Golf Courses Near Pattaya
What are the best golf courses in Pattaya?
Five golf courses in and around Pattaya, Thailand, compared on rating, price and area. Chee Chan Golf Resort is the highest rated at 4.6★ from 1,281 Google reviews, with Siam Country Club Old Course close behind at 4.6★. They spread across Pattaya (3), Na Chom Thian (1) and Pong (1).
Pattaya is a genuine golf destination and the courses are closer than people expect: everything here is inside twenty kilometres, which is under half an hour outside rush hour. Siam Country Club's Old Course is the serious one, a championship layout that hosts the Honda LPGA in 2026, known for immaculate tree-lined fairways and fast, heavily contoured greens that punish a careless approach. Chee Chan Golf Resort is the one people photograph, laid out below Khao Chee Chan with the giant golden Buddha carved into the mountain in view from virtually every hole — generous off the tee, much less so on the greens. Phoenix Gold is a multi-course club whose clubhouse gets as much praise as its fairways, and Pattaya Country Club is the level, straightforward option with caddies and hire clubs, open 6am to 6pm. Then one that belongs on this page for a different reason entirely: the nine-hole par-three at the Asia Pattaya Hotel on the quiet end of Pratumnak, short enough to play with irons and a putter, where one green fee of around 420 to 470 baht buys as many rounds as you can fit in. Caddies are standard at the full courses rather than optional, which catches first-time visitors out.
| Place | Rating | Price | Area | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chee Chan Golf Resort | ★ 4.6 | — | Na Chom Thian | The Khao Chee Chan Buddha carving is visible from almost every hole |
| Siam Country Club Old Course | ★ 4.6 | — | Pong | Greens run quick and break hard — most golfers call them the toughest part of the round |
| Pattaya Country Club | ★ 4.1 | — | Pattaya | Layout and greens well rated; greens hold a decent pace without being flat |
| Phoenix Gold Golf & Country Club | ★ 4.0 | — | Pattaya | Attractive course layout and pleasant surroundings, with well-maintained facilities |
| Asia Pattaya Hotel Golf Course | ★ 3.9 | — | Pattaya | One payment covers unlimited rounds, quoted at around 420 to 470 baht |
Common questions
- What is the best golf course near Pattaya?
- Siam Country Club's Old Course, a championship layout hosting the Honda LPGA in 2026. It is known for immaculate tree-lined fairways and fast, heavily contoured greens. Chee Chan Golf Resort is the alternative if you want the scenery, with the Khao Chee Chan Buddha in view from nearly every hole.
- How far are the golf courses from Pattaya?
- All of them are within about twenty kilometres. Siam Country Club is at Pong, Chee Chan is in Na Chom Thian south of the city, and Phoenix Gold and Pattaya Country Club are closer in. The nine-hole par-three at the Asia Pattaya Hotel is on Pratumnak, in town.
- Is there a short golf course in Pattaya for beginners?
- The nine-hole par-three at the Asia Pattaya Hotel on Pratumnak. It is short enough to play with irons and a putter alone, and one green fee of roughly 420 to 470 baht covers as many rounds as you like, with clubs available to hire. A different proposition entirely from the championship courses.
- Do you need a caddie to play golf in Pattaya?
- At the full courses, yes — caddies are standard here rather than optional, which catches first-time visitors out. Siam Country Club and Pattaya Country Club both have them on hand, and clubs can be hired at the courses rather than flown in.
- What are the highest-rated golf courses in Pattaya?
- Chee Chan Golf Resort (4.6★), Siam Country Club Old Course (4.6★) and Pattaya Country Club (4.1★), on Google rating.
- How many golf courses are covered in this guide?
- Five, chosen and written up individually rather than scraped from listings. Ratings and opening hours come from Google and are refreshed periodically; the verdicts are Rob's own.
- Where in Pattaya are they?
- Across Pattaya (3), Na Chom Thian (1) and Pong (1). Pattaya here means the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri province, which stretches from Naklua in the north to Bang Saray in the south.
- When was this list last updated?
- September 2026. It is maintained by Rob, who lives in Pattaya, and revisited as places open, close or change.
Top of our list: Chee Chan Golf Resort, rated 4.6★.
Curated in Pattaya · Last updated September 2026