selection throughout, and the sloping greens demand careful reading. Approach shots need to land on the right side of the hole, because a putt from the wrong tier can quickly turn a par into a bogey.

The playing surfaces are a feature in their own right. Fairways and tees are Seashore Paspalum, while the greens use SeaIsle 2000, a fine-bladed paspalum that rolls smoothly when well maintained.

Off the course, Suwan offers something unusual for a Thai golf club: a Japanese-style onsen and jacuzzi, a perfect way to relax after a round in the heat. There is also a restaurant serving Thai and European food, a pro shop, rental clubs, showers, a practice putting green and hotel accommodation on site, making it a good base for a golf weekend.

A course this distinctive is worth playing with company. On CoGolfers, you can host golf games at Suwan Golf & Country Club and invite golfers who want a tougher test, or join golf games posted by other members. The CoGolfers community helps you find golf partners, meet golfers from Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom and connect with golfers near you. Join the community, set up your next golf group outing and finish the day relaxing in the onsen with your new golf buddies.