| From: Peter W |
| Date: Aug 06, 2008 |
| Rating 4.75 of 5 |
| Fairway: 5 |
Green: 5 |
Difficulty: 5 |
Speed of Play: 4 |
| Caddies: 4 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 5 |
Value of Money: 5 |
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Great Course
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| From: Marc |
| Date: Jul 24, 2008 |
| Rating 4.75 of 5 |
| Fairway: 5 |
Green: 5 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 4 |
| Caddies: 5 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 5 |
Value of Money: 5 |
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I absolutely love this course. I think it's the best
in Hua Hin. It's not too far to drive and well
signposted. The greens are nice and fast and roll very
true. The course is in excellent condition and the
current price is hard to beat. The only downside is that
hole 11 isn't into play yet so there's a temporary green
on 10 and a funky 11 from the house's lawn. All the
staff is very professional, nice driving range,
beautiful locker room and excellent food in the club
house. Once the trees, shrubs and flowers have grown,
it'll be a fantastic place.
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| From: janne |
| Date: Jul 22, 2008 |
| Rating 4.75 of 5 |
| Fairway: 5 |
Green: 5 |
Difficulty: 5 |
Speed of Play: 5 |
| Caddies: 3 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 5 |
Value of Money: 5 |
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Played BM again twice this last week. course in
excellent shape, and the addition of the new 11Th hole
that will open soon, will make the course even better.
the new 11Th looks like a Master Piece, appears to be a
strong challenge from any tee box when it opens.take
advantage of 1000 baht price until September.
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| From: wirojt
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| Date: Jul 21, 2008 |
| Rating 3.88 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 3 |
Difficulty: 3 |
Speed of Play: 4 |
| Caddies: 3 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 4 |
Value of Money: 5 |
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Played 19/7/08 during Thai's long weekends. Although
course was fully booked, the traffic was okay. Layouts
are pretty hilly with many holes up hills and down
hills. I hit some perfect drivers and found myself stood
10 degree downhills which made it quite a difficult 2nd
shot. Layouts are great with many different kinds of
obstacles, mostly water and bunkers which are
stratagically laid throughout the course. Greens are
also with a lot of slopes in some holes but in my
opinion they are not too difficult. Clubhouses and
restaurant are very nice and clean. I would highly
recommend this course during the low season while they
are renovating hole 10-11 so their promotional price is
really worth it!
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| From: Kaat Huber |
| Date: Jul 13, 2008 |
| Rating 4.75 of 5 |
| Fairway: 5 |
Green: 5 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 4 |
| Caddies: 5 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 5 |
Value of Money: 5 |
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The best in Thailand although during renovation
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| From: John Smith |
| Date: Jun 26, 2008 |
| Rating Not rated |
| Fairway: - |
Green: - |
Difficulty: - |
Speed of Play: - |
| Caddies: - |
Clubhouse: - |
Food: - |
Value of Money: - |
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5 stars golf in Thailand
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| From: rob |
| Date: Jun 10, 2008 |
| Rating 4.14 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 4 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 3 |
| Caddies: 5 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: - |
Value of Money: 4 |
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this course displays a professional image at every
level. very enjoyable with good caddies and excellent
facilities
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| From: Good Golfing |
| Date: May 29, 2008 |
| Rating 2.50 of 5 |
| Fairway: 2 |
Green: 2 |
Difficulty: 3 |
Speed of Play: 2 |
| Caddies: 2 |
Clubhouse: 4 |
Food: 2 |
Value of Money: 3 |
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Good value for money but lacks management skill in
seeing what a real golfer wants - should decide what
they want to be - speed of play not sorted by anyone
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| From: Andy |
| Date: May 05, 2008 |
| Rating 3.63 of 5 |
| Fairway: 5 |
Green: 4 |
Difficulty: 3 |
Speed of Play: 2 |
| Caddies: 3 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 4 |
Value of Money: 3 |
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Loved this course. Played it twice in 3 days. Superb
condition with a huge variety of holes. Both caddies i
had were excellent, and knew the greens inside out.
