Nikanti Golf Club - Bangkok

The course makes imaginative use of the surrounding landscape, combining rolling fairways, extensive bunkering, water hazards and sharply contoured greens. Although the layout offers some generous landing areas, accuracy and course management remain important, with hazards influencing both tee shots and approaches. The three loops each have their own character, providing variety throughout the round and allowing play to begin at different points on the course. This flexible design is one of Nikanti’s defining features, while the undulating greens place a premium on distance control and confident putting.

Several holes stand out for their strategic demands. The opening par-five is a double dogleg, with water influencing the tee shot and subsequent approach, giving golfers an immediate lesson in the importance of positioning. Further around the course, the par-five 13th plays towards a green beside a lake, while the uphill par-three 16th features a large waste bunker extending from the tee towards the putting surface. These holes illustrate the variety of challenges created by the design, with water, sand and changes in elevation all playing a part.

Nikanti is also known for its integrated approach to the golfing experience. The contemporary clubhouse houses the Kan Restaurant, which serves Thai and international buffet dining with views over the course. Spacious changing facilities, professionally trained caddies and GPS-equipped golf carts are among the club’s amenities. The standard golf experience is designed around an inclusive format, with green fees, caddie and cart services, dining and on-course refreshments typically included in the package, although the precise inclusions should be checked when booking.