Phuket Country Club - Old Course

The opening holes introduce the course’s varied terrain, with changes in elevation and strategically positioned hazards requiring golfers to think carefully about their line from the tee. Although the layout is generally considered accessible to a broad range of handicaps, there are several holes where accuracy is more important than distance. The course is not excessively penal on every wayward shot, but water, bunkers and out-of-bounds areas can still make careless decisions costly.

The standout challenge is the par-5 10th, a 557-yard dogleg that curves around a large lake. Longer hitters may be tempted to take an aggressive line over the water, but the required carry makes this a genuine risk-and-reward decision. Choosing a safer route calls for good positioning and a carefully judged approach. Elsewhere, strategic bunkering protect several greens, including those at the 3rd, 4th, 9th and 11th, placing an emphasis on approach accuracy rather than simply finding the fairway.

Another memorable hole is the par-3 17th, which features an island green and provides a clear test of distance control. The water surrounding the putting surface makes club selection particularly important, especially when conditions affect the flight of the ball. It offers a fitting late-round challenge before the closing hole brings the round to an end.

Phuket Country Club also has an established place in the island’s golfing history, having hosted a number of regional and international events over the years. The club offers a driving range, practice facilities, a pro shop, caddie services and a clubhouse overlooking the course. Its central location also makes it convenient for golfers staying in either Phuket Town or Patong.

For visitors looking to experience a more established, traditional golf course in Phuket, the Old Course offers a varied round shaped by its former mining landscape. Its combination of hills, woodland and water creates a different challenge from the dramatic ravines of Red Mountain or the championship layouts at Blue Canyon.