Beautiful views on certain holes. Was a pleasure to
play. Club house is fantastic too with great food
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| From: Tomas |
| Date: Apr 20, 2008 |
| Rating 3.13 of 5 |
| Fairway: 3 |
Green: 1 |
Difficulty: 3 |
Speed of Play: 4 |
| Caddies: 4 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 4 |
Value of Money: 1 |
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Pleasant course but a bit funky in places. Greens
were in good condition but the slopes on them are just
silly considering the speed of them and the pin
positions. Too difficult for my 5 handicap! Beautiful
clubhouse and very friendly staff and caddies but I
won't be back as long as it is 3000 baht!
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| From: Janine |
| Date: Mar 10, 2008 |
| Rating 4.63 of 5 |
| Fairway: 5 |
Green: 5 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 4 |
| Caddies: 4 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 5 |
Value of Money: 5 |
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Our first time in Thailand and the first golf course
we played (Feb 29, 2008). The course was in an excellent
condition, the greens rapid and treacherous! We were
picked up from our hotel in Hua Hin and at arrival the
caddies were waiting (all female). A good caddy is a big
plus with those greens. My caddy (Mae) was adorable and
knew the greens. The course has a lot of hazards, large
and well placed bunkers and water hazards. Quiet a
technical course. In stead of taking a buggy we walked
which is a little excersice as the course has nice
sloping fairways. On 6 holes you’ll find a kiosk
offering a little bite and drinks which you’ll need! The
Clubhouse is an absolute diamond. It has beautiful views
from all sides as it is open; meaning no windows and a
lovely breeze helps you to relax after your game. A
television broadcasting live Golf keeps you up to date.
The restaurant offers a range of Thai and European
dishes with a very kind and correct staff serving. The
Pro Shop is well equipped; shopping is a must (which we
did). The locker room is a heaven of luxury with
beautiful showers in marble. As the course beat me on
Friday, we came back again on Sunday (March 2nd), again
the course was too strong and my score too high. We will
definitely play Black Mountain again. Janine Oelrich hcp
6.
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| From: Haakan |
| Date: Mar 10, 2008 |
| Rating 4.13 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 5 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 4 |
| Caddies: 3 |
Clubhouse: 4 |
Food: 5 |
Value of Money: 4 |
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I play this course on 13th feb. It is the best
course in Hua Hin area by far. My caddy was good, the
greens was very fast in afternoon, but in very good
conditions. Give this course one more year and it will
be one of the best course in Thailand. Service and food
in the restaurant was very good aswell. I will be back
soon. Haakan
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| From: Tiger |
| Date: Mar 02, 2008 |
| Rating 4.00 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 4 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 3 |
| Caddies: 4 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 5 |
Value of Money: 3 |
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Good golf course - wouldn't rave about it ! Played
of thae back tees - measures 7300 yards but in no way
does it play to that - 6th hole downhill 640 yds
reachable in 2 - next hole is 490 yds par 4 but only 350
yds if you play over the water. 16th and 17th are
disappointing - both are short par 4's with hideous tee
shots !! Just a good course - there are better in the
area.
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| From: Doc |
| Date: Dec 27, 2007 |
| Rating 3.71 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 4 |
Difficulty: 5 |
Speed of Play: 3 |
| Caddies: 4 |
Clubhouse: 3 |
Food: - |
Value of Money: 3 |
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Played on Dec-23rd. Fairways and greens are in good
condition. Greens are very undulating. 3 puts is not
unusual for my HC of 18. Our caddies are very good,
helpfull and knowledgable with the course, with decent
English too. Access road to the course is still in not a
good condition. Staff in bag-drop and Men's locker
reception desk cannot speak English, even for very basic
ones. Too bad for a nice course like this. When we made
a booking, it was advise that we got a promotion rate
but had to instead pay full walk-in rate when checked
in. Quite a dissapointment. Not for the money but it's
annoying. (Could it be because of language barrier.??)
