 Banyan Tree Phuket Golf Club (Laguna Phuket)
Voted Top Ten for Best Golf Resort in Asia , Best Clubhouse in
Asia and Best Golf Courses in Thailand by readers of Asian Golf Monthly
magazine, Banyan Tree Phuket Golf Club (Laguna Phuket) is an 18-hole, par-71 resort course,
designed by Max Wexler and David Abell, which challenges golfing enthusiasts
of all abilities. Measuring 6,654 yards from the back tees and 5,464 yards
from the front tees, the course features a wealth of scenic lagoons, coconut
groves and undulating fairways, set against the dramatic backdrop of the
surrounding mountains and Andaman Sea .
Meandering through the labyrinth of lagoons, the course requires golfers
to play with great accuracy, and to select clubs carefully. Water looms on
13 of the 18 holes and threatens to swallow any shot veering too far to the
side. On several holes, adventurous long hitters will certainly enjoy taking
a rewarding gamble by cutting corners, while on other holes, strategic iron
play is a must!
 Banyan
Tree Phuket Golf Club (Laguna Phuket) also offers a wonderful opportunity for you to
refine your game at its extensive practice facilities. Features include a
covered area for sun and rain protection, a driving range, putting greens,
practice bunkers and chipping areas; so you can work on both your short and
long games. The Club also provides professional golf instruction.
The well-appointed clubhouse and pro shop offer an impressive range of
golfing accessories, as well as a billiard table, three tennis courts and
the Banyan Café.
In terms of location, Banyan Tree Phuket Golf Club (Laguna Phuket) is just 20 minutes' from
Phuket International Airport , and only 25 minutes from Phuket Town . In
fact, it is easily reached from virtually all points on the island.
The course is accessed by a complimentary shuttle bus service within the
Laguna Phuket resort complex, which features five deluxe hotels:
Banyan Tree Phuket,
Sheraton Grande Laguna
Phuket, Dusit Laguna
Resort, Laguna Beach
Resort and Allamanda
Laguna Phuket.
In addition, golfers staying at any of these five hotels enjoy special
green fees at Banyan Tree Phuket Golf Club (Laguna Phuket). |
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Reviews: Banyan Tree Phuket Golf Club (Laguna Phuket), a moderately challenging Max Wexler
design opened in 1992. Winding its way through the gorgeous lagoons, its
flattish 6,850-yard layout pleases golfers of all levels. "People love to
play at Laguna golf course because of its convenient location and its
playability, so everyone can enjoy a good round," Director of Golf Steve
Scott said.
Still, there are hazards here. Water features on 13 out of the 18 holes,
most prominently the par-5 17th. Two water carries and the crossing sea
breeze make accuracy a must; the average golfer will feel very lucky to
escape with his or her original ball.
The clubhouse was voted among the 10 best in Asia by the readers Asian Golf
Monthly magazine. It has a well-appointed pro shop and popular teaching
facility. There's also a driving range, putting greens, practice bunkers and
chipping area on-site.
--- This is a resort type course and it is
relatively less challenging. The layout is mostly flat (fairways and greens
included), few fairway bunkers and wide landing areas. Overall, a good
practice course for the intermediate to advance players, but repetitive if
played too many times. |
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