Hua Hin Golf Gossip

[johnnymac]

I usually play there twice a week.

Greens are ok but the fairways are in pretty poor nick - course D is particularly bad!

[PJG]

Qualifying school for the Asian tour is taking place early January at Springfield, Majestic and Lakeview.
Considering the poor condition of Lakeview and Majestic one wonders why they don't go elsewhere.

It was certainly a nuisance last year at Springfield as it made the course very busy and the pace of play very slow.

[JW]

Lake View is hard but the greens are fine, most should like it.. balls going a long way. Nothing to stop good golf being played there is you take preferred lies on fairways.

[Arnold]

Booking: If I want to play in Hua Hin, is it better to book on-line from home or do I book there?

[london_pa]

Hoping to arrange some rounds if i visit Hua Hin around march time.Can anyone recommend the best course around at the moment and are round times fast.I do not want to be waiting around a lot in high temperatures waiting for people to play?

[london_pa]

On another note, is it worth bringing my own clubs? I was looking at hiring but do not know what the hire clubs are like condition wise.I want to play to my handicap:)

[sateeb]

Hi All

Asian tour Q School starts next week. Here is the schedule

January 11-14
Qualifying School First Stage
Imperial Lakeview GC, Springfield Royal CC & Majestic Creek GR, Hua Hin
Thailand
$0
January 18-21
Qualifying School Final Stage presented by Sports Authority of Thailand
Imperial Lakeview & Springfield Royal CC, Hua Hin
Thailand
$0

[SunandFun]

Asian Tour Qualifying School 2012
Hello Golfers,
Please be aware that there is a record 599 Professionals teeing it up next week for 2012 Asian Tour Q-School. To accommodate this large number, one additional course has been added. Banyan Golf Course. So if you plan to play there during week one from January 9-15,better call first as things have changed and the course is now booked. Not sure if it will be closed all day or just partial, but thought I would give a heads up to all.
HAPPY GOLFING!

[hhfarang]

I saw a big sign on the walking bridge over Phetkasem near the Catholic school today. I was driving under so didn't have time to read much but the headlines were "Hua Hin Ryder Cup Charity Challenge". Most of the rest appeared to be in Thai so I didn't get details or even dates

Anyone know anything about this?

[denmarkth]

If i find time to play,, is it easy to book when i am there,, or is it hard to get teetime. ??

[sateeb]

Generally easy to get the tee time you want at most places.

[bozzman101]

go to ratachaburi !!!!!!!!!!!! much better royal ratch was on offer at 460 plus caddy (tip)

or the army camp one in ratch used thai driver licence to show living here !! got out for 400 plus caddy tip

both are in excellent condition

[PET]

go to ratachaburi !!!!!!!!!!!! much better royal ratch was on offer at 460 plus caddy (tip)

or the army camp one in ratch used thai driver licence to show living here !! got out for 400 plus caddy tip

both are in excellent condition

The OP is short of time so 4 hours (return) travel might be a problem as well as transport costs, which may make the green fees higher than HH - however both courses are great to play.

[gm999]

I will be going to Hau Hin for the first time in June, I usually go to Pattaya and play competition golf 4 or 5 times a week which is organised by various bars, they organise all tees, transport and comps. Do any bars in Hua Hin offer this service??

[Phil D]

Bernie's bar in Hua Hin and Bob & Noks bar Kao Takiab would be good places to start