Have played in several other courses in Hua Hin area,
found Palm Hills and Springfield are overall better that
this one.
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| From: Luc Moeyersons |
| Date: Dec 02, 2007 |
| Rating 3.88 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 5 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 2 |
| Caddies: 3 |
Clubhouse: 4 |
Food: 5 |
Value of Money: 4 |
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Very challening, but fair. Although the course is
hilly, it is not needed to take a buggy. Strokesavers
are handed out at entrance. The greens are excellent.
Very fast !! Negative : the road to reach BM is still in
bad condition, and play was too slow. Of all the courses
I played in Hua Hin area, this was my favourite.
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| From: janne |
| Date: Nov 29, 2007 |
| Rating 4.00 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 5 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 4 |
| Caddies: 2 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 4 |
Value of Money: 4 |
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great course, held up well despite rain the previous
night.a tournament course that is enjoyable for all
players.fairways are wide, greens are fast and
large.excellent facility.caddie group must improve. my
caddie did not speak any english at all. you must be in
decent shape to walk this course as it is very
hilly.very impressed. will be back.
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| From: theoverflowster |
| Date: Oct 16, 2007 |
| Rating Not rated |
| Fairway: - |
Green: - |
Difficulty: - |
Speed of Play: - |
| Caddies: - |
Clubhouse: - |
Food: - |
Value of Money: - |
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Could do with some better signs to find the place.
Came from Bangkok via the Cha Am bypass. Good news at
first, as it said it was 26km further, then 19km
further, then nothing!! No more signs, except to the
Black Mountain housing for sale. So print the map before
leaving home -- wish I did!!
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| From: real golfer |
| Date: Sep 18, 2007 |
| Rating 4.43 of 5 |
| Fairway: 5 |
Green: 5 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: - |
| Caddies: 4 |
Clubhouse: 4 |
Food: 5 |
Value of Money: 4 |
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I went there last week have rain
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| From: BOMP |
| Date: Sep 11, 2007 |
| Rating 2.50 of 5 |
| Fairway: 3 |
Green: 4 |
Difficulty: 3 |
Speed of Play: 3 |
| Caddies: 2 |
Clubhouse: 2 |
Food: 2 |
Value of Money: 1 |
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The course was OK, but they are simple Layout, Caddy
still no skill, but I think the price so high while I
wait for each hole too long, not worth, may be will not
come again
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| From: Konthi Kulachol |
| Date: Aug 13, 2007 |
| Rating 4.00 of 5 |
| Fairway: 5 |
Green: 4 |
Difficulty: 5 |
Speed of Play: 5 |
| Caddies: 3 |
Clubhouse: 4 |
Food: - |
Value of Money: 2 |
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Playing there on weekdays in early August 2007, we
had no problem whatsoever with the flow. Keep fit to
walk on this course...which should be fun!! Splendid
view, fairways, punishing rough, and especially the
devilish greens. Though I had more than my share of
three putts, that didn't prevent me from having fun.
Somehow playing this course reminds of Spring City,
Kunming. Congratulations to the management, especially
on the improving quality of staff! Too bad the regular
prices will prevent many golf enthusiasts from this
privilege. How about reduced fees while the noisy
construction of homes is ongoing? I agree something
should be done to the road leading to your clubhouse.
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| From: O-Chang |
| Date: Aug 13, 2007 |
| Rating 3.63 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 4 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 3 |
| Caddies: 1 |
Clubhouse: 4 |
Food: 4 |
Value of Money: 5 |
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I played on 12th August. Course condition is good.
They offer valuable green fee, only 1,000 baht for
special promotion on August. If caddy will be more
improved, every things are OK.
