Royal Hua Hin Golf Course Thailand’s Golf HistoryRoyal Hua Hin Golf Course is the first standard golf course in Thailand, a national treasure. The preserved nature within the golf course offers a sight of wildlife and plants. Unique fairway design is the impressive feture of the course. It is a 18 hole, Par 72, with 6,678 yards for the men and 5,713 yards for the ladies.The first 9 holes were constructed in 1919 and opened in 1922 during the reign of King Rama VI. The King inaugurated the golf course in 1924. The last 9 holes were completed in 1928 during the reign of King Rama VII. The building was initiated by Krom Phra Kamphaengphet Akarayothin under the royal approval of King Rama VI. The course was designed by A.O. Robin, the Phetchaburi Railway Officer.Designed by a Scottish railway engineer and opened in 1924, Royal Hua Hin Golf Course was the first golf course to be constructed in The Kingdom of Thailand. The course is steeped in history and the scenery is outstanding -with particularly impressive views of the Gulf of Thailand and Hua Hin itself on the back nine.Royal Hua Hin Golf CourseRoyal Hua Hin Golf Club originally was a 9 hole course built by King Rama 6 in 1924 and 4 years later King Rama 7 decided he wanted to create a Home of Golf in Thailand and ordered a further 9 holes to be constructed with an input from Mr. A.O.Robin ( Senior Engineer with Thai railways) in conjunction with an Italian architect (close friend of the King) Her Majesty Queen Rambhai Barni attended the Grand Opening in 1969 of the Royal “Pavillion” (changing room” ) which was initially named “ Sala Phachadhipok” ( the name of King Rama 7) So then began this incredible journey in the heart of Hua Hin developing a beautiful Parkland style course with many challenging holes which has been the home to many Thai Golf Professionals. In 1985 the Management was handed to Bonrod Co.Ltd who continue to run all operations to the present day.
Hua Hin,the gate to the south is another world tourist destination with beaches and mountains including the Royal Hua Hin Golf Course. Therefore, it is a famous tourist destination known throughout the world. It is also home to a golf course with along history or known to foreigners as the Royal Hua Hin Golf Course.Royal Hua Hin Golf Course It is a 18 Hole, Par 72, 6,678 yard golf course. The unique feature of this golf course is the lack of any water hazard. However, the age of the golf course results in large trees that becomes the main obstacle of the game. The fairway condition may be different than what players are familiar and the course layout preserved the original landscape. Playing in the course is like travelling through the nature. Caddies experience and advice are always useful to overcome the challenging greens.Hole 4 Par 3, 155 yards plays down toward the green with mountains and forest as the background. Bunkers are in the front with a pan shaped fairway to collect golf balls that does not travel far enough.Hole 12 Par 4, 305 yards, left dog leg is the place for long distance golfers to test their distance and accuracy. An eagle opportunity is offered for players who hit their tee shot to the green. Closing in with Hole 18, Par 4, 440 yards, left dog leg requires a long tee shot to shorten your approach distance into the beautiful scene.
Finally, all golfers are invited to join the 100th anniversary of the legend of golfing in the Royal Golf Course. (Rich in beautiful landscape) The team welcomes.
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