originals · 25 Oct 2026
Chiang Mai Golf Course Picks by Handicap, High to Scratch
Which Chiang Mai golf course suits a high handicapper? Our operator picks by handicap band, with 2026 all-in fees, honest downsides and mixed-group plans.
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History of Golf in Thailand: How Chiang Mai Got Its Courses
The history of golf in Thailand's north, from the 1898 Chiang Mai Gymkhana to the 1990s boom and modern highland courses, with dates and where to play today.
26 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
originals · 16 Oct 2026
Paspalum Grass on Thai Golf Courses: Paspalum vs Zoysia
Paspalum grass on Thai golf courses grabs the club and holds the ball up. How it differs from zoysia and bermuda, and how to chip and putt in Chiang Mai.
originals · 15 Oct 2026
Chiang Mai Golf Course Architects: Who Designed What
Chiang Mai golf course architects compared: Schmidt-Curley, Ron Garl, Peter Thomson and Denis Griffiths, and the playing style each layout delivers.
originals · 15 Oct 2026
Best Golf Holes in Chiang Mai: 10 Signature Holes to Play
The best golf holes in Chiang Mai, one by one: Alpine's 652-yard par 5, a 666-yard par 6, two island greens, and how to fit all ten into one trip.
originals · 12 Oct 2026
Birdwatching on Chiang Mai Golf Courses: What to Spot
Birdwatching on Chiang Mai golf courses: the kingfishers, rollers and egrets we see on rounds, which courses suit wildlife, and the best months to look.
originals · 09 Oct 2026
Does Altitude Affect Golf Ball Distance in Chiang Mai?
Does altitude affect golf ball distance in Chiang Mai? At 313 m the gain is about 1%. Heat and slopes move your yardages more. Here is how to adjust each club.
originals · 29 Sept 2026
Which Chiang Mai Golf Courses to Pair: 2026 Itineraries
Which Chiang Mai golf courses to pair on a multi-round trip, grouped by drive zone, style and difficulty, with 2026-27 rates and ready itineraries.
originals · 27 Sept 2026
Chiang Mai Golf Mistakes to Avoid on Your First Trip
Chiang Mai golf mistakes to avoid: March haze, no caddie tip cash, Grab for dawn tee times, playing on arrival day. Operator fixes with 2026 baht prices.
originals · 22 Sept 2026
Is Chiang Mai Good for a Golf Holiday? An Honest Take
Is Chiang Mai good for golf? Yes: a dozen-plus courses within an hour, green fees from about ฿1,350, and honest advice on the one season to skip.
originals · 21 Aug 2026
Night golf in Chiang Mai: where to play under lights
Chiang Mai night golf explained: which courses are floodlit, real night rates from THB 3,780 all-in, cut-off tee times, and when evening play beats mornings.
originals · 20 Aug 2026
Chiang Mai Gymkhana golf review: the 1898 colonial 9
A first-hand review of Chiang Mai Gymkhana, the 1898 nine-hole course 10 minutes from the Old City: fees, caddies, walking, and who should skip it.