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| From: George |
| Date: Aug 03, 2007 |
| Rating 4.38 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 4 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 5 |
| Caddies: 4 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 4 |
Value of Money: 5 |
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Played on 1st Aug - 1000 baht green fee for this
month is great value. Beautiful setting and an
interesting, strategy course. Considering how new the
course is, the condition is good and I'm sure will get
even better. Friendly staff and I had a super caddie
(number 14). I must get a few games in here before the
green fee goes up to 4000 baht. Much as I enjoyed my day
here - I won't pay that.
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| From: John |
| Date: Jul 16, 2007 |
| Rating 4.25 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 4 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 5 |
| Caddies: 4 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 4 |
Value of Money: 4 |
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Played the course a couple of times now. Bunkers
were damaged a few weeks ago but almost completely
repaired now (13th July). Must remember that this is a
new course and it has been hammered by heavy
rain-considering this I think the course is in excellent
condition and I'm sure it will only get better. Layout
is fun and challenging- do not agree with the comment
that it is too easy. I can imagine it with the rough up,
the pins tucked and fast and playing off the back tees.
I am sure pro's will not murder it. I have played all
the courses in the Hua Hin area and I can assure you the
condition here outshines the others by far. Just wish
there were memberships for sale because I would be first
in the queue. The caddies are mixed. There are some good
ones so remember their numbers.
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| From: Piggie |
| Date: Jul 13, 2007 |
| Rating 4.00 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 4 |
Difficulty: 5 |
Speed of Play: 4 |
| Caddies: 4 |
Clubhouse: 4 |
Food: - |
Value of Money: 3 |
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just played on 8th Jul 07: what a challenge layout,
lots of blind shot, luckily that the course gave yardage
book (complementary within green-fee price), only 10th
green that under repairing the rest are in good
condition & very difficult to read the line, anyhow,
green-fee price is a bit expensive (promotion rate is
2,000) if compare with nearby golf courses. BTW, no any
drinking water in the locker!
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| From: Paula Ed
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| Date: Jul 13, 2007 |
| Rating 3.50 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 4 |
Difficulty: 3 |
Speed of Play: 5 |
| Caddies: 2 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 3 |
Value of Money: 2 |
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Played on Sunday July 8 2007. Course was in good
shape. Great fairways, and greens with some blind tee
shots and approach shots. Greens were not that fast if
you can read the mountain line you will be fine. Rough
was tough to get out. Caddies were new and got little
knowledge, don't blame it on them. Green fee 2000 baht
was a little out of the pictures compared it to all golf
courses in Hua Hin area (we can find a better green fee
to play) and with 4000 fee later this year it would be
even odd for me to play here again. Too bad!!!
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| From: friedfred |
| Date: Jul 09, 2007 |
| Rating 2.71 of 5 |
| Fairway: 3 |
Green: 2 |
Difficulty: 3 |
Speed of Play: 4 |
| Caddies: 1 |
Clubhouse: 4 |
Food: - |
Value of Money: 2 |
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I was expecting a lot better than that ... Baht 2000
is reasonable for Hua-Hin area. Over that price i
definitely won't play there. Baht 250 for the caddy is
unreasonable as they are basically hopeless, a good
attitude is not enough ! Championship course ? Any pro
will play this at 6 under per round (most par 5 are
reachable) ... The day we played, the greens were
irregular and extremely slow. Some bunkers are packed
with left over iron bars and concrete !! To walk the
course is no problem at all and i am always sad to see
young, fit people ride carts ... I liked the rough
though which at last penalixe a bad shot (a rarety in
Thailand courses). A good addition to (overpriced golf)
at Hua-Hin but it needs to really shape up to become the
exception they advertise. The 'car park' clubhouse is
pretentious which unfortuntely seems to be the trend in
Thailand ... but my lovely car was kept in the shade
while i burned out there !
