Chiang Mai Golf

Planning in advance a trip to Chiang Mai.. 

Just wondering if any bro/sis here residing there? 

Also looking for any recommendation of golf courses there..

Many thanks for advice..

 

Maejo/highland/alphine  are some of the better courses there.

Hi im also planning a trip to Chiang Mai ( to take advantage of golf festival).

Does anyone know a good driver or transportation company? I will need a ride from central area to golf courses for 5 days. Is itbeasy to find taxi there? How much is the normal rate?

cheers

The normal rate for 1 day hire a van with driver is 2400 baht. Plus petrol.
Taxi is not real practical here in chiang mai. They don't turn on the meter for you. So price varies.

It is better to organize a hire van. More flexibility for you as well. The hire rate is for the whole day.

If you need help. I can

SilkAir will be launching a golf promo to Chiangmai next month....stay tune

simoner wrote:

SilkAir will be launching a golf promo to Chiangmai next month....stay tune

Is it?? Is Thailand relatively safe to go now?

babolat wrote:

simoner wrote:

SilkAir will be launching a golf promo to Chiangmai next month....stay tune

Is it?? Is Thailand relatively safe to go now?

As long as don't go Bangkok city centre, I think the rest of Thailand should be ok.

Believe it will be packaged with transfers, hotel and 2 rounds of golf...will let you guys know once I hear more...

Thailand is ok already...planning a golfing trip to Pattaya in July

babolat wrote:

simoner wrote:

SilkAir will be launching a golf promo to Chiangmai next month....stay tune

Is it?? Is Thailand relatively safe to go now?

Should try also the Chiang Mai city course, Stardome.  

Safe no problem.

Hows the weather there around august? We are undecided if we do bandung or chiang mai. You also conduct bootcamps in CM? Can you send me the program? Thx.

Thailand is very safe now. Shouldnt be a problem. Even bangkok

FWIW, 
One of  my my better  experiences of golf in was  CM.  the courses there were scenic , challenging, and well maintained. Food wise, in thailand, always aroi mak mak (very delicious)
i think a better season for CM may be in dec jan or  feb when it is much cooler. Cos being quite inland away from the sea, it can be very hot in summer.

Bandung, i hvnt been, but heard it is on higher altitude, much cooler.
Definitely a golfing destination to be on the must play list.

Thanks for the headsup on CM's weather condition! We arent so familiar with bandung as most of the agents here in sgp doesnt do indon.

Can I ask which hotel at CM is better?
Not looking for 5 star but ~4 star will do at downtown.
Long time ago I played at CM staying at Pornping Tower but not very sure any upgrading?

Just back from CM.
Played : Chiangmai Highland, Maejo & Alpine: All the course condition are good, green well maintain. Alpine tough rough. After played there back to JB, you can feel much different, today played Tanjong B you can feel ours course like jungle, rough not maintain, green many sand.

Hotel stayed Centara DaungTawan Hotel: Not bad near to night bazaar.

Any trustworthy agents to recommend? Too lazy to arrange for hotel, golf and transport. Planning to go in Jan, read about the good weather in Jan.

How much roughly to budget for a Chiang Mai trip? is 1.5K enough?

how about easy math
hotel       $60
Transport $60
Green fee $60
Food       $60
             $240 per day
Not including air ticket
                   dried longang 
                   rub rub or .......

or U can get budget airticket, stay at backpack hotel, choose sports day, ask the backpack operator to get U a private taxi and eat at road side.

For my trip. including hotel for 3 nights+breakfast, 3 games (Chiangmai Highland (PM), Maejo(AM) and Alpine (AM)), airport pick up+daily golf course transport + 3 days massage after golf game (day 1: an hour, day 2 & 3: 2 hours) = 16500 Thai Baht, not including lunch and dinner.
If you need tour agent kindly let me know.

I took Thai Airways due to Silk air is too expensive and not daily flight difficult to arrange the timing. Thai Airways from SIN -- BKK -- CM SG$401 two ways

Thanks for the info. Yes please share the contact.

sp wrote:

Just back from CM.
Played : Chiangmai Highland, Maejo & Alpine: All the course condition are good, green well maintain. Alpine tough rough. After played there back to JB, you can feel much different, today played Tanjong B you can feel ours course like jungle, rough not maintain, green many sand.

Hotel stayed Centara DaungTawan Hotel: Not bad near to night bazaar.

Which transport company did you arrange to fetch you to Highland, Maejo and Alpine?

What are their rates?

Which tour agent you engage?

Hi all, 
Ts hope u dun mind I use your thread. Can anyone recommend a reliable agent for Chiangmai golf? Thx in advanced

Barnes wrote:

Hi all, 
Ts hope u dun mind I use your thread. Can anyone recommend a reliable agent for Chiangmai golf? Thx in advanced

I didn't engage the agent but arrange with the hotel on transportation.

Here is a breakdown cost for my golf trip. 

Total 16,700 bhat

Chiangmai Highlands Golf
Green Fee 3,500
Caddie Fee 300
Golf Cart 700
Transportation Fee 1,800


Alpine Golf Course
Green Fee 3,500
Caddie Fee (included)
Golf Cart (Included)
Transportation Fee 1,600

Mae Jo Golf Club
Green Fee 2,800
Caddie Fee 300
Golf Cart 700
Transportation Fee 1,500