Siam Country Club - Pattaya

Opened in 1971 and extensively renovated by Schmidt-Curley Design in 2007, this 18-hole, par-72 parkland course measures approximately 7,000 yards from the back tees. Its mature trees, gently undulating fairways and carefully positioned bunkers give it a more traditional character than the club’s newer layouts.

The Old Course places a strong emphasis on accuracy and approach play. Mature tamarind and acacia trees frame many of the fairways, while strategically positioned bunkers and subtly contoured greens require careful consideration of both line and distance. Although the course offers opportunities to attack, particularly for longer hitters, finding the correct position from the tee is often more valuable than simply maximising distance. The greens are known for their speed, adding another layer of difficulty when judging approach shots and putting.

The course is particularly well known for hosting the Honda LPGA Thailand, which has been staged at the Old Course on numerous occasions. Its tournament history has brought many of the world’s leading women golfers to Pattaya, and the layout continues to provide a demanding test at professional level while remaining enjoyable for visiting golfers. The par-5 18th is a fitting conclusion, sweeping towards the clubhouse terrace and providing an excellent vantage point for spectators during tournament play.

The Old Course is the most traditional of Siam Country Club’s Pattaya layouts, but the other three courses offer worthwhile alternatives. Plantation, opened in 2008, is a 27-hole complex designed by Schmidt-Curley, with three nine-hole loops — Sugar Cane, Tapioca and Pineapple — spread across rolling hills. Its more pronounced elevation changes, expansive bunkering and views towards Pattaya create a different style of challenge.

Waterside, opened in 2014 and designed by IMG Golf Course Design, has a more open layout across gently undulating terrain, with lakes and water hazards influencing play on several holes. Rolling Hills, opened in 2020 and designed by Schmidt-Curley, makes greater use of the natural contours, with uphill and downhill holes, strategic hazards and the distinctive par-5 15th, known for its imposing “Wall of Death” bunker complex.

Together, the four Pattaya courses give Siam Country Club considerable variety for golfers planning more than one round. The Old Course stands out for its history, mature parkland setting and established LPGA tournament pedigree, while Plantation, Waterside and Rolling Hills each offer a more contemporary interpretation of championship golf. With well-equipped clubhouses, practice facilities and caddie services, Siam Country Club is a great choice for a multi-round golf stay in the Pattaya region.