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| From: chris |
| Date: Jun 19, 2007 |
| Rating 3.63 of 5 |
| Fairway: 5 |
Green: 4 |
Difficulty: 3 |
Speed of Play: 5 |
| Caddies: 3 |
Clubhouse: 4 |
Food: 3 |
Value of Money: 2 |
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Played there this last weekend. Walked all 18 - a
lot more hilly than the usual converted paddy field of
course, but ok if a little slow.. Good condition,
although some bunkers are washed out due to their
newness. Greens are fast, but not excessively so -
overall the course is very playable. The blind shots are
more 'semi' blind and the free course planner helps out
- no major hidden surprises. Some very new caddies, as
can be expected, buggies are one to a golfer and can be
driven on fairways (at present caddies only can drive,
as they are ware of where is best to go to protect the
course - later should be no problem, cart paths are only
around tees and greens). Housing development is also
ongoing, not too obstrusive though. Good marshals too -
were able to get a 2 ball and a single thru our 4 ball
easily and in a friendly manner - played on a saturday
and it wasn't busy. The tee time spacing also should
help, as long as they continue with it..... At the
planned 4000bht (or maybe 5000 after rainy season!) this
course will not be 'good value' obviously - the course
itself is in no way 'worth' that much, but i imagine the
idea is if you do choose to play there, you're paying
for the peace and space to either play quickly without
holdups or take your time and fit in with the ample
spacing between groups. Will be interesting to see if it
works out. Worth a visit now before the price increase,
anyway!
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| From: jirapol |
| Date: Jun 04, 2007 |
| Rating 4.63 of 5 |
| Fairway: 5 |
Green: 5 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 5 |
| Caddies: 4 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 5 |
Value of Money: 4 |
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New golf course in Hua Hin, excellent design and
condition
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| From: Andy
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| Date: Jun 04, 2007 |
| Rating 4.13 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 5 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 5 |
| Caddies: 3 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 4 |
Value of Money: 3 |
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First thing of note about this course is the road
leading up to it. Bring your 4-wheel drive! Have no idea
why a very wealthy owner like this guy didn't spend any
money to pave a road to his 'championship' course prior
to opening, but he didn't. Thus, you are forced to drive
in on a washed out dirt road with plenty of big
potholes. My friend got a flat tire on his car! The
clubhouse and locker room facilities are all top-notch;
food is pretty good, too. Turning to the course, the
fairways are quite lush and consistent(perhaps grown up
a bit to allow for play during this rainy season), while
the greens were fantastic - some of the best in
Thailand, as good as Amata or Alpine, if not better.
Course design, especially the front 9, is fairly wide
open, but lots of blind tee shots due with big elevation
changes and doglegs. My group thought they had too many
blind shots. We enjoyed the back 9 much more, with
jaw-dropping views of the Khao Sam Roi Yod area in the
distance on several holes. All in all, a pretty
enjoyable course, that should only get better when the
trees mature and the rest of the project fills in.
Caddies were just OK, and we were told by the mgmt that
getting staff is tough right now. Strangely, they are
not offering any memberships unless you buy one of their
properties. At the promotional price of 2,000 baht, this
course is decent value for money...but at 4,000 baht
(the price after October, or so they say), most people
won't feel the same.
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| From: mark decker |
| Date: Jun 04, 2007 |
| Rating 3.00 of 5 |
| Fairway: 4 |
Green: 5 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 2 |
| Caddies: 0 |
Clubhouse: 4 |
Food: 3 |
Value of Money: 2 |
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Would avoid this course for at least 6
months....caddies are by far worst had in last 3 years
in thailand. Course itself in great shape but the shape
isnt good...14 of 18 holes have "blind" shots....It just
isnt elite andwould still rather play majestic,
springfield or lakeview in hua hin
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| From: Kevin Jones |
| Date: Jun 04, 2007 |
| Rating 4.63 of 5 |
| Fairway: 5 |
Green: 4 |
Difficulty: 4 |
Speed of Play: 5 |
| Caddies: 4 |
Clubhouse: 5 |
Food: 5 |
Value of Money: 5 |
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Really enjoyed this new course-great to have a new
course in the Hua Hin area. Fairways, greens and tees
are beautiful and the food and service is great. I will
be back soon.
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