The top 3 golf courses in Thailand are Black Mountain (Hua Hin), Alpine Golf Club (Chiang Mai), and Blue Canyon Country Club (Phuket). After playing 50+ courses over 10 years, we rank Black Mountain #1 for its terrain variety, impeccable greens, and perfect balance of challenge and enjoyment. Plan your Thailand golf trip with our complete guide.
Our 2026 Ranking
| # | Course | Region | Category | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Mountain | Hua Hin | Championship | 9.6/10 |
| 2 | Alpine Golf Club | Chiang Mai | Championship | 9.4/10 |
| 3 | Blue Canyon | Phuket | Championship | 9.3/10 |
| 4 | Banyan Golf Club | Hua Hin | Championship | 9.1/10 |
| 5 | Red Mountain | Phuket | Championship | 9.0/10 |
| 6 | Chiang Mai Highlands | Chiang Mai | Premium | 8.9/10 |
| 7 | Thai Country Club | Bangkok | Championship | 8.8/10 |
| 8 | Laguna Phuket | Phuket | Premium | 8.6/10 |
| 9 | Santiburi | Koh Samui | Premium | 8.5/10 |
| 10 | Royal Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai | Premium | 8.3/10 |
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#1 - Black Mountain Golf Club (Hua Hin)
Black Mountain is Thailand's most complete course. Designed by Phil Ryan in 2007, it features 3 distinct environments in 18 holes:
- Holes 1-6 (Mountain): Tight fairways, elevated greens, +120m elevation
- Holes 7-13 (Valley): Wide, water everywhere, risk-reward
- Holes 14-18 (Links): Wind, deep bunkers, memorable finishing holes
Architect: Phil Ryan | Par: 72 | Slope: 138
#2 - Alpine Golf Club (Chiang Mai)
Alpine is THE most spectacular mountain course in Southeast Asia. Perched at 1,000m altitude, it offers 360° views of the Northern mountains and temperatures 5°C cooler than the plains.
- Ideal temperature (24°C mornings in high season)
- Complex multi-tiered greens
- Signature hole #13: Par 3, 30m drop, island green
Architect: Ronald Fream | Par: 72 | Slope: 134
#3 - Blue Canyon Country Club (Phuket)
Blue Canyon's Canyon Course is Thailand's toughest and the only one to have hosted a European Tour event (Tiger Woods won here in 1998).
- Ultra-fast greens: Stimpmeter 12+ (PGA Tour speed)
- Deep bunkers: Augusta National style
- Strategic water: 14 of 18 holes
Architect: Yoshikazu Kato | Par: 72 | Slope: 142
Learn more about the best time to play golf in Thailand and check our budget guide 2026 to plan your trip.